WAGGA WAGGA + SURROUNDS
WIRADJURI COUNTRY
THIS IS GEARS AND BEERS
WELCOME TO SPRING
Spring time in our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region is picture perfect and packed with excitement. Start the season with a fun day out at Spring Jam at Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens. September also sees Wagga Lake Run and Ride celebrate their 50th year, with a free community event at Lake Albert. Enjoy a stein-sized day at Ocrowberfest with German inspired food, craft beer, live music and more. Enjoy the yellow brilliance of our canola fields as you pedal past for Gears and Beers, end the festival enjoying a craft beer and local eats from some of the best in the region.
Then, celebrate our diverse city with FUSION Botanical – the perfect combination of live music, street food and culture.
Place of dance and celebration all together on Wiradjuri country. wagga
CONTENTS
SPRING EVENTS ............................................... 4 REGULAR EVENTS 10 ARTS + EXHIBITIONS 13 CREATIVE WORKSHOPS 13 THEATRE, SHOWS + LECTURES ............................ 14 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ......................................... 16 TOURS + FARM GATES 17
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SEPTEMBER
7 SEPTEMBER
Barbeque & Charcoal
– Cooking class
WAGGA WAGGA
Food I Am
8 - 9 SEPTEMBER
Wagga Wagga Show
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Showground
9 SEPTEMBER
Explorers Rifle Club Prize Meeting
LOCKHART
Lockhart Rifle Range
10 SEPTEMBER
Celebrate Wattle Day
GREATER HUME
Howlong Road
16 SEPTEMBER
Ag Race Day
WAGGA WAGGA
Murrumbidgee Turf Club
Students for Sustainability Festival
WAGGA WAGGA
ErinEarth
Lighthorse – Unveiling
WAGGA WAGGA
Victory Memorial Gardens
One Tree for Me Giveaway
WAGGA WAGGA
ErinEarth
Aircraft Showcase
TEMORA
Temora Aviation Museum
16 + 17 SEPTEMBER
Bloom Guild – Grow
Cut Flower
WAGGA WAGGA
Little Triffids HQ
19 - 21 SEPTEMBER
Henty Machinery Field Days
HENTY
Cookardinia Road
23 SEPTEMBER
Ocrowberfest
WAGGA WAGGA
Thirsty Crow Brewery
Inspired by the biggest beer festival in the world, Ocrowberfest returns to Wagga Wagga with local live music, German drinks, food, fashion and more.
ocrowberfest.com.au
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23 SEPTEMBER
Spring Jam
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
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24 SEPTEMBER
Lockhart Show
LOCKHART
Lockhart Showground
Asian BBQ – Cooking Class
WAGGA WAGGA
Food I Am
Wagga Lake Run and Ride -
50th Anniversary
WAGGA WAGGA
Apex Park
29 SEPTEMBER
Lockhart Picnic Races
LOCKHART
Lockhart Showground
Uranquinty Folk Festival
URANQUINTY
Uranquinty Hotel
30 SEPTEMBER
Wagga Wagga Picnic Races
WAGGA WAGGA
Murrumbidgee Turf Club
Culcairn Agricultural Show
CULCAIRN
Federal Street
30 SEPTEMBER1 OCTOBER
Gears and Beers
WAGGA WAGGA
Victory Memorial Gardens
Part cycling, part beer festival, Gears and Beers attracts thousands of riders from across the country to Wagga Wagga. Cyclists can expect picturesque cycling routes, golden canola fields, perfect spring weather, free flowing ales and plenty of lycra! There are various routes for riders of all abilities and be sure to join the pre-race festivities at Thirsty Crow Brewery and the post-ride craft beer festival.
gearsandbeers.org.au
Saturday 23 September 2023
10am-3pm • Botanic Gardens Wagga Wagga
For kids aged 2-12 • Free entry Festival details: visitwagga.com/springjam
OCTOBER
1 OCTOBER
Toby Mobbs Regional Winery Tour
WAGGA WAGGA
Charles Sturt Winery
5 OCTOBER
International Street Food – Cooking Class
WAGGA WAGGA
Food I Am
7 OCTOBER
Hume and Hovell Ultra Marathon
TUMBARUMBA
Henry Angel Trackhead
7 – 8 OCTOBER
Spirit of the Land Festival
LOCKHART
Green Street & Brookong Lagoon
11 – 12 OCTOBER
Digital Agrifood Summit
WAGGA WAGGA
Charles Sturt University
11 - 13 OCTOBER
Wagga Wagga ProAM 2023
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Country Club
15 OCTOBER
Freedom of the City
WAGGA WAGGA
Victory Memorial Gardens
Cheer on the Australian
Army Band Kapooka as they conduct the Freedom of Entry to the City parade along Baylis Street followed by a free community event.
