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Welcome to spring The city and surrounds come to life in spring, with a full calendar of food, outdoor festivals, events and shows. September starts with the Wagga 6 Hour Mountain Bike Enduro, followed by the Wagga Lake Run Ride. If you’re after more of a challenge, the annual Gears and Beers festival over the October long weekend features a number of cycling events followed by a craft beer and cider celebration in the city centre. If you prefer something with an engine, be sure to head to the MG Car Club of Wagga Wagga’s Gathering of the Faithful or see some big rigs for a good cause at the Riverina Truck Show and Kids Convoy. For more family-friendly fun, the Little Big Day Out in October offers free interactive activities for two to 12 year olds. October also features one of Wagga Wagga’s biggest events – FUSION17 Multicultural Street Festival, which showcases the food, art, culture and music from around the world and attracts more than 10,000 people each year. Hungry for more? Visit one of the region’s amazing events or sink your teeth into “Devour” to satisfy your thirst and hunger this Spring.
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WAGGA 6 HOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE ENDURO Sun 3 September Back for its 11th year, the fun, flowing course is a 13 kilometre figure of eight loop, of around 95% single track, through natural bushland at Pomingalarna Reserve. The event caters for riders of all levels and abilities and any rider with reasonable skill and fitness levels, should have no problem completing a lap. Ride solo for 6 hours or in a team with your mates. Pomingalana Reserve, Bagley Drive, off McNickle Road. Image credit: Scott Nevyn Stevens
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RIVERINA TRUCK SHOW AND KIDS CONVOY Sat 23 September The convoy will leave Bomen Saleyards at 11.30am and finishing at Lake Albert. The day includes amusement rides, live entertainment, market stalls, trade displays and a huge fireworks display at 7.45pm.
SEPTEMBER WAGGA 6 HOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE ENDURO Sun 3 September See page 4 for details.
Public Display will be held on Sunday, 8.30am to 10am at the Cross Street Car Park, near the Riverina Playhouse.
HORSE SPECTACULAR AND CHAMPION DOG SHOW Sun 3 September 9am to 5pm. Wagga Wagga Showground.
HOPS AND CHOPS Sun 3 September
ERINEARTH SPRING OPEN GARDEN DAY Sat 9 September 9.30am to 1pm. 1 Kildare Street.
1pm to 9pm. Thirsty Crow Brewery, 153 Fitzmaurice Street.
THE IDEA OF NORTH Sat 9 September
RIVERINA CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC CONCERT SERIES – BOYD MEETS GIRL Thu 7 September 6pm. American cellist Laura Metcalf with Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd. Wagga Wagga Art Gallery.
153RD WAGGA SHOW Fri 8 & Sat 9 September 9am to 9.15pm. Wagga Wagga Showground.
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MG CAR CLUB OF WAGGA WAGGA: GATHERING OF THE FAITHFUL Fri 8 to Sun 10 September
7.30pm. Australia’s premier acapella ensemble. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
WAGGA LAKE RUN RIDE Sun 10 September Wagga’s largest free participation event. Come run, ride or walk the 10km course around Lake Albert and celebrate NSW Bike Week. Apex Park, Lake Albert.
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THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA Tue 12 September
RIVERINA TRUCK SHOW AND KIDS CONVOY Sat 23 September
7.30pm. Featuring the unforgettable music from the golden era of swing. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
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ANTIQUE & VINTAGE BOXES Fri 15 September 8pm. Rhonda Diffey, a Museum expert from Victoria will give a talk on antique and vintage boxes. ARCC Hall, Tarcutta Street.
GRUG & THE RAINBOW Fri 15 & Sat 16 September 10.30am and 12.30pm. Based on the much-loved picture book character created by Ted Prior. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
WAGGA WAGGA AGGIES RACE DAY Sat 16 September Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers Street.
MICHAEL JACKSON THE LEGACY TOUR Sun 17 September 8pm. The world’s greatest tribute to the world’s greatest entertainer. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
GLORIOUS Sat 23 September 2pm and 7.30pm. The hilarious true story of the world’s worst opera singer Florence Foster Jenkins. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
47TH URANQUINTY FOLK FESTIVAL Fri 29 September to Mon 2 October Enjoy four days of concerts, dances, poetry, workshops and dinners. Uranquinty Sports ground.
WAGGA WAGGA PICNIC RACES Sat 30 September Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers Street.
