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Harvest Riverina is a vibrant, community-led event that began in 2025 and attracted over 2,000 participants. It celebrates local food, sustainability, and community resilience through a two-day program including a Conference Day featuring expert speakers and panel discussions, and a free Festival Day with markets, music, workshops, and local food.<\/h3>\n

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Date:\u00a0<\/strong>Friday 20th March 2026<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9 am to 5.30 pm<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Riverina Playhouse, 8 Cross Street Wagga Wagga (online option also available)<\/p>\n

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Our conference day will feature presentations from an amazing lineup including:<\/p>\n

Clarence Slockee<\/p>\n

Matthew Evans<\/p>\n

Paul West<\/p>\n

Plus lots of local growers, producers and activists who will share their knowledge and lead discussions on shaping the future of food in the Riverina<\/p>\n

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Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday 21st March 2026<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong>\u00a010.00 am to 7.00 pm<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Riverside precinct<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0FREE<\/p>\n

Our Market Day will be full of colour, flavour, and community spirit! Explore a wide range of stalls featuring delicious food and produce from local farmers, growers, and artisan makers.<\/p>\n

There will be fun and educational workshops for both adults and kids, giving everyone the chance to learn something new.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss the Chef\u2019s Tent, where talented local chefs will share cooking demonstrations and fresh recipe ideas.<\/p>\n

With live music, family-friendly entertainment, and a welcoming atmosphere, our Harvest Festival promises to be a wonderful way to celebrate the season and enjoy a memorable day with friends and neighbours.<\/p>\n

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Keynote Speakers<\/h3>\n

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Paul West<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grow it Local<\/p>\n

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Clarence Slockee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gardening Australia<\/p>\n

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Matthew Evans<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fat Pig Farm<\/p>\n

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Amy Carrad<\/strong><\/p>\n

ARCHE<\/p>\n

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Andrew Taylor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bega Circular Valley<\/p>\n

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Interactive Forum<\/h3>\n

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Jackie Price<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yield Lot 7<\/p>\n

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Zoe Lamont<\/strong><\/p>\n

Farm Door Riverina<\/p>\n

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Louise Freckelton<\/strong><\/p>\n

Highfield Farm and Woodland<\/p>\n

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Paul Nolte<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mates Gully<\/p>\n

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Join us after the Harvest Riverina Conference for a relaxed networking dinner at the CSU Playhouse from 6:00\u202fpm to 8:00\u202fpm, featuring a delicious menu catered by Marbull Catering.<\/h4>\n

Tickets for the networking dinner must be purchased through Humanitix<\/a>.<\/h4>\n

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Savour the flavours of the Riverina at the\u00a0Chef\u2019s Tent, where some of our region\u2019s most talented chefs and cooks take the stage to share their passion, creativity, and local produce stories. From the first sizzling pan at 10:15am through to the final dish at 6:50pm, festival-goers can watch, taste, and chat with the people shaping our local food culture.<\/p>\n

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The Chefs Tent is proudly brought to you by Charles Sturt University.<\/p>\n

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Brian Cutting from Riverina Hotel<\/h4>\n

Penny Scott The Bush Goddess<\/h4>\n

Matthew Evans from Fat Pig Farm<\/h4>\n

Ben Derosa from Zecca Pasta<\/h4>\n

Paul West from Grow It Local<\/h4>\n

Andrew Lockey from Charles Sturt University<\/h4>\n

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Richard Moffit from Pro Patria Centre<\/h4>\n

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Erin Earth Kids Workshop Space<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Marvellous Mud<\/strong><\/h4>\n

With Natasha Stafford from Being Green Permaculture<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Soil Explorers<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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12:30 PM – 1:15 PM<\/p>\n

Nature Journaling<\/strong><\/h4>\n

With Britt Hicks from Murrumbidgee Landcare<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Little Nature Explorers<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Grow your health from paddock to plate to medicine cupboard<\/strong><\/h4>\n

With Felicity Kerslake, Australian Bush food education<\/p>\n

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12:00 PM – 12:30 PM<\/p>\n

Riverina Plants and Gardens Facebook Group, meet and greet with Clarence Slockee, Gardening Australia<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM<\/p>\n