14 – 30 OCTOBER
Riverina Iris Farm Open
Garden and Iris Display
WAGGA WAGGA
Riverina Iris Farm
14 OCTOBER
Wave of Light
WAGGA WAGGA
Victory Memorial Gardens
Wagga Classic Car Show
WAGGA WAGGA
McDonald’s Park
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21 OCTOBER A Day on the Lake –Airshow
TEMORA
Lake Centenary & Temora Aviation Museum Spring Floral Design Workshop
WAGGA WAGGA
Little Triffids HQ
22 OCTOBER Yum Cha – Cooking Class
WAGGA WAGGA
Food I Am
27 - 28 OCTOBER
CMRI Christmas Fair
WAGGA WAGGA
Murrumbidgee Turf Club
21 OCTOBER
FUSION Botanical
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
FUSION BOTANICAL multicultural festival is the perfect combination of live music, street food and culture. Enjoy a playfully curated program of entertainment, fun activities and a diverse array of feasting options.
wagga.nsw.gov.au/fusion
28 – 29 OCTOBER
Tumbarumba Spring Flower Festival
TUMBARUMBA REGION
Bridge Street
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NOVEMBER
2 NOVEMBER
Tapas & Paella –Cooking Class
WAGGA WAGGA
Food I Am
3 NOVEMBER
Tradies Race Day
WAGGA WAGGA
Murrumbidgee Turf Club
3 – 4 NOVEMBER
Wagga Wagga
Relay For Life
WAGGA WAGGA
Connolly Park
17 + 18 NOVEMBER
Snake Gully Cup
GUNDAGAI
Gundagai Showground
18 NOVEMBER
Bidgee Strawberries & Cream – Fifth Birthday
WAGGA WAGGA
Bidgee Strawberries and Cream
19 NOVEMBER
Seafood – Cooking Class
WAGGA WAGGA
Food I Am
18 NOVEMBER
TEDxWagga Wagga
WAGGA WAGGA
CSU Riverina Playhouse
The very first TEDxWagga
Wagga will showcase the best and most brilliant minds in the Riverina.
tedxwaggawagga.com
25 NOVEMBER
Tumut River Tap Days
TUMUT
Bila Park
Spring Open Day
ALFREDTOWN
Ladysmith Park Perennials
25 - 26 NOVEMBER
Wagga Stamp and Coin Fair
WAGGA WAGGA
Sturt Public School Hall
29 NOVEMBER
Stress Free Christmas Feast
– Cooking Class
WAGGA WAGGA
Food I Am
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REGULAR EVENTS
EVERY THURSDAY
Riverina Producers Market
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Showground
EVERY SATURDAY
Demonstration Gardens –Vegetable Swap or Buy
WAGGA WAGGA
Demonstration Garden
EVERY SECOND SATURDAY Markets by the Lake
WAGGA WAGGA
Apex Park
WAGGA
Wagga
SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Markets at the G-Rodge
GEROGERY
Gerogery Hotel
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MARKETS 30 SEPTEMBER Wagga Stamp & Coin Market WAGGA WAGGA ACCC Hall 12 NOVEMBER & 10 DECEMBER River and Wren Markets WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Showground 19 NOVEMBER
Sunrise Rotary Christmas Market
Wagga
WAGGA
Wagga Botanic Gardens
THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Village Markets Tarcutta
TARCUTTA
Sydney Street
Wollundry Saturday Markets
WAGGA WAGGA
Civic Theatre Precinct
Junee Rotary Farmers
Market
JUNEE
Junee Ex-Services Memorial Club
MUSIC + CULTURE
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Trivia
WAGGA WAGGA
The Riverina Hotel
QuizXpress – Trivia
WAGGA WAGGA
The Victoria Hotel
EVERY THURSDAY
Trivia
WAGGA WAGGA
Thirsty Crow Brewery
Thursday Infusion Games
Trivia & Karaoke
WAGGA WAGGA
Victoria Hotel
2 SEPTEMBER
Downside Bush Dance
WAGGA WAGGA
Downside Hall
10 SEPTEMBER
Oly Sheran
WAGGA WAGGA
Birdhouse Bar & Kitchen
30 SEPTEMBER
The Songwriting Prize –
Wagga Wagga Semi Final
WAGGA WAGGA
Tilly’s
4 OCTOBER
The Whitlams
WAGGA WAGGA
Tilly’s
13 OCTOBER
The Superjesus
‘Lights Out Tour’
WAGGA WAGGA
Tilly’s
22 OCTOBER
Toby Mobbs Regional Winery Tour
WAGGA WAGGA
The Wild Vine
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SPORT, FITNESS + OUTDOORS
EVERY SATURDAY
Saturday Night Roller Disco
