All information supplied in good faith and subject to change. Please help out organisers and small businesses, and book early for any tickets, accommodation, meals. 

If you'd like your event added to our list, please email us. Or create a facebook event through your organisation/ business page and add Kaniva as a co host. This way it will automatically be added to the Kaniva facebook page. Contact us to be featured in our Living Local promotional stories. There is no charge for listings, however we welcome everyone to support us by way of a $30 annual KDPA membership. 
​
For community notices, join the Love your Kaniva Community Facebook Group and post direct. You can also find community noticeboards at LINK Neighbourhood House, Kaniva Post Office and Kaniva Community Roadhouse. Promote your event via the weekly Kaniva Times and Nhill Free Press. Deadline for stories is Mon 10am. NB. For Kaniva Facebook publicity, we welcome news worthy photos and story outline.

---

Calendar of events: 

July

Saturday 25th July
Kaniva Leeor United Reunion.
Celebrate 30 years since the amalgamation of Kaniva District Football Club and Leeor Football Club with a special reunion for past players, officials and supporters. Enjoy a great day of football and netball as Kaniva Leeor United takes on Laharum, catch up with old mates, enjoy a drink and stay for the Pig on the Spit dinner. The evening will also feature an auction of past player jumpers and dresses. Venue: Kaniva Recreation Reserve. RSVP for catering purposes: Claire 0438 251 160 or Crum 0458 427 866.

Wed 29th Jul, 6pm
Kaniva & District Progress Association AGM
All are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Kaniva & District Progress Association. Venue: Henry's Club Hotel Kaniva. RSVP/Enquiries: Leah Gordon, Courtenay Wallis, [email protected]  

Fri 31st July, 10:30am
Wiregrass Heritage Trail Official Launch.
Join us at Windmill Corner to celebrate the official launch of the Wiregrass Heritage Trail, a community project two years in the making that shares the fascinating stories behind Percy Leason’s Wiregrass cartoons. Start the day by tuning into ABC Wimmera’s morning program broadcasting live from the Windmill Café from 6:30am–9:00am, featuring interviews with the many people who have helped bring this unique heritage trail to reality. Following the official launch at 10:30am, the first guided tour will depart at 11:00am, showcasing the stories that shaped Victoria and providing an insight into 1920s and 1930s rural life through Percy Leason’s iconic cartoons. Venue: Windmill Corner, Kaniva. Bookings/Enquiries: Project Coordinator Helen Hobbs 0429 888 250.

August

Fri 14 Aug, 11:00am
Coffee & Chat  
KDPA’s monthly Coffee & Chat invites the public to enjoy an informal cuppa and conversation about upcoming Council agendas. Cr Richard Hicks and Cr Helen Hobbs are normally in attendance. No bookings required. Windmill Cafe 

Wed 19 Aug, 2:00pm
West Wimmera Shire Council Meeting 
Edenhope Council Chamber. Monthly Council meeting open to the public.

September

Fri 11 Sep, 11:00am
Coffee & Chat 
KDPA’s monthly Coffee & Chat invites the public to enjoy an informal cuppa and conversation about upcoming Council agendas. Cr Richard Hicks and Cr Helen Hobbs are normally in attendance. No bookings required. Kaniva Community Roadhouse

Wed 16 Sep, 2:00pm
West Wimmera Shire Council Meeting 
Kaniva Council Chamber. Monthly meeting of Council.

Fri 18th Sept
School hols start

October

Mon 5th Oct
School resumes

Sat 10th Oct 2026
140th Kaniva Show
The Kaniva Show is a traditional annual country show celebrating rural life and community spirit at the Kaniva Showgrounds. Featuring agricultural displays, livestock competitions, pavilion exhibits, market stalls, children’s entertainment, sideshow rides, craft and produce sections, food and hospitality, and live entertainment, the show offers something for visitors of all ages. It’s a fantastic opportunity to re-connect with past residents and friends, enjoy classic show attractions and share in a true-blue Aussie experience. Held on the second Saturday in October each year,

Fri 15 Oct, 11:00am
Coffee & Chat 
KDPA’s monthly Coffee & Chat invites the public to enjoy an informal cuppa and conversation about upcoming Council agendas. Cr Richard Hicks and Cr Helen Hobbs are normally in attendance. No bookings required. Windmill Cafe 

Wed 21 Oct, 2:00pm
West Wimmera Shire Council Meeting & Community Forum
Connewirricoo. Council meeting including Community Forum opportunity.

November

Tues 3rd Nov
Melbourne Cup
Dust off your fascinators and enjoy an afternoon of racing, laughs, sweeps, food, drinks and all the excitement of the Melbourne Cup. Gather your friends and join in the fun for what promises to be a fantastic community celebration at Kaniva Golf Club. More details to come

Wed 4 Nov, 2:00pm
West Wimmera Shire Council Annual Statutory Meeting 
Edenhope Council Chamber. Annual Statutory Meeting including Election of Mayor.

Fri 13 Nov, 11:00am
Coffee & Chat 
KDPA’s monthly Coffee & Chat invites the public to enjoy an informal cuppa and conversation about upcoming Council agendas. Cr Richard Hicks and Cr Helen Hobbs are normally in attendance. No bookings required. Kaniva Community Roadhouse

Sat 14th Nov, 
Bordertown Spring Festival.
Medieval highlander themed show,

Wed 18 Nov, 2:00pm
West Wimmera Shire Council Meeting 
Kaniva Council Chamber. Monthly formal Council meeting.

December

Wed 16 Dec, 2:00pm
West Wimmera Shire Council Meeting
Edenhope Council Chamber. Final Council meeting for 2026. Community members welcome to attend.

Fri 18 Dec, 
School holidays start

2027

17th April 2027
Wimmera Steampunk Festival

Back to more things to do