Shepparton Rodeo returns for another year of bucking, barrel racing and live music. The event is presented by the National Rodeo Championships and is a major stop for the Stampede Series, Australia’s largest rodeo circuit. Food and drink will be available as well as family-friendly activities including sideshow games and line dancing.
When: Gates open at 4pm, main event starts at 6pm.
Where: Shepparton Showgrounds
Cost: Purchase tickets at nationalrodeochampionships.com.au
Australian Ultimate Championships Division II 2026
All games will be played at one location. The three-day event will host 600 plus participants, with supporters, fans and families also travelling to Shepparton for the event.
When: From Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12
Where: Shepparton Sports City, Numurkah Rd
Cost: Free
Contact: 5821 2843 or visit revolutionise.com.au/shepplawn
Nintendo Switch Mario Kart Tournament at Shepparton Library
This is a school holiday activity at Shepparton Library. Are you a great driver? Test yourself in our Mario Kart tournament. Play against friends, family or someone new. Bookings are preferred.
When: 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Where: Shepparton Library, 41-43 Marungi St
Cost: Free
Contact: Shepparton Library on 1300 374 765, email shepparton@gvlibraries.com.au or visit https://tinyurl.com/2n75yxu4
IGNITE Victoria
IGNITE is a great opportunity for students to gain real-world stage experience in performance, lighting, sound, and media. It’s a laid-back setting where fledging performers get to showcase their talent, whether singing, playing instruments or comedy, in front of a live audience. Performers usually get a short time slot to share their music, making it a diverse and inclusive platform for aspiring artists.
When: 5pm
Where: The Peppermill Inn, 7900 Goulburn Valley Hwy
Cost: Free
Contact: Peter Formica on 0491 294 900, email peterformicaentertainment@gmail.com or visit https://tinyurl.com/ywtm9tjd
Saturday
Monster Garage Sale
Come grab a bargain, a sausage, a spot of morning tea. Come for a quick browse or stay all day! All proceeds support a variety of agencies and projects that build up or support community, locally and further afield.
When: 8am to 3pm
Where: St Alban’s Anglican Church @ the Canteen, 15 Young St Mooroopna
Cost: Free
Contact: Simon Robinson on 58252031, email simon@mooroopnaanglican.com or visit https://tinyurl.com/yfaxh9a4
Shepparton Gators — round three
Big V Basketball is back. Get ready for high-energy basketball and show your support for the Women’s and Men’s Big V Gators. For the first time in over 10 years, Shepparton Gators Women's team will take the court at home. The Ken Muston MG Shepparton Gators take on Surf Coast in round three of the Big V Season.
When: 5pm to 9pm
Where: Shepparton Sports Stadium, 120 Numurkah Rd
Cost: Adults $10; kids $5; pensioners $5; family (2A, 2C) $20
Contact: bigv@gsba.com.au or visit https://www.instagram.com/gatorsbigv/
Goulburn Valley’s Sri Lankan community celebration
Greater Shepparton’s Sri Lankan community will gather to observe the new year of the traditional Sri Lankan calendar. The event is celebrated by Sinhala Buddhists and Tamil Hindus, and everyone is welcome to join in with the festivities. The celebration begins at 9.30am for the indoor portion of the event and will move outside after lunch. There will be traditional games and food, and the community will boil milk and light an oil lamp for prosperity and good health in the new year. Local Singhala students will perform a traditional song and dance.
When: From 9.30am
Where: Ian MacLennan Centre, Mooroopna
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