WAGGA WAGGA
Twin City Skate, Bolton Park
Wagga Wagga Roadrunners
WAGGA WAGGA
Various locations
9 SEPTEMBER
Wagga Par 3
Championships
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Par 3 & Driving Range
16 SEPTEMBER
Japanese Garden Special Interest Day
WAGGA WAGGA
CSU Riverina Playhouse
23 SEPTEMBER
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YARRAGUNDRY
Wagga Motorcycle Sports Club
7 & 8 OCTOBER
NSW Par 3 Championships
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Par 3 & Driving Range
14 OCTOBER
Players & Ponies
Charity Day
WAGGA WAGGA
Murrumbidgee Turf Club
29 OCTOBER
Sunday Sauna, Restorative Yoga & Massage
WAGGA WAGGA
Figtree Retreat
18 - 19 NOVEMBER
Australian Par 3
Championships
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Par 3 & Driving Range
SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Ladysmith Tourist Railway
LADYSMITH
Ladysmith Railway Station
FIRST + THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
Willans Hill Miniature
Railway Rides
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
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ARTS + EXHIBITIONS
2 SEPTEMBER –26 NOVEMBER
Capturing Nature
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
2 SEPTEMBER –30 NOVEMBER
Still Life Exhibition
WAGGA WAGGA
Unique State Art Space
16 SEPTEMBER - 8 OCTOBER
First Nations Combined Schools Exhibition
WAGGA WAGGA
The Station Creative Workspace
24 – 26 NOVEMBER
Small Art on Small Street
WAGGA WAGGA
Art Society Studio
24 NOVEMBER –10 DECEMBER
50 years of Embroidery Practice
WAGGA WAGGA
The Station Creative Workspace
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
EVERY 4 WEEKS
Earring Making Class
URANQUINTY
Little Black Duck
Candle Making Workshop
URANQUINTY
Little Black Duck
2 SEPTEMBER –26 NOVEMBER
Hand Me Down, Style Me Up
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
Hand Me Down, Style Me
Up is an exhibition curated by Wiradjuri Elder, Aunty
Cheryl Penrith that focuses on preloved clothing and sustainable fashion.
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2 SEPTEMBER
Writing and Publishing
Workshop with Jess
McMinn
WAGGA WAGGA
The Curious Rabbit
3 OCTOBER Photography Workshop with Paul W Kerr
WAGGA WAGGA
The Curious Rabbit
7 OCTOBER
Making Paper by Hand with Emily Shannon
WAGGA WAGGA
Unique State Art Space
19 OCTOBER
Collagraphs - Working with Recycled Materials
WAGGA WAGGA
Unique State Art Space
20 OCTOBER
Print & Draw: 6-12 years
WAGGA WAGGA
Unique State Art Space
21 OCTOBER
Still Life Painting with Leigh
Hewitt
WAGGA WAGGA
Unique State Art Space
THEATRE, SHOWS + LECTURES
1 – 3 SEPTEMBER And Then There Were None
WAGGA WAGGA
SoAct
2 SEPTEMBER
Unprecedented
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
2 SEPTEMBER
Spring Swing with the Simmons Street Big Band
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Public School Hall
6 SEPTEMBER
Jonathon Welch
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
8 SEPTEMBER
Peter Williams – Medium
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga RSL Club
10 SEPTEMBER
Teddy Tahu Rhodes & Guy Noble
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
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7 SEPTEMBER
Civic Theatre sings with Jonathon Welch
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
Equal parts community gathering, collaboration, and singing en masse, Civic Theatre Sings is a place where everyone gets involved, no matter your age or singing experience or ability! The outcome is joyful harmonic greatness and an opportunity to sing along to your favourite pop, musical theatre and rock classics.
