The wet winter weekend weather pattern is set to continue and create havoc with every sporting game or match across Lismore and the Northern Rivers.

According to the Bureau of Meteorology, if we are lucky, we will only receive 7mm over the two days. However, if we are unlucky, 35mm of rain could fall. The likelihood of any rain is very high, with a 95% chance for Saturday and 90% chance on Sunday.

As is typical lately, the shower activity drops to 40% next week.

Markets and art exhibitions are What's On this weekend.

MARKETS

As we know, the Lismore Farmers Markets are on rain, hail or sunshine, so the gates will open at 7:30am tomorrow at the Lismore Showgrounds.

Fresh fruit & veg, deserts, meat, coffee & tea, hot breakfasts and live music from Monkey & the Fish on offer for four hours.

The Channon Markets are on Sunday between 9am and 3pm at Coronation Park in the hills of the Lismore LGA, with over 220 stalls selling food, fresh fruit and veg as well as many craft and art stalls.

They can be susceptible to the weather, but organisers offered encouraging words earlier today. "The grounds are holding strong, the grass is loving the drink, and we reckon this rain is just nature’s way of rolling out a fresh green carpet for Sunday."

ARTS

It is the final weekend to view Jacklyn Wagner's Through the Heart photographic exhibition at the Lismore Regional Gallery.

Over 100 of Jacklyn's photographs capture the emotion and heartache of the 2022 floods are on display. The gallery is open 10am to 4pm both days.

The 2024 Archibald Prize continues its exhibition at the Lismore Regional Gallery.

This is only the second time the Archibald has made its way to Lismore. You have until the end of August to view the works of the 57 finalists.

The Lismore Art Club is celebrating 65 years of creativity, support and nurturing of local artists.

The 65th anniversary exhibition runs until Friday, August 22. It can be viewed at Flourish Art Gallery, 15 Casino Street, South Lismore.

LIVE MUSIC

Herman's Hermits: the popular English group from the 1960s and '70s are on a 60th Anniversary World Tour. They perform at the Lismore Workers Club tonight (August 8) from 8pm. Tickets are $59 each; you can make a last-minute booking here.

Coming up in August:

• Fleetwood Max: next Thursday, August 14, is when you can sing-along to the many hits of Fleetwood Mac. Tickets are $49.
• The Everly Brothers - Morning Melodies: on Wednesday, August 20. This is a lunchtime show where you will learn about the beautiful harmonies of Phil and Don Everly and hear their hits, like Bird Dog and Cathy's Clown.

The Northern Rivers Hotel has live music from Wear the Fox Hat on Saturday night from 7pm.

CHEAPEST PETROL PRICES

Ballina is still the cheapest town to fill the tank over the weekend, especially if you are there after 8pm, when prices tend to drop another 10 cents a litre.

Here is the list of the cheapest service stations, saving you the most money in each town:

• E10 is 174.9 at the 7-Eleven in South Lismore, the Coles Express on Dawson Street and the Ampol Foodary on Woodlark Street in Lismore, 175.3 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and 165.5 at the Mobil and The Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• Unleaded 91 is 175.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road, 177.3 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and 167.5 at the Metro and the Mobil on River Street, Ballina.
• U95 is 184.5 at Brad's Independent on Terania Street, North Lismore, 198.9 at the Independent on Canterbury Street, and 179.5 at The Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• U98 is 192.9 at the Astron and Liberty on Ballina Road in Lismore, and the Liberty on Union Street, South Lismore, 197.9 at the two Independents on Hare and Centre Street in Casino, and 187.5 at The Metro on River Street in Ballina.
• Diesel is 181.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road in Lismore, 181.9 across Casino, and 189.5 at the Mobil and The Metro in Ballina.

Have a great weekend!

Now, have a laugh with the Friday Funnies.....