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WELCOME TO SUMMER Live music, fresh local eats, gatherings by the waterside and spending time with family and friends… this is what summer is made of in Wagga Wagga + Surrounds. Celebrations are turned up a notch as our region embraces the festive season. We’ve got something on for every occasion so be sure to take note of them all and use this guide to help you make them extra special. Grab your hats and head outdoors with sporting and music-based festivals taking on the show. In February you’ll find our city welcoming families from across the state for the NSW Touch Football. Prefer the comforts of the indoors? We have plenty on offer just for that too. From swimming and weaving workshops to free pop-up cinema screenings and cooking classes, you won’t be twiddling your thumbs looking for something fun to do. Dive in, flick through and make the most of your summer days and nights in Wagga Wagga + Surrounds.
CONTENTS SUMMER EVENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 REGULAR EVENTS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ARTS & EXHIBITIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 THEATRE, SHOWS & LECTURES.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 TOURS + FARM GATES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Make the most of Christmas in the city this festive season! • Unwrap a new Christmas deal with the 12 Days of Wagga Christmas digital advent calendar visitwagga.com/christmas • Admire our merry + bright CBD Christmas flags, stars, lights and projection • See the 2019 Christmas store displays and vote by taking a picture of your favourite display and posting it on Instagram with the hashtag #waggachristmas2019 • Spread some Christmas spirit by supporting local talent at pop-up street gigs! Talent from the Plug + Play program will be popping up along Baylis and Forsyth streets each Saturday in December before Christmas • XMAS Party Race Day, Geo Group and Ron Crouch Transport Toy Run, River & Wren Markets + many more!
Full list of events online WAGGA.NSW.GOV.AU/WAGGACHRISTMAS
#waggach ri stmas
DECEMBER
1 DECEMBER – 31 JANUARY
6 – 7 DECEMBER NAUGHTY (K)NIGHTS AND TWISTED TALES
12 DAYS OF WAGGA CHRISTMAS
WAGGA WAGGA Roseleigh The Witchery
WAGGA WAGGA visitwagga.com/christmas
6 – 21 DECEMBER
2 DECEMBER 13 COURSE NEW SEASON DEGUSTATION WAGGA WAGGA The Roundabout Restaurant
WAGGA WAGGA The Wild Vine Vineyard
7 DECEMBER
4 + 6 DECEMBER
GEO GROUP AND RON CROUCH TRANSPORT TOY RUN
WAGGA WAGGA CITY LIBRARY CHRISTMAS STORYTIME
WAGGA WAGGA Civic Centre Precinct
WAGGA WAGGA Victory Memorial Gardens
7 – 8 DECEMBER
4 DECEMBER STRESS FREE CHRISTMAS FEAST: COOKING CLASS WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am
THE WILD VINE'S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS
RIVERINA IRIS FARM OPEN GARDEN AND DISPLAY WAGGA WAGGA Riverina Iris Farm
13 DECEMBER WAGGA RSL CHRISTMAS PARTY ON THE GREENS WAGGA WAGGA Wagga RSL Club visitwagga.com
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14 DECEMBER MOVIES BY MOONLIGHT: GREASE WAGGA WAGGA Borambola Wines
CHRISTMAS PARTY HARNESS RACE MEETING NORTH WAGGA Riverina Paceway
21 DECEMBER
15 DECEMBER
WAGGA WAGGA INTERCHURCH COUNCIL’S CAROLS IN THE PARK 2019
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP JINDERA Jindera Pioneer Museum
INSPIRE CHURCH'S CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR WAGGA WAGGA Inspire Church
22 – 24 DECEMBER COME TO BETHLEHEM WAGGA WAGGA Holy Trinity Primary School
NYE PARTY – ‘RADIO VELVET’ LIVE
25 DECEMBER COTTONTAIL WINES CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH WAGGA WAGGA Cottontail Wines
NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH TERRY LEONARD AT THE RULES CLUB
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WAGGA WAGGA The Victoria Hotel
NYE WITH TERRY LEONARD WAGGA WAGGA Rules Club Wagga
31 DECEMBER
WAGGA WAGGA Rules Club Wagga Wagga
WAGGA WAGGA Victory Memorial Gardens Bring your picnic chair and rugs for an evening out with friends and family to celebrate the festive season. Sing along to the carols, sample some of the bites from local food vendors and join in on the activities. Free entry. 6pm – 9.30pm
COOLAMON NEW YEARS EVE STREET PARTY COOLAMON Cowabbie Street
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F A M I L I E S // F I R E W O R K S // F O O D T R U C K S
Tuesday 31 December 2019 5pm - 9.30pm | Victory Memorial Gardens | Free entry
Celebrate 2019 in Wagga Wagga! Roll out the picnic rug for this family-friendly event. Enjoy entertainment, food trucks and a fireworks display at 9.15pm. It’s time to celebrate!
