Gannawarra Shire Major Events
Gannawarra Shire hosts a varied calendar of sporting, cultural, agricultural and community events throughout the year. Major events range from country horse racing and high-powered tractor pulling to art exhibitions and one of Australia's great multi-day paddling events. Event dates can change from year to year, so use the links below for the latest dates, programs and ticket information.
KERANG RACES
The Kerang Turf Club holds two major race meetings each year at 49 Park Road, Kerang. The Easter Saturday Kerang Cup Day combines country racing with children's entertainment, Fashions on the Field, live music and hospitality, while the summer race meeting provides another popular family day at the track.
Kerang Turf Club
MASSIVE MURRAY PADDLE
The Massive Murray Paddle is an epic five-day paddling adventure along the Murray River from Yarrawonga to Koondrook, with paddlers able to tackle the full distance or selected sections. The event also raises funds for charities and community organisations.
Massive Murray Paddle
CREATIVE GANNAWARRA
Creative Gannawarra presents and supports performances, exhibitions, workshops and other arts and cultural activities at various locations throughout the municipality. The program also includes the Creative Gannawarra Art Salon, which provides opportunities for the local creative community to meet, exchange ideas and collaborate.
Creative Gannawarra
KERANG SHOW & SHINE
The Kerang Show & Shine brings together a large collection of classic, vintage, rare and modern cars, along with other vehicle and model displays.
Kerang Show & Shine
QUAMBATOOK AUSTRALIAN TRACTOR PULL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Held at the Quambatook Tractor Pull Complex on Charlton Road, this spectacular motorsport event features highly modified tractors and trucks competing to pull enormous weights along the track. Vintage and farm tractors, children's entertainment, catering and other attractions are also traditionally part of the program.
The Australian Tractor Pull Championships are held on Easter Saturday.
Quambatook Tractor Pull
KERANG ROTARY EASTER ART SHOW
An Easter tradition in Kerang, the Rotary Club of Kerang Easter Art Show presents a large display of artworks in a variety of media, with works from artists across southeastern Australia available to view and purchase.
The event is held over Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday.
Gannawarra Shire Events & Activities
MORE GANNAWARRA EVENTS
Markets, exhibitions, concerts, community festivals, sporting events and other activities are held throughout Gannawarra Shire during the year. For the current calendar see:
What's On in Gannawarra Shire
