Events & Festivals
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Major Events and Festivals in the Highlands are listed here. For weekly and monthly activities, please also refer to our CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, Entertainment, Village Markets, Open Gardens, or Sports pages.

JULY 2010

28 JUN - 18 JUL: WINTERFEST 10 - ICE SKATING FUN FOR EVERYONE! THE ICE IS COMING! Highland Grace invites you to Winterfest 10, a winter holiday event for the whole family! Here for a short time only. Winterfest 10 is an ice rink and café style community event open to the public for a fun school holiday activity. 'Real ice' assembled on site at the old Retravision site, Bowral. "Kids Corner" to keep children amused who prefer the off rink action, café area, and refreshments. For more information see the website orphone 0423 684 132 - email: info@winterfest10.com.au 418-420 Bong Bong Street, Bowral NSW

4 - 20 JUL: NAIDOC WEEK Annual celebration of aboriginal culture. Flag raising ceremony and opening of Aboriginal Art Exhibition at Civic Centre, Moss Vale, on the 5th; traditional games and art workshop for kids, Hilltop, 7th; Family Fun Day of art activities, music community games and BBQ at Lake Alexandra, Mittagong, on the 11th. For more information phone 4868 0856. 418-420 Bong Bong Street, Bowral NSW

6, 9, 12, 15 JUL: NPWS DISCOVERY RANGER HOLIDAY PROGRAM Fitzroy Falls - Aboriginal Cultural Day, Tue 6th 11.00am - 2.00pm. Bush tucker walk, aboriginal arts & crafts, didgeridoo and dancing. Gold coin donation. Bundanoon - Glow Worm Glen, Fri 9th 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Guided walk to see the glow worms, $8 adults, $5 children, $20 family. Meet at William Street. Barren Grounds Nature Reserve - guided walk to see native birds, plants and animals. $8 adults, $5 children, $20 family. Minnamurra Rainforest Centre - see native animals and create a sock puppet. Child $8 (Park entry fee of $11 applies). For more information contact Fitzroy Falls Visitor Information Centre, phone (02) 4887 7270.

See the website 2 - 18 JUL: BUNDANOON WINTERFEST Two weeks of activities in Bundanoon for all the family. Markets, workshops, bike riding, bushwalking, historical displays, Yuletide dinners, photo competition. Art & Design Fair on the 9th. For a full calendar, see the website. Bundanoon - various locations

Click here to visit our website. 31 JUL - 1 AUG: SIBERIAN HUSKY CLUB - SLED DOG SHIELD Sled dogs (more popularly known as huskies) are the main traditional method of transport for the Inuit of northern Canada, and the Eskimos of the Arctic. Australian scientists and explorers have also traditionally used them in the Antarctic. Although there is no snow, the races here are adapted for local conditions, and sled dog fanciers pit their skills - and those of their dogs - on cross country racing. Families and children welcome - but please leave pets at home. For more information email enquiries@shcnsw.org.au or see our website. Wingello State Forest

AUGUST 2010

Click here to visit our website. 31 JUL - 1 AUG: SIBERIAN HUSKY CLUB - SLED DOG SHIELD Sled dogs (more popularly known as huskies) are the main traditional method of transport for the Inuit of northern Canada, and the Eskimos of the Arctic. Australian scientists and explorers have also traditionally used them in the Antarctic. Although there is no snow, the races here are adapted for local conditions, and sled dog fanciers pit their skills - and those of their dogs - on cross country racing. Families and children welcome - but please leave pets at home. For more information email enquiries@shcnsw.org.au or see our website. Wingello State Forest

Vietnam War Memorial - The Cherry Tree Walk 18 AUG: VIETNAM VETERANS DAY All Vietnam Veterans and their families are invited to take part in a ceremony at Cherry Tree Walk, Settlers Park, Bowral - Australia's major Vietnam War Memorial. Starts 3.30pm. The ceremony commemorates the role of D Company 6RAR in the battle of Long Tan, near the Australian base at Nui Dat in 1966. For more information contact Rick McCarthy 0408 670 812; or see the Cherry Tree Walk homepage: www.hinet.net.au/~ozgrunt Bong Bong Street, Bowral (near the swimming pool)

