River Fringe 2027

Find out everything you need to know about the upcoming River Fringe Festival in 2027!

Participate in River Fringe

Registrations for individual events/shows at River Fringe have now closed. Touring shows and local tours can still register through Adelaide Fringe but will not be included in the printed Adelaide Fringe Program, River Fringe Guide (digital or print), or any additional River Fringe marketing. Artists registering after the print deadline are also not eligible to receive the District Council of Loxton Waikerie registration subsidy.

  • Key Dates:

    • 25th August: Venue Registrations OPEN

    • 8th September: Artist & Show Registrations OPEN

    • 30th October: Registration Deadline (for printed guide and River Fringe subsidy)

    • 19th February - 21st March: Adelaide Fringe / River Fringe

  • The District Council of Loxton Waikerie will again support participating River Fringe artists through a registration subsidy program. Details Below:

    • Amount: $160 registration subsidy (applied at checkout on Adelaide Fringe registration platform)

    • Amount apples regardless of venue type (council or private)

    • Amount is regardless of local or touring artist, but the registered show must be at a venue within the District Council of Loxton Waikerie

    • Artists may only access the subsidy for one registration, unless they are also registering an event/show on behalf of a group

    • Subsidies will only be applied until the total pool ($3,200) is exhausted

  • For artists seeking to use a council owned/operated space, a River Fringe Venue Hire Form must be completed and submitted, prior to your event being accepted through AVR.

    During River Fringe, council offers free venue hire for council owned/operated spaces. In addition, council’s equipment bank is available for artists who may require additional support (dependent on availability).

  • The District Council of Loxton Waikerie is proud to support artists in the region through the work of its Arts and Culture Officer.

     Additional council support may include:

    • Inclusion within the ‘River Fringe Guide’ and council’s broader marketing campaign

    • Support with venue alignment

    • Equipment bank (subject to availability)

    • Production of large scale, community events

    • Programming of shows and events (within council-owned venues)

  • For more information, contact Arts and Culture Officer Simone Stretton via sstretton@lwdc.sa.gov.au

    To register, head to Adelaide Fringe.

The Loxton Garden of Riverfront Delights

The District Council of Loxton Waikerie are excited to announce that The Loxton Garden of Riverfront Delights will be returning to River Fringe in 2027 on Saturday 20th February alongside The Murray River Queen!

To make it even more of a success, we are looking for artisan stallholders, artists, food/beverage vendors and musicians to support the iconic evening.

Want to be considered? Submit an application form prior to 30th November 2026.

  • Key Dates:

    • Vendor applications open 2nd November 2026

    • Vendor applications close 5pm, 30th November 2026

    • Vendors notified of application outcome by 3rd December 2026

    • Vendor site payments due by 14th December 2026

    • Vendor packs provided early 2027

    • Event Date: Saturday 20th February 2027

  • Please read the Vendor Terms and Conditions form prior to submitting your Vendor Application Form.

    Vendor Terms and Conditions

    Vendor Application Form

  • Please email Arts and Culture Officer, Simone Stretton at sstretton@lwdc.sa.gov.au to be considered for live music at this event.

The River Fringe Mascot

Ozzie the Galah!

In 2026, The District Council of Loxton Waikerie launched a competition for Riverland graphic designers, asking for original mascot concept submissions for River Fringe Festival. Waikerie artist and graphic designer, Kari Cooper, took out the winning design with her ‘Great Case of the Aussie Galah’ concept.

‘The galah… an instantly recognisable icon of the Australian landscape. A lovable larrikin, bold, curious, social, and full of character. It’s expressive crest, playful posture, and unmistakable silhouette provide a rich foundation for a mascot that feels both authentically local and creatively versatile. As a bird found across the Riverland in large, lively flocks, the galah naturally reflects the community energy of the River Fringe Festival. It embodies the regions sense of fun, friendliness, and colourful spirit, making it the perfect ambassador for a festival built on creativity connection and celebration.”

- Kari Cooper

Kari can be found on Facebook and Instagram, as well as at her studio/shopfront ‘Art Folk Atelier’, 8 Crush Terrace, Waikerie.