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SUNRAYSIA FARMERS TWILIGHT MARKET Friday 4, 6-9pm, Mildura Riverfront, Hugh King Drive, Mildura
Indulge the senses, taste, wander and unwind as you discover a range of superb fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs; freshly brewed coffee, wine, olive oil, preserves and condiments; eggs, honey, grains and nuts; freshly baked bread, pastries, cakes, plus meats and smallgoods and so much more. Take the time to enjoy dinner made from the market’s produce under the giant river gums beside the Murray River. There’s plenty of parking, pathways and flat ground and with the playgrounds nearby, it’s perfect for families. For more information go to
MILDURA WENTWORTH ARTS FESTIVAL—RIVER PARTY WITH THE SUNRAYSIA FARMER’S MARKET Friday 4 , 6-9pm Jaycee Park, Hugh King Drive Mildura
Join Arts Mildura and the Sunraysia Farmer’s Twilight Market at Jaycee Park for fabulous food, music, and entertainment. A free event, performances include: Space is the Place by Adam Simmons Creative Music Ensemble - A tribute to iconic US jazz artist and interstellar traveler, Sun Ra, with a 12 piece ensemble led by Melbourne’s renowned multi-instrumentalist, Adam Simmons. Expect a night of infectious grooves, loads of horns and space age costumes - This is Jazz, but not as we know it, jazz was never so much fun! For further details, please contact Arts Mildura at 03 5022 9542 or [email protected]
Discover what there is to see and do while visiting our magnificent region! The professional staff at the Mildura Visitor Information & Booking Centre offer assistance with information on the many attractions, accommodation venues and cruises to enjoy. Browse through the permanent interactive exhibition and learn about the region’s history dating back to the Aboriginal inhabitants of the land. View the Centre’s theatrette which constantly runs fascinating images on the big screen reflecting the history and vibrancy of the region. The Gift Shop offers a wide range of souvenirs and quality locally handcrafted giftware to take to someone special.
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 9am− 5:30pm
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 9am− 5pm Closed Christmas Day
MILDURA GRAND TENNIS INTERNATIONAL Sunday February 28 – Sunday 6 March, Mildura Lawn Tennis Club, Hugh King Drive, Mildura
Featuring Australia’s prominent and emerging tennis talent, this tournament is not to be missed.
Previous players include 2014 Newcombe medal award winner Nick Kyrgios, Thanasi Kokkinakis, Luke Saville as well as Australian Open Mixed Doubles Champions Jarmila Gajdošová, Matt Ebden and Ladies Doubles runners up Casey Dellaqua and Ashleigh Barty.
For more information, [email protected] or www.tennismildura.com.au
Tickets available online or at Mildura Visitor Information & Booking Centre.
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Mildura Visitor Information & Booking Centre. Phone (03) 5018 8380.
AUTUMN ART EXHIBITION BY MILDURA ART GROUP Tuesday 1 – May 31, Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am-4pm, Open daily during public and school holidays 10am-4pm
Mediums represented are oil, acrylic, water colour, pastel, and print, Members of the Art Group are award winning artists who over the years have been involved in community projects in the promotion of visual art and paint together most Tuesdays for the love of visual art.
Admission is free.
More information contact Marina Martin, President Riverfront Gallery/ Art Group on 0459 238 943.
Mildura 100 Ski Race begins Friday 25th March
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MILDURA WENTWORTH ARTS FESTIVAL—SHADES OF GREY—EXPOSING OUR HIDDEN GEMS PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION OPENING Friday 4, 5pm—March 31, Stefano’s Café, 27 Deakin Avenue, Mildura
The exhibition, entitled ‘Shades of Grey – exposing our hidden gems’ showcases the work of Sunraysia Inspired Photographers (SIP), a local group of people who share a love of photography.
Thirteen photographers are exhibiting twenty-five black and white portraits of the ‘hidden gems’ in our community, people who often go unnoticed and who ultimately gain their pleasure from simple acts of gratitude, kindness or hard work. The works focus on those individuals who have forged their own mark: their voluntary contributions and their life history.
