FRIDAY 12 JUNE: Our local creative and culinary communities are serving up an excellent lineup of independent events in Jervis Bay. From mid-week dining to striking wilderness tales, there are plenty of brilliant ways to spend your days and nights in our seaside villages.
Friday 12 June-Sunday 12 July, Fungi Fest: Winter is the perfect time for a road trip and the far south coast’s Fungi Featival is a destination with a purpose, to learn, taste and discover the magic of mushrooms, fungi and truffles. Across the month there are art exhibitions, growing workshops, tastings of course, a truffle-dog workshop (otherwise known as scent work) and science-based events exploring the mystical hidden kingdom beneath our feet. View the full program of what’s on in towns including Moruya, Cobargo and Tilba, and book some fungi experiences now.
Saturday 13 June, Bird Photography Talk: Lachlan Hall will share stories of his bird photography in wild places, at a special event hosted by BirdLife Shoalhaven, $35 at Worrigee Sports from 1.30pm, includes afternoon tea. Lachlan’s striking and detailed images capture bird behaviour and personality.
Saturday 13 June, Women’s Health Talk: Better understand your body in perimenopause at a talk by local health professionals, nurse practitioner Jo Marjoram and women’s health dietician Kara Roberts, $12 at Shop 14 Vincentia Village on Burton Street. This informative event is aimed at empowering women to navigate their perimenopause journey with confidence.
Saturday 13 June, Art & Markets in Sussex: The Elmoos Centre will become a popup art market from 8.30am with many of the artists on-hand to talk about their work. The local community markets are also on right outside, where you can grab a coffee and browse among the stalls till 1pm.
Saturday 13 June, Husky Street Party: The seaside village comes alive from 4pm-8pm with street food, music and entertainment for the annual Street Beats & Eats celebration this Saturday night. Read more in our story about this weekend’s special focus on Huskisson as the Autumn Celebration of Food wraps up for 2026.
Sunday 14 June, Bragging Rights for Burgers: Husky Sports will host the third annual Battle of the Burgers with eight local food vendors vying for bragging rights. From 11.30am-2.30pm, taste slider-sized burgers and vote for your favourite while enjoying circus-style entertainment, live music including Irish session players inside the club, and market stalls.
Tuesday 16 June, Locals Choice: The members’ specials are back in the bistro at Club Jervis Bay with a choice of steak or schnitty on Tuesdays and Thursdays, $17.50 each or upgrade your schnitty to a parmi for an extra $4. It’s a perfect excuse to not cook.
Thursday 18 June, Dinner & Paul Greene in Sussex: Inlet Cinema is the venue for a delicious dinner & show event, in Sussex Inlet from 5.30pm $45, or cheese plate & show from 6.45pm $20. The entertainment is by singer/songwriter Paul Greene, a South Coast favourite who is best known for his folk-rock, roots and soul sound. Paul has just released his long awaited 10th studio album Get Loved, marking a major milestone in a career built on authenticity, independence and powerful love connections. Book online.
Thursday 18 June, Takeaway at Taj: Huskisson’s Taj Indian Restaurant is sorting out your mid-week flavour dilemma with weekly takeaway specials, including a family pack with popular entrees that will keep everyone happy, as well as a classic curry & rice deal with a naan that will feed two for $20 a head. Plan your perfect cosy winter’s night in.
Saturday 20 June, Beer & BBQ is Back: Tickets are now available for this year’s Beer & BBQ Festival in White Sands Park & hosted by the Husky Pub, $33. Spend the afternoon sampling beverages, tasting smoky delights and enjoying live music on the lawn.
Saturday 20 June, Pride in the Gallery: A special after-hours PRIDE Month event is taking place at the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery from 2.30pm. For $50/$15, Archies, Artmaking and Afternoon Tea will celebrate our local LGBTQIA+ community and their allies. entry into the Archibald Prize 2025 Touring Exhibition, Life Drawing sessions, DIY Fabulous Portrait workshop, Pride badge making and a delicious afternoon tea. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event and are unable to participate in the nude life drawing sessions.
Sunday 21 June, Yoga & Sound Healing in Woollamia: Two experienced practitioners in their wellbeing fields will offer a three-hour session from 7.30am at Bowline, designed to help you slow down, reconnect and reset, in the Woollamia industrial precinct. Places are limited to 10 people, $69.
