Hit List: What's on around the Border and North East this weekend, March 7-8, 2020
GOING UP
Check out the Women of the River, an ephemeral street art photographic portrait exhibition, at The Goods Shed in Wodonga, Mann Central, Gateway Island and Macauley Street. See a new street art mural come to life in Wodonga's Sesame Lane. Don't miss a beautiful exhibition of more than 50 artworks from author and illustrator Dame Lynley Dodd at Albury LibraryMuseum. Jump on the Wagirra Trail, which runs along the banks of the Murray River in Albury. Then join the Upstream Street Party in Wodonga on Saturday from 5pm.
Sip and savour your way around the Rutherglen region with a stellar line-up of cellar door activities, masterclasses and menus.
VINE TIME
Tastes of Rutherglen, Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, from 10am
Revel in Rutherglen over the Labour Day long weekend when 19 wineries roll out the rustic carpet. Sip and savour your way around the Rutherglen region with a stellar line-up of cellar door activities, masterclasses and menus. With Rutherglen famous for its award-winning, world-class fortified wines, be part of the region's resurgence as Muscat of Rutherglen cocktails and decadent Rutherglen Durif. Think frozè to rosè, full-bodied reds, fine table whites or sparkling shiraz! Tickets are $20 (for both days). Don't forget to check out the Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize at the RSL Memorial Hall.
NO BULL
Chiltern Pro Rodeo 2020, Racecourse Road, Chiltern, Sunday, March 8, 6pm to 10pm
Hold on! The biggest little rodeo in Victoria is coming to Chiltern this weekend. Bring along your family and friends for a fun-packed night out. Gates open at 2pm with the main event from 6pm. Overtime Duo band fires up from 10pm.
SHOW BUSINESS
Tallangatta Show, Tallangatta Showgrounds, Saturday, March 7, 9am to 5pm
Tallangatta Show will have Clydesdale horses, classic cars and show jumping. Upper Murray Horseman's Association will run the Stockman's Challenge. There will be wood chopping, poultry show, fat cattle and the art and crafts pavilion. Full catering and bar.
Repair Cafe Albury-Wodonga volunteers will be on hand to help people fix broken items.
QUICK FIX
Repair Cafe Albury-Wodonga, Wodonga Senior Citizens Centre, Saturday, March 7, 10am to 1pm
Do you have a broken household item? This month Repair Cafe Albury Wodonga will feature hand-stitched leather repairs to handbags, luggage, swags, belts and dog collars. The device help desk can sort problematic mobile phones, tablets and laptops.
CUP DAY
Come visit the Upper Murray for a great day out at the 2020 Towong Cup. Held at the historic Towong Racecourse, experience country racing at its best. $5 will be donated to the Bushfires Appeal by Country Racing Victoria from all online general admission ticket sales.