STAMP & COIN MARKET Sat 30 September 9am to 1pm. A stamp and coin market by members of the Wagga Stamp Club. ARCC Hall, 131 Tarcutta Street.
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GEARS & BEERS Sun 1 October Ride in a group, as an individual or with family and friends, then meet at the finish line for an afternoon of live entertainment at the beer and cider festival. A range of hand-crafted beers and ciders, outstanding locally roasted coffee, and great local food will be on offer. We are committed to bring you the best independent beer and cider brewers available. Victory Memorial Gardens. Image credit: Beardy McBeard (Marcus Enno)
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FUSION17 Sat 21 October 4pm to 9.30pm Get into the mix and discover the true taste of Wagga’s rich cultural diversity at FUSION17 Multicultural Street Festival. Bring your family and friends and celebrate cultural diversity, community harmony and the arts. Experience all there is to love about our city at FUSION17! Free entry. Civic Centre Precinct, between Morrow & Johnston Streets, Wagga Wagga
OCTOBER CORK & FORK FEST Every Friday in October
5pm to 9.30pm. Hosted by Borambola Wines, Cork & Fork Fest is a free community event held outdoors at Wagga Beach. Choose from a variety of delicious, locally-sourced food and wine options while taking in the sounds of local musicians. Free entry. Wagga Beach, Johnston Street.
GEARS & BEERS Sun 1 October
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47TH URANQUINTY FOLK FESTIVAL Fri 29 September to Mon 2 October One of Australia’s oldest folk festivals. Enjoy four days of concerts, dances, poetry, workshops and dinners. Uranquinty Sports ground.
RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET THEATRE ROMEO AND JULIET Tue 3 & Wed 4 October
LITTLE BIG DAY OUT Thu 5 October
9am to 12pm. A free interactive outdoor event held within the Wollundry Amphitheatre and Civic Precinct open space. The event presents a variety of activities targeted at 2 to 12 year olds and showcases City of Wagga Wagga services to the community. Civic Centre Precinct.
LAZY SUNDAY AT CSU BOUTIQUE WINERY Sun 8 October
Mambarra Drive, CSU Campus.
BELL SHAKESPEARE’S THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Tue 10 October
7.30pm. The forever romance, the hundred year classic, the most heartwarming dancing you will see this year. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
7.30pm. This masterfully envisioned production tackles the prejudices and preconceived notions of one of Shakespeare’s most challenging plays. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
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MASTER GLASS AT CSU BOUTIQUE WINERY Thu 12 October
Evening of wine tasting & delicious finger food. Picking up a little knowledge along the way. Cost $55. Mambarra Dr, CSU Campus
LUTHERAN SCHOOL SUSTAINABLE LIVING FESTIVAL Sat 14 October
Lutheran School, Tamar Drive.
KNIGHTS MEATS AND DELI 12 COURSE BACON DEGUSTATION Sat 14 October
7pm. Bacon lovers unite! Knights, home to 8 smokehouse crafted flavours of bacon presents 2017’s 12-course bacon-themed degustation dinner. $99 per person, limited places available 187 Fitzmaurice Street, Wagga Wagga.
WAGGA CLASSIC CAR SHOW & SHINE Sun 15 October
9.30am to 2pm. The Wagga Classic Car Show and Shine has been revived at the after a three-year break. All makes are welcome including motorcycles. Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers Street. 12
COFFEE CUPPING WITH THE BLESSED BEAN Thu 19 October
3.30pm to 4.30pm. Passionate about coffee? Come along to this multisensory experience at The Blessed Bean. Cost: $20. Bookings essential, limited places available. 10 Best Street, Wagga Wagga.
FUSION 17 Sat 21 October
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GOLDEN WHEEL TRACK RACING CARNIVAL Sat 21 & Sun 22 October
Highlights include the NSW Country Track Championships, the NSW Penny Farthing Championships and the Golden Wheel Track Carnival. The feature event on Sunday is the four lap Viewco Glass Keirin race. Wagga Cricket ground, Kincaid Street.
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CAULFIELD CUP RACE DAY Sat 21 October Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers Street.
JASON OWEN SINGS JOHN DENVER Sat 21 October
John Denver was more than just a country music singer. He was outspoken on politics, an environmentalist and a humanitarian. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
LITTLE TRIFFIDS FLOWERS - SPRING FLORAL WORKSHOPS Sat 21 & Sun 22 October
Sat 2pm to 5pm, Sun 9am to 12pm. Come for a tour of our micro flower farm, learn floral design in our signature organic style and enjoy a delicious high tea. Cost $190.
