Riverland towns transform into a Christmas Wonderland

November 22, 2023

Greater SA

Your guide to Christmas in the Riverland

Festival Fun On the Murray

Renmark’s Christmas on the Murray Festival is making a return in 2023 with some favourite holiday events alongside some exciting new additions hosted by the Council.

This beloved annual event is committed to spreading Christmas joy with an assortment of festive activities and entertainment suitable for all ages.

Set to unfold throughout the entire month of December, the 2023 edition of Renmark’s Christmas on the Murray Festival, is set to be bigger and better than ever, presenting a huge lineup of programs and events. From the Twilight Christmas Gift Market, Shopping Night, Big Band Christmas Bash, Kids Activities, and PS Industry Cruises, December is clocking up to be a mighty Christmas month for Riverlanders.

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Waikerie Christmas Pageant

Friday November 24

Civic Centre Lawns
Pageant 6pm
Food Stalls
Entertainment

Waikerie Santa Cave

November 24 – December 24, 10am 5pm

Gold Coin Entry
Photos with Santa
Gift Shop
School Holiday Program December 18-22
Wreath and Sip Workshop December 6

Find out more here

Loxton Lights Festival

Saturday November 25

Get set for the BIGGEST fireworks show this event has ever seen!
Loxton Lights Festival is the best thing this side of the North Pole.

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Renmark Christmas Pageant

Friday December 1

Pageant 6pm
Farmer Darcy’s Travelling Farm 2:30pm-5:30pm
Santas Cave 4pm
Free face painting
Free Swatty’s Photo with Santa
Kids Entertainment
Food Court
Side Shows
Fireworks on the River 9pm

Barmera Christmas Pageant and Fireworks

Friday December 8

Pageant 5pm
Prizes for best-decorated bike or scooter
Window and Street Displays
Barmera’s Santas Cave at Bonney Theatre
Fireworks

Morgan Christmas Pageant & Fete

Saturday December 9

3pm til Late
Pageant 6pm
Santa bags for the kids
Face painting
Food Stalls
Live Music by “The Chasers”
Jumping Castle
Rock Climbing Wall
Kids Entertainment
Fireworks on the river at 9:30pm