WHAT’S ON SPRING
WELCOME TO SPRING
Hear that? There's a buzz in the air as spring has arrived in our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region.
Soak up the sunshine at Spring Jam in September, a jam-packed family day out in the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, delivering good vibes and school holiday fun. Pedal out along country lanes and sample cold brews at Gears and Beers Festival in October. Then taste and explore your way around FUSION BOTANICAL – the perfect mix of street food, music and performances - celebrating our city's multicultural community.
Spring is an invitation to all, read on to discover more about this vibrant season in our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region.
wagga wagga ngurang Wiradjuridya ngurambangga.
Place of dance and celebration all together on Wiradjuri country.
SEPTEMBER
6 SEPTEMBER
Volta Royale
WAGGA WAGGA
Riverside: Wagga Beach
Wattle Time Festival of Lights COOTAMUNDRA
Parker Street
12 – 13 SEPTEMBER
Wagga Wagga Show
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Showground
12 – 14 SEPTEMBER
MG Car Club Gathering of the Faithful WAGGA WAGGA
Cross Street Carpark
Marrar Madness COOLAMON
Mckelvies Lane
18 – 21 SEPTEMBER
AusCycling Junior & Masters Road National Championships WAGGA WAGGA Pomingalarna Multisport Cycling
Masters and Junior cyclists from across Australia will head to Wagga Wagga, in pursuit of the green-and-gold jerseys. Categories include U15, U17, & all Masters in time trial, road race & criterium.
auscycling.org.au
19 SEPTEMBER
Festival of Gundagai
GUNDAGAI
Sheridan Street
20 SEPTEMBER
Aircraft Showcase
TEMORA
Temora Aviation Museum
20 – 21 SEPTEMBER
Riverina Long Lunch and Good Food Weekend
JUNEE
Harefield
Narrandera Koala Festival NARRANDERA
Brewery Flat Reserve + Narrandera Flora and Fauna Reserve
21 SEPTEMBER
Active Farmers Run for Resilience MANGOPLAH
Mangoplah Sportsground
23 – 25 SEPTEMBER
Henty Machinery Field Days
HENTY
Henty-Cookardinia Road
25 SEPTEMBER
Phillip Shaw Wine Dinner
WAGGA WAGGA
The Riverine Club
27 SEPTEMBER
Spring Jam WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
See page 6
27 – 28 SEPTEMBER
AusCycling Mountain Bike State Championships
WAGGA WAGGA
Pomingalarna Multisport Cycling Complex
28 SEPTEMBER
Wagga Lake Run and Ride WAGGA WAGGA
Apex Park
27 SEPTEMBER
Spring Jam
WAGGA WAGGA Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
Just Add Kids.
Spring Jam is a free, family-friendly day out for 2 – 12 year olds in Wagga Wagga’s Botanic Gardens from 10am to 3pm.
Dance to groovy beats, meet a furry friend or get creative at one of the hands-on workshops. Say hello to roving performers or join in on outdoor adventures.
Pack a picnic or grab some tasty snacks from the food alley.
visitwagga.com/springjam
OCTOBER
2 - 4 OCTOBER
Wagga Wagga Takes 2
WAGGA WAGGA
Kildare Catholic College Hall
3 OCTOBER
Lockhart Picnic Races
LOCKHART
Lockhart Showgrounds
3 – 5 OCTOBER
Burrumbuttock 150th
Celebration “From then to Now”
GREATER HUME
Burrumbuttock Recreation Reserve
Good Old Days Festival
BARELLAN
Barellan Showground
3 – 6 OCTOBER
Annual Uranquinty Folk Festival
URANQUINTY
Uranquinty Oval
4 OCTOBER
Wagga Wagga Picnic Races
WAGGA WAGGA
Murrumbidgee Turf Club
4 – 5 OCTOBER
Gears and Beers
WAGGA WAGGA
Victory Memorial Gardens
Country lanes, craft brews, local produce and epic festival vibes. Gears and Beers gives a great taste of our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region. Cycle one of the specialised routes, tackle the Dirty 130 or the family friendly 10km ride, then end with a celebration in the park.
