Mildura Country Music Festival

24 September-3 October

Country music at different venues in Mildura and surrounding district with over 100 Australian Independent Country Music Artists. Website: www.milduracountrymusic.com.au

Mildura Art Group Art Exhibition & Sales

18 Septembr-6 October

Promote love of Visual Arts. To paint together as a group for fellowship and sharing of knowledge. To encourage and support each other. The opportunity to exhibit and sell with the Club three times a year. Tuition from qualified teachers from TAFE and other outreach programs. Encouragement and support from established members for beginners. Workshop open every Tuesday and Saturdays for members and visitors.
Free admission.

Local Art Exhibition

7 September

Art exhibition of local artists paintings and hand made cards. All mediums-oils, pastels, watercolour. Items for sale and entry free. Open: 10am-3pm.

The Mallee Folk Club

9 September

The Mallee Folk Club provides a venue for acoustic music enthusiasts of all traditions to meet and to either perform or listen. A regular music gathering is held on the second Thursday of each month from 7pm onwards. The club welcomes new performers whatever their expertise. Membership encouraged $10 per year. BYO musical instruments.

Little Day Out

10 September

Get the latest local information from pregnancy to preschool. Lots of fun activities for all the children and lots of prizes to be won. Free Entry. 9am-1pm.

Local Art Exhibition

11 September

Art exhibition of local artists paintings and hand made cards. All mediums-oils, pastels, watercolour. Items for sale and entry free. Open: 11am-4pm.

Tri-State Mental Health Family and Careres Conference

11 September

Strenght, Hope and Well Being. Building resilience amongst family and carers of people with a mental illness. Hosted by Murray Mallee Community Mental Health Service and Mallee Family Care. Are you an adult family member or carer for a person with a mental health issue? Then this is the opportunity to hear from high profile and expert speakers, connect with other carers, develop a network for additional support, learn new skills and have fun. Rural and regional carers from the tri-state region are invited to attend a conference focussed on supporing carers to build resilience in themselves and their families. In addition to the conference in he Saturday, participation are invited to pre and post conference social events. Tickets can be purchased from Mallee Family Care Community Development, 94 Lemon Ave. Time: 8.30am-5pm.

Mungo National Park Discovery Tours

11-12 September

Visitor Centre and Tag-Along Tours to the Walls of China. Be among the first to catch a glimpse at the newly renovated Mungo Visitor Information Centre then link up with Aboriginal Discovery Rangers for an informative tour of the famous Walls of China. Learn about the 50,000+ years of Aboriginal cultural history of the Willandra Lakes and discover the compelling story of survival associated with the rise and fall of the lake.

Time starts: Saturday 1pm and Sunday 11am. Duration: 2.5 hours. Difficulty: Medium walk. Tickets can be purchased from the Visitor Information Centre half an hour before tour. Groups of 15 or more should book in advance. All activities cost Adults $8.00, Children $4.00 and Family $20.00. (As change is limited at the park, please bring correct money). Day Use and Camping Fees apply within Mungo National Park.

Own transport is required for Tag-Along Tours. Drinks, sturdy footwear, cameras, binoculars, sunscreen and hats are strongly recommended. Visitor enquiries and sales - Visitor Centre open 30 minutes before each tour.

Fashion Thru the Ages

11 September

Fahsion thru the Ages. Freedom from Opium Items by local artists including vocal and dance. Modelled garments from 1851. Trivia Quiz. Lucky Door Prize. Refreshments mid show. Special wedding gown parade from 1910 to 2009. Bookings taken for tables of 10. $15.00pp. All funds raised go to Glowing Hearts Thailand Orphanage Project.

Mildura City Heart Market

12 September

You can find a number of goodies including crafts, clothing, home cooking, fruit and vegetables as well as jams and pickles. Also jewellery, fancy cards, woodwork items and bric a brac and lots more. The Market is managed by the Sunraysia Girl Guides. 9am-1pm.

Sunday Dance

12 September

Put on your dancing shoes and come along for some good old fashioned fun. Live music by Bev Martin. You can dance the night away or just listen.(Admission $6.00)Meals available before hand at the Club.

Local Art Exhibition

14 September

Art exhibition of local artists paintings and hand made cards. All mediums-oils, pastels, watercolour. Items for sale and entry free. Open: 10am-3pm.

St Paul's Primary School Community Art Show

14 September

Art works from our students will be showcased in addition to the inaugural "Archipaul Prize" for a portrait painting based on the year's Art Show theme. The theme of this year's Art Show is "People and places in our community". Entries will be judged by Sydney artist, Sophie Gralton. The winner will be announced on the night. Finger food, BBQ, wine and cakes will be available. All are most welcome. Time: 6pm-9pm.

Mildura Harness Racing-Night Meet

15 September

Gates open approximately 5pm and racing starts at 6.30pm. Refreshments available. Adults $8, Aged Pens. $4, Under 18 Free (with adults) or $2 without an adult. Relax in the comfort of the on-course restaurant whilst enjoying an evening at the trots.

