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ON summer WAGGA WAGGA + SURROUNDS
WELCOME TO SUMMER
It’s summer, and you’re invited. Here are our hot-tips for some really cool summer days, and evenings. Start with season’s greetings at Light the Night in December or sing along to Christmas carols in the park. Then follow it up with sparklers at Wagga Skyworks for NYE. Start 2019 by joining in Australia Day celebrations across the region on 26 January. With the holiday season drawing to a close, it’s now time for a February refresh. Love birds can flock to Date Night on 14 February or Cork & Fork Festival, showcasing regional food and drink on 22 February. Then it’s time to road trip to Tumbafest, on 23 and 24 February, in nearby Tumbarumba - a great day out with all ages covered. Dive in! We look forward to seeing you in Wagga Wagga + Surrounds this summer.
CONTENTS DECEMBER.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 JANUARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 FEBRUARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 REGULAR EVENTS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ARTS + EXHIBITIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 THEATRES, SHOWS + LECTURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 TOURS + FARM GATES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
DECEMBER
1 DECEMBER XMAS PARTY RACE DAY WAGGA WAGGA Murrumbidgee Turf Club
DECEMBER AIRCRAFT SHOWCASE TEMORA Temora Aviation Museum
THE RATBAGS – FRANK SINATRA & DEAN MARTIN TRIBUTE SHOW COOTAMUNDRA Cootamundra Country Club
1 - 16 DECEMBER
COMBINED RIDERS TOY RUN WAGGA WAGGA Various venues
FOOD I AM COOKING CLASSES WAGGA WAGGA
• Stress Free Christmas Feast – Modern Classics • BEST Party Food • The Spanish Feast – Lunch • The Spanish Kitchen – Regional specialities from North to the South – Cooking Class foodiam.com.au 4
8 DECEMBER WEAVING WORKSHOP WAGGA WAGGA Feather & Willow
9 DECEMBER INSPIRE’S CHURCH CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR WAGGA WAGGA Inspire Church Wagga
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14 - 15 DECEMBER LIGHT THE NIGHT WAGGA WAGGA Civic Centre Precinct
15 DECEMBER THE ROCK CHARITY PRO RODEO THE ROCK The Kings Own Hotel
ARTBLAST WORKSHOPS WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
16 DECEMBER GUNDAGAI CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL & CAROLS GUNDAGAI Carberry Park
24 DECEMBER TED RYDER CUP
WAGGA WAGGA Murrumbidgee Turf Club
22 DECEMBER WAGGA WAGGA INTER CHURCH COUNCIL’S CHRISTMAS CAROLS IN THE PARK 2018 WAGGA WAGGA Victory Memorial Gardens Bring your chairs and picnic rugs to the Victory Memorial Gardens for an evening out with family and friends. Several Pre-Carols performances will commence at 6pm with the main carols kicking off at 7:30pm.
13-24 December
12 days of
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25 DECEMBER COTTONTAIL WINES CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH WAGGA WAGGA Cottontail Wines
26 DECEMBER TUMUT BOXING DAY RACES TUMUT Tumut Turf Club
31 DECEMBER WAGGA SKYWORKS Wagga Wagga Apex Park, Lake Albert (see page 8)
COOLAMON NEW YEARS EVE STREET PARTY COOLAMON Cowabbie Street
COTTONTAIL’S NEW YEARS EVE WAGGA WAGGA Cottontail Wines
TEMORA NYE CELEBRATIONS TEMORA Railway Precinct
26 DECEMBER BOXING DAY MOVIE RELEASES WAGGA WAGGA Forum 6 Cinemas Wagga Wagga Four big blockbuster movies are hitting the screens at Forum 6 Cinemas on Boxing Day! Treat yourself to a bucket of buttery popcorn and a delicious choc-top ice cream, then sit back and enjoy the film! Releasing on Boxing Day: • Aquaman • Holmes & Watson • Ralph Breaks the Internet • Vice wagga.forum6.com.au
31 DECEMBER WAGGA SKYWORKS WAGGA WAGGA
Apex Park, Lake Albert The 2018 Wagga Skyworks are set to wow like never before. With water-based entertainment, amusement rides, food vendors, local musical performers and fireworks, plus all proceeds from fundraising and donations to go to the charity Country Hope.