gearsandbeers.org.au
4 OCTOBER
Culcairn Agricultural Show
GREATER HUME
Culcairn Recreation Ground
10 OCTOBER
2025 NAIDOC League Tag
Gala Day
WAGGA WAGGA
Parramore Park
11 OCTOBER
Wagga Wagga Relay for Life
WAGGA WAGGA
Riverside: Wagga Beach
RMHC Charity Cricket Match
WAGGA WAGGA
Bolton Park
Riverina Mini Car Club
Inc Mini Muster
WAGGA WAGGA
Cross Street Carpark
11 - 12 OCTOBER
Hume and Hovell Ultra
TUMBARUMBA
Hume and Hovell Walking Track, Burra
Spirit of the Land Festival
LOCKHART
Green Street and Brookong Lagoon
12 OCTOBER
Australian Women's Football Match
WAGGA WAGGA
Geohex Park
14 OCTOBER
Walk for Prems & The Mighty Trek Challenge
WAGGA WAGGA
Apex Park, Lake Albert
17 – 19 OCTOBER
Festival of Arts
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Showgrounds
18 OCTOBER
Freedom of Entry Parade
– RAAF Base Wagga 85th Anniversary
WAGGA WAGGA
Baylis Street
Can Assist Race Day
WAGGA WAGGA
Murrumbidgee Turf Club
Aircraft Showcase
TEMORA
Temora Aviation Museum
FUSION BOTANICAL
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
Wiradyuri Ngurambang
See page 9
24 - 25 OCTOBER
CMRI Christmas Fair
WAGGA WAGGA
Murrumbidgee Turf Club
18 OCTOBER
FUSION BOTANICAL
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
Wiradyuri Ngurambang
FUSION BOTANICAL multicultural festival is the perfect combination of live music + international street food + culture. Enjoy a playfully curated program of entertainment, fun-activities and a diverse array of feasting options. wagga.nsw.gov.au/fusion
25 OCTOBER
Diwali (Festival of Lights)
WAGGA WAGGA
Riverside: Wagga Beach
Oktoberfest
WHITTON
Whitton Malt House
Junee Show
JUNEE
Junee Showground
25 – 26 OCTOBER
Tumbarumba Spring Flower Festival
TUMBARUMBA
Various locations
39th Annual Wagga & District Scale Model Club Show & Expo
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Showgrounds
31 OCTOBER
Tradies Day
WAGGA WAGGA
Murrumbidgee Turf Club
31 OCTOBER – 1 NOVEMBER
Opera in the Vines
WAGGA WAGGA
Borambola Wines
Imagine your favourite Broadway tunes, accompanied by breathtaking harmonies and a touch of theatrical magic, all set against the stunning backdrop of Borambola’s vineyard.
civictheatre.com.au
NOVEMBER
1 NOVEMBER
Sweet Pickins with Mick Harrington
WAGGA WAGGA
Bidgee Strawberries and Cream
4 NOVEMBER
Melbourne Cup Luncheon
WAGGA WAGGA
The Riverine Club
15 NOVEMBER
Carnival of Cups
WAGGA WAGGA
Riverina Paceways
21 – 23 NOVEMBER
2025 ACTA National
Compak Sporting Clays
Championship
WAGGA WAGGA
Australian Clay Target Association
22 – 23 NOVEMBER
Wagga Wagga Stamp and Coin Fair
WAGGA WAGGA
Sturt Primary School Hall
29 NOVEMBER
Viewco XMAS Party Races
WAGGA WAGGA
Murrumbidgee Turf Club
29 NOVEMBER
Community Safety Family Day
WAGGA WAGGA
Riverside: Wagga Beach
29 – 30 NOVEMBER
Spring Open Days
ALFREDTOWN
Ladysmith Park Perennials
This boutique garden and perennial-focused nursery is open for your enjoyment, with the opportunity to purchase plants, enjoy a coffee and explore the grounds.
ladysmithparkperennials. com.au
REGULAR EVENTS
MARKETS
EVERY THURSDAY
Riverina Producers Market
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Showgrounds
EVERY SATURDAY
Fresh Farmers Market
WAGGA WAGGA
Mates Gully
Demonstration Gardens –Vegetable Swap and Buy
WAGGA WAGGA
Demonstration Gardens
SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Wollundry Saturday Markets
WAGGA WAGGA
Wollundry Lagoon
THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Village Markets Tarcutta TARCUTTA
Tarcutta Soldiers Memorial Hall
THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
Pride Australia Riverside Markets
WAGGA WAGGA
Cross Street Carpark
2 NOVEMBER
Wagga Sunrise Rotary
Christmas Markets
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
8 – 9 + 15 – 16 NOVEMBER
Garage Sale Trail
WAGGA WAGGA
Various locations
Join Australia's biggest secondhand treasure hunt with over 750,000 pre-loved items sold or reused over two big weekends of garage sales.