Monday 22 June and Tuesday 23 June: There are two opportunities to see The Woman in the Seal Skin author Lauren Keegan in conversation at free events: at Nowra Library on Monday at 5pm with historical fantasy writer Kell Woods, and Ulladulla Library on Tuesday at 2pm with author & facilitator Meredith Jaffe. Lauren’s new book tells a haunting selkie tale of grief, wildness and survival in 1695 Scotland. Copies of books from these authors will be available to buy.
Friday 26 June, Wild Dining in Milton: Dine on wild game at a special dinner that is a collaboration between Milton Restaurant Prickly Pear chef John Nastasio and retired chef Jean Estival who are teaming up to create a unique dining experience. For $120 with a drink on arrival or $165 with matched wines throughout, expect bold flavours that will may include meats like duck, rabbit and venison. Book online.
Saturday 27 June, Free Kids Concert in Ulladulla: Introduce your primary school aged kids to the symphony orchestra at free concert, the MUSO Safari! Our regional orchestra has put together a program of animal-themed music from Bluey, Lion King, Swan Lake and more to share the sounds of familiar music complete with an emcee who will engage the audience in the action on the stage. Come as your favourite animal and be seated in the Ulladulla Civic Centre for the 11am start.
Saturday 27 June, Wildlife Rescue Working Bee: Roll up your sleeves and volunteer to help in the grounds of our local wildlife rescue property, Mudgeroo on Jervis Bay Road, where many wombats are among the animals who are nursed and prepared for a wild life. Belinda Donovan and her family are hoping for helpers between 9am-3pm, with sturdy shoes, gloves and hats. If you are available, send them a DM to get further information. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
Saturday 27 June, Make Your Own Pasta: The experts at Pasta Buoy in Huskisson are hosting make-your-own noodle classes for adults (1.30pm for $89) and kids (10.30am for $45). Adults will get a spritz on arrival, and get to take home a delicious swag.
Saturday 27 June, Road Trip for Art: The Kangaroo Valley Artists Collective is holding an exhibition at the Bowral Art Gallery with a special opening event from 2pm-5pm. The collective consists of 19 artists working across painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, photography, printmaking, mixed media and cordwaining. This is their inaugural exhibition, at BDAS from 25-30 June.
Sunday 28 June, Breathwork + Sauna: Bowline wellness centre in the Woollamia industrial precinct is hosting a special morning session with experienced practitioner, Chelsea Mazzini who will lead a small group in a breathwork journey from 8am, followed by an opportunity to use the sauna and/or ice bath and a wholesome snack, $113.
Sunday 5 July, First Nations Films in KV: As part of NAIDOC Week this year, a special screening of three films by First Nations storytellers, including the recently produced The Rock by Luke McLeod Ebsworth, is on at Kangaroo Valley Hall, from 3pm. You can read about the making of The Rock in our story from last week, and find out more about the films on the program, and buy tickets $20 online, from Reconciliation Allies Kangaroo Valley and Shoalhaven First Nations Film Festival.
Monday 6 July-Thursday 27 August, Melaleuca Exhibition: Randall Sinnamon has created a new series of large-scale works detailing the diversity and intricacy of the landscape around Jervis Bay, which will be exhibited in the new venue, Melaleuca at Worrowing Farm. The exhibition will be open weekdays, 10am-2pm.
Saturday 11 July + Sunday 12 July, Flame to Plate in Woollamia: A crackling fire, a long table and a menu of local produce cooked over the flames awaits diners at the Bay & Bush nature retreat, a 27-acre bushland property just minutes from Huskisson. For $176, you can choose from an evening event starting before sunset, at 4.30pm on the Saturday or a lunch time event from 11.30am on the Sunday. Book online for this delicious winter experience created by chef Alexia Brown.
29-30 August, Arts Muster Two-day Workshops in Huskisson: Now on sale, there are 12 two-day workshops on offer at this year’s annual Arts Muster Festival in Huskisson, $350. Each class is taught by an accomplished and generous artist, in small groups of 10 students. Try your hand at making a cloth doll or discover fleeting beauty in ephemeral art, enjoy the immediacy of pen and wash or the ancient art of shibori.
