South Coast NSW Events & Festivals

Tue 01 Jan 2013 - Wed 31 Jul 2013

Sustainable Agriculture and Gardening Eurobodalla (SAGE) is a community driven initiative that is being developed as an education and demonstration site for sustainable agricultural and..

Sat 09 Mar 2013 - Sat 25 Oct 2014

The Moruya Country Market is a vibrant market held every Saturday morning on the banks of the stunning Moruya River. There is something for everyone with over 140 stallholders who sell..

Wed 27 Mar 2013 - Mon 27 May 2013

An exhibition to mark the centenary of Canberra and the 175th anniversary of Queanbeyan. When Canberra was declared the new Capital and Jervis Bay to be its port, Henry Halloran bought up..

Wed 01 May 2013 - Fri 31 May 2013

Illawarra's Cuppa-4-Cancer unites 15 cafes from the Illawarra region to assist Cancer Council in their aim to defeat cancer. Cafe-lovers can support the cancer cause while sipping on..

Fri 03 May 2013 - Sun 30 Jun 2013

Wollongong Central has received an injection of culture, with the launch of a pop-up gallery showcasing the talent of four local artists from The Illawarra. The exhibition, which features..

Fri 17 May 2013 - Sun 26 May 2013

The Eurobodalla River of Art is an annual 10-day festival celebrating the rich tapestry of creative practitioners living in and complimenting the beautiful environment of the Eurobodalla..

Sun 19 May 2013 - Sun 19 May 2013

National Motoring Heritage Day is a tribute to Australia's Motoring Heritage. Shoalhaven Historic Vehicle Club welcomes all owners of pre-war and classic vehicles to gather and enjoy this..

Fri 24 May 2013 - Fri 24 May 2013

In 1924, the Italian film director Angelo Drovetti embarked on an epic 8,000 nautical mile voyage with his movie camera. The result, Dall' Italia All' Australia (From Italy to Australia)..

Fri 24 May 2013 - Sun 26 May 2013

The Illawarra Music Festival presents an eclectic line-up of major international and Australian artists. Featuring a vibrant mix of musical genres and performances, from jazz, folk..

Sat 25 May 2013 - Sat 25 May 2013

Take the whole family and plan for a great day out at the sixth annual Berry Celtic Festival. Commencing with a street parade through Berry, nine pipe bands will combine with the Clans..

Sun 26 May 2013 - Sun 26 May 2013

The Nowra Cup Race Meeting is Shoalhaven's biggest race meeting of the year. The race meeting includes an eight race TAB programme with prize money over AUD150,000. It's the 2013 Kinghorn..

Sun 26 May 2013 - Sun 26 May 2013

The SRAM Singletrack Mind Series features five mountain bike endurance events, of seven or eight hours duration. They will take you to five different locations in New South Wales, each one..

Wed 29 May 2013 - Sat 01 Jun 2013

Over five performances, the very charming Uncle Jack Charles tells the story of his life with humour, warmth, song, truth and forgiveness. Jack's constant and unswerving optimism, his..

Sat 01 Jun 2013 - Sat 01 Jun 2013

Evermore have their music bus packed and are ready to roll out one of the biggest tours of their career. A troubadour's journey around Australia to perform the songs from their brilliant..

Fri 07 Jun 2013 - Sat 08 Jun 2013

In 2008, with some of the world's most famous theatres, Merrigong co-commissioned a new work from globally acclaimed choreographer, Garry Stewart. G has since gone on to tour extensively..

Fri 07 Jun 2013 - Sun 09 Jun 2013

The Batemans Bay Annual Yellowfin Competition is one of the first and one of the biggest events on the Game-fishing calendar with entrants from New South Wales and the Australian Capital..

Sat 08 Jun 2013 - Sun 09 Jun 2013

Hot on the heels of the success of the Senior State Cup in March, the Illawarra has secured its third OzTag competition this year with the OzTag State of Origin. The competition will see..

Sat 08 Jun 2013 - Sun 09 Jun 2013

The community of Milton invites everyone to the nineteenth annual Milton Scarecrow Festival on Saturday and Sunday of the June long weekend, so come along, participate, win a prize or just..

Sat 08 Jun 2013 - Mon 10 Jun 2013

The Shoalhaven Coast Winter Wine Festival is on during the June long weekend. Come and celebrate the delicious cool climate wines of this emerging wine region on the South Coast. Enjoy..

Sun 09 Jun 2013 - Sun 09 Jun 2013

The Bega Valley Rally is a round of both the NSW and Victorian State Rally Championships. This year will be the 40th Jubilee, commemorating the 40th year since the event was first based in..

Thu 13 Jun 2013 - Thu 13 Jun 2013

The Rewind show is a rare chance for audiences to see Christine in an intimate setting as she performs tracks that have inspired her throughout her stellar career. In this must-see..

Fri 14 Jun 2013 - Sat 15 Jun 2013

If you have an interest in anything historical or South Coast Heritage you should not miss the Shoalhaven Family, Local and Cultural History Fair. There will be displays and a variety of..

Sun 16 Jun 2013 - Sun 16 Jun 2013

Wild Rumpus delivers fun affordable classes in the community. Love eating delicious sourdough but can’t afford to buy it all the time? Interested in learning a tried and trusted dough..

Tue 18 Jun 2013 - Tue 18 Jun 2013

The Illawarra Business Chamber is proud to present the IBC Business Marketplace 2013, an event providing businesses an opportunity to showcase their organisation, build meaningful business..

Sat 29 Jun 2013 - Sat 29 Jun 2013

The DIY for the smart bride workshop will teach you the basic floristry techniques you need to know in order to create professional looking wedding flowers that will have people raving..