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#HASHTAG
WAGGA WAGGA
This summer Visit Wagga Wagga is sharing the love! We’ve taken a mix of pics shared by our talented and dedicated #visitwagga Instagram community and scattered them throughout the city. Admire the happy snaps (and get inspo for your own #visitwagga pics) at a number of city locations. visitwagga.com
JANUARY
1 JANUARY
23 JANUARY
TUMBARUMBA RODEO
WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL’S LEVEE BANK WALK
TUMBARUMBA Tumbarumba Showgrounds
NEW YEARS DAY RACES GUNDAGAI Ol Bell Drive
24 JANUARY
11 JANUARY
SUMMER MOVIE
WAGGA WAGGA Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre
SUMMER DINNER COOLAMON Coolamon Cheese
26 JANUARY
19 JANUARY TWO BIRDS BREWERY TAKE OVER DAY WAGGA WAGGA Thirsty Crow Brewery
AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS IN GREATER HUME WALLA WALLA William Street
AUSTRALIA DAY FUN AT LAKE TALBOT SWIMMING COMPLEX
13 JANUARY
NARRANDERA Lake Talbot Swimming Complex
TUMUT CYCLE CLASSIC TUMUT Tumut Bull Paddock, Clarence Street Enjoy cycling through the picturesque Tumut just 100 kilometres from Wagga Wagga. 10
EAST WAGGA Lonergan Place
28 JANUARY AUSTRALIA DAY RACES WAGGA WAGGA Murrumbidgee Turf Club
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24 - 26 JANUARY AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS WAGGA WAGGA Thursday: Summer Movie, Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre Friday: Awards Ceremony, Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre Saturday: Hit FM’s Community Breakfast and the Citizenship Ceremony, Victory Memorial Garden wagga.nsw.gov.au/australiaday
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14 FEBRUARY DATE NIGHT WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Centre Three of Wagga’s most cultured institutions will be open late for you to explore with someone special. The Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Museum of the Riverina and Wagga Wagga City Library will open their doors til 9pm. As you enjoy a bit of culture you’ll be serenaded by live music performances, with canapes available at the bar. Then settle in with a BYO picnic for a sunset screening of the cinema classic, When Harry Met Sally brought to you by the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
FEBRUARY
2 FEBRUARY WAGGA PRO RODEO WAGGA WAGGA Equex Rodeo Ground
TEMORA RAMS TRIATHALON – RIVERINA TRI-SERIES TEMORA Lake Centenary
9 FEBRUARY A MORNING OF WEAVING WAGGA WAGGA Ashculme Textiles
10 FEBRUARY HENTY AGRICULTURAL SHOW HENTY Henty Showgrounds
14 FEBRUARY VALENTINES DAY COOLAMON Coolamon Cheese
COTTONTAIL’S VALENTINES DAY WAGGA WAGGA Cottontail Wines
9 – 21 FEBRUARY FOOD I AM COOKING CLASSES WAGGA WAGGA • Vietnamese Cuisine – Favourites from our Travels • Asian Banquet for Entertaining • The Gin Boom – A Voyage of Discovery • BBQ and Charcoal Cooking foodiam.com.au
16 FEBRUARY POWER BOAT CIRCUIT RACING WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Boat Club
17 FEBRUARY THE ROCK TRIATHLON THE ROCK The Rock Recreation Ground
22 – 24 FEBRUARY
22 FEBRUARY CORK & FORK FESTIVAL WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Centre Precinct A free open outdoor festival celebrating food and wine. The festival will feature local food, 100% estate grown wine by Borambola Wines, Tuckerbox hoppy larger beer and apple cider plus live entertainment.
