Narrandera Shire makes the perfect starting point for your Riverina adventure. With its central location, the towns of Narrandera, Barellan, and Grong Grong offer a blend of festivals, markets, sporting and outdoor adventures — giving travellers plenty of reasons to stop, stay, and explore more of the region.
Mark your calendar for the must-see highlights: celebrate a conservation success story at the annual Koala Festival, feel the roar of the engines at the Narrandera Rod Run, step back in time at the Good Old Days Festival in Barellan, and dive into the sights, sounds and flavours of the Narrandera Spring Fair. When the year turns, join the town for a sparkling New Year’s Eve celebration that lights up the sky.
Beyond the big festivals, Narrandera Shire is alive with local markets, community gatherings, and sporting events, including AFL, the Malibu Ski Tournament, and the Town2Beach run. With its central location, Narrandera is the perfect hub to base yourself while exploring the wider Riverina.
Looking for things to do in the Riverina?
Narrandera Town & Country Open Garden Day
Visit stunning gardens in and around Narrandera on Sunday 26th October 2025 and help support a local charity.
Narrandera Spring Fair
When the evenings turn warm and the music drifts through the gum trees, you know it’s Spring Fair time!
Community Markets
On the third Sunday of every month, the Lions Club of Narrandera hosts the Community Markets — a laid-back mix of handmade crafts, homegrown produce, good coffee, and friendly faces. It’s the perfect excuse to slow down, shop small, and experience the Riverina’s local creativity and community spirit.
Retro Rewind: Countdown to 2026
Break out the leg warmers, dust off the disco ball, Narrandera is set to party like it's 1985 at Retro Rewind: Countdown to 2026
Narrandera Rod Run Cruisin' No Boozin'
Held every Easter weekend this is a fantastic family-oriented weekend, showcasing an array of restored classic and vintage cars, amid a festival atmosphere.
Narrandera Rod Run Show 'N' Shine
Each year approximately two to five hundred vehicles will be on display at the Show 'N' Shine on Easter Sunday at Narrandera Sportsground. Bring the whole family along for an unmissable day out!
Town2Beach
A family friendly and competitive run, walk or ride event that sees participants enter into one of the following events - 21.1km, 13km, 7km or 1km.
Koala Festival 2026
Mark your calendars! Koala Festival returns to Narrandera on 19+20 September 2026.
Good Old Days Festival
The Good Old Days Festival is one of the nation’s most unique events authentically recreating and celebrating our nation’s pioneer heritage.
Community Markets
On the third Sunday of every month, the Lions Club of Narrandera hosts the Community Markets — a laid-back mix of handmade crafts, homegrown produce, good coffee, and friendly faces. It’s the perfect excuse to slow down, shop small, and experience the Riverina’s local creativity and community spirit.
Birdwatching | Blooming Connections
Murrumbidgee Landcare presents Blooming Connections, a series of easy activities with a focus on nature, bringing together First Nations Elders and Senior Citizens in Narrandera to build relationships and fostering good mental health and wellness.