Click here to visit our website. 28 AUG: SIBERIAN HUSKY CLUB - MUSHDOWN Final pointscore event of the Siberian Husky Club NSW Inc - sled dog racing. Although there is no snow, the races here are adapted for local conditions, and sled dog fanciers pit their skills - and those of their dogs - on cross country racing. Families and children welcome - but please leave pets at home. For more information email enquiries@shcnsw.org.au or see our website. Wingello State Forest

SEPTEMBER 2010

AUSTRALIAN NATIVE ORCHID EXHIBITION Annual display by the NPWS featuring this year native orchids, pottery, wildcraft teas. Entrance free. Open 7 days from 9.00am to 5.30pm. For more information phone 4887 7270 NPWS Visitor Information Centre, Fitzroy Falls

21 SEP - 4 OCT: BOWRAL TULIP TIME Tulip Time at Bowral is one of Australia's biggest floral festivals, attracting tens of thousands of visitors. The centrepiece to festivities is a massed display of 100,000 tulips and 25,000 annuals in Corbett Gardens, Bowral. There are also: some private gardens open for inspection - including tours and talks, and a shuttle bus which runs from Bowral station (on weekends) ; a street fair; window displays; and entertainment throughout the festival in Corbett Gardens. Admission to Corbett Gardens is $8.00pp and $5 for concessions and children from 13 to 17 years, children under 12 free. For groups of 20+ the cost is $4.50 pp. Group and coach bookings are welcome. Contact Tourism Southern Highlands on 1300 657 559. FOR GARDENS OPEN DURING SPRING SEE OUR OPEN GARDENS PAGES

OPEN GARDENS A number of private gardens with spectacular Spring displays are open during September, October and November. For latest information and Spring calendar of gardens to visit see our Open Gardens pages.