Sat 29 Jun 2013 - Sat 29 Jun 2013

Always wanted to be able to do the small fix-it jobs around your house? Want to know how to drill, saw, and nail your way to independent handywoman? Join Morag as she guides you through..

Sat 29 Jun 2013 - Sun 30 Jun 2013

The Bream Classic is an opportunity to kick off an enjoyable fortnight of competitive family fishing and win prizes for having fun. This is the fifty-eighth year the carnival has been held..

Sat 29 Jun 2013 - Sat 29 Jun 2013

The Villains exploded onto the entertainment circuits in and around Sydney in early 2007. A band with a difference, The Villains deliver great live music in a unique theatrical..

Sun 30 Jun 2013 - Sun 30 Jun 2013

The Whale Census Day is jointly hosted by Booderee National Park and ORRCA whale rescure organisation. The census takes place on the last Sunday in June at the ruined Cape St George..

Mon 01 Jul 2013 - Fri 05 Jul 2013

Celebrate the trees that shine in winter and the joys of reading outdoors in our winter school holiday program, Winter Tales. Daily activities include a Tree Treasure Hunt, Waste Wise..

Sat 06 Jul 2013 - Sun 07 Jul 2013

The Sussex Inlet Annual Family Fishing Carnival is a fishing competition in which all the family can participate in, with over AUD30,000 in valuable prizes including cash to be won. The..

Sat 06 Jul 2013 - Sun 07 Jul 2013

The Annual Winter Orchid Show for the Shoalhaven Orchid Society is expected to feature a spectacular display of hundreds of flowering orchids from growers throughout the region. A large..

Fri 12 Jul 2013 - Sat 13 Jul 2013

Heidi Hodeo Rodeo has been working towards this event for a long time, practising her circus skills and working with her imaginary pony for weeks and weeks in preparation. She has some..

Fri 12 Jul 2013 - Fri 12 Jul 2013

Three years on from their last album 'Engineering The Soul', Central Coast rockers Something With Numbers stage a return with long-awaited album 'Eleven Eleven', and a national tour to..

Fri 12 Jul 2013 - Sat 13 Jul 2013

The Listies impressed so much in 2012 that it was inevitable that they would be back for more school holiday fun, this time with their brand new show about movies, The Listies in 6D! ..

Sun 14 Jul 2013 - Sun 14 Jul 2013

The Illawarra Wedding Expo is on again this July at the WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong. This is the perfect opportunity to view and obtain information from the Illawarra's largest..

Fri 19 Jul 2013 - Sat 20 Jul 2013

Merrigong is delighted to be co-producing a new verbatim theatre event to be performed during the winter parliamentary recess in July 2013. As the election nears, this verbatim play will..

Wed 24 Jul 2013 - Sat 27 Jul 2013

A hit for over 20 years, including a nine year run in London's West End, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is an international comedy theatre phenomenon that will leave..

Thu 25 Jul 2013 - Thu 25 Jul 2013

Smartphones are a curious and wonderful pocket-sized gadget with enormous photographic capabilities. With the myriad of apps, filters, settings and functions available, get the lowdown on..

Sat 03 Aug 2013 - Sun 04 Aug 2013

The Annual Berry Camellia and Winter Flower Show attracts a large number of visitors to see the exquisite camellias, cut flowers, pot plants and decorative displays exhibited at the Berry..

Sat 03 Aug 2013 - Sat 03 Aug 2013

To celebrate 20 years of kicking out their collective jams, Tim Rogers, Andy Kent, Russell Hopkinson and 15-year-veteran 'new guy' David Lane are putting the finishing touches on some..

Tue 06 Aug 2013 - Sat 10 Aug 2013

There have been almost 100 theatrical and film adaptations of Mary Shelley's classic, Frankenstein, and this latest by BAFTA Award-winner Nick Dear gets to the heart of Shelley's story..

Sat 10 Aug 2013 - Sat 10 Aug 2013

The Shoalhaven Philatelic Society Stamp and Coin Day has a good selection of Australian, Pacific and world stamps. First day covers and accessories will be available for sale and a lot..

Fri 16 Aug 2013 - Sun 18 Aug 2013

The Sapphire Coast Orchid Club's Winter Show is a most spectacular orchid show and will be held at Twyford Hall in the centre of Merimbula on the NSW far South Coast. This annual event..

Sat 17 Aug 2013 - Tue 03 Sep 2013

Shoalhaven Art Society Inc cordially invites you to their 48th Annual Open Art Exhibition which is sponsored by the Shoalhaven City Council and the local business community. The..

Sat 24 Aug 2013 - Sun 25 Aug 2013

It's on again! The South Coast Nationals is a major annual car event for a number of vehicle genres attracting thousands of people over two days. This year the event will be held at the..

Wed 28 Aug 2013 - Sat 07 Sep 2013

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Waterfall train disaster, Merrigong is honoured to commission and produce this new work, Dead Man Brake, from critically-acclaimed playwright..

Fri 30 Aug 2013 - Sun 08 Sep 2013

This is the Kiama Art Society's 35th annual exhibition. Come along and support some amazing artists from Kiama and the surrounding areas at this wonderful annual exhibition. A variety of..

Sun 01 Sep 2013 - Sun 01 Sep 2013

Our Backyard Festival is Wollongong's biggest free environmental festival. Everyone is invited to Wollongong Botanic Garden to learn some simple and practical techniques that could be..

Fri 06 Sep 2013 - Sat 07 Sep 2013

The Berry Small Farm Field Day is being held at the beautiful Berry Showground, Berry New South Wales. Berry is a small but vibrant rural community located just two hours south of Sydney..