Easter is the busiest time with many holiday makers making the most of the beautiful weather. The highway is much busier than usual and caravan park and camping spots are generally busy with many people visiting family and holidaying in the area. All hospitality businesses are likely to be busy, so check for changed opening hours and advance bookings are recommended. See Food places
Don't miss our Easter Bonnet Sheep Art Parade, our main street sheep are all beautifully decorated in their custom made Easter Bonnets. We also have a special Alice in Wonderland Easter Egg Hunt game, use your smart phone to follow the clues to locate the hidden eggs! Available from Thurs 28th March. The Kaniva Puppet Shop is open every day over Easter including trading 10 - 2pm on Easter Saturday and Sunday.
Support Kaniva Lions Clubwith their Easter raffle down the street, they will also be manning the Tolmer Way stop at the border with their Driver Reviver on Thurs, Fri, Mon, Tues. If you'd prefer to make a donation by direct deposit to the Good Friday Appeal, you can donate via this link.
Thurs 28th March, 9 - 3pm Easter Footpath Sale One of the busiest days of the calendar. Get ready for the Easter Footpath Sale! Join us for a day of shopping and community connection where you'll find an array of local and visiting stallholders. Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family for a fantastic day of Easter-themed shopping and fun! All enquiries contact LINK, open Tues - Fri, Ph:5392 2865 NB: Don't forget to park your car in the side streets after you have unloaded your stall to allow for visitor parking.
Fri 29th March Good Friday Reflect and remember at these Good Friday services.
Freedom to worship, former Salvation Army church, Progress St, Kaniva. 10am
Kaniva Shared Ministry, Baker St, followed by hot cross buns and a cuppa, 9.30am
Serviceton Recreation Reserve Clubrooms, followed by hot cross buns and a cuppa, 9am
Fri 29th Mar, 6 - 8pm Tom Curtain's Why We Live Out Here Tour, Edenhope To celebrate the release of his fifth album, multiple Golden Guitar winner and horseman extraordinaire Tom Curtain, has again hit the road with his award winning Outback Show Katherine Outback Experience as part of his 'Why We Live Out Here' Tour. The show is entertaining, engaging, interactive and family-friendly, and consists of:
1 hour Katherine Outback Experience Show of real horse training and working dog demonstrations including plenty of hands-on fun for the kids!
1.5 hours of live music by Tom Curtain, Chris Matthews and special guests
Edenhope Showgrounds. Tickets $40 adult, $35 seniors, Children 6 -17 $25, Family $117. Booking link.
Sat 30th March, 10.30am - 12pm Easter Egg Hunt Kids will love the Easter Egg Hunt and Games at Jaypex Park! Join Nhill Town Committee for a fun-filled day of hunting for colourful eggs, playing exciting games, and enjoying tasty treats. Get ready to explore the park, search for hidden treasures, and compete in friendly competitions. Don't miss out on this egg-citing event. $2.00 donation on day per child.
Sat 30th March, 2 - 4pm Get your boots ready for a line dance introduction afternoon with Deb & Jo this Easter Saturday! Join us in the Ballroom at the Commercial Hotel. Enjoy learning new moves and grooves! Plus, stick around for free time dance after 4 pm when the bar opens! Gold coin donation appreciated. Sun 31st March, Easter Sunday Services
Combined service at the Anglican Church, Commercial St, Kaniva. 10.30am
Freedom to worship, former Salvation Army church, Progress St, Kaniva. 3pm
Presbyterian Church. Phillips and Dungey St. 9am
Serviceton Recreation Reserve Clubrooms, 10am
Anzac Day Service: Assemble at 10.55am for 11am service at Cenotaph, Progress St. Full details.
NB: All information is provided in good faith and subject to change.
A reminder that you can not take fruit, vegetables and plants over the border into SA. Checkpoints are in place at the border