FRIDAY 30 MAY: Looking forward to another long weekend? In true Aussie style, our best events are jam-packed into the weekends featuring a public holiday (or two). Read on for great ideas for the sovereign’s day off across Jervis Bay plus more ideas for the following weekends around the South Coast. If you are organising something fun and want us to promote it, you can fill in this form.
Viking Festival at Sussex Inlet, Saturday 7 June, 9am-7pm
This is Sussex Inlet’s biggest weekend of the year! The first Sussex Inlet Viking Festival was held in 2021 on the 141st anniversary of the arrival of Jacob Ellmoos to Sussex Inlet. Jacob came from the little Danish village of Ensted, near Hostrup, Aabenraa. The event also recognises the importance of the local Aboriginal community who are sharing their culture as part of the festival. There will be a Viking village and camp, where you can experience how the Vikings lived, plus battle re-enactments and Viking games. Naturally there will be plenty of refreshments available too.
Buy your tickets and peruse the full program online.
Plein Air Exhibition, The Common South Coast, Thursday 5 June, 6pm
Shoalhaven Plein Air Painters are installing a new exhibition at The Common South Coast in Culburra Beach. Marvel at the immediacy and raw beauty of the landscape captured by these talented artists out in the field. Meet some of the artists at the opening event and find out about when and where this group meets to create new masterpieces.
“Road Trip” Exhibition, Cambewarra Estate, Friday 6 June, 12pm
Jervis Bay artist Roselle Stretton is exhibiting her new show, Road Trip, at the Cambewarra Estate Winery & Gallery from next Friday, 6 June. Come along to the opening on Saturday 14 June at midday, meet the artist and find out about her inspiration behind these works. Road Trip is a visual snapshot of the Victorian landscape witnessed as passing through communities. Artwork is for sale, and Cambewarra Estate serves lunch in the restaurant Friday-Sunday, 11am-4pm, booking a table is recommended. Roselle’s show is open weekends till 29 June.
Spinners & Weavers Annual Exhibition & Sales
Tomerong Hall, Saturday/Sunday 7/8 June 10am-4pm
Fancy some fluffy fibres to keep you warm as the weather cools? Head to the Tomerong Hall for the annual exhibition and sales by the Wool Road Spinners & Weavers. Indulge in a hand-spun and woven shawl from fine alpaca or cashmere, or a chunky crochet neck warmer, toastie beanie or perhaps a blanket – buy a raffle ticket or three to go in the draw for a brightly-coloured blanket made by the group. Meet the makers, watch them turn piles of fluff into yarns on their spinning wheels, and marvel at the results. There will be Devonshire tea available too with home made scones. You won’t go home empty-handed, 10am- 4pm both days.
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Open Field Art Festival in Berry, 13-15 June, various locations around the historic township of Berry. Three days of art exhibitions, performances and experiences in the second biennial Open Field Art Festival.
Stitching for wellbeing with Natalie McDonagh, Wednesday 18 June, 11am and every Wednesday till 30 July. Vincentia Connections Community Hub, Vincentia Shopping Village Burton Street.
If you’d welcome an easy, effective way to calm mind and body, and improve your wellbeing, these community sessions are for you. Join artist and facilitator Dr Natalie McDonagh who will help you get started. If you are already a stitcher, let her help you deepen the activity as a simple, gentle form of meditation with all the benefits this offers. No bookings required. First come first served. Max 20 places. Materials provide. Entry by volunteer donation, funds raised support high school students to attend Arts Muster two-day creative workshops in Huskisson, 23-24 August 2025
Story Fest in Milton, Ulladulla, Mollymook, 19-22 June. Authors, adventurers, poets, songwriters, journalists, performers and food legends in a celebration of storytelling. Panel discussions, performances and workshops across four big days. See full program and buy tickets online.