MILDURA WENTWORTH ARTS FESTIVAL—PASSENGER SIDE PROJECTIONS Friday 4-12 , various locations throughout Mildura
www.facebook.com/passengersideprojections Passenger Side Projections takes art to the street. It all began as a simple ute‑based projection gallery featuring a range of selected photography. While these exhibitions are still the main game, it has since evolved to sometimes include interactive music influenced by the pictures themselves. At other times the projector gets unleashed into the wild onto rocks or trees, buildings or beaches. Passenger Side Projections is art beyond the gallery walls.
“GET YOUR BLUES ON” FESTIVAL Sat 5, 3—11pm,Old Mildura Homestead, Cureton Avenue, Mildura
Come along to the second annual “Get Your Blues On” festival, featuring 6 blues acts including Geoff Achison, Blue Dogs Cry, Dog Gone South, Bendigo based Bill Barber Blues Band and local acts The Bluesberries and That Rockin Blues Band.
Cost: $30 Adult, Under 15 Free. Tickets available from Sunraysia Cellar Door.
For event information contact Mildura Entertainment Facebook/Events. Or call David Storer on 0417 515 799 .
RELAY FOR LIFE Saturday 5, 2pm—Sunday 6, 8am, Old Aerodrome Sporting Complex, Eleventh Street, Mildura
Relay For Life is a fun and moving overnight experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’s research, prevention, information and support services. Relay is a chance for the Mildura community to recognise and celebrate local cancer survivors, patients and their carers, to honour and remember loved ones lost to cancer and to raise money to help save more lives.
For full program details contact Rowan Hatty 1300 656 585 [email protected]
ELVIS—IF I CAN DREAM Saturday 5, 8-10.30pm, Mildura Arts Centre, Cureton Avenue, Mildura
Come and relive and celebrate the great hits of The King Of Rock n Roll Elvis Presley in a brand new two hour international concert experience starring internationally renowned Mark Anthony who recreates the essence and all the magical hits that inspired and shook the world.
Cost: Full $69.90 Concession $64.90 Student (under 18) $59.90 Groups of 10+ $59.90pp
Tickets available from: Mildura Arts Centre via phone 5018 8330 or Mildura Visitor Information Centre via phone 5018 8376 or in person. Online at www.milduraartscentre.com.au
MILDURA WENTWORTH ARTS FESTIVAL—CHILDREN’S ART CLASS WITH STEVE HEDERICS Saturday 5 , 10.30am-12pm ArtBack Gallery & Cafe Adelaide Street, Wentworth
Children who love their art will learn more about mediums and techniques during this fun and instructive class.
Cost: $20 including materials Ages: 6 -13 For bookings and further details, please contact ArtBack on 03 5027 2298 or 0407 893 485
MILDURA WENTWORTH ARTS FESTIVAL—BOOK LAUNCH AND EXHIBITION OF ORIGINAL ARTWORK Saturday 5 , 2.30pm Lyric Gallery, ArtBack Gallery & Café, Adelaide Street, Wentworth
Where’s Jessie, written by Janeen Brian and illustrated by Anne Spudvilas will be launched at this free event.
Meet the artist. Books will be available for sale and you will be able to have them personally signed.
For further details, please contact ArtBack at 03 5027 2298 or 0407 893 485
TOUR DE MURRAY AND CHARITY FAMILY FUN DAY Sunday 6, 7.30am, Mildura Lawn Tennis Club, Hugh King Drive, Mildura
This event is both fun and also helps raise much needed funds for a local charity. You can Run it, Walk it or Ride it, in events ranging from 2.5km to 120km. All these fun events are designed to encourage adults, families and children of all ages to participate and improve their health and fitness whilst supporting the local community. You can come on your own to join in with others, knowing that you will be raising funds for your community. Get your family, your sporting club (pre-season training), your staff together, use it as a team building exercise...and have some fun whilst keeping fit. After your event, enjoy the Rotary BBQ lunch and Charity Auction.
Registration online at
and Mallee Family Care Office, 122 Ninth Street, Mildura.
RED CLIFFS COUNTRY MARKET Sunday 6, 9am-1pm, Ilex St, Indi Ave & Barclay Square
The Red Cliffs Country Market is just a short 15 minute drive from Mildura and offers over 100 stalls of local produce, crafts, bric-a-brac, gourmet delights, plants, jewellery, sausage sizzle and rides for the kids. Enjoy the local entertainment which varies from month to month. Most local stores are also open for your shopping convenience. For more information contact 0458 907 226.
