February Fun in Jervis Bay
It’s February already! As the holiday crowds recede and school goes back, there’s still plenty to do around the Bay. Why no join a clean-up crew, dine out mid-week, buy a book. We have details of how, where and when… read on.
Shop local and read local with a great selection of books for kids and adults at Boobook on Owen. Photo: via Facebook
Market Days
MILTON Saturday 3 Feb has plenty of markets to choose from, starting with the Milton Village Showground Markets on from 9-2 with plenty of variety among the 70+ stalls.
TWILIGHT IN HUSKY In the evening it’s the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum Twilight Markets from 3-7. Pop down to see progress on the boardwalk around the pond and mangroves, which is due to be completed in March. These markets are really finding their groove again, we really enjoyed being there last month!
SUNDAY IN HUSKY Huskisson Markets is on from 8-2 this Sunday – not the 2nd Sunday of Feb – so the fields can have a longer period to bounce back from the Carnival. It’s shaping up to be a warm day so remember your hat and head out to support all the stallholders who were rained out last month.
CULBURRA BEACH Sunday 8-1.30 at the Community Centre, this lovely little local market is outdoors and indoors, which might be appreciated with the weather forecast for ‘hot’.
FRESH PRODUCE As always, Thursday is farmers market day but there is a change of location this week! Berry Farmers Market will be on the lawn at the Bowlo (not the Showgrounds), at 140 Queen Street, 2-5pm. We got to try some Kevally Olives recently and are very excited to see they will be among the providores at this weekly event.
The Nowra CBD Fresh Food Market continues to be a welcome weekly destination shop, in Jellybean Park 2-6pm, including food trucks and live music entertainment.
ON SHOW The regional agricultural shows continue along the south coast, with the Berry Show on this weekend, Friday 2 and Saturday 3 February in the Berry Showgrounds. It’s a packed schedule over the two days with competitions and events galore. We always love the crafts, cakes and preserves and so much more on display in the pavilion. Horses, cattle, goats and chickens are among the champions on site, and there will be fireworks. See the whole 96-page program on the website.
For Foodies
SEROTONIN Only three weeks left to experience the fine vegetarian dining and refreshing cocktails at Serotonin on Currambene restaurant until they close down. Book online now for brunch or dinner, to help them manage provisions and minimise waste. We will be very sad to see these guys go and hope they find a new venue… Look for their Valentine’s Day special dinner event too.
Book a table to experience vegetarian delights at Serotonin on Currambene which is sadly closing in three weeks. Photo: Serotonin via Facebook
TAPAS AND MOJITOS Huskisson Hotel is kick-starting its Bottomless Brunch series for the year on Sunday 11 February with tapas and mojitos, from 12-2pm. Places are already selling fast so book now.
Live Music
GALAH The brew-pub has upbeat tunes on Friday and Saturday afternoons this weekend, starting with the Martini Henrys from 5.30pm 2 February followed by Kate Young from 4.30pm on 3 February. Oh, and the team is looking for a trivia night host for mid-week events, check their socials for details.
SUNDAY SESH It’s George Bishop of El Horses in the Taproom at Jervis Bay Brewing Co this Sunday 4 February from 4pm, with soothing music to smooth the end of your weekend.
Milton local act The Condiments is sprinkling some groove on your Sunday at Cupitts Estate from midday.
Head to Mollymook to hear Three Hours South on the rooftop at Bannisters from 5pm and soak up the view, too.
Sprinkle some groove on your Sunday with The Condiments trio at Cupitts Estate this Sunday lunchtime. Photo: Cupitts Estate
Wellbeing
RETREAT Very limited spots available for the Revive and Balance Retreat with Bay & Bush happening this weekend for those of you who need to cleanse the summer holiday hangover in a boutique coastal location. Read the full package of accommodation, meals and activities on their website.
SPA DAY If you can’t stay the whole weekend, try the one-day retreat option with yoga flow, spa treatment and sound bathing. Ahhh.
READ LOCAL Pop into Boobook on Owen and buy a book by a local author, start with After the Forest, a fairytale for adults by Kell Woods, and best-selling kids book, Good Morning Jervis Bay by Michelle van Grinsven & Melissa Mylchreest.
CLEAN UP Check the socials of local freedive and ocean safety guides, Woebegone, who mobilise good people for local beach clean ups on the first Sunday of every month. This month is Plantation Point’s turn. Do your bit to help our coastline recover from the summer holiday thrashing.
Join the clean up organised by the good people of Woebegone Freedive, this month tackling Plantation Point. Photo: Woebegone via Facebook
Art and Culture
OPENING NIGHT Milton’s Gallery Alchemy is celebrating new works from Walbanja-Yuin artist Natalie Bateman, with a drinks reception and artist talk on Saturday 3 February from 6-8pm. Her exhibition Katungal (Salt Water People) is steeped in tradition and personal history.
LAST CHANCE The death mask of Ned Kelly and many striking, emotionally charged works are on display only until Sunday 4 February at the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery, in Death.Love.Art. If you haven’t already, head into Nowra to see this exhibition of works curated from over 20 different collections.
The exhibition also ends with a special workshop event, Shroud Making, a precious opportunity to gently contemplate death, loss and love through artistic means. Sunday 4 February from 10-4.
Plan Ahead
MUSICAL THEATRE Buy a 5-show season ticket to see the best of musical theatres at Husky Pictures, sashaying onto the big screen with Kinky Boots from 25/28 February. See 5 shows for the price of 4 with this special ticket and sing and dance your way through till June, all for $100. Or pick your faves for $25 each.
