The Riverland Food & Wine Festival offers a full day of food, wine and live entertainment along the Berri riverfront. Visitors can enjoy tasting flights from local wineries, dishes created with Riverland ingredients and a relaxed atmosphere by the water.
The event features a large range of wineries, distilleries and food trucks, creating a unique opportunity to explore the region in one location. Guests can expect vibrant music performances, spacious seating areas and shaded zones designed for comfort throughout the day.
The Riverland Food & Wine Festival is known for showcasing the best of the Riverland community. It brings together local producers, growers and entertainers to create an experience that reflects the character of the region.
This event continues to grow each year and remains a highlight for travellers seeking authentic Riverland flavour, atmosphere and hospitality.
Event date: 11 April - 19 April 2026
See the magic and spectacle as one of the Southern Hemispheres biggest Hot air balloon events takes to the sky over the beautiful Canowindra countryside in Central West NSW.
The action is at either end of the day with balloons flying at sunrise and in the last hour before sunset over a 9 day period at the beginning of April.
The signature event is the Cabonne Community Glow and night markets where you will enjoy local produce, wine, crafts and entertainment culminating in a night display as the balloons light up synchronised to music.
Watching the balloons each day is free but there is an entry charge for the Balloon Glow.
As the action happens at either end of the day this leaves plenty of time for exploring the incredible sights in the area and visting the villages and town of the area. Stop in at wineries and local food producers to get a real sense of how wonderful this area is.
Whilst in Canowindra visit the Age of Fishes Museum (home of the State Fossil), wander down the historic main street or enjoy art galleries, wonderful coffee, cellar doors and quirky shopping.
Date: 15-16/5/26
a regional agricultural event in Outback Queensland, showcasing the area's pastoral heartland with traditional show events, competitions, and a community focus, celebrating local produce, skills, and heritage in the vast "mulga country" region, attracting locals and visitors to this vibrant hub