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TINA—SIMPLY THE BEST Thursday 10, 7.30-9.30pm, Mildura Arts Centre, Cureton Avenue, Mildura
Be prepared to stand in your seats as Rebecca O’Connor delivers her flawless rendition of the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner’s greatest hits.
Rebecca tours with her world class band of rock musicians and her two sensational dancers. This show rocks from start to finish with such iconic hits as Nutbush City Limits, Proud Mary, River Deep, Private Dancer, When the Heartache Is Over, Better Be Good To Me, and of course her anthem, Simply the Best.
Cost: All tickets $52
Tickets available from: Mildura Arts Centre, phone 5018 8330 or Mildura Visitor Information Centre, phone 5018 8376 or in person. Online at www.milduraartscentre.com.
MILDURA’S LONGEST LUNCH - UNDER THE VINES Friday 11, 12 noon, Langtree Avenue (7th Street end)
The Rotary Club of Mildura Deakin Inc. will present this year’s lunch. Now in its 23rd year, the event will feature the unique produce, wines and beers of our region. A superb four course meal prepared by Season’s, Quality Hotel Mildura Grand and Pizza Café accompanied with great entertainment. Enjoy your lunch in the shade ‘under the vines’. The all-inclusive cost is $95.00pp. The proceeds from this event will be used to assist with funding Mildura and District based programs supporting the development of our districts future leaders, including the popular Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). Tickets can be purchased online at www.gticketing.com.au, the Quality Hotel Mildura Grand, or Barry Plant Real Estate. For more information contact Tim Aldridge on 0407 239 917.
RED CLIFFS MILITARY MUSEUM
The Red Cliffs Military Museum has an extensive display of artefacts and memorabilia from the Boer War through to Vietnam and East Timor covering all services. Entry $2 for Adults with children free.
MILDURA WENTWORTH ARTS FESTIVAL—WALK WENTWORTH SING Sunday 6, 1 pm, Various venues throughout Wentworth
Walk Wentworth Sing is a free event, encouraging a diverse range of choirs from this region to participate.
Featured performers, Jane Thompson and James Rigby will begin the afternoon at Artback Gallery Café at 1pm.
The day of choirs enables people to walk to a range of venues in Wentworth and hear choir performances by student and community groups.
For further details, contact Arts Mildura at 03 5022 9542 or [email protected]
OUYEN PACING CUP Sunday 6, 1.30pm, Blackburn Park, Hughes Street
RED CLIFFS PLAYERS PRESENT: WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S 'A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM' OPENING NIGHT Friday 11, 6.45pm for 7.30pm start. Inland Botanic Gardens, 1183 River Road, Buronga
One of Shakespeare's most polished achievements, a poetic drama of exquisite grace, wit and humanity. A Midsummer Night's Dream has become one of Shakespeare's most popular plays, with a special appeal for the young. Bring a picnic and a chair/picnic rug.
Alcohol is NOT permitted Cost: Adults $30, $25 Concession. Tickets available online from 11 February: www.trybooking.com/KGMN https://www.facebook.com/redcliffsplayers/
2016 STATE FIRE CHAMPIONSHIPS - URBAN Saturday 12-14, 9am-3pm, Mildura Fire Brigade Running Track, No 3 Oval, Eleventh Street, Mildura
The torchlight procession will be held on Saturday evening commencing at approximately 8pm. The start will be on the corner of Pine Avenue and 9th street, will continue down Pine Avenue, turning into Lime Avenue then into 8th street, through one side of feast street and conclude down in 7th Street.
Four teams from West Australia will also compete in the three day events.
A free event for the public to attend, further information can be obtained from Sharon Smith on 0428 233 416 or via the website [email protected]
MILDURA MOTORCYCLE CLUB PRESENT THE “CURLEY CARMES SPEEDWAY SIDECAR SPECTACULAR” Saturday 12, Olympic Park Speedway, Straight out 11th Street (west)
The Curly Carmes Sidecar Spectacular is the longest running non championship sidecar meeting in Australia. See the biggest sidecar stars come out to try and have a piece of the trophy, while gaining valuable track time in the lead up to this years Aussie Sidecar Championship. Gates open at 5.30pm and racing starts 7.30pm. Juniors race at 6.30pm. Fully catered. No BYO by law. Please contact Club Secretary for more details on 0448 252 015.