RIVERINA CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC 2017 CONCERT SERIES NO.10 - SONATAS OF GRIEG Sun 22 October
Lauren Davis (violin) and Hamish Tait (piano) will join forces once again with friends to celebrate the creativity of Grieg and his sonatas. Riverina Conservatorium of Music, College Avenue.
THE POPULAR MECHANICALS Tue 24 October
7.30pm. Shakespeare’s greatest clowns — the rude mechanicals from A Midsummer Night’s Dream — take centrestage in this wild reimagining of what might have happened off-stage during the Bard’s most loved comedy. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
GO YOUR OWN WAY: THE STORY OF CHRISTINE MCVIE Thu 26 & Fri 27 October
8pm. A whimsical world full of balls and boxes where amazing ideas are expressed in extraordinary ways. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
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WAGGA WAGGA PATCHWORK AND QUILTERS BIANNIEL QUILT EXHIBITION Fri 27 to Sun 29 October CMRI WAGGA WAGGA CHRISTMAS FAIR 2017 Fri 27 & Sat 28 October
Fri 10am to 5.30pm, Sat 9.30am to 4pm. With over 90 stalls you’re sure to find the perfect gift for every one of your family, friends, teachers and work mates. Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers Street.
DEGUSTATION AT THE ROUNDABOUT RESTAURANT Fri 27 & Sat 28 October
Enjoy a delicious ten course Spring degustation. The Roundabout Restaurant, 82 Tarcutta Street.
WAGGA WAGGA TEACHERS COLLEGE 70 YEAR CELEBRATION OF EDUCATION Fri 27 to Sun 29 October
Three days of activities including a civic reception, bus tours, archive visits, gala dinner and an ecumenical service to celebrate the establishment of tertiary education in Wagga in 1947. 14
Fri & Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 10am to 4pm. ARCC Hall 131 Tarcutta Street.
VETERANS HEALTH WEEK EXPO Sat 28 October
9am. Showcasing businesses, organisations and services in the region that assist in providing health, fitness and other services to the veteran community. Also featuring a fitness competition testing the ten domains and modalities of fitness. Victory Memorial Gardens.
OCROWBERFEST Sun 29 October
12pm to 8pm Thirsty Crow’s annual Oktoberfest celebration - complete with special Oktoberfest brews, Steins, German cuisine, Oom-Pah Band & German frivolities.... It’s a family-friendly event to keep you entertained throughout the day. Thirsty Crow Brewery, 153 Fitzmaurice Street.
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ANNUAL WAGGA WAGGA DRAGON BOAT CHALLENGE Sun 26 November 8.30am to 4pm. Hosted by Bidgee Dragons and Dragons Abreast Wagga Wagga, this annual event is open to businesses, clubs, families, social and other groups who’d like to enter a community team to try out the exciting sport of dragon boating. Apex Park, East lake Drive, Lake Albert.
NOVEMBER WAGGA WAGGA MODEL TRAIN & HOBBY EXHIBITION Sat 4 & Sun 5 November Sat 9am to 5pm & Sun 9am to 4pm The exhibition will include model train layouts and displays, model ships, model building and clinics, trade stands, trike displays and railway memorabilia. Rules Club Wagga, corner Fernleigh & Glenfield Roads.
WAGGA WAGGA SOCIETY OF MODEL ENGINEERS INVITATION RUN Sat 4 & Sun 5 November Annual gathering of other model engineering clubs to run their miniature train engines of varying sizes and power sources. Public rides on Sunday, 10.30am to 4pm. Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
WICKED Sat 4 to Sat 18 November A Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre community production of the Broadway sensation Wicked. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre. 16
RIVERINA CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC 2017 CONCERT RHYTHM OF THE HEART Sun 5 November Rhythm of the Heart will take you on a thrilling journey through the songs and dances of Latin America. The Riverine Club, Sturt Street.
WAGGA WAGGA POULTRY CLUB SALE Sun 5 November 10am. Wagga Wagga Showground.
ROCK AT THE RACES Sat 11 November Music concert featuring twelve of the biggest Australian acts of the 80s including Glenn Shorrock, The Radiators and Dragon. Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers Street.
