Madison Eastmond, Murray Pioneer

A Renmark business has become a major sponsor of the reinstated 2026 Riverland Rose and Garden Festival after pledging of upwards of $5000 in support for the event.

Locally owned business, Harvey Norman Renmark, has become one of the first major sponsors of the upcoming Riverland Rose and Garden Festival.

“The Riverland Rose and Garden Festival is a wonderful event that brings people to the Riverland,” Harvey Norman Renmark electrical proprietor Nestor Beale said.

“When we heard the festival would be going ahead this year, we immediately wanted to show our support.

“Harvey Norman is always looking for more ways to be part of and give back to the local community, and to support such a great event seemed like a perfect way to do so.”

Riverland Rose and Garden Festival committee member Glenda Kelly said the recent sponsorship was “amazing”, and “ensured the 2026 festival will start off on the right foot”.

“We’re hoping it will encourage other sponsors in the region now that a major player like Harvey Norman has thrown its support behind the festival,” she said.

“The committee is so incredibly grateful to Harvey Norman for their support, and are very excited for the 2026 event.”

Additionally, Pathways Financial Planning SA – located in Berri – has also recently come forward with early support for the 2026 festival, with proprietor Rashele Debnar pledging $2000 to the committee as a silver sponsor.

For further information, or to get in touch with the Riverland Rose and Garden Festival committee, email (info@riverlandrosesandgardens.com.au).

This article appeared in Murray Pioneer, 25 February 2026.
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