JIMOEIN—YEEHA!! Thursday 12, 7.30-9.30pm, Mildura Arts Centre, Cureton Avenue, Mildura
His ever-evolving live show and the most famous eyebrows in comedy.
‘It gets no better than this... Hilarious!’ (Time Out).
‘If laughter is the best medicine, Jimeoin is a course of steroids... Brilliant wit and razor-sharp take on the absurdities of life… Series of hilarious, often surrealistic climaxes. This is the comedy of one who truly perceives human behaviour, breaks it up, puts it all together again in all its ridiculousness, to leave you with your eyes streaming’ (Evening News).
‘Stand-up comedy at its best!’(Scotsman). Cost: Full $44.90 Concession $41.90 Student (under 18) $41.90 Groups of 10+ $41.90
Tickets available from: Mildura Arts Centre, phone 5018 8330 or Mildura Visitor Information Centre, phone 5018 8376 or in person. Online at www.milduraartscentre.com.au
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EUSTON CLUB MILDURA CUP Sunday 13, Gates open at 11am, Mildura Racecourse
Sit back and relax as the LIVE racing action passes you by on course, with an 8 race program featuring the Euston Club Resort Mildura Cup valued at $70,000.
There will be FREE children's entertainment on the day, FREE Courtesy Buses available to and from the course, Fashions on the Field and Hot Food & Coffee.
Winning Post Bar exclusive to Mildura Racing Club Members on this day - Sign up TODAY.
Adults $20.00, Aged Pensioner Concession $15.00 (Admission tickets purchased online prior to the day $15), Children 17 & Under - Free Entry. For more information call 5032 2110.
www.countryracing.com.au/mildura-racing-club
TAKE ME HOME—THE MUSIC AND LIFE OF JOHN DENVER Monday 14, 8-10.30pm, Mildura Arts Centre, Cureton Avenue, Mildura
“Take Me Home – The Music & Life of John Denver” returns following the astounding success of the 2014 Australian tour.
Singer Bevan Gardiner, accompanied by international musicians, performs all the John Denver songs you love with such accuracy and feeling that if you close your eyes you will be effortlessly transported.
“Take Me Home” is an intimate tribute to a performer, his music and the era. The show includes exclusive archival film footage of John Denver, showcasing his career, his personal life and his love for the environment.
Cost: Full $69, Concession $59, Student (U18) $59, Groups of 10+ $59pp
Tickets available from: Mildura Arts Centre, phone 5018 8330 or Mildura Visitor Information Centre, phone 5018 8376 or in person. Online at www.milduraartscentre.com.au
AMCA KING OF THE MURRAY - ROUND 1 Saturday 12, 7pm, Timmis Speedway, Deakin Avenue Extension & 19th Street, Mildura
Come and check out the opening round of the King of the Murray AMCA series. This hotly contested and even class of racing never fails to provide thrills and spills.
For more information: www.milduraspeedway.com/default.asp
FESTIVAL OF SMALL HALLS Saturday 12, 6.30-10.30pm, Nangiloc Public Hall, Kulkyne Way, Nangiloc
The Festival of Small Halls is a series of tours that takes the best folk and contemporary acoustic artists performing at two of our country’s largest festivals, and sends them on the road to tiny halls in communities all over Australia.
It is produced by the Woodford Folk Festival in partnership with many other wonderful Australian festivals, regional partners and great lovers and supporters of folk and contemporary acoustic music.
It’s an opportunity for music-lovers from welcoming communities to invite artists from Home and Abroad into their towns, and a way of exploring this vast country in the spirit of hospitality and great fun.
Cost: Adults $25 For more information contact Festival of Small Halls 0438 370 597 [email protected] Festival of Small Halls
MILDURA WENTWORTH ARTS FESTIVAL—THE MAKERS OPEN STUDIOS AND POP-UP SHOPS Saturday 12 , From 10.30am Various locations throughout Wentworth
The Makers of the Wentworth Shire are presenting an 'open house' day of studios and shop fronts.