wagga.nsw.gov.au/ enviroevents
16 NOVEMBER
River & Wren Markets
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Showground
SPORT, OUTDOORS + NATURE
EVERY TUESDAY
Wagga Wagga Rockers
WAGGA WAGGA
Rules Club Wagga Wagga
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Wheelchair AFL
WAGGA WAGGA
Bolton Park Stadium
EVERY THURSDAY
Line Dancing
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Senior Citizen’s Club Inc
EVERY FRIDAY
Gentle Yoga
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Women’s Health Centre
EVERY SATURDAY
Wagga Parkrun
WAGGA WAGGA
Lake Albert
FIRST + THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
Willans Hill Miniature
Railway
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Downside Bush Dance
EUBERTA
Old Euberta Hall
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Ladysmith Tourist Railway
LADYSMITH
Ladysmith Railway Station
11 SEPTEMBER
Wagga Wagga Orchid
Society Gathering
WAGGA WAGGA
ARCC Hall
13 SEPTEMBER
Birds Walks with Murrumbidgee Field Naturalists
WAGGA WAGGA
Various locations
11 OCTOBER – 3 NOVEMBER
Riverina Iris Farm Open
Garden and Iris Display
WAGGA WAGGA
Riverina Iris Farm
20 – 26 OCTOBER
Aussie Bird Count
WAGGA WAGGA
Various locations
2 NOVEMBER
Fishing for Kyan
Community Fishing Day
WAGGA WAGGA
Lake Albert
CLASSES + CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
EVERY MONDAY
Social Painting with Maggie Deall
WAGGA WAGGA
Yellow House Art
Creative Canvas: Monday
Night Art Jam
WAGGA WAGGA
Yellow House Art
EVERY THURSDAY
Craft Group
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Senior Citizen’s Club Inc
Art Classes
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Women’s Health Centre
SELECTED THURSDAY + FRIDAYS
Pottery and Pints
WAGGA WAGGA
North Shore Studio
2 SEPTEMBER
Still Life at the Studio
WAGGA WAGGA
11 Small Street
3 SEPTEMBER
Social Art
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Art Society
7 SEPTEMBER
Resin Serving Board Workshop
URANQUINTY
Little Black Duck Studio
20 SEPTEMBER
Kitchen Lithography with Elaine Camlin
WAGGA WAGGA
Unique State Art Space
Make a Wall & Vessel Set in Clay
WAGGA WAGGA
North Shore Studios
21 SEPTEMBER
Mexican Fiesta –Cooking Class
WAGGA WAGGA
Food I Am
Bloom Guild Flower Growing Workshop
NORTH WAGGA
Little Triffids Flower Farm
Premium Cooking
Masterclass – BBQ and Charcoal
WAGGA WAGGA
Food I Am
Seasonal Floral Arranging Workshop
NORTH WAGGA
Little Triffids Flower Farm
4 – 5 OCTOBER
Rare Trade Weekend: Pottery with the Wagga Wagga Potters Club
WAGGA WAGGA
Museum of the Riverina: Botanic Gardens site
11 OCTOBER
Wagga Youth Circular Lid Initiative Workshop
WAGGA WAGGA
Museum of the Riverina: Botanic Gardens site
25 OCTOBER
Creative Calm with Maryanne & Elaine
WAGGA WAGGA
Unique State Art Space
Make a brekky set workshop
WAGGA WAGGA
North Shore Studios
6 NOVEMBER
Make a Poppy Plaque for Remembrance Day
WAGGA WAGGA
North Shore Studios
9 NOVEMBER
The Spanish Kitchen –Tapas & Paella – Cooking Class
WAGGA WAGGA
Food I Am
22 NOVEMBER
Carborundum Prints with Angela Coombes Matthews
– Adult Workshop
WAGGA WAGGA
Unique State Art Space
23 NOVEMBER
Stress Free Christmas Feast – Cooking Class
WAGGA WAGGA
Food I Am
ARTS+ EXHIBITIONS
6 – 28 SEPTEMBER
yalbayarra giilang | telling stories
WAGGA WAGGA
Station Creative Workspace
UNTIL 14 SEPTEMBER
2025 Up2Date Art Exhibition
COOLAMON
Up-To-Date Store
UNTIL 29 SEPTEMBER
Yield Festival
COOLAMON
Up-To-Date Store
UNTIL 6 OCTOBER
Capture Coolamon Shire
Photo Exhibition
COOLAMON
Up-To-Date Store
UNTIL 26 OCTOBER
Canberra vs. The Government: Prints from the archive of Megalo Print Studio
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
Greg Carosi – House of Cards
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
Image: Arthur Wicks, Yellow Thaw, 1974 (acrylic on canvas).