RIVERINA CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC 2017 CONCERT SERIES – BLACK NO SUGAR Sun 12 November 3pm. Led by Brendan Moore on trombone, the group focuses on modern jazz as well as paying homage to the classics. The Riverine Club, Sturt Street.
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THE BIANNUAL LAKESIDE SPRING ART SHOW Fri 17 to Sun 19 November Mater Dei Primary School Hall, Plunkett Drive.
RIVERINA CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC 2017 CONCERT SERIES – KB3 & FRIENDS Sun 19 November 3pm. Featuring the songs and guitar playing of Klaus Bussmann. The Riverine Club, Sturt Street.
WAGGA CAR BOOT SALE Sun 19 November 8am to 4pm. Murrumbidgee Turf Club. Travers Street.
STAMP & COIN FAIR Sat 25 & Sun 26 November Sat 9am to 5pm and Sun 9am to 3pm. Seven dealers in attendance from Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Orange, Yass and Trundle for buying, selling and valuations. Sturt Public School Hall, White Avenue.
ANNUAL WAGGA WAGGA DRAGON BOAT CHALLENGE Sun 26 November
RIVERINA CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC 2017 CONCERT SERIES – ARABESK Sun 26 November 3pm. The music of Arabesk draws upon strong jazz influences from Django Reinhardt and Wes Montgomery as well as Eastern European gypsy and classical music, with a backdrop of African and Arabic rhythms. The Riverine Club, 227 Tarcutta Street.
LITTLE PATTIE Wed 29 November 11am. Little Pattie is as energetic today as she was when she took a strong hold on the Australian music scene in the mid-sixties. With a succession of hits, her musical talents are credited with many industry awards. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
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TOURS
MATES GULLY FARM TOURS
WIRADJURI CULTURAL TOURS
Call for details. Ph: 6921 4241
A full cultural experience including Wiradjuri language and special Aboriginal places. www.bundyiculture.com.au
RAAF WAGGA AVIATION HERITAGE CENTRE TOURS Every Wed in October 2pm to 3pm Gold coin donation – Bookings essential one week in advance. Ph: 1300 100 122
THIRSTY CROW FREE BREWERY TOURS Daily 2pm Bookings essential. Thirsty Crow Brewery, 153 Fitzmaurice Street. Ph: 6921 7470
WOLLUNDRY GROVE OLIVES – FREE TOUR AND TASTINGS Sun 22 & Mon 23 October
10.30am & 2.30pm both days Bookings essential. Ph: 0429 201 773
WAGGA WAGGA RAIL HERITAGE MUSEUM TOURS Every Mon in October 11am to 12pm Bookings essential. Ph: 1300 100 122 18
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9am to 2pm. Located on the levee banks between the Visitor Information Centre and the ARCC Hall. Ph: 0400 225 768 or 6922 5610
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BIDGEE BLUES CLUB OPEN MIC AFTERNOON First Sun of each month Home Tavern Hotel. Ph: 0407 658 901
DEMONSTRATION GARDENS - VEGE SWAP OR BUY Market every Sat Community Demonstration Gardens, cnr Albury and Shaw Streets. Ph: 0411 417 956
DOWNSIDE BUSH DANCE First Sat of each month 7.30pm. Downside Hall, off Coolamon Road, via Wagga Wagga. Ph: 0427 042 686
Cooking demonstrations and workshops including Tapas & Paella, Malaysian Cuisine Asian Flavours, Low GI Diet, Middle Eastern Flavours Ottolenghi Style, Art of Pasta & Risotto, Baking Essentials Tortes, Petite Gateaux, My Tuscan Kitchen and Bittersweet Chocolate Indulgence. Some classes featuring chef Melina Puntoriero. www.foodiam.com.au
MARKETS BY THE LAKE Sat 30 September, Sat 28 October & Sat 25 November
MARKETS & REGULAR EVENTS
ART ON THE LEVEE Second Sat of each month
9am to 2pm. Apex Park, Lake Street, Lake Albert. Ph: 0497 937 934
MATES GULLY PRODUCE MARKET Market every Sat 9.30am to 11.30am. Mates Gully, Morrow Street. Ph: 6921 4241
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MARKETS & REGULAR EVENTS
RIVERINA COMEDY CLUB First Fri of each month
SPROUT & ABOUT Second Sat of each month
7.30pm, Beer Deluxe Function Room. Ph: 0407 658 901