Individual creators will be busy in their work and sales spaces to showcase the wide variety of mediums and crafts represented within the group
For further details, please contact ArtBack at 03 5027 2298 or Arts Mildura at 03 5022 9542 or [email protected]
MILDURA WENTWORTH ARTS FESTIVAL—MEET THE MAKERS PICNIC Saturday 12 , 5.30pm til dark Lock 10 Lawns, Cadell Street Wentworth
After perusing through the Wentworth Makers Open Studios and Pop-Up shops, enjoy even more time in Wentworth - stay and join the Makers for a picnic, with live music by Merrilyn Air, Chris Rogers and friends at the Lock 10 Lawns.
BYO everything.
For further details, please contact ArtBack at 03 5027 2298 or Arts Mildura at 03 5022 9542 or [email protected]
MILDURA WENTWORTH ARTS FESTIVAL—MILDURA’S OUTDOOR BIG SCREEN WEEKEND Sunday 13– 16, Mildura Homestead, 8.30pm
Come along and enjoy “cinema under the stars” with the annual big screen weekend, featuring “Oddball” on the 13th March, “Last Cab to Darwin” on the 14th March, Mad Max Fury Road on 15th March and “The Dressmaker” on the 16th March.
Presented by Arts Mildura, Deakin Cinemas and MRCC, this is an event to be enjoyed by all the family, so bring your own rugs, chairs and food .
Cost: $4 entry, Kids 5 and under are free.
MILDURA CITY MARKET Sunday 13, 8am-1pm, Langtree Mall and Ninth Street
Find a gift among the stalls that have lovely items for sale. There are crafts, clothing, home cooking, fruit and vegetables as well as jams, honey, pickles and dried fruit. You will also find jewellery, natural beauty products, books, plants, fancy cards, woodwork items, bric-a-brac and locally made boomerangs and didgeridoos. The market is managed by the Loddon Mallee Girl Guides. If you are interested in having a stall with them, call 0400 032 803 Monday to Friday 9am-6pm.
Market insurance is available.
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MILDURA WENTWORTH ARTS FESTIVAL—THE DISQUIETUDE TROPHY PROJECT CLOSING CELEBRATION Tuesday 15 , 6-8pm, Mildura Arts Centre, Curetorn Avenue, Mildura
Exhibition:Tuesday 1 – Tuesday 15 March Workshops: 11am -2pm on Wednesday 2, Thursday 3, and Sunday 13 of March. Closing celebration: 6pm – 8pm Tuesday 15 March
We all have struggles in life. The disquietude trophy project is about visually acknowledging everyday battles that have been endured and overcome.
Over the past four months Kate Cotching, a visual artist and social worker has been working with diverse groups of people in Mildura to create trophy like sculptures that symbolise resilience and achievements. The works will be exhibited at the Mildura Arts Centre and we invite the public to come along to one of the open workshops at MAC to add to the display.
Contact Kate Cotching 0410772058, [email protected] or go to katecotching.blogspot.com for more information.
MILDURA HARNESS RACING NIGHT MEETING Wednesday 16, Mildura Harness Recreation Reserve, 12th Street
Gates open at 5pm and racing starts at 6.30pm. Adults $10.00, Pensioners $5.00 and Under 18 free when accompanied with an adult, otherwise $2.00.
For more information contact 0407 864 558.
MILDURA WENTWORTH ARTS FESTIVAL—THE ART VAULT—LOCAL GROUP SHOW AND DESERT MONOPRINTS EXHIBITION OPENINGS Wednesday 16-4 April, 43 Deakin Avenue, Mildura
The 'Local Group Show' exhibition featuring local artists is showing in the main gallery. And 'Desert Monoprints' by Susan Wald is showing in the middle gallery.
'Local Group Show' - The Art Vault studio artists and local artists of Sunraysia exhibiting a wide variety of styles and subject matter together in the main gallery of The Art Vault.
Artists include: Anjelie Beyer, Andre Schmidt, Chris Fraser, Sonja Hodge, Bob Jankowski, Lisa Schilling, Andrew Svrta, Robert Watson, Rhian Birnie, Steve & Anne Hederics and numerous Sunraysia locals.
'Desert Monoprints' by Susan Wald, are a response to drawings and sketches made during numerous trips to the desert around Broken Hill.
Artists in residence for March -
Tuesday 15th of March - Tuesday 25th of March - Susan Wald
Thursday 31st of March - Saturday 9th of April - Melinda Schawel
For more information contact the Art Vault on (03) 5022 0013.
