Looking for things to do in the Riverina?
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.
Big Country Hoedown
Whether your goal is to win a medal, build confidence, support your dance group or simply experience something new, the Big Country Hoedown welcomes you!
Botanical Ink Making Workshop with Em Shannon
Discover the magic of botanical inks and learn how to transform foraged plants into vibrant, hand-made colours. In this immersive workshop, you’ll uncover the secrets behind pigments and inks while creating your own organic palette.
Sip & Sample Afternoon
Set within the warm surrounds of The Coco Lounge, Narrandera, Sip & Sample is a thoughtfully curated experience that brings together exceptional local wines, and a grazing table showcasing local produce.
National Tree Day
Join Narrandera Landcare and Leeton Toyota for National Tree Day on Sunday 26 July from 9am to 12pm at the Narrandera Wetlands.
Come along and help us plant native trees and shrubs to support local biodiversity and improve this important community space. It’s a great chance to get outdoors, meet others, and make a positive impact.
All ages welcome. Please bring a hat, water bottle, gloves, and wear sturdy shoes.
Lunch will be provided by Narrandera Pizzeria after the planting wraps up, we are extremely grateful for their donation over the past years!
Together, we can grow a greener future for Narrandera.
Library Open Day
Narrandera Shire Library Open Day
All day: jigsaw puzzles, colouring stations, lego table, seniors basic tech help, giant games and membership sign-ups
from 3.30 to 5pm: Dress up as your favourite book character, best dressed prizes, nintendo switch gaming.
For more information call the library on 6959 5585 or email library@narrandera.nsw.gov.au.
Tourism After-hours: Community Workshop
Help shape the future of tourism in Narrandera Shire. Community members are invited to an after-hours workshop as part of the development of a Visitor Economy Strategy.
Let's Talk Tourism: Coffee Catch-Up
Start your morning with coffee and a conversation about tourism.
Free Microchipping Day
As part of Local Government Week, Council is offering free microchipping for cats and dogs! We will be at the Narrandera Off-Leash Dog Park (adjacent to Henry Mathieson Oval) from 9am to 1pm.
No bookings required, just your pet along and our team will take care of the rest.
Council Field Day
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at Council?
Come along to our Local Government Week Field Day and get up close to the people, machinery, vehicles and technology that help keep our Shire running every day.
Explore tractors, trucks, drones, specialised equipment and the mobile library, chat with Council staff, learn about the services we provide and enjoy a free bbq.
REA Horse Trials at Narrandera
The REA Wagga Horse Trials event at Narrandera is an equestrian eventing competition which caters to over 250 horse and rider combinations each year.
This competition will see horse and rider combinations complete three phases: dressage, showjumping (SJ) and cross-country, with different levels of competition depending on the abilities of the horse and rider as a team. Eventing is one of the only sports where you can expect to see an olympic rider match their skills against a local pony club member, and where females and males compete as equals.
The cross country course at Narrandera provides excellent spectator opportunities with a water jump, large bank complex, and the ability for spectators to visualise much of the cross country course (and usually see a few kangaroos as well). A full canteen will be available on both days, as well as a coffee cart and trade stands.
Contact details: REA Wagga Horse Trials committee at reawht@gmail.com (and see Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ReaWaggaHorseTrials)
Barellan Country Makers Markets
Enjoy browsing a carefully curated selection of handmade, homegrown and handcrafted stalls, featuring small businesses both big and small.
The Road Ahead Workshop
If you're aged 60 years or over, or you support an older driver, join us for The Road Ahead, a free workshop designed to help senior drivers stay safe and confident behind the wheel.
Manual Printmaking Workshop with Lucy Pedro
Dive into the creative world of manual printmaking in this hands-on workshop. You’ll start with the basics of linocut, a traditional relief printing technique, and learn how to design, carve, ink and print your own unique artwork.
TC Lee Memorial Community Race Day
Rounding out the season is the Narrandera Ex-Servicemen's Club T.C. Lee Memorial Community Race Day.
Cyanotype Workshop (Sun Based Printing) with Lucy Pedro
Step back in time and explore the cyanotype process, one of the oldest photographic printing techniques. Using just sunlight, water and natural materials, you’ll learn how to create stunning blue-and-white prints that celebrate the beauty of the outdoors.