OCTOBER 2010
21 SEP - 4 OCT: BOWRAL TULIP TIME Tulip Time at Bowral is one of Australia's biggest floral festivals, attracting tens of thousands of visitors. The centrepiece to festivities is a massed display of 100,000 tulips and 25,000 annuals in Corbett Gardens, Bowral. There are also: some private gardens open for inspection - including tours and talks, and a shuttle bus which runs from Bowral station (on weekends) ; a street fair; window displays; and entertainment throughout the festival in Corbett Gardens. Admission to Corbett Gardens is $8.00pp and $5 for concessions and children from 13 to 17 years, children under 12 free. For groups of 20+ the cost is $4.50 pp. FOR GARDENS OPEN DURING SPRING SEE OUR OPEN GARDENS PAGES
AUSTRALIAN NATIVE ORCHID EXHIBITION Annual display by the NPWS featuring this year native orchids, pottery, wildcraft teas. Entrance free. Open 7 days from 9.00am to 5.30pm. For more information phone 4887 7270 NPWS Visitor Information Centre, Fitzroy Falls
WINGECARRIBEE ARTS & CRAFT FAIR A selection of the best affordable art and crafts by Southern Highlands Artists will be available for you to enjoy and purchase. Demonstrations of doll making and ceramics featured. Open from 9.00am - 4.30pm. Free admission (donation to Berrima District Volunteer Rescue Squad). For more information phone 4869 5165. Memorial Hall. Bendooley Street, Bowral.
ROBERTSON RAILWAY STATION FAIR Robertson Heritage Railway Station Inc which organises the Fair each year is a non-profit association run by volunteers and all funds raised will be used in the maintenance and management of the railway station site. Market Stalls on the Village Common with arts and crafts, specialty foods & market stalls, additional activities; railway second-hand book and food stalls; historic railway artefacts; model railway & historic farm machinery; flowers and plants for sale; car boot sale; annual waratah flower show; Fettlers Shed gallery open. Heritage loop train to Moss Vale and return. For more information phone 4885 1598. Robertson Railway Common and Village.
Visit our website. FITZROY FALLS FIRE TRAIL MARATHON The Fitzroy Falls Fire Trail Marathon is an annual run which commences at 8.00am. There are 10km and 5km fire trail charity fun runs and 5km walk for all the family starting at 9.00am as well as the marathon for serious runners 42.195km run quite separately with full runner support which starts at 8.00am. Fitzroy Falls. (Proceeds support Bush Fire Brigades in the area.) For an entry form visit our website; for more information phone 4887 7255 or 4883 6586. Throsby Road, Fitzroy Falls.
14TH ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP PEDIGREE CAT & KITTEN SHOW Over 250 of the best cats and kittens in NSW, the ACT and Victoria, all compete for the Supreme Exhibit award. Entrance gold coin donation, children accompanied by adult free. Open to public midday to 3.00pm. For more information phone 4889 8537. Hill Top Community Centre, Hill Top
FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS Annual Festival of Flowers with a stunning array of flower arrangements designed around favourite hymns and Bible verses all arranged by people of this church and other organisations within the area. There will be plant, cake, craft stalls and musical entertainment at hourly intervals. For more information phone (02) 4869 3026 Uniting Church, Argyle Street, Moss Vale
THE SILVER TASSIE The sixth annual Silver Tassie - the Australasian Young Piper of the Year (a solo bagpiping competition for pipers in age groups under 26). This prestigious contest leads to the award of the title of Australasian Young Piper of the Year. The competition gets underway at 9.00am and runs throughout the day. Everyone is welcome to come and support these fine young musicians as they play terrific pipe music on a candlelit stage. Entry to the hall is free. Come along and cheer for your nation! For more information phone Nerida Barnsley (02) 4868 3492. Sutton Forest Village Hall, Illawarra Highway, Sutton Forest
ANNUAL BILL O'REILLY INVITATION CRICKET MATCH The Wingello Tigers CC combined Riverine/Wyangle CC's are back again in October to compete in the annual Michael O'Reilly XII V Wingello Tigers XII. Celebrations begin with dinner on the 17th and match on the 18th. Funds raised will go towards the long term mission, which includes club rooms with a facility for a Bill O'Reilly display/museum. Match commences at 10.00am. Gold coin entry. For more information phone Tiger Hotline - 1800 670 370 Bill O'Reilly Oval, Wingello
23 - 24 OCT: BUNDANOON GARDEN RAMBLE Enjoy private village gardens opened specially for this weekend and featuring an abundance of Spring flowering cold climate plants.  Browse the Garden Market where plants and gifts are for sale.  Visit the Craft and Textile exhibition.  See the scarecrows throughout the town, floral display and a working display of old farm engines.  Hire a bicycle or bring your own for the day.  Stay for the weekend and explore the many delights that Bundanoon offers. Free shuttle to gardens. Tickets, garden descriptions and map from the Memorial Hall $15 or $12 concession for all gardens.  $5 single garden. Group enquiries telephone Brenda Venton on 0412 762 600 Bundanoon Memorial Hall and Village.
CHEVALIER COLLEGE P & F CAR SHOW AND FAIR Show & Shine event open to Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Vintage & Racing Cars & Bikes. Club groups welcome. Over 350 vehicles on display. Lots of fun for the whole family, fete stalls, trade shows, lots of food and of course rides for the kids, young & old. Gates open 9.00am to public. For more information phone: 0438 090 263. Chevalier College, Moss Vale Rd, Burradoo.
OPEN GARDENS Garden tours this month in the villages of Robertson and Bundanoon. Plus renowned private and public gardens with spectacular Spring displays open during September, October and November. For latest information and Spring calendar of gardens to visit see our Open Gardens pages.