TWILIGHT AT THE MILDURA ARTS CENTRE Friday 18, 5pm—8.30pm, Cureton Avenue, Mildura
Join us for a picnic on the lawns of the Mildura Arts Centre. Live Music, Free entry to galleries and Rio Vista, Kids Activities. Drinks and snacks available from the café. No BYO Alcohol. SUNRAYSIA FARMERS MARKET Saturday 19, 8am-12pm, Mildura Riverfront, Hugh King Drive, Mildura
RED CLIFFS LUNARFEST Saturday 19, 1pm, Barclay Square, Red Cliffs
ZOE SUPPORT AUSTRALIA PRESENT PUSH FOR POSSIBILITIES—MAKING STRIDES FOR GENERATIONS Sunday 20, 9.30am, No 1 Oval, 12th Street, Mildura
Members of the public are
Registration $15 per Adult, pre-purchased online by March 16, or $20 on the day. Gates open at 9.30am with the walk to commence at 11.15am. There will be lots of family friendly activities and food stalls, along with performances by Peter Combe, one of Australia’s most loved children’s entertainers.
Registrations and more information available at www.zoesupport.com.au
MERBEIN STREET MARKET Sunday 20, 8am-1pm, Commercial Street, Merbein
The Merbein Street Market is held on the third Sunday of each month.
You will find local and interstate stalls, fresh produce, local honey, arts and crafts, bric-a-brac, entertainment and the second-hand shops open. For more information call 0427 888 708.
MILDURA HARNESS RACING NIGHT MEETING Wednesday 23, Mildura Harness Recreation Reserve, 12th Street
Gates open at 5pm and racing starts at 6.30pm. Adults $10.00, Pensioners $5.00 and Under 18 free when accompanied with an adult, otherwise $2.00.
For more information contact 0407 864 558.
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GOOD FRIDAY POWER SPORTS SHOW AND SHINE Friday 25, 10am-1pm, Langtree Mall, Feast Street and Eighth Street, Mildura City
A family-friendly event showcasing the best of Mildura Powersports with Motocross Bikes, Drag Cars, Ski Boats and Muscle Cars all on display plus Remote Control Car demonstrations throughout the event.
There will be Live entertainment and Feel the engines roar when the Drag Cars start up at 11am.
For more information contact; [email protected] or phone 5023 8010
MILDURA CITY MARKET Good Friday 25, 8am-1pm, Langtree Avenue.
Find a gift among the stalls that have lovely items for sale. There are crafts, clothing, home cooking, fruit and vegetables as well as jams, honey, pickles and dried fruit. You will also find jewellery, natural beauty products, books, plants, fancy cards, woodwork items, bric-a-brac and locally made boomerangs and didgeridoos. The market is managed by the Loddon Mallee Girl Guides. If you are interested in having a stall with them, call 0400 032 803 Monday to Friday 9am-6pm.
Market insurance is available.
MAGENTA ARTISTS ART & PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW AT THE AUSTRALIAN INLAND BOTANIC GARDENS Good Friday 25 - Monday 28, 10am-4pm, River Road, Buronga
The Magenta Artists are a group of artists working out of an old shearing shed from Magenta Station which is now located at Australian Inland Botanic Gardens.
Come along and enjoy the work of some talented artists , and take a stroll through the beautiful gardens while you’re there.
For more information call (03) 5023 3612
MILDURA EASTER TENNIS TOURNAMENT Good Friday 25—Mon 28, Mildura Lawn Tennis Club, Hugh King Drive, Mildura
This annual tournament, held over the Easter long weekend, has $6,500 in prize money and trophies, including prizes for best dressed in all doubles events.
For more information call (03) 5023 7303 or [email protected] www.tennismildura.com.au
2016 NATIONAL SAFARI CHAMPIONSHIPS Good Friday 25—Monday 28, 8.30am onwards. Hosted by Mallee Sunset Field Archers, Red Cliffs-Meringur Rd, Red Cliffs.
The National Field Archery competition will be held over four days and incorporates a number of bow types and shooting conditions.
Spectators are most welcome at the event and should enter along the only access road directly to the club area where they will be given instruction of the vantage points with easy access to view some of the event. Come and see field archery in action!
For further information check their facebook page.
