The Fungi Feastival brings dozens of events to the South Coast, with something for everyone. Photo: Steven Axford.
There’s so much to get excited about this week – check out all the best events coming up across the regions.
The South Coast hosts the Fungi Feastival, a month-long event extravaganza with art, workshops, book launches, exhibitions, painting, pottery, dinners and so much more. Don’t miss out on this amazing festival bringing together the whole community.
Yass celebrates the winter solstice with a charity event benefiting the rural fire brigade, where visitors get to enjoy great food and wine, all while warming up around a roaring bonfire.
For aspiring artists or those with more experience, head to the Alpine Hotel this week for life drawing – a great chance to gain some experience in a friendly, welcoming space, focused on art.
Read on for all the best events in the regions.
The Fungi Feastival offers fantastic activities – including cooking classes. Photos: Steven Axford.
Fungi Feastival
When: 20 June to 20 July, various times
Where: Various locations across the NSW South Coast
Cost: Most events are free. Check calendar online for more information.
The Fungi Feastival is a month-long extravaganza of art, workshops, book launches, exhibitions, painting, pottery, dinners, cooking classes, film showings, kayak journeys and more. If you can think of an activity, it’s probably on at the Fungi Feastival and the best part is it’s all across the South Coast, from Pambula to Tanja, Moruya, Cobargo, Narooma, Tomakin, Merimbula and more!
There’s so much to see, do, taste and experience. Don’t miss out on this huge festival coming to the South Coast and check out its calendar guide to see what’s happening near you.
Saturday
Support local firies at the Winter Solstice Bonfire. Photo: Winter Solstice Bonfire 2025 Facebook.
Winter Solstice Bonfire 2025
When: 21 June, 3:30 to 7 pm
Where: Yarrh Wines, 440 Greenwood Rd, Murrumbateman
Cost: Adult tickets $40 | Children over 15 $20 | Children under 15 free. To secure a place, call 6227 1474 Friday to Sunday, 11 am to 4:30 pm or email [email protected].
A signature annual event, the Winter Solstice Bonfire raises money for the local rural fire brigade for the Yass River – Nanima region by bringing together the community to enjoy great food, wine and each other’s company.
Enjoy vintage wines matched with great food and canapes, and if you really acquire a taste for what you’re drinking, all wines are available for purchase on the night, with half of the proceeds going to the brigade.
The first glass of wine is complimentary, so come down and celebrate the shortest day of the year, contribute to a great cause and enjoy the community.
Sunday
Folksinger Tom Woodward graces the Dromedary Hotel Sunday Sessions with his singular style and talent. Photo: Dromedary Hotel.
Tom Woodward at the Dromedary Hotel
When: 22 June, noon to 3 pm
Where: The Dromedary Hotel, 14 Bate St, Central Tilba
Cost: Free. RSVP online.
Tom Woodward’s unique style of folk, with acoustic guitar tunes and strange but compelling lyrics, is coming to the Dromedary Hotel for its weekly Sunday sessions.
With a whirlwind career taking him all across Australia, Japan and the USA, Tom has received critical acclaim and awards and has had quite a few adventures on his musical journey such as a two-month walk up the east coast of Australia and a deportation from America. His individual style, unique songwriting and technical skill is sure to make your Sunday that little bit more cruisy.
Celebrate the shortest day of the year at SAGE. Photo: Sage Project.
SAGE Winter Solstice 2025
When: 22 June, 3:30 to 4 pm
Where: SAGE Garden, 110 Queen Street, Moruya
Cost: Adult tickets $30 | Family (two adults and two kids) $80 | Kids under 13 $17.50.
Local musicians serenading you as you sip mulled wine and tuck into a hot curry dinner is a pretty great way to celebrate the winter solstice.
Head to the SAGE Garden for a festival flavour and remember to wear warm clothes.
Goulburn hosts Street Feast, bringing great food to town. Image: Street Feast.
Goulburn Street Feast
When: 22 June, 4 to 9 pm
Where: Goulburn Recreation Area, 47 Braidwood Road, Goulburn
Cost: Entry $3.
Street Feast is a travelling gourmet food market, bringing great food all around the country. It promises an unforgettable night of delicious food.
This weekend’s Street Feast will bring the whole community together to enjoy great dishes from around the world, tasty desserts, a boutique retail stall and savoury drinks.
Tuesday
The Catalina Club provides great food and wine. Image: Humanitix.
Catalina Club four-course dinner & wine degustation
When: 24 June, 5:30 to 10 pm
Where: Catalina Club Batemans Bay, 154 Beach Rd, Batemans Bay
Cost: Tickets are $120. Book online.
In collaboration with Hoddles Creek wines in Victoria, the Catalina Club is hosting a very special night of wine and fine food.
This four-course dinner, prepared by Catalina’s award-winning head chef, will be paired with exclusive wines and is sure to excite foodies and wine aficionados alike.
Seasonal, mouthwatering ingredients such as lobster, lamb and beef will take centre stage as a carefully curated meal is partnered with some of Australia’s best wines. Be sure not to miss out on this culinary opportunity.
Up your drawing game with the life drawing session at the Alpine Hotel. Photo: Life Drawing @ The Alpine Hotel.
Life Drawing @ The Alpine Hotel
When: 24 June, 6:30 pm doors open, sketching starts at 7 pm
Where: The Alpine Hotel, 170 Sharp St, Cooma
Cost: Tickets from $34.50. Book online.
If your 2025 resolution includes being more artistic, we have something for you. The Tipsy Sketching Club is hosting life drawing at the Alpine Hotel. This drawing and drinking session is a relaxed, safe place where artists and would-be artists get together and sketch real-life nude models.
Test your abilities and hone your skills with three to four two-minute poses, three five-minute poses, three 10-minute poses and one 25-minute pose.
Become a better artist or just have fun at this unique event celebrating the human body and the artistic process.
If you have your own art supplies, you are encouraged to bring them, but basic supplies will be offered.
Thursday
The circus comes to Yass this week. Photo: Brophys Circus Facebook.
Brophys Circus at Yass
When: 26 June, 7 to 9 pm
Where: 27 Grand Junction Road, Yass
Cost: Tickets $30. Book online.
Brophys Circus is coming to Yass for an exciting, fast-paced and sometimes death-defying show, bursting with thrills for the whole family to cheer for.
This visit on the 2025 tour schedule features the gravity-defying Wheel of Steel, the Globe of Death, aerial performers and a troupe of clowns. It is set to be a full two hours of fun and excitement.
Come one, come all!
