Toot toot: GV Rail Club's Ross Musolino. The club’s model exhibition is returning after a two-year hiatus.
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Ray Sizer
Shepparton and the surrounding region will be jam-packed this weekend with plenty of events on offer, including sport, food and exhibitions.
Friday, October 14
Australian Mixed Ultimate Championships Division II
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The national tournament for mixed-gender teams that did not compete in the recent Division I Australian Mixed Ultimate Championships.
Cost: Free.
Where: Shepparton Sports City.
GV Safety Group Annual Awards and Breakfast with guest speaker Christine Nixon
The GV Safety Group will be celebrating 25 years of operations by hosting its annual safety awards and breakfast, with guest speaker Christine Nixon.
Cost: $10 — but free for GV Safety Group members.
Where: GV Hotel, Shepparton.
Australian National Piano Award — Semi-finals
Held between noon and 5pm, the award showcases some of Australia’s most brilliant emerging classical pianists.
Cost: $10 full or $5 concession.
Where: Riverlinks Eastbank, Shepparton.
Saturday, October 15
Rodney Neighbourhood Kindergarten Spring Fair
Fun for all, with a range of activities from crafts to music, face painting, First Nations culture and enchanting walks. Food tastes of all types will be catered for.
Cost: Free.
Where: 5 Echuca Rd and Ferrari Park, Mooroopna.
Emergency Services Expo and Combined Emergency Services Family Fun Day
Calling potential recruits: The Emergency Services Expo and Combined Emergency Services Family Fun Day is an entertaining and informative day out for everyone.
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Megan Fisher
A fun day out between 10am and 3pm learning what the various emergency services do and how residents and the wider community can prepare to face emergency scenarios.
Cost: Free.
Where: St Paul’s African House, Shepparton.
Australian National Piano Award — Grand final and prize presentation
Held between 7pm and 11pm, the grand final will consist of all the grandeur and celebration one would expect from such an event.
Cost: $32 full, $27 concession and Riverlinks full member, $24 Riverlinks concession member.
Where: Riverlinks Eastbank, Shepparton.
GV Rail Model Exhibition
Calling all train enthusiasts — the show is back after a two-year hiatus. The exhibition will feature a range of model trains for all ages to see, plus raffles on the day and retail outlets.
Cost: Free.
Where: Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre.
Sunday, October 16
St George’s Rd Food Festival
The festival is back from noon to 5pm. A foodie’s heaven, the event will comprise of a variety of food and live music and dancing, all representing the diverse population of Shepparton.
Cost: Free.
Where: St George’s Rd shopping precinct, Shepparton.
Food heaven: The St George’s Rd Food Festival promises fun and taste sensations suitable for everyone.
Photo by
Julie Mercer
Author’s talk — Chris Hammer
Renowned author of the bestselling books Scrublands and Treasure & Dirt will be visiting the Shepparton Library between 2pm and 3pm to promote his new book, The Tilt.