TIMMIS SPEEDWAY Good Friday 25, 7pm, Deakin Avenue, over 17th Street and follow signs.
Late Model Feature—Night 1, Mildura Maxi Moves Murray Magic Modified Sedan Feature—Night 1, Legend Car Victorian Title. Gates open 5pm.
Gate prices 1 Day Only Adults $25, Pensioners $20, Members Discount $5, 10—16 $15, Under 10’s FREE, Family Pass (2ad/2ch) $75
Gate Prices 2 Day Pass Adults $40, Pensioners $30, Members Discount $5, 10—16 $25, Under 10’s FREE, Family Pass (2ad/2ch)$140.00
Fully catered—No BYO by Law
For further information call 0427 257 041
GTS FREIGHT MANAGEMENT MILDURA 100 SKI RACE Saturday 26, Mildura Ski Club, 2 Etiwanda Avenue, Mildura
Today’s action sees the Social Class events and Qualifying for Sundays big race.
Social Class Events start at 9am from Mildura Ski Club to Wickets Sandbar and return.
Cost: Adults $10, 12-16: $5 Kids under 12 free
For more information, contact Mildura Ski Club on (03) 5023 5141, email [email protected] or visit www.milduraskiclub.org/index
EASTER AT TRENTHAM ESTATE WINERY Saturday 26—27 9.30am-5.30pm, Sturt Highway, Trentham Cliffs
Offering the best spot to watch the Mildura 100 Ski Race over the Easter long weekend. - Enjoy the panoramic views while sipping on your favourite local wines.
Book into the Restaurant, cook-your-own BBQ or indulge in a gourmet platter on the green lawns.
Rachel Slatter playing acoustic guitar on the winery grounds on Saturday (26th).
Local band ‘Shared Affair’ are playing on the Sunday (27th).
For further information and bookings contact Trentham Estate on (03) 5024 8888, [email protected] , or visit www.trenthamestate.com.au
EASTER SUPERCHARGED OUTLAW SHOOTOUT DRAGS Saturday 26, 11am—late, Sunset Strip, Mercer Street, Koorlong
See over 20 of Australia’s best Supercharged Monsters compete in a round robin format. Also featuring Modified Eliminator, Super Sedan, Super Street, Modified Bike and Junior Dragsters.
Another feature this year is the USA vs Australia Jet Funny Car Challenge.
Gates open at 10am, Qualifying from 11am, Eliminations from approx. 4.15pm.
Adults $25, Pensioners $15, 12-17 $10, Under 12’s FREE. Tickets at the gate.
Enquiries 0438 548 747
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HOLDING AN EVENT OF YOUR OWN?
Is your Sporting Club or Group holding an event? It costs noth-ing to have it listed in our What’s On which reaches thou-sands of locals and visitors every month.
We also have display space available at the Mildura Visitor Information Centre and would love to showcase your next event!
Simply contact us with details at
[email protected] , or by phone on 5018 8380 during business hours.
SUNRAYSIA FARMERS MARKET & RIVERFRONT BOUTIQUE MARKET Saturday 26, 8am-12noon, Mildura Riverfront, Hugh King Drive, Mildura
Sunraysia Farmers Market provides the platform that links good food direct from the regions genuine producers with community. Indulge the senses, taste, wander and unwind as you discover a range of superb fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs; freshly brewed coffee, wine, olive oil, along with a wide variety of items available from the Boutique Market stalls. Take the time to enjoy breakfast made from the market’s produce under the giant river gums beside the Murray River. There’s plenty of parking, pathways and flat ground and with the playgrounds nearby, it’s perfect for families. For more information go to
WENTWORTH EASTER ROWING REGATTA Saturday 26, and Sunday 27, Wentworth Rowing Club, Wentworth
The annual Easter Regatta is this year being held in Wentworth over two days, featuring the Wentworth Regatta on Saturday, and the Mildura Regatta on Sunday.
Events include Mixed 8’s, Masters, State of Origin, Country vs Metro and novelty events.
A great way to spend some time relaxing by the water and enjoying the action.
