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.
Barellan Show
Celebrating its 99th year, the Barellan Show will bring together agricultural excellence, family entertainment, and a high-energy evening program to delight visitors from across New South Wales.
Get Hypnotised!
Your comedy Hypnotist, Andy Vening is ready, willing and able to let you experience something very special with his show “Get Hypnotised”.
Narrandera Service Expo
Connect with local services and discover the programs, supports and opportunities available to the Narrandera community. Come along to meet service providers, ask questions and find out what’s available in town and through outreach services.
Narrandera Charity Golf Day
Tee off for a great cause at the Iberdrola Australia 5th Annual Narrandera Charity Golf Day, proudly hosted by the Rotary Club of Narrandera.
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.
Drop Bear Dash
The Rotary Club of Narrandera is racing twenty drop bears down the canal to raise money for koala preservation.
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.
Traditional Italian Pasta Making
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the traditions of Italy as we gather around the table to create, share and savour beautiful food together.
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.
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.
Grong Grong Star Picnic
The Grong Grong Star Picnic is on again - a perfect and fun family night of science, games, campfires, learning, eating and sharing the incredible southern skies we are lucky enough to live beneath.
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.
TC Lee Memorial Community Race Day
Rounding out the season is the Narrandera Ex-Servicemen's Club T.C. Lee Memorial Community Race Day.
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.
Get help with the Census form
There are lots of ways to fill out the Census - online, on paper or with help from the Census team. Every answer matters.
Census team members will be at Narrandera Library on Wednesday, 12 August from 12.30pm to 5pm to help you fill out your census form if you require assistance.
Visit census.abs.gov.au for more information.
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.
Coffee with the General Manager
Have a question, an idea or just want to meet Narrandera Shire Council's General Manager, Tim Coote?
You're invited to drop in for an informal coffee and chat in a relaxed setting. It's a great opportunity to ask questions, share your thoughts or discuss local issues.
Barellan Country Makers Markets
Enjoy browsing a carefully curated selection of handmade, homegrown and handcrafted stalls, featuring small businesses both big and small.
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)
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.
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.
Let's Talk Tourism: Coffee Catch-Up
Start your morning with coffee and a conversation about tourism.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.