NSW TOUCH FOOTBALL JUNIOR STATE CUP SOUTHERN CONFERENCE WAGGA WAGGA Jubilee Park
22 - 24 FEBRUARY BARELLAN MASTERS GAMES BARELLAN Various venues
23 FEBRUARY NARRANDERA RODEO NARRANDERA Narrandera Rodeo Arena
WAGGA’S MONSTER GARAGE SALE WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Baptist Church
23 – 24 FEBRUARY BENDIGO BANK TUMBAFEST
TUMBARUMBA The Creekscape A celebration of country lifestyle, this two-day Festival is overflowing with country hospitality. Attractions include a jam-packed schedule of Main Stage entertainment, sublime local wines and tastings, food stalls, market stalls, as well as activities and entertainment for children.
REGUL AR EVENTS MARKETS 2 DECEMBER & 3 FEBRUARY JUNEE ROTARY FARMERS MARKET JUNEE 8am to 12.30pm, Athenium Theatre
9 DECEMBER RIVER & WREN MARKETS WAGGA WAGGA 10am to 3pm, Wagga Wagga Showground
EVERY THURSDAY RIVERINA PRODUCERS’ MARKET WAGGA WAGGA 1.30pm to 6.30pm, Wagga Wagga Showground
EVERY SATURDAY MATES GULLY PRODUCE MARKET WAGGA WAGGA 9.30am to 11.30am, Mates Gully
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EVERY SATURDAY DEMONSTRATION GARDENS WAGGA WAGGA 9am to 12pm, cnr Shaw & Albury Street
SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH WOLLUNDRY SATURDAY MARKETS WAGGA WAGGA 8am to 1pm, Civic Centre Precinct
FOURTH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH MARKETS BY THE SUB
HOLBROOK Cnr of Wallace and Albury streets
LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH MARKETS BY THE LAKE WAGGA WAGGA 9am to 2pm, Apex Park
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FOOD, MUSIC + CULTURE
SPORTS + OUTDOORS
EVERY FRIDAY MARJAN’S KITCHEN – A PERSIAN BRING YOUR OWN FEAST
MONDAY – FRIDAY FREE FITNESS CAMP
WAGGA WAGGA 9.30am. Free. Bookings required. Bolton Park
WAGGA WAGGA 6pm to 9pm, Thorne St Cafe
FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH RIVERINA COMEDY CLUB WAGGA WAGGA 7.30pm, Que Bar
FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH BIDGEE BLUES CLUB OPEN MIC AFTERNOON WAGGA WAGGA 2pm to 6pm, Home Tavern
FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH DOWNSIDE BUSHDANCE WAGGA WAGGA 7.30pm to 12am, Downside Hall
EVERY SATURDAY WAGGA PARKRUN WAGGA WAGGA 8am. Free. Apex Park
EVERY SATURDAY WAGGA WAGGA ROAD RUNNERS – SATURDAY RUNS WAGGA WAGGA 7:30am. Varying locations
FIRST & THIRD SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH WILLANS HILL MINIATURE RAILWAY WAGGA WAGGA 10.30am to 4pm, Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH LADYSMITH TOURIST RAILWAY OPEN DAY LADYSMITH 12pm to 3pm, Railway Station
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SCHOOL H O L I D AY S
OPEN TUESDAY – SUNDAY KIDZONE
RUNNING ALL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FRECKLE MAKING
WAGGA WAGGA Museum of the Riverina Botanic Garden Site
JUNEE Junee Licorice & Chocolate Factory
MOVIE & BOWL
WAGGA WAGGA Forum 6 Cinemas & Wagga Bowling & Entertainment Centre
SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS OLD JUNEE The Cackle Academy by Lashbrook Farm Bookings essential Ph: 0409 073 710
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES + SUMMER READING CLUB
WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga City Library Free
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UNTIL 24 DECEMBER SANTA PHOTOS WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Marketplace
2, 8, 9, 15 - 16 DECEMBER FURRY FRIENDS PHOTO FUN WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Marketplace