For further information contact: Wentworth: [email protected] and Mildura: [email protected]
AUSTRALIAN INLAND BOTANIC GARDENS BIG BREKKIE & MARKET, GARDEN TRAIN TOURS & MAGENTA ARTISTS ART & PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW Saturday 26, 8.30-12noon, River Road Buronga
Come and enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast in the relaxing atmosphere of the Inland Botanic Gardens. Breakfasts are served between 8.30am—11.30am. There are stalls on-site with fresh produce and crafts along with Train Tours of the Gardens, viewing exotic planting’s grouped in beds by country of origin. Magnificent feature rose garden with 1600 colour co-ordinated plants & waterways. The train tours run at 10am and 11am and are $10.00 Adults, Children under 12 years are free.
Tea/coffee/cool drinks available.
(Note: The gardens are closed at 12 noon on days where the temperature is forecast to be over 39 degrees.)
For more information call (03) 5023 3612
Saturday 26, 11am The Nowingi Place, Hugh King Drive, Mildura
Bring the kids down to Nowingi Place this Easter Saturday for the annual ‘Love our City’ Free Community Easter Egg Hunt.
Presented by the church collective of Sunraysia, the hunt gets under way at 11am, along with a colouring competition, Easter hat competition (bring along your Easter hat), a sausage sizzle for all and much more. Great prizes to be won.
For more information go to; www.loveourcity.org.au or Mildura Easter egg hunt on Facebook or contact Victoria Milne on 0439579970 .
KING OF THE MURRAY STADIUM CROSS Saturday 26, 6pm, Mildura Motorcycle Club, Straight out Eleventh Street (West), Mildura.
See some of Australia’s hottest motocross jump riders tackle the permanent track at Mildura under lights, with a 15 lap final.
Public gates open from 4.30pm, racing starts approx. 6pm
Tickets at the gate, Adults $25, 12-16 $10, Under 12’s FREE, Family ticket $60.
This event is fully catered, No BYO by Law. For more information go to www.milduramotorcycleclub.org.au or call 0419 174 225
MILDURA CITY MARKET
Sunday 27, 8am-1pm, Langtree Mall and Ninth Street
Find a gift among the stalls that have lovely items for sale. There are crafts, clothing, home cooking, fruit and vegetables as well as jams, honey, pickles and dried fruit. You will also find jewellery, natural beauty products, books, plants, fancy cards, woodwork items, bric-a-brac and locally made boomerangs and didgeridoos. The market is managed by the Loddon Mallee Girl Guides. If you are interested in having a stall with them, call 0400 032 803 Monday to Friday 9am-6pm.
Market insurance is available.
GTS FREIGHT MANAGEMENT MILDURA 100 SKI RACE Sunday 27, Mildura Ski Club, 2 Etiwanda Avenue, Mildura
Today’s action sees the running of the Expert Class events commencing at 9am, with the spectacle of two boats starting at the Mildura Ski Club at 1 minute intervals.
Boat race over a distance of 100km, from the Mildura Ski Club to Wickets Sandbar and return. Each boat tows two skiers, with the top superclass entries racing at speeds exceeding 180km/h
Cost: Adults $10, 12-16: $5 Kids under 12 free
For more information, contact Mildura Ski Club on (03) 5023 5141, email [email protected] or visit www.milduraskiclub.org/index
TIMMIS SPEEDWAY Sunday 27, 7pm, Deakin Avenue, over 17th Street and follow signs.
Gate prices 1 Day Only Adults $25, Pensioners $20, Members Discount $5, 10—16 $15, Under 10’s FREE, Family Pass (2ad/2ch) $75
Gate Prices 2 Day Pass Adults $40, Pensioners $30, Members Discount $5, 10—16 $25, Under 10’s FREE, Family Pass (2ad/2ch)$140.00
Fully catered—No BYO by Law
For further information call 0427 257 041
MILDURA HARNESS RACING NIGHT MEETING Wednesday 30, Mildura Harness Recreation Reserve, 12th Street, Mildura
Gates open at 5pm and racing starts at 6.30pm. Adults $10.00, Pensioners $5.00 and Under 18 free when accompanied with an adult, otherwise $2.00.
For more information contact 0407 864 558.
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If you’re organising an upcoming event, workshop, community activity, exhibition or performance and would like us to help you promote it, upload the details using our online events calendar – it’s simple and completely free!
The online calendar receives thousands of hits each month and is a source document for the What’s On
Just tell us all the details by filling out the online form at www.mildura.vic.gov.au/events
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