Nine things to do in the region this week (30 June - 6 July)

The Bundanoon Winterfest, the July Kids Snow Festival and the Winter FEAST-ival are sure to keep families entertained through the cold days of winter.

If you’re a keen gardener, then the Milton Ulladulla Orchid Society’s Winter Show might be the event for you. But if art or books are more your speed, a new exhibition at Studio Altenburg is opening soon and Goulburn Mulwaree Library is hosting an author talk with content creator, mental health advocate and motivational speaker Brad Guy. There’s also music and theatre shows to keep you warm indoors.

Multiple days

Bundanoon Winterfest

When: 1 to 2 July, various times
Where: Various locations, Bundanoon
Cost: Depends on event; tickets available via website.

Winter doesn’t have to mean staying indoors and doing nothing, not when the Bundanoon Winterfest is being held! In 2023, there will be workshops, a street party, market stalls and much more to keep everyone entertained over the two-day festival. The fun will come to an end with a street parade led by Glenda the Glow Worm, the Bundanoon Pipe Band and local schoolchildren carrying lanterns to chase away the winter darkness.

The Milton Ulladulla Orchid Society’s Winter Show

When: 1 July, 9 am to 4 pm; 2 July, 9 am to 2 pm
Where: Civic Centre Ulladulla (downstairs), 81B Princes Highway, Ulladulla
Cost: $2, with children free.

The public are invited to this show, where orchid growers from the South Coast will compete in a range of categories. Further information, including the show schedule, is available on the society’s website. If you want to start a garden of your own (or just want to pick up something nice for someone else), there will be orchids and posies for sale. The two-day Winter Show will include potting displays and society members on hand to answer any questions, and a lucky door prize and a raffle with orchids as the prizes.

July Kids Snow Festival

When: 1 to 16 July, various times
Where: Thredbo Resort, Thredbo Village, Thredbo
Cost: Cost depends on activity; see more information and booking information on Thredbo’s website.

As part of their events program, Thredbo Resort have organised a festival to keep the young ones entertained. The program includes trampoline sessions, outdoor games of jenga, fireworks, chances to check out the Thredbo Alpine Museum and kids’ movie nights, as well as skiing and snowboarding opportunities! Make sure to book in early.

Shoreline / Creekline exhibition

When: 6 July to 29 July, open Thursday to Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Studio Altenburg, 104 Wallace Street, Braidwood
Cost: Free entry.

This exhibition from Tarago-based photographer Stephen Hartup consists of a series of black and white silver gelatin photographs of water returning to the ocean from the New South Wales coast, according to a description of the exhibition on Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council’s website. There will also be a meet the artist session on 8 July at 3 pm for those interested in learning more about his work.

Friday

Freefall Author Talk

When: 30 June, 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: Goulburn Mulwaree Library, 184/194 Bourke Street, Goulburn
Cost: $5 each, not including booking fee; tickets available via Humanitix.

Brad’s website states he was 22 when he went for a belated birthday present of a tandem skydive – the problem was, both parachutes on hand failed to open properly, leaving Brad and his instructor in freefall. While both survived, Brad was left with physical and mental injuries. In the time since his accident, he has worked towards his physical and mental recovery and has become a content creator, mental health advocate and motivational speaker. The public can attend the session and have their books signed by Brad afterwards.

Saturday

Winter FEAST-ival

When: 1 July, from 9 am to 1:30 pm
Where: Anglican Church Bungendore, 25 Butmaroo Street, Bungendore
Cost: Gold coin donation on entry.

Southern Harvest Association is combining their annual Mid Winter Market and Winter Long Lunch into one event. Regular goers to the weekly Farmers Market will be able to celebrate the winter weather with more stallholders. The long tables from the Winter Long Lunch will be set up, giving marketgoers a place to sit and eat their food and drinks from a range of stallholders, including Blue Frog Truffles, Romanian Delights (food truck), Darn and Yarn, Kerang Winery/Estate Winery, Holdfast Distillery, Chameleon Ice-Creamery, Scrumpers Kitchen and more.

Somebody Like You tribute show

When: 1 July, 8 pm to 11 pm (doors open at 7:30 pm)
Where: Batemans Bay Soldiers Club, 6 Beach Road, Batemans Bay
Cost: Tickets cost $37.50 and are available via StickyTickets.

Fans of Keith Urban and Bryan Adams will be keen to hear news of a tribute show coming to Batemans Bay! Craig Woodward will take to the stage and perform the biggest and best hits from both artists.

Sunday

SILO SOUNDS presents: Wilbur Whitta Jazz Trio

When: 2 July, 2 pm to 4 pm
Where: Ross Memorial Uniting Church, corner of Binalong and Derby Streets, Harden
Cost: Tickets $25 (concession holders) or $35 (general admission), with children free; tickets available online via Humanitix.

In this jazz concert that is not to be missed, pianist and composer Wilbur Whitta will be joined by Max Alduca (on bass) and Tim Geldens (on drums) for the performance.

Monday

Snowy and The Seven Cool Dudes performance

When: 3 July, 10 am to 11 am
Where: Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre, Zingel Place, Bega
Cost: Tickets cost $10 for those 18 years and under and $15 for adults, with a family pass for four people costing $40; tickets available via Trybooking.

This is one Disney movie to get a makeover! This is suitable for children aged three to 11, according to the description on Trybooking. It sees children invited up on stage for a twist on the familiar story to put a focus on the importance of making healthy choices around food.