Jervis Bay and the South Coast region are turning up the volume for your Easter long weekend. We have a fantastic line-up of things to do, so start planning now!
Bands on the Bay
The Bands on the Bay collaboration between Vincentia Sailing Club and the Jervis Bay Brewing Co is on again, stretching from Friday 18 April to Sunday 27 April with live music weekends from 3pm-6pm, the bar open during the week plus all your favourite food trucks, midday till 7pm daily. Stretch out on the grass, head down the boat ramp to paddle along the water line, and catch up with friends and neighbours. Our picks for music: George Bishop & friends on Sunday 20 April and Benji & The Saltwater Sound System on Saturday 26 April. See the full program online.
Bet Your Bacon
The Pig Day Out is on again at Kangaroo Valley’s Friendly Inn, from $11, 9am-5pm Saturday 19 April. There’s a full six card race meeting of racing piglets that you can win in a pre-race raffle or the pre-race auction. Win pub vouchers and cash prizes, enjoy live music from local bands and help raise money for local community organisations. The first race starts at 11.30am. Featuring Noah’s Thoroughbred Pig Racing, an organisation that has helped raise $1 million for charities and sporting and community organisations.
Blak Markets Huskisson
More than a market, the Blak Market is an ethical Indigenous market and social enterprise that celebrates the work of First Nation small business owners, performers and cultural custodians. There will be 20 unique stalls selling a range of authentic artworks, craft, bushfoods and fashion from the South Coast Aboriginal community. The festival program includes a Welcome to Country at 9.30am followed by the traditional dance troupe from Djirirba Waagura at 10am. See the full program online for what promises to be a fantastic day, including more performances and hands-on workshops. White Sands Park from 9am till 2pm.
More Markets
Milton Showground Good Friday Markets is a special once-a-year event this Friday 18 March, 9.30am-2.30pm, a perfect way to enjoy the mild Autumn weather and browse over 100 stalls, with quality handmade crafts, ladies, babies and men’s fashion. Find delicious street foods, pastries, olives, cheeses, local honey and sourdough bread as well as local produce, farm eggs and meats.
Tomerong Markets is on this Saturday 19 March, 8am-1.30pm. Support fundraising for the Shoalhaven Kids in Need charity by purchasing some raffle tickets on the day until 1pm, then it’s draw time. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and there are some fantastic prizes to be won.
Also on Saturday 19 April is the Southies Market in South Nowra, 8am-1pm presented by Flour Water Salt bakery. This is your chance to shop a small, curated market of quality local growers, producers and artisans, including sourdough, local beef and pork, honey, fruit and vegetables, gourmet mushrooms, flowers, distilled spirits, jewellery, ceramics, gifts and more. Find the market at 13 Enterprise Ave South Nowra.
Greenwell Point Easter Market, Saturday 19 April, 8am-1pm is an indoor/outdoor event with live entertainment, a chocolate wheel, sausage sizzle and great stalls to browse. You will find it at 73 Greenwell Point Road.
Ulladulla Blessing of the Fleet
Since 1956, this Easter tradition of blessing the fishing fleet of the South Coast blends a fisherman’s procession with entertainment, food trucks, market stalls and activities for the whole family. Find out more about the fun and games happening Sunday 20 April, on their social media page.
Museum Sessions in Huskisson
Head down to the pond at the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum on Saturday 19 April to enjoy free live music from The Chocolate Dogs at 3pm followed by Annaliese Szota at 5pm, at the Easter Museum Sessions. Enjoy a drink from the museum’s fundraising bar, bring a picnic rug and settle in with some great food from on-site food trucks.
Ben Lee at the Barn on the Ridge
See the Aussie musician who dubbed himself “The RSL Pink”, Ben Lee performing live at the Barn on the Ridge in Morton on Sunday 20 April from 4pm, $55 (all ages event). Bring a picnic rug and enjoy food and drink from the on-site catering (no BYO). Ben will be performing tracks from his acclaimed recent solo album, This One’s For the Old Headz, as well as old favourites from his long career.
Burradise Bash
Culburra Beach Festival is dialling up the fun on Easter Sunday, 20 April at the Surf Club, including a sensational line-up of live music from Horse Drawn Cadillac, The Howlers, Chocolate Dogs and Sian Ludlow. You will not go hungry with the food on offer by Fishwicks, South Coast Soft Serve and Okonomiyaki Maido Pancakes. Bring a picnic blanket and the whole family, 2pm-7pm.
James Morrison Quartet at Milton Theatre
Tickets are still available for this iconic musician at the Milton Theatre this Sunday 20 April, 2pm $55.
Billed as “a joyful force in jazz”, an afternoon with The James Morrison Quartet is filled with their shared energy and love for the music. “This is what happens when four musicians all want to swing,” James says.
You may know James as one of Australia’s finest jazz musicians, but hearing him with his quartet is something else entirely. Despite decades of playing with legends like Quincy Jones and Herbie Hancock, James says this is his favourite way to perform.
Patrick brings inventive flair on drums, Harry drives the rhythm with a Ray Brown-style groove, and William’s classic jazz guitar along with his original compositions adds depth and texture.
With them behind him, James moves effortlessly between trumpet, trombone, saxophones, flugelhorn and piano.
If you love jazz that swings and lifts your spirits, don’t miss the James Morrison Quartet.
Easter Art All Long Weekend – Seven Shows to Visit
There is a sensational range of art events on this Easter weekend, where you will find plenty of affordable art for sale, meet the makers, and take home something new for your collection. Read more in our story.