civictheatre.com
15 SEPTEMBER
Lecture – The Japanese
Kimono
WAGGA WAGGA
CSU Riverina Playhouse
23 SEPTEMBER
Dane Simpson – Always
Was, Always Will Be...Funny
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
4 OCTOBER & 22 NOVEMBER
An Afternoon/Evening with the Australian Army Band Kapooka
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
7 OCTOBER
Arj Barker
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
13 OCTOBER
Lecture – How we got Ikea
WAGGA WAGGA
CSU Riverina Playhouse
13 – 22 OCTOBER
Neighbourhood Watch
WAGGA WAGGA
SoAct
4 NOVEMBER
Tubular Bells for Two
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
10 NOVEMBER
Marina Prior & David Hobson – The 2 of Us
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
11 NOVEMBER
Live Local Original –Drag Babies
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
25 SEPTEMBER6 OCTOBER
Intensive Swimming Lessons
WAGGA WAGGA
Oasis Aquatic Centre
25 - 29 SEPTEMBER
Zana Aerial Academy
Circus Skills Workshop
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Marketplace
23 SEPTEMBER
Spring Jam
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
23, 26 & 27 SEPTEMBER
Pinot & Picasso School Holiday Sessions
WAGGA WAGGA
73A Baylis Street
29 SEPTEMBER
Clay Impressions
WAGGA WAGGA
Unique State Art Space
3 – 6 OCTOBER
Art Factory Print Making Sessions
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Marketplace
6 OCTOBER
Silkscreen Landscapes
WAGGA WAGGA
Unique State Art Space
MORE ACTIVITIES
Forum 6 Cinemas
WAGGA WAGGA
Trail Street
Laser Tag
WAGGA WAGGA
Baylis Street
Sew Me School of Fashion and Design
Kid’s Classes
WAGGA WAGGA
Fitzmaurice Street
Twin City Skate
WAGGA WAGGA
Bolton Park Stadium
Wagga Bowl + Diner
WAGGA WAGGA
Trail Street
Wagga Smash Shack
WAGGA WAGGA
Edward Street
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TOURS, FARM GATES + CELLAR DOORS
Agriculture Tours Riverina
RIVERINA
P. 0419 407 804
Ashculme Textiles
WAGGA WAGGA
P. 0414 478 585
Bidgee Strawberries & Cream
WAGGA WAGGA
P: 0480 311 643
Bidgee & Vine Urban Cellar Door
WAGGA WAGGA
P. 02 6925 1180
Bundyi Cultural Tours
WAGGA WAGGA
bundyiculture.com.au
Borambola Wines
BORAMBOLA
P. 0404 084 567
Canola Trail
COOLAMON, JUNEE + TEMORA
W. canolatrail.com.au
Charles Sturt Winery
WAGGA WAGGA
P. 02 6933 2435
ErinEarth
WAGGA WAGGA
P. 02 6925 7150
In Motion Fitness
Kayak Tours
WAGGA WAGGA
P. 0429 952 140
Ladbroken Distilling Co.
TUMBARUMBA
P. 0433 571 538
The Apple Thief – Cider House
BATLOW
P. 0408 694 468
Thirsty Crow Brewery
WAGGA WAGGA
P. 02 6921 7470
Truenorth Helicopters
TUMUT
P. 1300 145 407
Tumut River Brewing Co.
Tours
TUMUT
P. 1300 042 337
Wollundry Grove Olive
Tours
WAGGA WAGGA
P. 0429 201 773
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Gallery,
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centre Museum (Botanic
Visitor Information Centre
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Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre
183 Tarcutta Street
P. 1300 100 122
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Cover photo: Gears and Beers, Matt Beaver Photography
Above photo: Spring Jam, Chloe Smith Photography
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. We encourage readers to visit the event organiser’s webpage or social media for event updates.
We thank Uncle Dr Stan Grant senior, Budyaan Wiradyuri Language Trust and the staff at the School of Indigenous Australian Studies at Charles Sturt University for the Wiradyuri language and translations used in this publication.
SUMMER EDITION
Coming soon
December
Wagga Wagga Christmas Events
Ted Ryder Cup
New Years Eve Celebrations
January
Australia Day Celebrations
Apex World Championship Duck Race
Febraury
Wagga Pro Rodeo
NSW Touch Football 2024 Junior State CupSouthern Conference
Register your event for the summer edition
Summer deadline: 20 October 2023
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