Renmark's Christmas on the Murray Festival

Christmas on the Murray is an annual festival held throughout December in Renmark and Paringa. The festival is coordinated by Renmark Paringa Council in partnership with community groups, local businesses and event organisers, and includes a range of smaller events and activities across the month.

Council’s role includes coordinating the festival program, supporting community-led events and delivering a number of Council-hosted activities.

As an example, the 2025 Christmas on the Murray Festival included events such as Sip, Taste & Shop Night at the Renmark Visitor Centre, Carols in the Garden, the Library School Holidays Program and Sandscapes, along with support for the Renmark Christmas Pageant organised by the Renmark Christmas Celebrations Committee.

Council also undertakes festive town decorations each December, transforming the town into a vibrant Christmas wonderland. Radiant, solar-lit banners line Murray and Renmark Avenues, creating an inviting festive trail that captures the magic of the season. At the heart of the celebrations, the Taylor Riverfront Precinct features a beautifully adorned Christmas tree, together with a brilliant, illuminated Christmas star—an iconic symbol of holiday joy and a beacon for the community’s Christmas spirit.