For full event details visit:
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JANUARY
11 JANUARY HOT TO TROT CARNIVAL
TEMORA Temora Showgrounds
12 JANUARY TUMUT CYCLE CLASSIC
18 JANUARY
TUMUT Clarence Street
JACKDAW FILM SERIES - DIRECTORS CUTS
18 JANUARY SOUNDS OF SUMMER GRAND FINALE CONCERT WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
26 JANUARY
30 JANUARY
AUSTRALIA DAY PARTY
ASIAN ESSENTIALS COOKING CLASS
WAGGA WAGGA The Victoria Hotel
JAIL BREAK FUN RUN
WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Art Gallery Stay cool this summer, lounge back, watch the big screen and take in the surround sound. Free entry.
WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am
JUNEE Junee Correctional Centre to Junee Recreation and Aquatic Centre
31 JANUARY VIETNAMESE COOKING CLASS WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am
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AUSTRALIA DAY celebrations 23 JANUARY AUSTRALIA DAY AT THE OASIS
WAGGA WAGGA Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre, free entry.
24 JANUARY AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD CEREMONY
WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
26 JANUARY AUSTRALIA DAY BREAKFAST
WAGGA WAGGA Victory Memorial Gardens
26 JANUARY AUSTRALIA DAY CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre wagga.nsw.gov.au/australiaday visitwagga.com
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FEBRUARY
1 FEBRUARY
14 FEBRUARY
WAGGA PRO RODEO
VALENTINES DAY BEER VS. WINE DEGUSTATION DINNER
WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Equex centre
THAI BANQUET COOKING CLASS WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am
16 FEBRUARY THE GUNDAGAI SHOW
2 FEBRUARY YUM CHA COOKING CLASS WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am
GUNDAGAI Gundagai Showgrounds
20 – 23 FEBRUARY BAROQUE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2020
8 FEBRUARY
WAGGA WAGGA Tickets: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
HENTY AGRICULTURE SHOW HENTY Henty Showgrounds
22 FEBRUARY
14 FEBRUARY
NARRANDERA RODEO
VALENTINE & WINE
NARRANDERA Narrandera Rodeo Arena
DOLLY: VALENTINE’S DAY
THE BELLS – A FREE OUTDOOR PUBLIC THEATRE EXTRAVAGANZA
WAGGA WAGGA The Wild Vine Vineyard
Wagga Wagga Rules Club Wagga Wagga
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TUMUT Tumut River Brewery
WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Civic Theatre Precinct
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22 – 23 FEBRUARY BENDIGO BANK TUMBA FEST TUMBARUMBA The Creekscape
28 FEBRUARY THE GIN BOOM – A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am
29 FEBRUARY SOUTH WAGGA APEX DUCK RACE FESTIVAL WAGGA WAGGA Riverside: Wagga Beach
21 – 23 FEBRUARY
NSW TOUCH FOOTBALL JUNIOR STATE CUP - SOUTHERN CONFERENCE WAGGA WAGGA Jubilee Park With 180 teams, over 8,000 competitors and spectators will be in our city to take part in the premier NSW touch football junior representative event for southern NSW. Come and watch some of the finest up and coming athletes in the state compete for the coveted title.