NOVEMBER 2009
SUSTAINABLE LIVING FESTIVAL Third sustainable living festival with activities all day - talks and demonstrations, sustainable houses tour, children's activities, stalls, live music, refreshments. Penrose Public School, Penrose
Visit our webpage ART & ROSES AT BACK O' THE MOON Exhibition by local artists during The Wine, Art & Roses Festival. All works are for sale.  The gardens at Back O' The Moon are renowned for their roses in a formal garden setting and are open for inspection. There is no entry charge to the garden to view the exhibition; $5 admission to tour the gardens. Back O' The Moon, IIlawarra Highway, Moss Vale
Click here to visit our website VAUDE HIGHLAND FLING One of Australia's premier mountain bike events - a 100km mountain bike race starting and finishing in Bundanoon. Other elements include a shorter race stage on the Saturday, The Bundanoon Dash, Relay (Flinging Threesomes), Half Distance (Half a Fling). Elite riders, regular recreational mountain bikers, corporate groups. 1000 riders, substantial prize money; includes Australian MTB Marathon Championships. Includes bike ride from Berrima around vineyards with lunch and wine and food tastings. The VAUDE Highland Fling is run by Wild Horizons and also raises funds for a number of local community groups involved in the staging of the event. For further information and entries (open late June 08) visit our website or phone (02) 4883 6509 - email: fling@wildhorizons.com.au Bundanoon and Berrima villages
Click here to visit our website. BONG BONG PICNIC RACES Annual picnic races held every spring - perhaps the premier society event in the Highlands. Six race program; bookmakers in attendance (not covered by TAB). Entry available to members (membership can be applied for.) Licensed bars, food stalls open onn the day. Boot picnic sites and marquees available for hire. For more information phone (02) 4862 2155 Wyeera Racecourse, Kangalooon Road, Bowral.
ROBERTSON ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES FAIR Sydney, Interstate and country dealers offering a wide selection of furniture, jewellery, silver, porcelain, lamps, linen, books and many other interesting collectables. All Items for Sale. Lucky Door Prize. Admission $5.00, accompanying Children FREE. For more information phone 0428 446 534 Robertson School Of Arts, Illawarra Highway, Robertson
OPEN GARDENS A number of private gardens with spectacular Spring displays are open during September, October and November. For latest information and Spring calendar of gardens to visit see our Open Gardens pages.
21 NOV: MITTAGONG DOLL AND BEAR FAIR Annual show. 70 tables of bears, dolls and supplies with some rarely seen traders. Open 10.00am to 4.00pm. Admission adults $7; $4 children and seniors card. For more information phone 0412 290 759 Mittagong RSL, Mittagong.

DECEMBER 2010

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS CHRISTMAS FAIR Up to 200 high quality craft and produce stalls and artisans.  An ideal opportunity for visitors to purchase unique and handcrafted Christmas presents and gifts An exciting range of food and refreshments available. For more information phone 4868 2263. Southern Highland WInes, Cnr of Illawarra Hwy & Oldbury Road, Sutton Forest

MOSS VALE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROLS One of Moss Vale's biggest community building events, a great night out for the family. 6.00pm Children's Activities, 7.00pm Carols Program. Food and Drink Stalls manned by local community groups such as Rotary and Scouts. Supported by your local churches and the MV Chamber of Commerce Please bring a rug or (small) chair to sit on. For more information phone 0424 025 884. Leighton Gardens, Argyle Street, Moss Vale

BOWRAL FAMILY CAROLS Be part of Bowral's one and only carols event, in conjunction with Bowral's combined Churches and the Bowral Chamber of Commerce. A fun event for all with. Picnic from 6.00pm, carols from 7.00pm. Bands, choirs and Santa arriving at 8.00pm and many of your favorite carols to sing along with. For more information phone 4861 4546 or see the website Corbett Gardens, Wingecarribee Street, Bowral

JANUARY 2011

NPWS DISCOVERY RANGER HOLIDAY PROGRAM Actiivities for all the family during the school holidays. More details closer to the event. For more information contact Fitzroy Falls Visitor Information Centre, phone (02) 4887 7270.