8am to 1pm. Civic Centre Precinct. Ph: 0437 694 010
RIVERINA PRODUCERS MARKET Every Thursday
TAKE 5 BAND COMPASSION FUNDRAISING CONCERT Third Sun of each month
1pm to 6pm, Wagga Wagga Showground. Ph: 6924 3574
Mt. Austin Primary School Hall. Ph: 6926 4901
TARCUTTA MARKETS Third Sat of each month 8am to 2pm. Tarcutta Soldiers Memorial Hall, Tarcutta. Ph: 0477 472 154
RIVER & WREN BOUTIQUE MARKETS Sun 12 November 10am to 3pm Wagga Wagga Showground. Ph: 0409 152 187
TINY TYKES MARKET Sat 25 November 9am to 2pm. Ph: 0403 859 982
TUMBA RAIL OPEN DAY Second Sat of each month
ROSELEIGH MANOR: SUNDAY BRUNCH Fourth Sat of each month Roseleigh Manor, 1514 Pattersons Road, Harefield. Ph: 6921 9585
12pm to 3pm. Railway Station, Ladysmith. Ph: 0458 263 443
WILLANS HILL MINIATURE RAILWAY First and third Sunday of the month 10.30am to 4pm. Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens. Ph: 0412 439 455
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Image: Territories (collection installation).
JOURNEYS: HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE COLLECTIONS Until Sun 10 September Wagga Wagga Art Gallery Featuring works by some of the best-known and loved artists of Australia and the Riverina.
ARTHUR WICKS Until Sun 17 September Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
Image: Arthur Wicks, Guardians of the yellow hill 1990 (detail), mixed media, oil on canvas.
KATE BAKER: WITHIN MATTER Until Sun 8 October National Art Glass Gallery Kate Baker’s new work explores ideas of the permeation of the self by surrounding environments of culture, history, memory and perception.
EXHIBITIONS - ART GALLERY
TERRITORIES: VISIONS OF PLACE AND SPACE FROM THE WAGGA WAGGA ART GALLERY COLLECTIONS Until Sun 10 September Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
A new examination of the sculpture and installation work of one of Wagga Wagga’s most nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, Arthur Wicks. Be warned – not for the faint hearted or easily disturbed! Image: Kate Baker, Untitled (Flux) 2017, sandblasted glass panel mounted on brushed aluminium).
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EXHIBITIONS - MUSEUM
CREATIVE ACCOUNTING Until 8 October Museum of The Riverina Historic Council Chambers site
friendship that have arisen between the Anzacs and the Turks since the fighting and anguish of the Gallipoli campaign.
Drawing from old currencies, banking archives and contemporary art, Creative Accounting scratches below the surface of our economic system to reveal money’s enigmatic side.
MURRUMBIDGEE RIVER [26 DAYS] Until 22 October Museum of the Riverina - Historic Council Chambers site Photographers Alan Lee and Jonquil Mackey spent twenty-six days photographing the Murrumbidgee river – and the communities that thrive on it – along the full length of this important and diverse river system.
REMEMBERING GALLIPOLI 26 September 2017 to 28 January 2018 Museum of the Riverina Historic Council Chambers site
QUESTACON’S FASCINATING SCIENCE! 2 November 2017 to 28 January 2018 Museum of the Riverina Historic Council Chambers site Fascinating Science is a collection of 32 bright and colourful hands on exhibits and aims to make science fun and relevant for everyone by engaging people in making their own stimulating discoveries.
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Celebrate Father’s Day with tours of the factory, licorice and freckle making, rides on the barrel train, food vans and handmade jewellery demonstrations. Special lunch also available. Bookings essential.
HENTY MACHINERY FIELD DAYS Tue 19 to Thu 21 September Southern Australia’s single biggest agricultural event, showcasing the latest in machinery and farm equipment, outdoor products, lifestyle and agribusiness.
TUMUT - LANTERNS ON THE LAGOON Sat 23 September Lanterns on the Lagoon is a celebration of light and art.
