MARCH LONG WEEKEND IN THE RIVERLAND

There is so much happening in the Riverland this March Long Weekend that your biggest decision is going to be deciding where to start!

From food and wine, motor racing, music and entertainment, fishing and getting out on the Murray River, there is something on this weekend to suit every taste.

 

MAGIC ON THE MURRAY- WHISTLING KITE VINEYARD

Saturday 10th

Take an afternoon to experience some of the Riverland's most unique biodynamic wines.... Share a platter and enjoy the beautiful views of the River Murray while listening to some great live music.

Whistling Kite Vineyard, 73 Freundt Road , New Residence
11.30am-5pm

 

RIVERLAND SPEEDWAY SA MODLITE TITLE & ROUND 1 V6 SPRINT KING OF THE RIVERLAND- RIVERLAND SPEEDWAY

Saturday 10th

Come to the Riverland Speedway March 10th for a great night of Racing. South Australia's best do battle for the SA Modlite Title. V6 Sprints return to the Riverland for the prestigious "King of the Riverland". A good field of Street Stocks racing wheel to wheel, Modified sedans plus classic Speedcars to all put on a good show. Grab a chair, picnic rug and enjoy a great night of racing. Gates open at 2pm, Racing from 5pm Family - $50 Adult - $20 Concession - $15 Children 7-15 - $7 Children under 7 Free Members 1/2 price

Riverland Speedway, Sturt Highway , Renmark
Racing starts at 5pm

 

RIVERLAND WEST FISHERAMA & BOAT RAFFLE – RAMCO

Saturday 10th

Major prize - boat, trailer & motor  package valued over $13,000.
Junior & Senior Fishing Sections- Carp Tossing back at the Ramco Football Clubrooms
Breakfast & catering available on the day.

Ramco Point, Ramco
8 AM

 

NOBODY FAMOUS - LOXTON HOTEL

Saturday 10th

Steve Grant from Nobody Famous will be entertaining in the Bistro this Saturday from 6pm. Book a table and mingle with the top guys and girls from the Kapunda Charity Car Cruise

45 East Terrace, Loxton,
6pm

 

PADDLE STEAMER INDUSTRY LONG WEEKEND CRUISE- RENMARK
Sunday 11th

90 minute cruise- ticket price includes devonshire tea.

Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre, Murray Avenue, Renmark
2018 2.50pm & Twilight cruise 5.30pm

WAIKERIE SUNLINE SPEEDWAY- WAIKERIE

Sunday 11th

V6 Sprints King of the Riverland, Super Sedans Country Series, Junior Sedans – Track, Championship Rd 2, Street Stocks, Modlites, Modified Sedans, F500's

Waikerie Sunline Speedway Track, Corner of Sturt Highway and Ziegler Road, Waikerie
Gates open at 4pm, on track action from 6pm

 

5RM COUNTRY MUSIC COUNTDOWN- MALLEE FOWL RESTAURANT
Sunday 11th

Riverland Country Music committee are holding a fundraiser to assist with our up and coming 40th country music festival in June 2018. We are holding an open mic session at the Mallee Fowl in Berri on Sunday the 11th of March. We will be having a wide range of performers from various music backgrounds. There will be Country music, classic music, acts, poetry and plenty more (if you want to get up and show what you can do, you would be most welcome). $5 entry. sausage sizzle and other food available. no BYO. Very family friendly. Come and see what Frank has done at the Mallee Fowl.

Mallee Fowl Restaurant, Sturt Highway
From 11am

 

SKI FOR LIFE - 2018 SKI RELAY EVENT- BERRI
Sunday 11th

Ski for Life Inc is a group of people committed to raising awareness and promoting mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention. Members share compassion and empathy for those impacted by suicide and passion and commitment to reducing the frightening statistics we find before us. Sunday 11th of March we head to Martin’s Bend (near Berri) and have a lunch, public welcome. Another great opportunity for the public to come along and support us. The event runs from Friday 9th March - Sunday 11th. For more information visit our website https://www.skiforlife.com.au/ or facebook page https://www.facebook.com/skiforlife.au

Martin Bend, Berri
12pm 

RIVERGUM CRUISES - YARRA CLIFFS CRUISE- WAIKERIE

Sunday 11th  and Monday 12th

Leaving Waikerie riverfront on board Qatar we will cruise upstream on the smooth waters of the River Murray, seeing the canoe tree, ski beach, majestic limestone cliffs and wildlife. Enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee and a local platter on board and then turning around at Yarra Cliffs we head back down stream to the Waikerie riverfront. Look for kangaroos on the bank while taking in the tranquillity of the Murray River! Local wines & beers will be available to purchase from our licensed bar along with an assortment of other drinks

Waikerie Riverfront, Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie
1pm - 3pm 

 

MURRAY RIVER QUEEN- RENMARK

FRIDAY Night - Queens (8 course) Banquet  - $45pp with live Jazzin restaurant. Starts at 7pm

SAT Morn - Resort Breakfast On the decks - Full Hot & Cold Buffet and Omelette station 9-11am

SAT night - The Casey Brothers - Live Jazz on back deck 7:30-10:30pm

SUN Morn - Resort Breakfast on the decks - Full Hot & Cold Buffet and Omelette station 9-11am

SUN arvo/eve - Trick Acoustic on Top Deck 4-7pm with $25pp Buffetdinner served at 6pm

Main Town Wharf, Renmark

 

WOOLSHED BREWERY- MURTHO

On Saturday 10th we have the Casey Brothers playing jazz and pop and on Sunday 11th we have Matt Hawkins, who is a regular fixture down at Lobethal Bierhaus. Dogs are welcome but must be on a lead. Strictly no BYO

Wilkinson Road, Murtho
Normal opening hours of 11am to 5pm.

OVERLAND CORNER HOTEL- ADELAIDE CUP LIVE MUSIC

Solo Artist Aussie Rock Music

Old Coach Road, Overland Corner

12-3pm

 

CAUDO VINEYARD- LONG WEEKEND EVENTS

March Long Weekend is set to be a great one as always at Caudo Vineyard with great drinks and food, awesome entertainment and good company. The lawn is greener than ever, so pack a picnic rug and laze on the soft turf with a few sangrias.

Entertainment:
Saturday 10th- Billy Burns
Sunday 11th- Liam Halford with his ukulele
Adelaide Cup Monday-Closed

No bookings needed as the long weekend means the first to arrive get first preference to tables and booths, As the saying goes... "The early bird gets the worm!"
Hogwash Road, Cadell

Gates open 10.30am.

RENMARK HOTEL

Saturday 10th.

Urban Cover will be pumping out the tune in the Sportsbar. Enjoy the long weekend with great music with FREE entry.

Murray Avenue, Renmark

From 9pm