Mildura Palimpsest

17-19 September

The Palimpsest Symposium brings contemporary visual arts practice together with cross-disciplinary dialogue to explore the nexus of nature and culture. Located in the arid border territories and struggling horticultural communities at the junction of the Murray and Darling Rivers in Victoria and NSW, Palimpsest provides an opportunity for artists to work outside the metropolitan white cube. Artist residencies and Symposia run between the biennial Palimpsest exposition encourage creative dialogue on vital issues that extend beyond state and national borders.

Annual Spring Orchid Show

17-19 September

Growers display and compete to show you what can be done in our climate in the growing of these beautiful and exotic flowers. Many expert orchid growers from throughout the Sunraysia district participate. A large variety of plants including the ever popular Cymbidium, together with other more exotics (paphiopedilum, cattleya) as well as a large range of Australian Native Orchids will be entered into the Show. There will be plants for sale, most of which will be in flower and have been locally grown and are therefore fully acclimatised to our local conditions. Growers will be in attendance at all times with potting demonstrations and lots more.

Sunraysia Farmers' Market

18 September

Buy direct from grower/producer fresh fruit & vegetables, jams, cakes, plants, compost and much much more. A sumptuous breakfast using local in-season produce served until 11am. (Approximately 10kms from Mildura).

Local Art Exhibition

18 September

Art exhibition of local artists paintings and hand made cards. All mediums-oils, pastels, watercolour. Items for sale and entry free. Open: 11am-4pm.

Saturday Night Old Time Dance

18 September

Put on your dancing shoes and come along for some good old fashioned fun. Live music by Bev Martin. You can dance the night away or just listen. Meals available before hand at the Club.

Merbein Street Market

19 September

Antique traders, second-hand and food shop and various stalls. Fresh produce, preserves, craft and much more. All Welcome.

8am-1pm

Sunassist Sunraysia Daily Motor Show

19 September

Major car show featuring a large range of new vehicles and displays by most of Sunraysia's Car Clubs, Car and Motor Cycle Racing Organisations including Go Carts, Displays and demonstrations by SES and Ambulance Service. Entry Fee: Gold Coin Donation.

Danny Spooner Live

19 September

Danny Spooner's passion is the expression of British and Australian culture through folk music. Born into a working class family in the East End of London prior to WWII, Danny grew up with the traditions, music and folklore of a typical Cockney family - singing round the the piano, music hall, traditional English and Irish songs.

Danny has performed in folk clubs all over Australia, New Zealand and Britain on his visits home. He has appeared at every major folk festival in Australia. He has performed in Mildura several time including the Red Cliffs Folk Festival and the Murray River International Music Festival.

His passion is getting people singing, and he has inspired and encouraged many in developing their singing craft. Nothing gives him more pleasure than getting a good singing session going.

Time: 2pm
Tickets: $15/10conc. Includes afternoon tea. Tickets available at the door.

Local Art Exhibition

21 September

Art exhibition of local artists paintings and hand made cards. All mediums-oils, pastels, watercolour. Items for sale and entry free. Open: 10am-3pm.

Mildura Harness Racing-Night Meet

22 September

Gates open approximately 5pm and racing starts at 6.30pm. Refreshments available. Adults $8, Aged Pens. $4, Under 18 Free (with adults) or $2 without an adult. Relax in the comfort of the on-course restaurant whilst enjoying an evening at the trots.

Craftalive Mildura

24-26 September

An exciting 3 day event - featuring craft and needlework supplies-fabrics, stamping, scrapbooking, glass art and more. Woodworking and craft demonstrations and kids activities. Unique products for the house and garden, designer clothing and jewellery, gourmet and body care products are also featured. Craft workshops in an array of topics, Exhibitors from all over Australia will be present. Something for every member of the family. Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm. Entry $7.50 Adults, $7.00 Senior, Children U16 Free.

Local Art Exhibition

25 September

Art exhibition of local artists paintings and hand made cards. All mediums-oils, pastels, watercolour. Items for sale and entry free. Open: 11am-4pm.

Patchwork Art, Craft and Hobby Market

25 September

The Patchwork Art, Craft and Hobby Market are a fabulous niche market showcasing the talent of Sunraysia's local artists, designers and craftspeople. Offering unique,  high quality handcrafted items you'll discover a marvellous variety of products including clothing, homewares, jewellery, toys, handbags and wall art. Our stallholders are carefully selected to enusre a diverse and high quality range of products are available at every market. We will also endeavor to have a small selection of art and craft suppliers on hand to assist aspiring young artiss with their projects. $2 entry and children under 16 free. 9am-1pm.

Mildura City Heart Market

26 September

You can find a number of goodies including crafts, clothing, home cooking, fruit & veg as well as jams and pickles. 9am-1pm

Local Art Exhibition

28 September

Art exhibition of local artists paintings and hand made cards. All mediums-oils, pastels, watercolour. Items for sale and entry free. Open: 10am-3pm.

Mildura Harness Racing-Night Meet

28 September

Gates open approximately 5pm and racing starts at 6.30pm. Refreshments available. Adults $8, Aged Pens. $4, Under 18 Free (with adults) or $2 without an adult. Relax in the comfort of the on-course restaurant whilst enjoying an evening at the trots.