UNTIL 26 OCTOBER
Arthur Wicks –Paintings 1967 – 1974
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
Enjoy rarely seen large abstract paintings from the personal archive of groundbreaking colour artist Arthur Wicks. waggaartgallery.com.au
LIVE MUSIC + CULTURE
EVERY THURSDAY
Infusion Games Trivia + Karaoke
WAGGA WAGGA
The Victoria Hotel
EVERY SATURDAY
Musical Bingo
WAGGA WAGGA
Tilly’s
EVERY SUNDAY
Lazy Sundays
OURA
The Wild Vine
SECOND AND FOURTH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Riverina Games Association
WAGGA WAGGA
ARCC Hall
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
Wagga Stamp & Coin Club
WAGGA WAGGA
ARCC Hall
THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
Wagga Wagga Country
Music Club Events
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga RSL Club
4 SEPTEMBER
Art and Books – Public Lecture
WAGGA WAGGA
CSU Riverina Playhouse
19 SEPTEMBER
The Blues Guitar Roadshow
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
20 SEPTEMBER
Symphonic Sounds
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
28 SEPTEMBER
Toby Mobbs
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Boat Club
5 OCTOBER + 2 NOVEMBER
The Bidgee Blues and Roots Club Open Mic Afternoon
WAGGA WAGGA
William Farrer Hotel
9 OCTOBER
Sydney Symphony
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
10 OCTOBER
Orchestral Magic with The Sydney Symphony
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
27 OCTOBER
Author Talk: Chris Hammer ‘Legacy’
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga City Library
13 NOVEMBER
The Wings over Wagga –Air Force in Concert
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
9 NOVEMBER
Balcony Sessions
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
The Civic Theatre balcony is the perfect place to enjoy a world class view, a tasty cheese platter and the chilled vibes of some skilled musicians. civictheatre.com.au
THEATRE + LIVE SHOWS
5 SEPTEMBER
Cruising with Grandparents
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
7 SEPTEMBER
Kenny Rogers and Friends Tribute Show
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
14 SEPTEMBER
100 Women, 100 Voices
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
18 SEPTEMBER
Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
19 SEPTEMBER
Blues Guitar Roadshow
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
25 SEPTEMBER –5 OCTOBER & Juliet
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
2 – 4 OCTOBER
Wagga Wagga Takes 2
WAGGA WAGGA
Kildare Catholic College Hall
4 OCTOBER
Wiradjuri Drag Pageant
WAGGA WAGGA
CSU Riverina Playhouse
7 OCTOBER
Circus Nouvelle
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
9 OCTOBER
Sydney Dance Company – Club Origami
JUNEE
Athenium Theatre
11 OCTOBER
The Bright Side of Van Morrison Show
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
15 OCTOBER
Duck Pond
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
17 OCTOBER
Diesel, By Request
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
22 + 23 OCTOBER
Garabari
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
Enjoy this thrilling contemporary dance, celebrating the power of rituals across First Nations cultures and made in collaboration with the Wiradjuri community in Wagga Wagga and the Riverina. civictheatre.com.au
25 OCTOBER
One More Night –
Phil Collins
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
1 NOVEMBER
On the Night – The Music of Dire Straits
