What's On Autumn 2022 | Wagga Wagga + Surrounds

WAG GA WAGGA + S U R ROU ND S WIRADJURI COUNTRY

WHAT’S

ON

THIS IS WAGGA WAGGA MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL

AUTUMN

Place of dance and celebration all together on Wiradjuri country.

THIS IS GEARS AND BEERS

Wagga Wagga ngurang Wiradjuridya ngurambangga.

HELLO AUTUMN While autumn is the time to ease into a slower pace of life after the summer holiday rush, our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region is action-packed with events all season long.

Savour every last minute of the season's sunshine with thrilling race days, intimate cooking classes and seasonal market produce. What’s that? Tutus, sequins and copious amounts of glitter? Mardis Gras graces our streets once again in a show of unity, love and diversity.

Autumn also marks take two for Gears and Beers as they get back on the bike in March, and FUSION22 returns to the Victory Memorial Gardens in April.

For a bit of sporting action, we’ve got rugby, netball, hockey, Australian rules football, basketball, softball, tennis, triathlon and golf.

So dive in, flick through and start planning your Autumn escape.

CONTENTS AUTUMN EVENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 REGULAR EVENTS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ARTS & EXHIBITIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 THEATRE, SHOWS & LECTURES.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 TOURS + FARM GATES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

MARCH Memory Walk & Jog

3 MARCH

Middle Eastern – In the style of Ottolenghi, Spices and Aromatic Dishes WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am

4 MARCH

Swing for Sick Kids WAGGA WAGGA Wagga City Golf Club

5 MARCH

Flow Festival

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Boat Club

Lockhart Truck Show

10 MARCH

Nat's What I Reckon – Uncooked WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

12 MARCH

Camel Races

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Showgrounds

Rock the Turf

TUMUT Tumut Turf Club

LOCKHART Treasure Street

13 MARCH

March Showcase

Holbrook Annual Triathlon

TEMORA Temora Aviation Museum

HOLBROOK Holbrook Swimming Pool Complex

6 MARCH

Vietnamese – Favourites From our Travels – Cooking Class

The Rock Triathlon

THE ROCK Wilson Street

WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am

Snowy Valleys Cycle Challenge

17 MARCH

ADELONG Adelong Showground

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WAGGA WAGGA Apex Park

Thai Feast – Gluten Free WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am visitwagga.com

12 MARCH

Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras Festival WAGGA WAGGA

Baylis Street and Victory Memorial Gardens Dust off your tutu, sew on some sequins and get set for a parade of all things rainbow down the main street of the city at the Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras Festival. Expect flamboyant floats, glitter, lots of laughs and fun. Continue the celebrations at the afterparty in the gardens and dance the night away at the party of the year.

Be sure to catch the Drag Show the night before - tickets available online.

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19 MARCH

17 MARCH

St Patrick's Day Races WAGGA WAGGA Murrumbidgee Turf Club

19 MARCH

Vintage Speedway and Kart Meeting ILLABO Illabo Sporting Park

20 MARCH

Lilier Lodge and Can Assist Fundraising High Tea WAGGA WAGGA Borambola Winery

22 - 25 MARCH

2022 Pro-Am

Amy Shark at Great Southern Nights WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre Things are amping up at the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre as ARIA-award winning artist Amy Shark brings us her greatest hits including Adore and Everybody Rise as part of Destination NSW’s Great Southern Nights event.

Tickets are sold out however a wait list is available through the Civic Theatre.

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Country Club

26 MARCH

Grazing Table – Cook, Create and Style – The Ultimate Grazing Table Banquet WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am

Commander Holbrook Races HOLBROOK Holbrook Turf Club

27 MARCH

Morgan Country Car Club Swap, Meet and Show and Shine JINDERA Jindera Recreation Reserve

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26 – 27 MARCH

Gears and Beers Festival WAGGA WAGGA

Victory Memorial Gardens Cycle the picturesque routes of Wagga Wagga’s largest cycling event Gears and Beers. To celebrate the ride, or just join in on the action, make sure to attend the post-ride craft beer festival for an afternoon of entertainment and locally brewed beer and cider.

AP RIL ALL MONTH

FRESH + RE-FRESH WAGGA WAGGA Various Locations

A month-long program of talks, workshops and events for curious minded individuals.

