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FESTIVAL PROGRAM
OLIVEWOOD SANTA LETTER
Until Sunday 7 December
Have something to tell Santa? Write him a letter, pop it in the special mailbox at Olivewood, and keep an eye on your mailbox for a reply from the North Pole!
24 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS AT ANGOVE FAMILY WINEMAKERS / ST AGNES DISTILLERY
1 December – 24 December
Celebrate the festive season with 24 days of special offers, treats, and surprises! Visit the cellar door each day to unwrap a new deal — from exclusive wine specials to gift ideas perfect for Christmas. Don’t miss out — something new awaits you every day!
RENMARK SQUARE SANTA VISIT
2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 15 & 16 December
Various times – check socials for details. He’s made his list and checked it twice… now Santa’s stopping by the Renmark Square! Pop in to say hello, share your Christmas wishes and snap a photo with the big man himself.
RENMARK VISITOR CENTRE SIP, TASTE & SHOP NIGHT
Wednesday 3 December
4.30pm – 7.30pm
Celebrate the spirit of giving local this Christmas! Browse a tempting selection of regional produce and giftware, or build your own personalised gift boxes for family and friends. Sample the flavours of the region while you shop and let us wrap your gifts ready to take home. Open everyday until Christmas!.
RENMARK CHRISTMAS
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Friday 5 December
From 6pm – 10pm
Head to Renmark for a magical night of Christmas cheer as Santa makes his grand entrance! Enjoy the festive parade through the town centre, then keep the fun going with rides, sideshows, local food trucks, family entertainment and a Santa photo. Finish the night with fireworks over the Murray River!
HOTEL RENMARK PAGEANT AFTER PARTY
Friday 5 December
From 9pm
The parade might have ended, but and unbold DJ Jeff and Sav will be bringing the beats in the Main Bar — the perfect way to wrap up a night of Christmas fun!
TWENTY THIRD STREET
DISTILLERY –
DISTILLERY NIGHT
Friday 5, 12 & 19 December
From 6pm Friday nights are Distillery Nights throughout December! Sip on expertly crafted cocktails and enjoy live music for the evening. Gather your friends, unwind and kick off the weekend the 23rd Street way — where good times, great tunes and even better drinks flow all night long. Bookings essential.
HOTEL RENMARK TERRACE & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Friday 5, 12 & 19, Saturday 6, 13 & 20
Kick off your weekend in style at Hotel Renmark! Sip and socialise with Terrace Fridays from 4pm — enjoy cocktail happy hours and live music from 7pm. Then keep the good times rolling with live bands lighting up the Main Bar every Saturday night from 9pm!
RIALTO CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Friday 5 December to Saturday 4
January 2026
Daily from Sunset. 101 Rialto Street, Renmark Step into the sparkle of Christmas at Paul Tassios’ dazzling garden display near Renmark! Enjoy the vibrant lights, hunt for Where’s Wally and share the spirit of giving with a gold coin donation to Childhood Cancer.
PARINGA CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
Saturday 6 & 13 December 10am – 3pm
Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 December 10am – 5pm 21715 Sturt Highway, Paringa (7 km east of Paringa towards Mildura – Wonuarra on your GPS)
Bring home the scent of Christmas! Pick your own fresh, fragrant tree, enjoy a free gift for the kids and enter to win a Christmas tree prize. Various sizes and prices available — hats and closed shoes essential!
WILLS & CO MITRE 10
CHRISTMAS FAMILY FUN DAY
Saturday 6 December
Christmas fun for the whole family! Free giveaways, face painting, slushies from 11am–1pm and a visit from Santa — plus great spend-and-get deals all weekend!
RIVERLAND SPEEDWAY
Saturday 6 December
Gates open 5pm, racing from 6pm Don’t miss the thrills and spills of the 2025 Riverland Speedway Calperum Hill Junior Challenge! With support from Modlites, Wingless, Street Stocks, Modified Sedans and Classics, it’s set to be a massive night for all racing fans. No BYO or glass — get your backside trackside!
RIVERLAND TOY & TUCKER RUN
Sunday 7 December
Departing Renmark 9.15am
Bring a little cheer to those less fortunate by donating toys, non perishable foods and cash donations to the annual Mallee Branch of the Ulysses Club Toy and Tucker Run with riders travelling throughout the region.
LOTSA POTS
TERRARIUM WORKSHOP
Sunday 7 December
2pm
Make a unique Christmas present at Lotsa Pots Renmark! Our Terrarium Workshop (13+) lets you craft a stunning terrarium to keep or gift. Prices $60–$100 depending on glassware. Bookings essential to Kevin 0428 951 399.
WOOLSHED BREWERY SIP N PAINT
Sunday 7 December
12.30pm - 3pm
Create your own masterpiece with award winning local artist Lyn Anstey at the Woolshed’s Paint n Sip. Bookings Essential to Lyn on 0412 283 233.