8 - 9 DECEMBER COOKIE DECORATING WITH DOUGH RE MI WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Marketplace
15 - 16 DECEMBER OLD KENTUCKY ANIMAL FARM WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Marketplace
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17 - 24 DECEMBER CHRISTMAS CRAFT WORKSHOP
14 – 25 JANUARY OASIS SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Marketplace
WAGGA WAGGA Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre
7 - 11 JANUARY MINIONS ACTIVITY CENTRE
14 – 25 JANUARY DIVING BOARDS & INFLATABLES
WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Marketplace
WAGGA WAGGA Oasis Aquatic Centre
10 - 21 JANUARY OASIS SCHOOL CARNIVAL RACE CLINICS
21 – 25 JANUARY SUMMER CAMP
WAGGA WAGGA Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre
WAGGA WAGGA Borambola Sports & Recreation
21 JANUARY- 31 FEBRUARY WEAVING & TEXTILE WORKSHOPS WAGGA WAGGA Ashculme Textile Studio Bookings essential Ph: 0414 478 585
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UNTIL 3 FEBRUARY NGABINBIYI DULMARRA (MEASURED PRESSURE)
ARTS + EXHIBITIONS
WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
EVERY SATURDAY OPEN STUDIO GALLERY WAGGA WAGGA 10am to 3pm, Small Street
8 DECEMBER 17 FEBRUARY STEAM THE MUSEUM
Wagga Wagga Museum of the Riverina’s Historic Council Chambers site
8 DECEMBER 17 FEBRUARY WAZZA
WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
UNTIL 10 FEBRUARY SODA_JERK: TERROR NULLIUS
1 DECEMBER LIFE IN THE SPOTLIGHT 2018 WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
1 - 2 DECEMBER HANDEL’S MESSIAH
WAGGA WAGGA Museum of the Riverina’s Historic Council Chambers site
UNTIL 10 MARCH DENIS O’CONNOR THEN AND NOW: REPRESENTATIONS IN GLASS
T H E AT R E , S H O W S + LECTURES
WAGGA WAGGA St Johns Anglican Church
8 DECEMBER LIOR – BETWEEN YOU AND ME WAGGA WAGGA CSU Riverina Playhouse
8 DECEMBER CHAMBER MUSIC WITH OBOE
WAGGA WAGGA Riverina Conservatorium of Music
WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
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13 DECEMBER A TASTE OF IRISH CHRISTMAS
TOURS + F A R M G AT E S
WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga RSL Commercial Club
4 JANUARY WAVEFM: 1927 WITH PSEUDO ECHO
AGRICULTURE TOURS RIVERINA RIVERINA Ph: 0419 407 804
WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
BIDGEE STRAWBERRIES + CREAM PICKING TOURS
12 - 19 JANUARY SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
JUNEE LICORICE & CHOCOLATE FACTORY
WAGGA WAGGA Ph: 0428 968 909
WAGGA WAGGA Joyes Hall, Charles Sturt University
MATES GULLY FARM
9 FEBRUARY IAN MOSS
WAGGA WAGGA Ph: 02 6921 4241
WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
22 FEBRUARY JOHN PAUL YOUNG AND THE ALLSTAR BAND WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
JUNEE Ph: 02 6924 3574
THIRSTY CROW BREWERY TOURS WAGGA WAGGA Ph: 02 6921 7470
TUMUT RIVER BREWING CO. TOURS TUMUT Ph: 1300 042 337
WIRADJURI CULTURAL TOURS WAGGA WAGGA bundyiculture.com.au
WOLLUNDRY GROVE OLIVE TOURS WAGGA WAGGA Ph: 0429 201 773
YARRANGOBILY CAVES YARRANGOBILY Ph: 02 6454 9597 visitwagga.com
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AUTUMN EDITION COMING SOON World Championship Gumi Races - March Mardi Gras – March BMW Food & Wine Festival - March The Murrumbidgee Music Muster - March Stone the Crows – April Wagga Gold Cup - May NRL: Raiders v Panthers - May
L I S T YO U R N E X T E V E N T F O R T H E AUTUMN EDITION Autumn deadline: 18 January 2019 www.visitwagga.com events@wagga.nsw.gov.au