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
2 NOVEMBER
One Night in Memphis –Presley, Orbison and Cash
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
6 NOVEMBER
The UK Rod Stewart Show
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
7 NOVEMBER
Emma Pask
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
10 + 12 SEPTEMBER
Spring Safe Storytime with the Agile Library
WAGGA WAGGA
Riverside: Wagga Beach
27 SEPTEMBER
Spring Jam
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
See page 6
29 SEPTEMBER – 12 OCTOBER
LEGO Minifigure Hunt
WAGGA WAGGA
Museum of the Riverina: Botanic Gardens site
Pathway Chalk Art
WAGGA WAGGA
Museum of the Riverina: Botanic Gardens site
MoR Classic Yard Games
WAGGA WAGGA
Museum of the Riverina: Botanic Gardens site
MoR Bird Watching Workshops
WAGGA WAGGA
Museum of the Riverina: Botanic Gardens site
30 SEPTEMBER
Spring Brick–nic
WAGGA WAGGA
Unique State Art Space
Vegetable Plot with the Agile Library
URANQUINTY
Uranquinty Hall
5 OCTOBER
MoR Train Rides
WAGGA WAGGA
Museum of the Riverina: Botanic Gardens site
1 + 8 OCTOBER
Mario Kart | Old School vs New School
WAGGA WAGGA
Museum of the Riverina: Historic Council Chambers & Botanic Gardens site
2 + 9 OCTOBER
Sunshine Storytime with the Agile Library
WAGGA WAGGA
Riverside: Wagga Beach +
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
3 + 10 OCTOBER
MoR Bird Badgemaking
WAGGA WAGGA
Museum of the Riverina: Botanic Gardens site
7 OCTOBER
Springtime Animals: Watercolour
WAGGA WAGGA
Unique State Art Space
9 OCTOBER
Eraser Stamps: Relief Printing
WAGGA WAGGA
Unique State Art Space
Dirthouse Ceramics
WAGGA WAGGA
Kincaid Street
Forum 6 Cinemas
WAGGA WAGGA
Trail Street
Laser Tag
WAGGA WAGGA
Baylis Street
North Shore Studios
WAGGA WAGGA
William Street
Twin City Skate
WAGGA WAGGA
Bolton Park Stadium
Unique State Art Space
WAGGA WAGGA
Little Best Street
Wagga Bowl + Diner
WAGGA WAGGA
Trail Street
Wagga Par3 & Driving Range
WAGGA WAGGA
Narrung Street
Wagga Smash Shack
WAGGA WAGGA
Edward Street
Vortex Entertainment
WAGGA WAGGA
Trail Street
TOURS, FARM GATES + CELLAR DOORS
Agricultural Tours Riverina
RIVERINA
P. 0419 407 804
Altina Wildlife Park
DARLINGTON POINT
P. 0412 060 342
Bidgee Strawberries and Cream
WAGGA WAGGA
P. 0480 311 643
Borambola Winery & Estate
BORAMBOLA
P. 0411 255 198
Bundyi Cultural Tours
WAGGA WAGGA
bundyiculture.com.au
Charles Sturt Winery
WAGGA WAGGA
P. 02 6933 2435
Coolamon Cheese Co.
COOLAMON
P. 02 6927 3757
ErinEarth
WAGGA WAGGA
P. 02 6925 7150
Flyfaire Winery
WOOMARGARMA
P. 02 6020 5264
In Motion Fitness
Kayak Tours
WAGGA WAGGA
P. 0429 952 140
Kinnilla Market
COOLAMON
kinnillamarket.com.au
Ladbroken Distilling Co.
TUMBARUMBA
P. 0433 571 538
The Wild Vine Vineyard
WAGGA WAGGA
P. 02 6922 1163
Truenorth Helicopters
TUMUT
P. 1300 145 407
Whitton Malt House
DARLINGTON POINT
P. 02 6955 2592
Wollundry Grove
Olive Tours
WAGGA WAGGA
P. 0429 201 773
Yarrangobilly Caves Tours
YARRANGOBILLY
Ph. 02 6454 9597
Cover: Spring Jam
Photo credit: Hayley K Photography
Disclaimer:
Above: Gears and Bears Festival
Photo credit: Matt Beaver #visitwagga
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.
Coming soon
DECEMBER
Ted Ryder Cup
Christmas celebrations
New Years Celebrations
JANUARY
Australia Day Celebrations
Wagga Pro Rodeo
FEBRUARY
NSW Junior Touch Football – Southern Conference
Country Championships Race Day
Register your event for the summer edition
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