International Food Fair
The International Food Fair is a vibrant community celebration showcasing the rich cultural diversity of our region through food, music, entertainment, cultural displays, and community participation.
August For All Cuppa and Chat
Do you live with disability or care for someone who does?
The Intereach Local Area Coordination (LAC) team will be in Narrandera this August, ready to answer your questions about the NDIS, available supports and the services offered. Whether you’re getting started or looking for more information come along for a chat.
Plus have a free cuppa on us!
Please RSVP by Friday 14 August! Walk-ins are welcome.
Register your interest here.
Get Hypnotised!
Your comedy Hypnotist, Andy Vening is ready, willing and able to let you experience something very special with his show “Get Hypnotised”.
Learn How To Write And Publish A Children’s Picture Book with Denise Makeham
Ever dreamed of writing a children’s picture book? This two-session workshop with Denise will guide you through every step, from crafting a captivating story and creating a storyboard to exploring illustration styles and deciding on the perfect format for your book.
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.
The Humble Pear Workshop with Jody Graham
Join artist Jody G for a creative, hands-on experience where you’ll learn simple hand-building techniques and shape humble pears. Your pear will be bisque fired than finished in a glazed colour.
Narrandera Town & Country Open Garden Day
Visit stunning gardens in and around Narrandera on Sunday 26th October 2025 and help support a local charity.
Spring Fair 2026
The Narrandera Spring Fair is a vibrant community event involving market and food stalls, free entertainment and amusements and fun for all the family. It will be held in East and Bolton Streets on Saturday 7 November from 5.30 to 9.30pm.
The stalls for our fair are via The Country Maker Markets. We will post when the applications for stalls are open.
Embroidered Watercolour Painting Workshop with Allison Robinson
Discover the joy of mixing paint and stitches to create vibrant, textural artworks that brighten any wall! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll play with watercolours, acrylic pens and cotton, exploring abstract ideas and developing your own unique mixed-media painting.
Christmas Mosaic Ornament Workshop with Steph Rowe and Heidi Logemann
Join Heidi and Steph for a fun, hands-on mosaic workshop perfect for beginners.
Community Bank Narrandera Cup
The time-honoured Community Bank Narrandera Cup will be the Narrandera Racing Club's feature race meeting of 2026.
Narrandera Cup Calcutta
Start getting your tables together for the 2026 Narrandera Cup calcutta at Narrandera Ex-Servicemen's Club.
Narrandera Cup Two-Person Ambrose
Narrandera Race Club is thrilled to bring you the inaugural Narrandera Race Club two-person ambrose.
Just A Farmer: Film Screening
Join us for a free community screening of the Australian film Just a Farmer, an award-winning drama that shines a light on the real challenges and quiet courage of farming life.
NAIDOC Art Mural Painting
Young people are also encouraged to participate in a community youth art mural at the CRC Hall on Thursday 9 July from 10.30am to 1.30pm. The collaborative artwork will provide an opportunity for local youth to express creativity while celebrating culture, community and connection.
NAIDOC Story Time
Narrandera Library will host NAIDOC Story Time on 7 Tuesday 2026 with sessions running from 10.30am to 11.15am and 11.30am to 12.15pm. These sessions will provide children and families with an opportunity to engage with stories that celebrate Aboriginal culture and heritage.
NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Ceremony
NAIDOC Week begins with a community flag-raising ceremony at Marie Bashir Park on Monday 6 July at 10.45am. Following the ceremony, community members are invited to enjoy a cuppa and yarn, and explore the Discovery Zone featuring the ancient Fish Trap Experience, local Wiradjuri stories told by local Wiradjuri people, Indigenous Artefacts, and read storyboards with local Narrungdera history, all within the Destination and Discovery Hub.
GWS GIANTS vs Coburg
Narrandera Sportsground will take centre stage on the regional sporting calendar this winter, when GIANTS and Coburg go head-to-head in a Smithy’s VFL game on Sunday, 5 July 2026.
Grong Grong Gymkhana
Grongy’s favourite event the Gymkhana! There are bucketloads of classes to cover everyone so everyone has a great day.