9 APRIL

3 APRIL

NRL: Raiders vs Storm WAGGA WAGGA McDonald’s Park

Dim Sum Then Sum – Cooking Class WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am

7 APRIL

Seafood – Taste of the Coast WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am

The Canberra Raiders will again be bringing their thunderous Viking clap to McDonald’s Park as they take on Melbourne Storm. Kickoff is at 3pm and tickets are available from early 2022. Kickoff is at 3pm and tickets are available via Ticketek

10 APRIL

Archie Roach at Great Southern Nights WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre Iconic First Nations singer/songwriter Archie Roach brings his awardwinning memoir and companion album Tell Me Why to the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre. Tickets available through the Civic Theatre.

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9 APRIL 8 – 10 APRIL

Academy Games WAGGA WAGGA Various Locations

9 APRIL

April Showcase

TEMORA Temora Aviation Museum

10 APRIL

Mexican Fiesta WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am

FUSION22

WAGGA WAGGA

Victory Memorial Gardens FUSION22 Multicultural Street Festival is Wagga Wagga’s premier outdoor live music festival. Enjoy a playfully curated program of entertainment, fun activities and a diverse array of feasting options. Grab your friends and family for a day of fun, celebrating everything we love the most about our city.

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24 APRIL

Anzac Day Long Weekend Races

14 – 21 APRIL

WAGGA WAGGA Murrumbidgee Turf Club

Stone the Crows

WAGGA WAGGA Range Function Centre

International Street Food WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am

A unique week-long festival for travelling grey nomads and over 50’s. Don’t miss the disc bowl championships, live entertainment, workshops and activities. Weekly and daily ticket options available.

25 APRIL

Anzac Day Dawn Service, March and Commemorative Service

WAGGA WAGGA CBD + Victory Memorial Gardens

23 APRIL 30 APRIL

The Squeeze Music Festival (postponed to 2023)

Falling Leaf Festival

TUMUT Bila Park

WAGGA WAGGA Conolly Park

ARIA-award winning Aussie musicians, and all-around awesome lads, Lime Cordiale are bringing their own touring festival The Squeeze to Wagga Wagga.

23 APRIL

Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail Marathon

TUMBARUMBA Figures Street Runners and walkers alike are set to enjoy the beautiful high country along the rail trail between Tumbarumba and Rosewood. Join the full marathon run, 21km run or the 10km run or walk. Be sure to stick around for the family event with plenty of food and drink options.

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5 – 6 M AY

Wagga Gold Cup Carnival WAGGA WAGGA

The region's most anticipated and prestigious horse racing event over two days, attracting a top field of horses along with fashions on the field.

Private marquee packages or general admission is available.

5 M AY

Town Plate Day

WAGGA WAGGA Murrumbidgee Turf Club

6 M AY

Gold Cup Day

WAGGA WAGGA Murrumbidgee Turf Club

M AY

8 M AY

Mother’s Day Family Frolic WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am

2 1 M AY

1 5 M AY

Batlow Ciderfest

Preserves – Relish, Jam & Pickle

BATLOW Pioneer Street

WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am

Sample some of the best boutique ciders from across the country (including those on our very own doorstep), local craft brews and cold climate wines. Among a blaze of autumn colours, get together with friends and family for a day of fabulous fun.

1 9 M AY

Asian Essentials – Stirfry, Curry Paste, Salad, Masterstock WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am

2 1 M AY

2 8 M AY

May Showcase

Ladies Day at the Murrumbidgee Turf Club

TEMORA Temora Aviation Museum

WAGGA WAGGA Murrumbidgee Turf Club

2 2 M AY

Middle Eastern – In the Style of Ottolenghi, Spices and Aromatic Dishes WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am

2 9 M AY

Grazing Table – Cook, Create and Style – The Ultimate Grazing Table Banquet WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am

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R EGUL A R E V E NT S MARKETS + FAIRS 6 MARCH + 24 APRIL

River & Wren Market

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Showgrounds

13 MARCH

Super Spring Clean

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Showgrounds

26 MARCH, 16 + 30 APRIL + 28 MAY

Markets By The Lake WAGGA WAGGA Apex Park

Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga – Book Fair

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Showgrounds

EVERY THURSDAY

Riverina Producers Market WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Showgrounds

