Riverland and Murraylands Christmas events guide: What’s going ahead?
The festive season is in full swing, but sadly some upcoming events in the Riverland and Murraylands have been cancelled. See what’s still happening – and what's not.
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The festive season is upon us - even in the Riverland and Murraylands.
Despite rising floodwaters forcing the cancellation of some Christmas events, there’s still plenty of fun to be had along the River Murray this December.
Some event organisers have been busy moving events to higher ground to ensure the communities still get that Christmas cheer.
Here is your definitive status update on your favourite festive events along the river.
Waikerie Christmas Fair
1 Strangman Rd, Waikerie
November 25, 2022
Status: Going ahead
Community Carols in Mannum
St Martin‘s Lutheran Church, Cliff Street
December 2, 2022
Status: Going ahead
Tailem Bend Christmas Parade
Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend
December 10, 2022
Status: Going ahead
Mannum Christmas Tree Festival
St Martin‘s Lutheran Church Hall, Cliff Street
December 2-4, 2022
Status: Going ahead
Twilight Christmas Market
Renmark
December 3, 2022
Status: Cancelled
Christmas at the Distillery
Twentythird St, Renmark
December 2, 3, 9 and 10, 2022
Status: Going ahead
Murray Bridge Christmas Carols
LeMessurier Oval
December 4, 2022
Status: Going ahead
Renmark Paringa Carols in the Garden
Jarrett Memorial Gardens, James Ave, Renmark
December 4, 2022
Status: Going ahead
Barmera Christmas Pageant
Barwell Ave, Barmera
December 9, 2022
Status: Going ahead
Morgan Community Christmas Fair and Pageant
Morgan Riverfront Precinct
December 10, 2022
Status: Moved to Morgan Information Centre
Mannum Christmas Picnic Party
Mannum Showgrounds
December 10, 2022
Status: Going ahead
Big Band Christmas Bash
Chaffey Theatre, Theatre Lane, Renmark
December 10, 2022
Status: Going ahead
Berri Christmas Market
19 Wilson St, Berri
December 10, 2022
Status: Going ahead
Loxton Community Christmas Carols
Loxton Oval
December 11, 2022
Status: Going ahead
Renmark Teddy Bears Picnic
December 17, 2022
Status: Cancelled
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