For some 14 years Stephen Axford has been obsessed by fungi. Now, other people can learn about them in a festival dedicated to the organisms. Photo: Peter Derrett.
The mercury has well and truly dropped. To bring some cheer back, here are some new and returning events – including one in Goulburn that’s celebrating a momentous milestone.
There’s also a trivia night for a good cause, solstice celebrations to warm the heart, a new exhibition examining landscapes and a chance to find some truffle treats before a three-course lunch. Let’s check them out!
Multiple days
It’s dirty, noisy, has no lights and now belongs to Steve. But he’ll put it on show at the 100th Anniversary of the First Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix in Goulburn. Photo: John Thistleton.
100th Anniversary of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix
When: 21 to 23 June, events at various times
Where: Various locations in Goulburn; see program
Cost: Depends on event; see program.
It has been (one hundred) years in the making, but this weekend the public is invited to Goulburn to celebrate the anniversary of the first Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. The celebrations will include a parade of period bikes, a street cruise and more.
Participants gathered in Merimbula for one of the Fungi Feastival’s workshops in 2023 – and will do so again soon. Photo: Fungi Feastival.
Fungi Feastival 2024
When: 21 June to 21 July, events at various times
Where: Events located between Batemans Bay and Eden; see program
Cost: See program.
How often do you think about fungi? This month-long festival is dedicated to showing how mighty they can be – check out 50 events from Batemans Bay to Eden on fungi science, cooking workshops, open gardens, art exhibitions, mushroom growing and much more. After launching in 2023 and selling out multiple events, organisers have brought it back for more fungi fun!
This exhibition, set to launch this week, brings together two artists at a Yass Valley gallery. Image: Tyger Gallery/Facebook.
Identity in Landscape
When: 28 June to 14 July, 11 am to 2 pm (Thursday and Friday), 10 am to 3 pm (Saturdays) and 11 am to 3 pm (Sunday)
Where: Tyger Gallery, 84 Comur Street, Yass
Cost: Free entry.
Barbara Connolly and Valeska Tilly have come together for a combined show. An opening event will be held on 29 June (next Saturday).
Friday
Finish the week with a boogie in Merimbula. Image: Travis Collins Facebook.
Don’t Get Me Started show
When: 21 June, 8 to 11 pm (doors open at 7 pm)
Where: Club Sapphire, 119 Main Street, Merimbula
Cost: Tickets cost $42 (plus booking fee) and are available via StickyTickets.
Travis Collins and his band are hitting the road for a tour. Audiences can come along for a sing-along with all the fan-favourite songs, as well as the new single Don’t Get Me Started. Shake off the winter blues and sing along!
Saturday
Keen to snap up a bargain or just looking for something new? Photo: Birdsnest Facebook.
Birdsnest Market Day
When: 22 June, 8 am to 1 pm
Where: Birdsnest, 232 Sharp Street, Cooma
Cost: Free entry.
Looking for something bright and new to chase away the winter chill? Birdsnest is bringing back its market day for another year, packed with samples and preloved items for anyone to browse. Ten per cent of sales will be donated to Save the Children Gaza Appeal.
Test your knowledge and know you’re supporting those in need. Image: Refugee Action Collective Eurobodalla Facebook.
Refugee Week Trivia Night
When: 22 June, 6 to 9:30 pm
Where: Mechanics Institute, 13 Page Street, Moruya
Cost: Tickets cost $25 (plus booking fee) and are available via Humanitix.
This is an event where you can prove your knowledge, take home bragging rights as the winner and support a good cause, all at the same time. Refugee Action Collective, Eurobodalla has organised this trivia night to raise money in support of refugees. On the night, some drinks and food will be provided, while the prizes for lucky winners include original artworks. There will be a silent auction for works by local artist Gillian Wilde.
We Mavericks are stopping in the Far South Coast for their show. Photo: Kim Price-gardaya Facebook.
We Mavericks show
When: 22 June, from 4 pm (doors open at 3 pm)
Where: Nethercote Hall, corner of Nethercote and Back Creek roads, Nethercote
Cost: Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased by calling 0477 455 695.
They’ve just finished a tour of New Zealand, and now We Mavericks are coming to the NSW Far South Coast. Lindsay Martin and Victoria Vigenser will take to the stage and showcase their love for Americana and Celtic traditional music among the harmonies. The audience is asked to bring their own food and nibbles, with some available during the break.
This is one celebration to warm the heart (and maybe fill the stomach). Image: Bungendore Bowling and Sports Club Facebook.
Winter Solstice Celebration
When: 22 June, from 3 pm
Where: Bungendore Bowling and Sports Club, 20 Turallo Terrace, Bungendore
Cost: Free entry.
When the days get colder (and shorter), it can be harder to get out of bed. To chase away the mid-winter chill, head to Bungendore and enjoy food and drink from local vendors, listen to a live performance from the Duralla Street Dudes and try your luck in the raffle. The days are about to start getting longer again, so why not celebrate how we soon won’t be leaving work in the dark anymore?
Sunday
Snap a few photos of the cute dogs as they hunt for the truffles, then sit down for a delicious lunch. Photo: Macenmist Black Truffles and Wines Facebook.
Truffle Hunt and Lunch
When: 23 June, 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Macenmist Black Truffles and Wines, 230 Cappanana Road, Bredbo
Cost: Tickets cost $125 per person and are available via the venue’s website.
Whether you’re a truffle fan or just curious as to what they are, this is where you can learn about them! Follow truffle dogs Tawdiffu and SongLu as they search for the delicacy and see how they are dug up once the dogs sniff them out. After the walk, sit down and enjoy a delicious three-course lunch.
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