EVERY SATURDAY

Demonstration Gardens Vegetable Swap or Buy WAGGA WAGGA Demonstration Gardens

27 MARCH

SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Twilight Market

Wollundry Saturday Markets

WAGGA WAGGA Botanic Gardens

WAGGA WAGGA Civic Centre Precinct

3 APRIL

THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Marramarra Aboriginal Markets WAGGA WAGGA

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21 – 22 MAY

Tarcutta Markets

TARCUTTA Tarcutta Soldiers Memorial Hall

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FOOD, MUSIC + CULTURE 26 MARCH

Meccanico Music

WAGGA WAGGA Meccanico Espresso + Wine Bar

EVERY THURSDAY

Trivia with Dane Simpson WAGGA WAGGA Thirsty Crow Brewery

EVERY FRIDAY

Friday Night Pizzas WAGGA WAGGA Mates Gully Café

EVERY SATURDAY

Live Local Music

WAGGA WAGGA Thirsty Crow Brewery

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Downside Bush Dance WAGGA WAGGA Downside Hall

4 MARCH + 1 APRIL

Riverina Comedy Club WAGGA WAGGA Que Bar and Nightclub

7 APRIL

Assai Quartet

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Art Gallery

3 APRIL

Symphonic Sounds II

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre Setting the mood early for an epic evening of entertainment will be the RCM Student Concert Band and the Riverina Concert Band. Then the Riverina Youth Orchestra will take centre stage to bring you the passion and spectacle of some of the world’s most favourite classical masterpieces. Come and experience an afternoon of live music, that will set your spirits soaring!

28 APRIL

Hamish Tait Piano Solo WAGGA WAGGA St Johns Anglican Church

5 MAY

Wildharmony

WAGGA WAGGA North Wagga Community Hall

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12 MAY

EVERY SATURDAY

Xeros & Xeros

Road Runners – Saturday Runs

WAGGA WAGGA St Johns Anglican Church

19 MAY

From Ukraine, With Love WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Baptist Church

26 MAY

Wind Quintet

WAGGA WAGGA Lake Albert Community Hall

SPORT + OUTDOORS

SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Ladysmith Tourist Railway Open Day

LADYSMITH Ladysmith Railway Station

FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

Willans Hill Miniature Railway Rides

25 MARCH – 2 APRIL

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens

National Trap Championships

THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

WAGGA WAGGA National Grounds

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WAGGA WAGGA Various locations

Bonsai Meetings WAGGA WAGGA ARCC Hall

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A RTS + E X H I BITIONS EVERY SATURDAY

Open Studio Gallery WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Art Society Studio

5 MARCH – 29 MAY

Cleverman

1 MARCH – 3 APRIL

UNTIL 7 APRIL

125 Years Birthday Celebration – Greens Gunyah Museum Photo Exhibition

WAGGA WAGGA Musuem of the Riverina – Historic Council Chambers Site

Primary Student Art Classes Term 2

LOCKHART Greens Gunyah Museum

WAGGA WAGGA The Curious Rabbit

As a part of Lockhart’s 125 Year Celebrations, a Photo Exhibition will be on display in the Showroom at the Green’s Gunyah Museum. The display will tell the story of Lockhart since it was proclaimed a village in 1896.

Old movies from 1938 and 1990 will also be running.

UNTIL 10 APRIL

Secondary School Art Classes WAGGA WAGGA The Curious Rabbit

UNTIL 11 APRIL

Painting Class with Leigh Hewitt WAGGA WAGGA The Curious Rabbit

UNTIL 8 MAY

Face to Face – The New Normal

UNTIL 1 MAY

April Glaser –Hinder: One Does Nothing Alone

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Art Gallery

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Art Gallery

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25 – 26 MARCH

THEATRE, SHOWS + LECTURES

Jon Stevens Noiseworks & INXS Collection WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

26 MARCH

2 MARCH

4 Seasons of Song

The Wharf Revue: Can of Worms

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

31 MARCH

The Rubens – Waste a Day Tour

5 MARCH

Leaving Jackson: The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

2 APRIL

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

Voyagers

11 MARCH

Diesel Greatest Hits – Alone with the Blues WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