CAROLS IN THE GARDEN
Sunday 7 December
Carols from 6.30pm
Enjoy an uplifting evening of melodies and singing to your favourite carols at the popular Carols in the Garden. Come along early, set up your rug and enjoy a picnic or sausage sizzle from 5pm.
WOOLSHED BREWERY
Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 December
Join country music singer/songwriter Gemma Tiller performing with her duo ‘Tills and Gills’ plus all the regular brews and views.
PS INDUSTRY STEAMING
Sunday 14 December
Cruises at 10am & 11.30am
All aboard the Paddle Steamer Industry! Feel the nostalgia as the boiler fires up and this historic beauty glides along the Murray. Enjoy a one-hour cruise where river history comes alive — with hands-on crew action and pictureperfect views. Bookings essential!
RENMARK SWIMMING CENTRE FAMILY FUN DAY
Sunday 14 December
11am – 7pm
Make a splash with the whole family at the Renmark Swimming Centre! Pool toys, mini golf, and food and drinks from the canteen await. Gold coin donation entry to support the Belgravia Foundation and future aquatic fun.
CHRISTMAS FUN AT THE LIBRARYCHRISTMAS TREATS
Tuesday 16 December
Wednesday 17 December
Thursday 18 December
2 sessions each day 10.30am or 2.30pm
Children can make and decorate yummy Christmas treats/biscuits and create a display box to give as a gift. Bookings essential (bookings open 2nd December) – phone 8586 5544 or text 0499 681 556
LOTSA POTS SUCCULENT BOWL WORKSHOP
Wednesday 17 December 2pm
Little elves, get your hands dirty! Join our Kids’ Succulent Bowl Workshop at Lotsa Pots Renmark and create a Christmas-themed succulent to take home. $20 per child. Bookings essential to Kevin 0428 951 399
RENMARK SQUARE FESTIVE PHOTOS
17, 19 and 24 December
Various times – check socials for details Strike a pose this Christmas! Snap fun family photos in and around Santa’s big red chair and the beautiful festive décor. A perfect way to make memories and get into the holiday spirit!
RENMARK SQUARE CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
18 & 20 December
22 & 23 December
Various times – check socials for details Christmas fun for the kids! Make your own festive bracelet or necklace, or decorate a delicious Christmas cookie to take home. Free activities — no bookings required, but cookie decorating is limited daily!
SANDSCAPES – FESTIVE EDITION
Renmark Riverfront
Thursday 18 December 5pm - 9pm
Get ready for a sandsational celebration on the banks of the Murray celebrating the festive season, the river and the joy of summer! Sandscapes brings together incredible professional sand sculptures, family-friendly sand art activities, a community sand creation, a visit from Santa, delicious food trucks and DJ tunes for an evening of art, fun and community spirit.
CHRISTMAS FUN AT THE LIBRARY - GLOWING CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND
Friday 19 December
Tuesday 23 December
2 sessions each day
10.30am and 2.30pm
Crafty kids can create a light up clay Christmas scene in a glass jar to give as a gift. Bookings essential (bookings open 2nd December) –phone
WOOLSHED BREWERY
Sunday 21 December 11am-5pm
Enjoy the final Sunday session before Christmas with acoustic tunes by Christine Clifford as well as all your favourites.
HENRI & COOPER CHRISTMAS SHOP
Henry & Cooper has everything you need to deck the halls — from stunning trees and wreaths to nutcrackers and all the festive finishing touches. Open every day until Christmas!
RENMARK SQUARE NEWSAGENCY CHRISTMAS SHOP
Various times – check socials for details Bring the Christmas cheer to your festive celebrations by dropping into the pop up Christmas Shop at the Renmark Square and exploring their range of beautiful gifts and decorations!
Olivewood Santa Letter
Angove Family Winemakers / St Agnes Distillery 24 Days of Christmas
Renmark Square Santa Visit
Renmark Visitor Centre Sip, Taste & Shop Night
Renmark Christmas Pageant
Hotel Renmark – Pageant After Party
Twenty Third Street Distillery - Distillery Nights
Hotel Renmark - Terrace Fridays and Saturday Night Live Entertainment
Rialto Christmas Lights
Paringa Christmas Tree Farm
Wills & Co Mitre 10 Family Fun Day
Riverland Speedway
Riverland Toy and Tucker Run
Lotsa Pots Terrarium Workshop
Woolshed Brewery Paint n Sip
Carols in the Garden
Woolshed Brewery – Tills and Gills
PS Industry Cruises
Renmark Swimming Centre Family Fun Day
Christmas Fun at the Library - Christmas Treats
Lotsa Pots Succulent Bowl Workshop
Renmark Square Festive Photos
Renmark Square Children’s Activities
Sandscapes – Festive Edition
Christmas Fun at the Library - Glowing Christmas Wonderland
Woolshed Brewery – Christine Clifford
Henri & Cooper Christmas Shop
Newsagency Christmas Shop