17 October 2024

Nine things to do in the Riverina this week (18 – 24 October)

| Shri Gayathirie Rajen
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The Warbirds Downunder show will have aircraft aficionados on cloud nine. Photo: Temora Aviation Museum.

Riverina residents and visitors are spoilt for choice on what they want to do this week.

The biggest Warbirds airshow in the Southern Hemisphere is back this weekend in Temora.

Marvel at the new Griffith Citrus Sculpture Festival additions – an elephant, a rainbow and a tape measure.

Wagga Wagga’s annual Fusion Botanical returns this Saturday.

Check out Tom Curtain as part of his Good Life Tour in Coolamon.

Veterans and their families are invited to join the Bowling and Bonding at Wagga RSL Club.

Head down to Albury’s Beats & Eats for a great family day out.

There are four new releases at Forum 6 Cinemas this week.

And if all that is not enough, market lovers can stock up at the Riverina Producers’ Market and the Griffith Rotary Market.

All Week

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Catch the latest releases at Forum 6 Cinemas. Photo collage: Shri Gayathirie Rajen.

Forum 6 Cinemas

When: All week
Where: Forum 6, 77 Trail Street, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Various. Tickets can be purchased here.

There are four new releases to captivate patrons this week at Forum 6: Smile 2, Knox Goes Away, The Hopeful and A Horse Named Winx.

citrus elephant sculpture

Joe’s Citrus made the elephant sculpture. Photo: Oliver Jacques.

Griffith Citrus Sculptures

When: Friday 18 October to Saturday 26 October
Where: Banna Avenue
Cost: Free.

Head to Griffith over the weekend to check out more than 60 creative and unique citrus sculptures on Banna Avenue, made from more than 100,000 locally grown oranges and grapefruits.

All Weekend

Warbirds Downunder plane

Check out the largest gathering of warbirds in the Southern Hemisphere here in the Riverina. Photo: Temora Aviation Museum.

Warbirds Downunder

When: Saturday 19 October to Sunday 20 October
Where: Temora Aviation Museum
Cost: $91.71 General Admission | $40.47 Junior 3-16 Years | $53.03 Family of Four (each). Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster.

Aviation enthusiasts can rejoice with the return of Warbirds Downunder 2024 this weekend at Temora Aviation Museum. The largest gathering of warbird aircraft in Australia promises to showcase an impressive line-up.

Friday

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The Bowling & Bonding event is part of Veterans’ Health Week activities promoting good health and wellbeing. Photo: Wagga RSL Club.

Veterans Health Week – Bowling & Bonding

When: Friday 18 October, 5 pm to 8 pm
Where: Wagga RSL Club
Cost: Free for all veterans and their families.

Local veterans and their families are invited to the Bowling & Bonding event at Wagga RSL for Veterans’ Health Week. Visitors can expect a relaxing afternoon of lawn bowls with great company and light refreshments.

Saturday

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The Beats & Eats Fest is a free community event to be held outdoors at Noreuil Park, Albury. Photo: Beats & Eats Fest.

Beats & Eats Fest

When: Saturday 19 October, 4 pm to 8 pm
Where: Noreuil Park, Albury
Cost: Free.

Riverina locals and visitors are invited to Albury’s Beats & Eats Fest to unwind and relax by the river at Noreuil Park this weekend. Tuck into a variety of delicious, locally sourced food and drinks while enjoying the sounds of local musicians. Bring your own picnic blanket or chair. BYO alcohol is not permitted. Dogs are allowed on a leash and away from the food area and live entertainment.

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Delicious fare is on the menu at Fusion Botanical this weekend. Photo: Wagga Wagga City Council.

Fusion Botanical

When: Saturday 19 October, 4 to 9:30 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, Macleay Street, Wagga
Cost: Various.

Wagga’s Botanic Gardens will spring to life with live music, street food and entertainment on Saturday for Fusion Botanical 2024.

Sunday

Tom Curtain Tour - Coolamon

A visual and musical treat, Tom Curtain’s tour will bring a taste of the outback. Photo: Outback Productions.

Tom Curtain’s Good Life Tour – Coolamon

When: Sunday 20 October, 3 pm to 7 pm
Where: Coolamon Showground, 73 Wildman Street, Coolamon
Cost: Tickets are $40.14 Adults | $35.36 Seniors | $24.78 Students (6-17) | $117.48 Family (2 Adults + 2 Students) | Children and companions enter free and tickets can be purchased at Humanitix.

Tom Curtain is back in the Riverina to celebrate the release of his fifth album and his award-winning Outback Show Katherine Outback Experience as part of his Good Life Tour.

man weighing fruit at a stall

The Griffith Rotary Market will be held on Sundays from 20 October to 21 December. Photo: Supplied.

Griffith Rotary Market

When: Sunday 13 October, 7:30 am to noon
Where: Griffith Showground, Murrumbidgee Avenue, Griffith
Cost: Gold coin donation.

Head to the Rotary markets at the Griffith Showground to get your hands on the Riverina’s freshest fruit and veg, eggs, chutneys, cakes and other homemade goodies.

Thursday

fruit and veg market

The Riverina Producers’ Market runs every Thursday afternoon at the Wagga Wagga Showgrounds. Photo: Riverina Producers’ Market

Riverina Producers’ Market

When: Thursday 24 October, 1 pm to 6:30 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Showground, Bourke Street, Wagga
Cost: Various.

The Riverina Producers’ Market is bustling every Thursday at the Wagga Wagga Showground. As the name implies, it features the district’s producers and the best they have to offer – including eggs, chocolate, fruit, veggies and more.

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