17 MARCH

King of Pigs

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

18 MARCH

The Country Superstars Tribute Show WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

22 MARCH

The Wiggles – The Great Wiggly Road Trip Tour WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

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WAGGA WAGGA CSU Riverina Playhouse

Echoes of Pink Floyd: A Journey Through Time WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

8 APRIL

Mamma Mia The Concert WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

20 APRIL

Rhonda Burchmore in Concert WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

27 APRIL

Hotel California The Eagles Experience WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

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28 APRIL

10 MAY

Celtic Illusion Reimagined

Stardust + The Mission

30 APRIL

12 MAY

Black Cockatoo

Banff Mountain Film Festival 2022

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

WAGGA WGAGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

5 MAY

Ian Moss + Troy CassarDaley Together Alone

13 MAY

6 MAY

14 MAY

Odette – Herald Tour

An Afternoon at the Proms Spectacular

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

7 MAY

The Fleetwood Mac Show Running in the Shadows WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

World Of Musicals

20 – 21 MAY

Black Sun / Blood Moon WAGGA WAGGA CSU Riverina Playhouse

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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 11 APRIL

12 – 22 APRIL

Junior Chef Morning Class 8 – 10 Yrs

April School Holiday Horse Riding Program

Junior Chef Afternoon Class 11+ Yrs

13 APRIL

WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am

WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am

11 – 22 APRIL

Intensive Swimming Lessons

WAGGA WAGGA Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre

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WAGGA WAGGA Belisi Equestrian and Wellbeing Centre

Junior Chef Morning Class 8 – 10 Yrs WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am

Junior Chef Afternoon Class 11+ Yrs WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am

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TOURS + FARM GATES Junee Licorice & Chocolate Factory Tours

Agriculture Tours Riverina RIVERINA Ph: 0419 407 804

JUNEE Ph: 02 6924 3574

Ashculme Textiles

Ladbroken Distilling Co.

WAGGA WAGGA Ph: 0414 478 585

TUMBARUMBA Ph: 0433 571 538

Belisi Wellbeing & Equestrian Centre

Pretty Parrot Distilling Tasting Room

WAGGA WAGGA Ph: 0421 277 717

Bidgee Strawberries & Cream Farmgate and Tours

TUMUT Ph: 0417 448 391

Thirsty Crow Brewery

WAGGA WAGGA Ph: 0428 968 909

WAGGA WAGGA Ph: 02 6921 7470

Borambola Wines

Truenorth Helicopters

BORAMBOLA Ph: 0404 084 657

TUMUT Ph: 1300 145 407

Erin Earth

Tumut River Brewing Co. Tours

WAGGA WAGGA Ph: 02 6925 7150

Highfield Farm & Woodland MOUNT ADRAH Ph: 0429 985 222

In Motion Fitness Kayak Tours WAGGA WAGGA Ph: 0429 952 140

TUMUT Ph: 1300 042 337

Wiradjuri Cultural Tours

WAGGA WAGGA bundyiculture.com.au

Wollundry Grove Olive Tours WAGGA WAGGA Ph: 0429 201 773

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Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre 183 Tarcutta Street Ph: 1300 100 122 visitwagga.com #visitwagga Follow Visit Wagga Wagga on Follow Wagga Events on #waggaevents Front cover image: Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras Festival 2019, Embarketing Inside front cover image: Gears and Beers Festival 2019, Tim Bardsley-Smith Above photo: Wagga Wagga Gold Cup Racing Carnival 2017, Michael Frogley Disclaimer: Every endeavour has been made to ensure the details appearing in this publication are correct at the time of printing. No responsibility will be taken for any inaccuracy whether by inclusion or omission.

Please note, due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) events listed in this guide may be cancelled or postponed to a later date. Please visit the event organiser’s webpage or social media for up-to-date information.

WINTER EDITION Coming soon Wagga Wagga Comedy Festival | June Wagga Wagga Winter Festival | July Wagga Wagga Swap Meet | July Wagga Wagga Trail Marathon | August

Register your event for the winter edition Winter deadline: Friday 8 April 2022 visitwagga.com/promote events@wagga.nsw.gov.au