If you are catching up with friends or just daydreaming about a weekend on the white sands, there is plenty to get away with here in Jervis Bay.
Eat, Drink
Bar snacks and cocktails have exploded on Owen Street Huskisson recently. We feel spoilt for choice. Wander up Owen Street Huskisson and you will practically trip over a cocktail.
Right now, JB Weekend is loving the recent renos at Wild Ginger, especially the revamped bar that is mixing a new list of cocktails. Pop in for happy hour 3-5pm and sample a Ginger’s Espresso Martini.
If you love a coffee hit with your martini, definitely try the Martini Club (by day, the Jervis Bay Coffee Co, roasting beans on-site). Simon cold brews a special blend in a slow-drip contraption that is part Steampunk, part mad scientist. Serving cocktails from 4pm.
If you prefer something to enjoy at home without buying a trillion different bottles to mix one drink, try the Takeaway Cocktail menu at Pasta Buoy on Owen. The Italian-style courtyard serves drinks through a shuttered window, while snacks and meals come from the shopfront next door.
Live Music
The blues and roots feel of Tall Shaun’s vocals, a must-see for locals, will be resonating at the Sunday Sessions at Jervis Bay Brewing Co. For Shaun’s fans, he is promoting his debut album later this month and will be touring around the south coast showcasing the new release.
Dave Newman on vocals and guitar is performing at Sandbar in Huskisson, Thursday and Friday evenings 5.30-8.30. You can enjoy some German-inspired Oktoberfest treats for another few days.
In Vincentia Village, the Tractorless Vineyard Beachside cellar door has live music Friday and Saturday, accompanying wine tastings.
Markets
The Twilight Markets at the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum are back, now that it’s daylight savings time. Browse local produce, crafts and food while enjoying the musical sounds of the Chocolate Dogs. This Saturday 3-7pm.
Husky Markets at the sports grounds are on Sunday morning. Always worth a wander around loads of different stalls while sipping on a coffee or specialty beverage. From 8am.
Venture a little further out of the Bay for the Kangaroo Valley Farmers Markets on Sunday from 9am. the freshest produce from the Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands, behind the pub on the main street.
Food Trucks
Do you have a food truck? Email us your location schedule and we will share it with our readers! hello@jervisbayweekend.com.au
Plan ahead…
Buy tickets to the South Coast Food & Wine Festival, 13-14 October in Moona Moona Creek Reserve, Huskisson. Tickets from $22.
The Sand & Sea Festival, organised by Elite Energy Events, is looking for participants in beach and water events such as netball, SUP, swimrun and more. Free events include sandcastle competitions and beach yoga.