8 -9 JAN: BOWRAL SHOW SOCIETY - 84TH ANNUAL SHOW A variety of horse events for riders of all levels. Pavilion exhibits on show. Admission $5 adults; $3 pensioners; $2 children under 14; $2 cars. For more information phone (02) 4861 1503 Wyeera Racecourse, Kangaloon Road, Bowral

26 JAN: AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS Every Australia Day there is a street festival, parade, ceremony, bands, entertainment and activities for all the family in Historic Berrima. With over 60-market stalls local and interstate and entertainment for all the family grand parades vintage cars, fire engine displays, fresh produce markets, face painting there is something for every one. The atmosphere is one of a real Aussie family day out with a bit of patriotism and pride in our country thrown in for good measure. The official part of the day starts at the Historic Berrima Court House Museum at 9.30am where Young Citizen and Citizen of the Year awards are given by the Mayor of the Shire. This is followed by an address by the Australia Day Ambassador then it's tea and damper for all. Activities start 10.00am For more information phone 4877 1505 Market Place, Berrima

FEBRUARY 2011

HISTORIC VEHICLES, ANNUAL RALLY Annual rally of the Berrima District Historic Vehicle Club inc. with 100 historic vehicles coming from all over the state for two days of social events, displays and runs across the Highlands. Vehicles will be at the Mittagong Community Centre, corner Albert and Queen Streets Mittagong  from 9.00am to 12.00noon for display and judging. As well, all entrants in the Rally have a vote for the best car in the decades of construction, example 1940-49. Visitors are welcome and there is no entry charge unless wishing to display or enter an historic vehicle which incurs a fee of $30. Vehicles entered or displayed must be 30 years old or older at the date of the Rally. For Rally entrants there will be a dinner dance on the Saturday night. Runs will be held Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. For further information or entry form please ring (02) 4889 4251. Mittagong Public School, Pioneer Street, Mittagong

BUNDANOON AUTUMN CROQUET CARNIVAL Five day annual competition between visiting players from many parts of NSW and beyond. Visitors who are interested in this fascinating sport will be welcomed throughout each day, and this is an excellent oportunity to find out about croquet. For more information phone: (02) 4878 5177. Bundanoon Club, Erith Street, Bundanoon

MARCH 2011

BUNDANOON AUTUMN CROQUET CARNIVAL Five day annual competition between visiting players from many parts of NSW and beyond. Visitors who are interested in this fascinating sport will be welcomed throughout each day, and this is an excellent oportunity to find out about croquet. For more information phone: (02) 4878 5177. Bundanoon Club, Erith Street, Bundanoon

Click here to visit our website. ROBERTSON SHOW One of the oldest agricultural shows in NSW. Held every March at Robertson Showground with exhibitions of local agriculture and industry. Friday: Dairy Cattle, Pavilion. Saturday: Beef Cattle, Poultry, Dogs, Alpacas. Pavilion: Farm and dairy produce, arts & crafts, cookery, flowers, handicrafts, knitting, spinning & weaving, lace making, photography, preserves, needlework, junior arts & crafts. Saturday Entertainment: Pet Show, Bullocky Demonstrations, Push Bike Races, Human Gig Races, Australian Championship Potato Races for Juniors, Women & Men, Ride on Lawn Mower Races, Post Splitting Demonstration, Stationary Engine Display, Wheelbarrow Races, Egg Throwing, Ute Pulling, Reptile Man, Pie Eating Competition, Hay Stacking, Dog Jumping. Grand Finale Saturday: Demolition Derby, followed by a Fireworks display. For further information contact the Secretary: Leesa Stratford - 0411 537 600 or the Show Office: 4885 1620, Fax 4885 2138, email: robertsonshow@bigpond.com Robertson Showground

Click here to visit our website. THIRLMERE FESTIVAL OF STEAM See Thirlmere come alive with steam trains, steam machinery, historic vehicles, stalls, displays by local groups and much more. See Thomas the Tank Engine. Ride the steam locos 3801, 3830 and 3112 - hourly departures from Thirlmere station. Visitors can also explore the NSW Rail Transport Museum with Australia's largest display of historic locomotives, carriages and rail memorabilia. Lots of activities. Thirlmere Rail Museum, Thirlmere