REGUL AR EVENTS
MARKETS
SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH WOLLUNDRY SATURDAY MARKETS
13 DECEMBER RIVER AND WREN MARKET
WAGGA WAGGA Civic Centre Precinct
WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Showgrounds Every Thursday
EVERY THURSDAY RIVERINA PRODUCERS MARKET WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Showgrounds
EVERY SATURDAY MATES GULLY PRODUCE MARKET
THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH TARCUTTA MARKETS
TARCUTTA Tarcutta Soldiers Memorial Hall
THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH REWILD COMMUNITY MARKET
WAGGA WAGGA Mates Gully Café
WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre
EVERY SATURDAY DEMONSTRATION GARDENS – VEGETABLE SWAP OR BUY
LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH MARKETS BY THE LAKE
WAGGA WAGGA Demonstration Gardens
WAGGA WAGGA Apex Park
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH JUNEE ROTARY FARMERS MARKETS JUNEE Junee Athenium Theatre
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FOOD, MUSIC + CULTURE 9 + 14 DECEMBER ACRYLIC POURING ART CLASS FOR ADULTS WAGGA WAGGA De Lew Design Studios
WAGGA WAGGA Thomas Blamey Tavern
SPORTS & OUTDOORS
EVERY THURSDAY TRIVIA WITH DANE SIMPSON: SUMMER SERIES
MONDAY TO SATURDAY HORSE RIDING LESSONS AND TRAIL RIDES
WAGGA WAGGA Thirsty Crow Brewery
EVERY FRIDAY FRIDAY NIGHT WOODFIRED PIZZAS WAGGA WAGGA Mates Gully Café
WAGGA WAGGA Belisi Wellbeing & Equestrian Centre
EVERY WEDNESDAY WAGGA SOCIAL NETBALL WAGGA WAGGA Bolton Park Stadium
EVERY SUNDAY UNTIL 15 DECEMBER SUNDAY ART CLASS FOR KIDS WAGGA WAGGA De Lew Designs Studio
FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH RIVERINA COMEDY CLUB WAGGA WAGGA Que Bar
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH IN DECEMBER + FEBRUARY DOWNSIDE BUSH DANCE WAGGA WAGGA Downside Hall
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH BIDGEE BLUES CLUB OPEN MIC AFTERNOON
EVERY SATURDAY ROAD RUNNERS – SATURDAY RUNS WAGGA WAGGA Various venues
EVERY SATURDAY WAGGA PARKRUN WAGGA WAGGA Lake Albert
FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH WILLANS HILL MINIATURE RAILWAY RIDES WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
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SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH LADYSMITH TOURIST RAILWAY OPEN DAY LADYSMITH Ladysmith Railway Station
ARTS + EXHIBITIONS
UNTIL 26 JANUARY EVERY SATURDAY OPEN STUDIO GALLERY WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Art Society Studio
7 DECEMBER SHOOTING THE BREEZE – CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN PHOTOGRAPHY PANEL WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Art Gallery
UNTIL 5 JANUARY JOEL MARKHAM: HEAVEN AND EARTH WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
UNTIL 26 JANUARY ANDREW SULLIVAN: SURVEY INTO THE CRETACEOUS WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
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DEL KATHRYN BARTON: THE NIGHTINGALE AND THE ROSE
WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Art Gallery Showcasing the hauntingly beautiful collaboration between acclaimed artist Del Kathryn Barton, Brendan Fletcher and Method Studios. This milestone exhibition traces the interpretation of Oscar Wilde’s 19th century classic through a sophisticated artistic lens.