COOLAMON CHEESE FACTORY Sat 16 & Sun 17 September Celebrate Coolamon Cheese Factory’s 1st birthday with free tours all weekend on the hour from 11am to 4pm, food specials, kids face painting and balloons. Image: Kiah Lucey Photography
BARELLAN WORKING CLYDESDALES & HEAVY HORSES ‘GOOD OLD DAYS’ WEEKEND Sat 30 September & Sun 1 October
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JUNEE LICORICE AND CHOCOLATE FACTORY LICORICE SUNDAY Sun 3 September 9am to 5pm
Demonstrations of Clydesdale and bullock teams, butter churning, cow milking, wool spinning, whip making and lots more.
LOCKHART SPIRIT OF THE LAND Sat 7 & Sun 8 October A colourful and vibrant celebration of the land with artistic works, lively markets, boutique stalls, fabulous foods, vivid open gardens, entertainment, vintage vehicle displays. visitwagga.com
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TEMORA AVIATION MUSEUM - SPRING 2017 WEEKEND AIRCRAFT SHOWCASE Sat 14 & Sun 15 October Featuring all serviceable aircraft. Purchased tickets get free access to the world acclaimed Da Vinci Machines Exhibition.
ROSEWOOD COUNTRY ROUNDUP Tue 17 to Sun 22 October A week-long music festival featuring special guests and walk-up artists.
COOTAMUNDRA SHOW Sat 21 October An action packed day of events and exhibitions including grain, fleece, fruit and vegetable competitions, photography, cooking, floral and lots more.
LEETON CHILL AND GRILL Sat 21 October A relaxed ‘pop-up’ food event featuring local produce. Mingle amongst the great array of local stalls with eateries serving local produce and chill with the sounds of local bands in the beautiful surrounds of Mountford Park. 24
CAPTURE COOLAMON SHIRE PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION Sat 4 to Sun 26 November, closed Mondays 10am to 4pm. Images from across the five categories will be on display in the Coolamon Up-to-Date Store, gold coin donation.
GUNDAGAI SNAKE GULLY CUP CARNIVAL Fri 17 & Sat 18 November One of the most popular race meetings in country NSW. Join thousands of racegoers converging on the picturesque Gundagai racecourse and enjoy the good country hospitality that Gundagai has to offer.
TEMORA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL Thu 23 to Sun 26 November Enjoy four days of country music from local and feature artists including Craig Giles, Wayne Horseburgh and Sharon Heaslip.
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JUNIOR CHEF CLASS Tue 26 September 9am to 11:30am and 12:30 to 3pm Fun and educational class where students get to roll up their sleeves and create tasty dishes that they will recreate at home. $55. www.foodiam.com.au
KIDS COOKING CLASSES Mon 25 & Tue 26 September Mon 2 & Tue 3 October 12.30pm to 3.30pm Learn how to make lamingtons, sausage rolls and apple pies. Lunch provided. Cost $35. Uranquinty Bakehouse 42 Morgan Street, Uranquinty. www.qbakehouse.com
Tue to Sat 10am to 4pm and Sun 10am to 2pm, closed Mon. The very best place for kids to discover and play. There are costumes, crafts and special museum items you can touch and hold. Free entry. Museum of the Riverina. Botanic Gardens site.
LIBRARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN Monday to Saturday during School Holidays The Library provides FREE board games, Xbox Kinect, colouring activities, Wi-Fi and books! Wagga Wagga City Library, Civic Centre, cnr Baylis & Morrow Streets. Ph: 6926 9700
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
KIDZONE Open Tuesday to Sunday
OASIS REGIONAL AQUATIC CENTRE HOLIDAY FUN
LITTLE BIG DAY OUT See page 11.
QUESTACON’S FASCINATING SCIENCE!
Splash, play, laugh at the Oasis. Indoor whirlpool and leisure area for all ages. Inflatable play for little ones & not so little ones, outdoor play area and more. All children under the age of 5 years must be accompanied in the water by a parent/ guardian. Morgan Street.
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Cultural facilities COM E & SAY H E LLO WAGGA WAGGA CITY LIBRARY Wagga Wagga Civic Centre Phone: 6926 9700 Monday 11am to 6pm Tuesday to Friday 10am to 6pm Saturday 10am to 4pm Closed Sunday & Public Holidays
WAGGA WAGGA CIVIC THEATRE Burns Way, off Tarcutta Street Phone: 6926 9688 Monday to Friday 10am to 5:30pm
WAGGA WAGGA ART GALLERY & NATIONAL ART GLASS GALLERY Wagga Wagga Civic Centre Phone: 6926 9660 Closed Monday Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm Sunday 10am to 2pm
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