Click here to visit our website. MOSS VALE AGRICULTURAL SHOW Held every March at the Moss Vale Showgrounds over 3 days, the Moss Vale Agricultural Show is one of NSW's largest country shows. Attractions include: Horse, Showjumping, Beef Cattle, Boer Goats, Alpaca Display, Poultry, Woodchop, Farmyard Nursery & the Pavilion - with Arts & Crafts needlework, handcraft exhibits, photography, preserves & cooking, porcelain, wool weaving, flowers, fruit & vegetable, displays fireworks and Sideshow Alley. In short: all the fun of an old-time country show, held over three days: traditionally the last before the Grand Easter Show in Sydney. For more information phone 4868 1869; fax 4869 1741; email mossvaleshowsociety@bigpond.com Moss Vale Showground, Illawarra Highway, Moss Vale

BOWRAL AUTUMN MUSIC FESTIVAL The Third Bowral Autumn Music Festival features a series of concerts over three days. For more information see our Cultural activities pages. Tickets for the series or single concerts available from the Visitor Information Centre, Mittagong - 1300 657 559. Seniors and Student concessions available. Church of St Simon and St Jude, Bendooley Street, Bowral; Mittagong Playhouse

Click here for more information OPEN GARDENS There are a several private gardens with spectacular Autumn displays open during March featuring cottage gardens, dahlias and roses. See the directory on our Open Gardens for calendar.

APRIL 2010

Click here to visit our website 2 APR: BUNDANOON IS BRIGADOON For one day every year the mythical village of Brigadoon rises from the mists, and Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands become Brigadoon - one of the world's largest Highland Gatherings. Hundreds of pipers and drummers, a street parade, massed bands, Highland Games (toss the caber!), and hundreds of stalls, displays and activities. Bundanoon is Brigadoon normally attracts up to 20,000 visitors from around Australia, and is one of the major events of the Southern Highlands. Not to be missed! Whether you are of Scots ancestry, or looking for one of the most enjoyable and interesting of days out with the family, a trip to Brigadoon (perhaps on a heritage train) will be a day to remember. Lots of things to do and see, and heaps of activities for the kids to join in. For more information see the Brigadoon website Bundanoon Oval, Bundanoon

BURRAWANG EASTER MARKETS There will be local producers and crafts people with over 130 stalls with items for sale as diverse as fire tongs, leather waistcoats, treasure boxes and embroidered cushions. A range of entertainment is provided including a strolling band and singers, an animal farm and other children's activities. A variety of hot food stalls will also be available. Something for everybody. Open from 9.00am to 3.00pm. For more information phone 4886 4216 Hoddle & Crown Streets, Burrawang

VINTAGE & CLASSIC CAR DISPLAY Great outing for car and machine buffs and their families. Free entry. Pre-war to classic and collectable cars; restored and functioning vintage working machinery; People's Choice Awards; Best Unrestored Original Vehicle; Ladies Choice; historical display. * Food and drink available or bring a picnic. Opens 9.30am, displays 11.00am to 2.00pm. For more information phone 4885 2393. Robertson Heritage Railway Station, Railway Common, Urunga Street, Robertson.

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS CLASSICAL JAZZ & RAGTIME FESTIVAL Annual festival featuring Sydney and interstate bands. Starts 7.30pm Friday evening, through all day Saturday and Saturday evening and all day Sunday. Bookings essential. For further information phone 0438 654 267, or bookings 1300 657 217. Clubbe Hall, Frensham, Range Road, Mittagong

ANZAC DAY Annual celebrations of one of Australia's most important national holidays. Commemorative services and marches in most towns and villages.

Click here for more information OPEN GARDENS There are a several private gardens with spectacular Autumn displays open during April featuring cottage gardens, dahlias and roses. See the directory on our Open Gardens for calendar.