UNTIL 16 FEBRUARY PETER MINSON: SIX DECADES IN REFLECTION WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
UNTIL 9 FEBRUARY HODA AFSHAR: REMAIN WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
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1 FEBRUARY – 22 MARCH MICHAEL AGZARIAN: GLOBAL MELODY PROJECT WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
UNTIL 5 APRIL MADISYN ZABEL: PERCEPTUAL REVERSAL WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
13 DECEMBER THE DEVINE MISS BETTE WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
17 – 22 DECEMBER SOLD OUT: CARL BARRON: SKATING RINK FOR FLIES
UNTIL MAY ROSIE DEACON: FUN FOAM FANTASTICALFABULOUS FUN
WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
UNTIL WINTER GOOD SPORTS: WAGGA’S HOMEGROWN HEROES
T H E AT R E , S H O W S + LECTURES
8 FEBRUARY GINA JEFFERYS
WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
WAGGA WAGGA Museum of the Riverina Historic Council Chambers site
15 FEBRUARY BJORN AGAIN 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
29 FEBRUARY TWO OF US: THE SONGS OF LENNON & MCCARTNEY WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
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JUNIOR CHEFS (AFTERNOON CLASS): 12 – 16 YEARS
SCHOOL H O L I D AY S
WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am
ALL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS CHOCOLATE FRECKLE MAKING JUNEE Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory
14 DECEMBER ARTBLAST! WORKSHOP - DEL KATHRYN BARTON - FLIGHTS OF FANCY WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Art Gallery 1.30pm – 4pm | $20 (Children aged 6 – 12 years)
21 DECEMBER – 4 JANUARY DINOLAND - PLAYSPACE WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
8-17 JANUARY JACKDAW FILM SERIES – JUST FOR KIDS
20 – 24 JANUARY BORAMBOLA SUMMER CAMP 2020
WAGGA WAGGA Borambola Sports and Recreation Centre
21 JANUARY JUNIOR CHEFS - BAKING (MORNING CLASS): 8 – 12 YEARS WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am
JUNIOR CHEFS - BAKING (AFTERNOON CLASS): 12 – 16 YEARS WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am
21 – 24 JANUARY CHILDREN’S SCHOOL HOLIDAY WEAVING WORKSHOPS WAGGA WAGGA Ashculme Textiles
WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Art Gallery Wednesday – Fridays
20 JANUARY JUNIOR CHEFS (MORNING CLASS): 8 – 12 YEARS WAGGA WAGGA Food I Am
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THIRSTY CROW BREWERY TOURS
TOURS + F A R M G AT E S
WAGGA WAGGA Ph: 02 6921 7470
TRUENORTH HELICOPTERS
AGRICULTURE TOURS RIVERINA
TUMUT Ph: 0428 534 573
RIVERINA Ph: 0419 407 804
TUMUT RIVER BREWING CO. TOURS
ASHCULME TEXTILES
TUMUT Ph: 1300 042 337
WAGGA WAGGA Ph: 0414 478 585
BIDGEE STRAWBERRIES & CREAM TOURS WAGGA WAGGA Ph: 0428 968 909
COOLAMON CHEESE TOURS COOLAMON Ph: 02 6927 3757
JUNEE LICORICE & CHOCOLATE FACTORY TOURS
WIRADJURI CULTURAL TOURS WAGGA WAGGA bundyiculture.com.au
WOLLUNDRY GROVE OLIVE TOURS WAGGA WAGGA Ph: 0429 201 773
YARRANGOBILY CAVES TOURS YARRANGOBILY Ph: 02 6454 9597
JUNEE Ph: 02 6924 3574
MATES GULLY FARM TOUR WAGGA WAGGA Ph: 02 6921 4241
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AUTUMN EDITION COMING SOON AFL: GWS Giants vs Richmond Tigers | 8 March Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras Festival | 14-15 March BMW Food & Wine Festival | 28 March Stone the Crows | 10-16 April NRL: Raiders v Knights | 18 April Wagga Wagga Gold Cup Carnival | 30 April - 1 May
R E G I S T E R YO U R E V E N T F O R T H E AUTUMN EDITION Summer deadline: 17 January 2019 www.visitwagga.com events@wagga.nsw.gov.au