Rheola Charity Carnival

31/05/2026

The Rheola Charity Carnival committee recently came together to debrief on this year’s successful event and share ideas for the 154th Rheola Charity Carnival, to be held on Easter Monday 29 March 2027. 🎡✨

We’re excited for the planning process to begin later this year and look forward to bringing another fantastic day to the community.

Stay tuned to this page for updates along the way!

A huge thank you once again to our wonderful committee members and the many volunteers whose hard work and dedication help make the Carnival such a success each year. 👏💙

24/05/2026

Here is a Sunday fun fact for you! 🎉

The first ever Rheola Charity Carnival was held on this day, 24 May 1871 📜✨

It was advertised as the “Grand Queen’s Birthday Fete. The first - but certainly not the last" (with history proving that as here we are 155 years later!) 🎡❤️

The day featured a monster procession through the local streets to the grounds 🚶‍♂️🐎🎶 The venue was the cricket ground in Tylers (which is what the area was called in 1871).

The sports program included foot and horse racing 🏃‍♂️🏇, high jump, sack racing and quoits. There were side amusements and games 🎯🎠, along with a monster sale of gifts (the forerunner to today’s Bazaar Stall!) 🛍️ Refreshments were available throughout the day ☕🍰

The sports day concluded with a display of fireworks 🎆, followed by a concert and ball 💃🎻 at the local school house.

Check out the advertisement that was in the local papers-

20/05/2026

This acknowledgment is not just for the committee, but extends to the many wonderful volunteers who help make the Rheola Charity Carnival possible each year. Your time, effort and dedication are truly appreciated and are a vital part of the success of our day.
Thank you 💙❤️

To celebrate National Volunteer Week, Council called for members of the Loddon community to nominate either a volunteer or volunteer group that they believe deserves recognition for the time, skill and passion they give to their community.

While there could only be one overall winner, we want to take a moment to recognise and thank all of the incredible volunteers who were nominated. Your time, generosity and commitment do not go unnoticed, and the impact you make in our community is truly valued.

Today, we’d like to celebrate:

⭐ Sue Brown
⭐ Wayne Stevens
⭐ Bec Cullen
⭐ Rheola Charity Carnival Committee
⭐ Paul Perry

Stay tuned throughout the week as we continue to recognise more of our wonderful volunteers.

18/05/2026

National Volunteer Week is a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge and thank the many volunteers who help make the Rheola Charity Carnival possible each year. 💙

From the months of planning and organising behind the scenes, to the working bees, set up, helping on the day, and the huge clean up afterwards- every contribution matters.

The Carnival would not be what it is without the dedication, hard work and community spirit of the many individuals who give their time so generously to create this special event year after year.

To each and every volunteer, supporter and helper- thank you. We appreciate everything you do. 👏✨

10/05/2026

🐎✨ Pony Club jumping at the 153rd Rheola Charity Carnival! Great skill, teamwork and plenty of action in the arena 👏

10/05/2026

🏃‍♂️ Future Rheola Gift winner in the making?
Always great to see the kids racing at the Children’s Foot Races! 👏🏅

08/05/2026

Still hearing the engines roar! 🚜💨
Relive the power, the noise, and the excitement of the tractor pull from the 153rd Rheola Charity Carnival. What a crowd favourite! 🔥👏

06/05/2026

One month on, and we’re still loving looking back at all the incredible photos captured on the day 🤍

Can you spot yourself in the crowd?

A huge thank you to our awesome photographers for documenting it all so beautifully.

Credit: Super Sound Group

04/05/2026

What a day to remember! ✨

A huge thank you to the talented photographers who captured the magic of the 153rd Rheola Charity Carnival.

Take a look at Taisla’s Top Pics- so many great moments! 💛

📸 credit- Taisla and team at Super Sound Group

29/04/2026

📰 Newspaper Coverage of the Day

A big thank you to the Loddon Herald, NCN Herald and the The Maryborough District Advertiser for their wonderful coverage and ongoing support of the 153rd Rheola Charity Carnival.👏