MAY 2011

7 MAY: MOSS VALE CAMPDRAFT (Details to follow) For more information phone (02) 4871 3363, (AH) 4862 5387 Moss Vale Showground, Illawarra Highway, Moss Vale

Click here to visit our website. SIBERIAN HUSKY CLUB - INTRODUCTORY WEEKEND Beginning of the season combining the Dash in the Dark and Novice Mushup. Sled dogs (more popularly known as huskies) are the main traditional method of transport for the Inuit of northern Canada, and the Eskimos of the Arctic. Australian scientists and explorers have also traditionally used them in the Antarctic. Although there is no snow, the races here are adapted for local conditions, and sled dog fanciers pit their skills - and those of their dogs - on cross country racing. Families and children welcome - but please leave pets at home. For more information email enquiries@shcnsw.org.au or see our website. Belanglo State Forest

BLACK & COLOURED SHEEP BREEDERS ASSOC - SPINNING, WEAVING & WOOLCRAFT FESTIVAL Display of coloured sheep and the wool products derived from them. Spinning, weaving, carding and felting demonstrations of the wool; speed knitting competition; and fashion parades of clothing made from coloured wools. Sale of wool fleeces, spinning & weaving supplies, and other wool products. Refreshments available. Open from 10.00am to 3.00pm. For more information phone: 4841 0528. Robertson School of Arts, Illawarra Highway, Robertson.

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS ANTIQUE FAIR Annual fair with a wide selection of furniture, jewellery, porcelain, silver, linen, books and other collectables from local, Sydney and country dealers. All items for sale. Open 9 - 5 Sat, 10 - 4 Sun. For further information phone 0428 446 534 Bowral Memorial Hall, Bendooley St. Bowral.

APPLE DAY - TALLONG The Tallong Community Focus Group, is organising a Family & Friends Fun Day and celebrations to recognise the heritage of Tallong. Apples will be the theme of the day and any profits will be distributed to the local community. Lots of street market stalls, including local produce stalls with apples and a variety of products for sale (new stall holders are welcome); displays of classic cars and steam engines; food and refreshments; history exhibition; novelty games; chocolate wheel; photographic and apple peeling competitions for all ages; street theatre; live music; quilt and craft displays; displays by ambulance and rural fire brigade and an 'APPLE' bake-off competition (pies, cakes, tarts, chutneys, etc.). Any profits will be distributed to the local community. Open from 9.00am to 3.00pm. For more information contact Geoff Clark, (02) 4841 0577. Memorial Hall and surrounds, Tallong

JUNE 2011

Visit our website. BUNDANOON BUSH DANCING FESTIVAL Inaugural Bush Dancing Festival held in 2009. The event is expected to have callers and musicians from Sydney, Canberra, Illawarra and beyond. There are up to four venues for a variety of interesting and challenging workshops and the Soldiers Memorial Hall has a great dance floor for the planned evening dances. The emphasis will be on Bush Dancing but there will be plenty of scope for Irish, Scottish, English, Contra, European and more as well. For more information and bookings see our website, email dave@bushtraditions.org or phone 4884 4214. Memorial Hall, Station Street, Bundanoon

COOL FLAVORS OF THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS Cool Flavours is an annual winter Festival held every June long weekend.  The event celebrates the foods and wines of the Southern Highlands with a trail of 'cool' happenings around the Highlands - at Wineries, Restaurants, Orchards, Cheese Farms, Farmers Markets, Raspberry Farm, Mushroom Tunnel Tours - to name a few ! For more information see the website or phone (02) 4871 2524 - email: info@highlandsfoodiegroup.com.au   Various locations, S. Highlands

BOWRAL RUGBY FESTIVAL Annual Rugby gala day featuring some Wallaby legends who take the field. Corporate marquees available or boot picnic tickets. Jumping Castle for the kids, gourmet BBQ, fully licenced. All proceeds go to support your local rugby club For more information contact (02) 4861 7307. Bowral Rugby Union Club, Eridge Park, Moss Vale Rd, Burradoo

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY One of Australia's national holidays. Civic ceremonies held in various towns where national awards are presented to prominent citizens.

More information updated regularly.