Coffee with the General Manager
We are once again inviting the community to drop in for an informal chat with General Manager, Tim Coote.
This is a relaxed opportunity to have a coffee, get to know Tim, ask questions, or raise any local ideas or concerns in a friendly setting. No bookings required, just pop in if you’re available!
High Tea at the Coco Lounge
Join us for an elegant afternoon of indulgence at the beautiful Coco Lounge, Narrandera.
Bring and Share Hot Pot Night
The Grong Grong Fishing Club invites you to our winter bring and share hot pot night.
Landcare Street Stall
Landcare Narrandera will be having a street stall in Kiesling Lane.
Come along to say hello, learn more about what they do and pick up some free plants while they last.
Buccaneer Bounty
Treasure Island with a difference. Hold hard, me hearties! Come and enjoy The Buccaneers Bounty – a raucous, romp with a boatload of rascally, rogue pirates and Buccaneers!
Eastern Riverina Regional Recruitment
Manufacturing, Construction and Freight and Logistics businesses are invited to learn practical ways to attract more skilled applicants.
Eastern Riverina Regional Recruitment Workshops
Manufacturing, Construction and Freight and Logistics businesses are invited to learn practical ways to attract more skilled applicants.
Content Creation for Business: Social Media Workshop
This hands-on workshop is designed to help local businesses confidently create engaging social media content using just a smartphone.
L.W. Peacock Memorial Race Day
Narrandera Race Club is excited ahead of another wonderful winter of racing. The Murrumbidgee Investment Services L.W. Peacock Memorial Race Day will kick-off the season on June 13 at 11am.
Collage For Fun and Creative Inspiration Workshop with Margaret Snowden
Unleash your imagination with the art of collage! Join Margaret for this hands-on workshop is all about cutting, pasting and creating something uniquely yours, no special skills or fancy materials required.
Beginner-Stained Glass Making
This is a beginner class hosted by Mon Repos Narrandera where you’ll learn the basic techniques behind stained glass.
Industry 4.0 and 5.0 Workshop
Manufacturing businesses wanting to balance digital transformation with workforce capability.
Industry 4.0 & 5.0 1-Day Online Workshop State-Wide Initiative
Tom Gleeson Comedy Show
Hard Quiz Host, Taskmaster Australia Host, Gold Logie Winner and 5 times AACTA Winner Tom Gleeson presents, Out of Touch. A brand new hour of stand up comedy.
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Narrandera Community New Residents Night
Come along for an evening of connection, conversation and community spirit.
Generative AI Workshop
Hands-on workshop to build practical skills in using AI tools, including prompts, personas and real-world applications.
Generative AI in Manufacturing 1-Day Online Workshop State-Wide TWDS Initiative
EOIs for 2026 Flavours of NSW Fine Food Event
Expressions of interest are being sought from regional NSW businesses to co-exhibit at this powerful food industry trade show, taking place form 31 Aug to 3 Sep 2026. Applications now open.
Aboriginal Housing Community Yarn - Online
RMRA are developing a new Regional Aboriginal Housing Strategy - to ensure safer, more affordable homes and support community wellbeing.
Microsoft Teams Meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/46632837834983?p=UkewdxoiHf6QzSLTV5
Meeting ID: 466 328 378 349 83
Passcode: XC3CD3AW
Find out more at www.riverinamurrayregionalalliance.com.au
National Simultaneous Storytime 2026
Narrandera Shire Library will once again be participating in National Simultaneous Storytime on 27 May at 12pm.
Each year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. This year we are reading Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller by Adam Jackson, Adrian Lloyd and Jake Minton.
Come along and join the Library staff (and millions of other children) for a story and some craft fun!
MATES in Construction Suicide Prevention Workshop
MATES in Construction is a FREE workshop designed to help people within the construction industry recognise when someone may be struggling, start conversations and connect mates and co-workers to support when needed.
Find out more: mphn.org.au/suicide-prevention
Aboriginal Business Capacity Building Workshop
EnergyCo and yamagigo - preparing businesses to win opportunities within the REZ supply chain.
Aboriginal Business Capacity Building Workshops Expression of Interest (EOI)