The Digital Agrifood Summit has networking events, special hands-on experiences and panel talks about the future of agriculture. Photo: Digital Agrifood Summit.
There’s plenty to get excited for in the Riverina this week, with rodeos, live music, tribute acts, Christmas markets, Melbourne Cup Day events and more.
Charles Sturt University hosts the Digital Agrifood Summit, showcasing the future of agriculture, with hands-on experiences, talks from panels of industry leaders, as well as networking events to get you in touch with primary producers.
Wagga Wagga’s Diwali festival brings the Riverina’s multicultural communities to the forefront, with traditional food, dances, cultural dress and live music.
And a tribute act at the Wagga Civic Theatre brings the music of Roy Orbison, Elvis and Johnny Cash roaring into the 21st century.
Don’t miss out on this and so much more in the Riverina.
Multiple Days
Charles Sturt University hosts the future of agriculture over the weekend. Photo: Visit NSW.
Digital Agrifood Summit
When: 4 November, 8 am to 5 pm; 5 November, 10 am to 8:40 pm; 6 November, 8 am to 5 pm; 7 November, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: Charles Sturt University, Joyes Hall, Boorooma Street, Wagga
Cost: Ticket prices vary, general admission for every day is $600 | Book online.
The Digital Agrifood Summit is giving primary producers in the Riverina the chance to deep-dive into the topics shaping the future of agriculture in Australia.
Across four days, the summit offers a broad range of educational events, including immersive activities offering hands-on experiences across livestock technology, biosolutions, climate-smart agriculture and the future of education in the agriculture workforce.
There will also be plenty of conference talks from industry leaders on subjects such as the use of technology in agriculture, climate policy relating to agricultural producers, resilience in the agrifood chain and commercialisation.
In addition, the summit will include networking events so primary producers can get to know colleagues in the area.
The Cootamundra Rodeo is bringing thrills and spills to town across two days of fun. Image: Cootamundra Rodeo Facebook.
Cootamundra Rodeo
When: 31 October, 5 pm and 1 November, 10 am
Where: 149 Rodeo Drive, Cootamundra
Cost: Tickets from $10 to $25 | Book online.
The Cootamundra Rodeo is bringing heaps of fun to town this weekend over two days of horsemanship, thrills and spills.
Friday night’s events and attractions include novice saddle events, steer undecorating, steer wrestling, U11 barrel and more, as well as food, live music and market stalls.
Saturday’s attractions include bull riding, roping events, steer wrestling, bareback riding as well as plenty of food vans, market stalls, amusements and bar facilities.
Saturday
Celebrate the coming of the festive season at The Rock Christmas Markets. Photo: Visit NSW.
The Rock Christmas Markets
When: 1 November, 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Urana Street, The Rock
Cost: Free.
The Rock Christmas Markets is the best place to find a Christmas gift this weekend as there will be more than 100 stalls, with plenty of food, handmade goods, artisanal goods and coffee. There will also be kids’ entertainment throughout the day. Come check it out and enjoy the relaxed community vibes.
Wagga’s multicultural scene is on display this weekend. Photo: Visit NSW.
Wagga Wagga Diwali
When: 1 November, 4:30 to 9:30 pm
Where: Mater Dei Primary School Hall, 9 Plunkett Drive, Wagga
Cost: Tickets from $17.5 to $25 | Book online.
Wagga Wagga Diwali invites the whole community to celebrate Indian culture with food vendors, a traditional dress parade for kids, Indian and Bollywood cultural dances, singing and awards presentations, as well as a DJ playing for the community.
Don’t miss out on this great chance to see Wagga’s multicultural scene as it celebrates one of the most important events on the Indian cultural calendar.
Don’t miss out on this virtuoso of classical guitar. Photo: Visit NSW.
Chath Silva – Classical Guitar Concert
When: 1 November, 6 pm
Where: CSU Riverina Playhouse, 8 Cross St, Wagga
Cost: Tickets from $27 to $38. 5 | Book online.
Chath Silva comes to the CSU Riverina Playhouse to perform traditional guitar pieces from contemporary to classical composers, including such names as Bach, Albeniz and Barrios, across French, Spanish, Turkish and Greek styles of classical guitar.
Chath gave his first recital at the age of 15 and since then, he has been performing throughout his medical career. Don’t miss out on this chance to see a virtuoso of classical guitar in concert.
The best of Dire Straits comes to the Wagga Civic Theatre. Image: Visit Wagga Wagga.
On the Night – The Music from Dire Straits
When: 1 November, 8 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way, off Tarcutta St, Wagga
Cost: Tickets $60 | Book online.
On the Night invites you to come listen to iconic music from Dire Straits this Saturday. This tribute act brings together eight musicians with years of experience to perform the music of Dire Straits, a band that redefined rock. Join them for a night of music and nostalgia.. They’ll play all the classics such as Money for Nothing, Brothers in Arms and Solid Rock.
Sunday
The best music from titans of mid-century music is coming to the Wagga Civic Theatre. Image: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
One Night in Memphis – Presley, Orbison and Cash
When: 2 November, 2 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way, off Tarcutta St, Wagga
Cost: Tickets from $35 to $65 | Book online.
One night in Memphis brings together three performers paying tribute to some of the most prolific and beloved artists of the 20th century for a night of incredible music.
Aaron Mansfield performs the music of Roy Orbison with an exceptional talent and stage presence to replicate a towering figure of mid-century music. Anthony Fenech brings energy and flair to his award-winning tribute to Elvis Presley.
And finally, Matt Birse embodies the great Johnny Cash, performing the best songs from the Man in Black’s broad repertoire.
This show has toured all over the country for the past three years, selling out everywhere it goes, so don’t miss out and book your tickets now.
Masters of the violin and piano come to The Cube. Photo: The Cube Wodonga.
Timeless Melodies: The Art of Violin and Piano
When: 2 November, 2 pm
Where: The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell Street, Wodonga
Cost: Tickets from $10 to $45 | Book online.
Join violinist Kaori Sparks and pianist Helena Kernaghan as they use all their musical talent and passion to perform a varied musical program.
Playing contemporary music as well as beloved classics, this performance will include Stravinsky’s Suite Italienne, Brahms’ Violin Sonata in D minor as well as the world premiere of Gordon Kerry’s Sonata No. 2 for violin and piano.
There will also be post-show entertainment with local pianist Brigita Serbinek, a young performer making waves in the region’s music scene, having won 1st place in the 17 Years and Over Classical Piano section at the Wangaratta Eisteddfod.
Tuesday
The race that stops the nation – on the big screen at Whitton Malt House. Image: eventbrite.
Melbourne Cup at the Whitton Malt House
When: 4 November, 11 am
Where: Whitton Malt House, 783 Whitton Darlington Point Road, Whitton
Cost: Tickets are $144.25 | Book online.
Get dressed up in your finest suit or your most flamboyant dress and head to the Whitton Malt House to celebrate the Melbourne Cup. Tickets include sparkling wine and canapes on arrival, a shared lunch, a three-hour drinks package, sweeps, live entertainment after the races and of course all the races up on the big screen.
