Shoppers’ delight: The Summer City Market returns to the Maude St precinct this Friday and Saturday.
Photo by
Rodney Braithwaite
It’s all about celebration and entertainment this weekend. From market madness to the Mad Cow Mud Run, the final days of summer are sure to be jam-packed with sunshine and rainbows no matter which activity you choose.
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Summer City Market
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After a long hiatus, the Summer City Market is back this Friday and Saturday. Starting at 9am, the full day of market goodness includes summer sales, live music and tasty food across Shepparton’s Maude St and surrounds. Be aware, Maude St will be closed to traffic between Fryers and High Sts during the two-day event, so plan accordingly!
The legendary Toni Childs will perform a special two-hour show starting at 7.30pm to celebrate her life’s musical works. Toni will play new music alongside fan favourites such as Union, House Of Hope and The Woman’s Boat. Tickets available via Riverlinks website or at the Box Office during office hours, in person or by phone on 5832 9511.
Not for the faint-hearted, but for the fun of the course! Zaidee’s Mad Cow Mud Run returns to KidsTown at 8am. Adults, kids and families can come together to climb, run, jump and slide through the mud in an effort to raise funds and awareness for the Zaidee Rainbow Foundation.
Cost: From $25 to $80, depending on age
Location: KidsTown, Midland Hwy, Mooroopna
Muddy mayhem: Hayley McDonald, Stacey Willaton and Amanda Heard at a previous Zaidee’s Mad Cow Mud Run event.
Photo by
Rodney Braithwaite
A free event to showcase all emergency service organisations from the area. From 10am to 3pm, families can enjoy giveaways, prizes, face painting and food. Plus, static and interactive displays from Fire Rescue Victoria, Victoria Police, State Emergency Service and more!
Cost: Free
Location: St Paul’s African House, 54 Poplar Rd, Shepparton
Family fun: Combined emergency services are hosting a day for families at St Paul's African House.
Photo by
Rodney Braithwaite
Nagambie On Water festival
It’s time to go wet and wild for the 16th Nagambie On Water festival. A celebration of people, produce and culture of the region returns to the shores of Lake Nagambie, kicking off at 10am. Watch the seven individual water events or enjoy the range of family-friendly activities on land.
Cost: Free entry
Location: Lake Nagambie
Impressive: Stunning displays of water sports will take over Lake Nagambie this Saturday.
Metricon hosting open house event
Australia’s leading home builder, Metricon, will be hosting a free open house event for the public at its Shepparton studio. Walk through the doors at 10am to be greeted with generous prizes from Residentia, including a Solt pizza oven and a Google Nest. There’ll be a special guest appearance from Pearl the ‘Dulux Dog’, Metricon showbags and much more. Activities include mood-boarding workshops and a children’s colouring competition. Be sure to stop by the coffee cart before you head off.
Cost: Free
Location: Studio M, Metricon Homes, Shepparton
Dulux Dog: Pearl can’t wait to meet Shepparton families at Saturday’s Metricon open house event.
Kitty Flanagan Live
Riverlinks is the place to be for entertainment this weekend. From Fisk, Utopia and Have You Been Paying Attention, it’s none other than Kitty Flanagan. Her new live show at 5pm and 8pm respectively is full of hard laughs, good times, handy hints and a catchy little tune about underpants. What more could you want? Tickets available via Riverlinks website or at the box office during office hours, in person or by phone on 5832 9511.
Cost: Adult $59.90, concession $54.90, group (10+) $54.90 each
