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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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’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.
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
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.