Seed Bomb Rolling\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Joanne Diver, The backyard garden enthusiast<\/p>\n

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2:30 PM – 3:30 PM<\/p>\n

Horticultural and Plant Biosecurity <\/strong><\/h4>\n

With Justin Vardanega, Senior Local Land Services Officer<\/p>\n

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4:00 PM – 4:30 PM<\/p>\n

Lasagna gardening, layering to build your productive vegie patch <\/strong><\/h4>\n

With Karen Lenehan, Gumly Garden Plots<\/p>\n

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5:00 PM – 5:30 PM<\/p>\n

The World of Composting\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

With Jim Rees, Demonstration Gardens Wagga Wagga<\/p>\n

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Toby Mobbs<\/a><\/p>\n

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Andy Owen<\/a><\/p>\n

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Dookie Thorne<\/a><\/p>\n

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Daniel Tooze<\/a><\/p>\n

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Z.A.Z<\/a><\/p>\n

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Davesway<\/a><\/p>\n

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Chloe Jade<\/a><\/p>\n

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Clarence Slockee<\/p>\n

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KB3<\/p>\n

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Cielo<\/p>\n

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Tai Chi<\/p>\n

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Zana’s Spider<\/p>\n

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The Big Boys Sauce Co<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Dialed Up Mobile Barista<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Beingreen Permaculture<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Bulla Creek Brewing Co<\/a><\/p>\n

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Demonstration Gardens Wagga<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Wagga Wagga City Council<\/a><\/p>\n

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Bidgee Strawberries and Cream<\/a><\/p>\n

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Freedom Glen Natural Foods<\/span><\/p>\n

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Defence Shed Wagga Wagga\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Ladbroken Distillery Brewhouse<\/a><\/p>\n

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Borambola Wines Pty Ltd<\/a><\/p>\n

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La Crepe\u2019Rit<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Bomber Coffee<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Killer Pies<\/a><\/p>\n

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Little Bush Kitchen<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tumut River Brewing<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Essential Wisdom<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Mates Gully Farm<\/a><\/p>\n

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Woolshed Farms<\/a><\/p>\n

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Crafty Cider<\/a><\/p>\n

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Rewild Water Kefir<\/a><\/p>\n

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TLC Bath Products<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Bottle and Brush – Snowy Foodie<\/a><\/p>\n

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Smoking Michael’s Barbecue<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kyeamba Valley Woodworks<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc<\/a><\/p>\n

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Rosnay Organic Wines Pty Ltd<\/a><\/p>\n

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Zecca Handmade Italian<\/a><\/p>\n

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Black Garlic Wagga<\/a><\/p>\n

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Harvest Riverina is brought to you by many local volunteer groups who love gardening and working together to share a bunch of vegetables and a bounty of knowledge with you.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n


\nThis project is supported by Wagga Wagga City Council, Riverina Water, Erin Earth, Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc, Pro Patria Centre, Farm Door Riverina, Bedrock, Old Man Creek, Demonstration Gardens Wagga Wagga, Yield Lot 7 and The Little Bush Kitchen, Iberdrola Australia, Wagga Surveyors, Carbon Mate PTY LTD, and the NSW Landcare Enabling Project, a collaboration of Local Land Services and Landcare NSW supported by the Australian Government.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Harvest Riverina <\/strong>is dedicated to fostering self-sufficiency, well-being, and a clean and green environment through community collaboration.<\/p>\n

Our mission is to connect people and promote food security by celebrating locally grown produce, and supporting community gardens and local producers.<\/p>\n

We aim to enhance education and networking opportunities, implement regenerative and permaculture practices, and support new initiatives. By showcasing the benefits of sustainable gardening, we will build a resilient community and strengthen connections among local growers, gardeners, residents, and organisations.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a passionate gardener, a local food advocate, or simply curious about how communities can grow stronger through gardening, this festival day is for you. Let\u2019s cultivate connections, share knowledge, and build a sustainable future – together!<\/p>\n

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