There are events on the land and at sea this week for the young and young at heart. Photo: Supplied.
There’s so much happening this week and About Regional is here to let you know about all the best events – whether they be in Queanbeyan or Batemans Bay, there’ll be something for you.
Looking for a movie night? An animal sanctuary tour? A photo exhibition? We’ve found all of it and more …
Multiple days
Come see the local photographic talent on display at Batemans Bay Library. Photo: Eurobodalla Shire Council.
Photographic Club exhibition – Batemans Bay
When: 25 October to 11 November, 10 am to 5 pm (Monday to Friday) and 10 am to 12:30 pm (Saturdays)
Where: Batemans Bay Library, Hanging Rock Place, Batemans Bay
Cost: Free entry.
The Eurobodalla Photographic Club is proud to put on a showcase of local talent at the Batemans Bay Library. There’s a little something for all tastes – portraits, landscapes, nature shots as well as abstract works will all be displayed. From beginners to pros, come just to look or maybe even get some advice on starting your next hobby. Either way, it’ll be worth your while.
Batemans Bay Sailing Club is marking 50 years on the water – and everyone’s invited to the celebrations. Photo: Batemans Bay Sailing Club Facebook.
50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
When: 25 to 27 October, events at various times
Where: Various locations in Batemans Bay; see program
Cost: Depends on event; see program.
The Batemans Bay Sailing Club has ridden the waves towards its 50th birthday – and now the group is having a celebration. This weekend will see a grand regatta, birthday dinner and (of course) sailing.
Friday starts the celebrations with a twilight sail on the Clyde River from 5 pm, followed by a relaxing ‘raft-up’ flotilla under the stars at the new local jetty. Saturday has a full day of family-friendly activities, including open water races and a barbecue on the foreshore. The day culminates in a 50th birthday dinner at the clubhouse, where members and previous club members can share and record their stories. Lastly, Sunday features off-the-beach sailing at Coila Lake.
Tumbarumba woodland garden “Fallow Fields” is just one of 12 open to the public this week in this festival. Photo: Tumbarumba and District Garden Club.
Tumbarumba Spring Flower Festival
When: 26 and 27 October, events at various times
Where: Tumbarumba Showgrounds, corner of Lauder Street and The Parade, Tumbarumba; gardens within Tumbarumba and the surrounding area
Cost: Tickets cost $30 (plus booking fee) and are available via Humanitix.
If the arrival of spring has you thinking about seeing some flowers, this is the perfect opportunity. The Tumbarumba Spring Flower Festival is celebrating its silver jubilee, 25 years after the seeds were planted in a video store.
In the years since, the show has grown from a flower show to include open gardens, giving the public access to private and public gardens for two days of the year.
This year is the largest yet, spanning seven extensive country gardens, a high school garden, new town gardens, and a garden lovingly tended by an octogenarian. Several gardens are also making a comeback, having not been open to the public for at least a decade. The festival also features popular sculpture and photography competitions.
This new exhibition puts the beauty of the natural world front and centre. Image: Alison Oberg, via NatureArt Lab – Art Classes Facebook.
A Sense of Place
When: 26 October to 14 December, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Rusten House Art Centre, 87 Collett Street, Queanbeyan
Cost: Free entry.
Rusten House Art Centre presents Alison Oberg’s A Sense of Place, an exploration of her work that intersects the natural world and creativity in practice. Her use of nature in the micro, the world of individual leaves and flowers, scales all the way up to the macro, incorporating landscapes and coastal silhouettes into her work.
Sunday
Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, and it’s about to light up Queanbeyan. Photo: Supplied.
Diwali Mela Lantern Festival
When: 26 October, 6 to 10 pm
Where: Waniassa Park, 2 Waniassa Street, Queanbeyan
Cost: Free entry.
If you’re looking for a night of good food, cultural performances and (of course) lights, look no further than this year’s Queanbeyan Diwali festival. There’ll be dancing performed onstage, as well as a luminous celebration of life that Diwali is famous for. Come get involved and see what multicultural Queanbeyan has to offer.
The night will finish with a parade from 8:30 pm. Everyone is invited for a short walk with their own battery-operated light or lantern. For those who don’t own one, attendees can make their own at a free workshop running from 6 pm.
There’s nothing to be scared of at this Halloween market – or is there? Image: Railway Museum Artisan Markets Yass Facebook.
Halloween at the Yass Artisan Markets
When: 27 October, from 10 am
Where: Yass Railway Museum, 3 Crago Street, Yass
Cost: Free entry.
After some spooky fun? The Yass Artisan Markets have put on a themed market that will knock your socks off and have you screaming (in joy) at the stallholders and Halloween activities for people of all ages to enjoy.
There are best-dressed competitions – for adults, children and dogs alike – so have a think about your costume. The winners will be judged at 12:30 pm.
After being cancelled five times in a row, the Bungendore Show is making a return under new president Katie Asplin. Photo: Martin Conway.
Bungendore Show
When: 27 October
Where: Bungendore Showground, 71 Mathews Lane, Bungendore
Cost: Tickets cost from $7 to $12 and can be purchased online until midnight on Saturday (27 September), or at the gate at the slightly higher price of between $10 and $15.
It’s been a long wait, but an agricultural show is coming back to Bungendore. After the show was postponed between 2020 and 2023, this year’s Bungendore Show will feature several competitions for the town’s residents to enter their livestock, produce and other creations. Visitors will also see equestrian and sheep shows, while combatants will be put to the test in a tug-of-war competition.
The young and young at heart will also be entertained by a range of demonstrations and performances. There’ll be a jumping castle, dancers, a pet parade, activities led by the local Scouts, an obstacle course and a snake display.
Two Strong Hearts: A tribute to John Farnham and Olivia Newtown-John
When: 27 October, 2:30 to 4:50 pm
Where: Goulburn Performing Arts Centre, 163 Auburn Street, Goulburn
Cost: Tickets cost between $49 and $59 (plus booking fee) and are available via the Performing Arts Centre’s website.
Two Strong Hearts: A tribute to John Farnham & Olivia Newton-John will have audiences listening to the best of the famous singers. Together, Anita Spring and Jeff Fallon will perform hits from the “Whispering Jack” album, songs (and dance moves) from Grease, as well as duets the two legendary musicians performed together. Head along, but don’t be surprised if you feel the urge to get up and dance to the music!
Thursday
Cheer on the horses trackside and enjoy a range of entertainment. Image: Sapphire Coast Turf Club Facebook.
Bermagui Cup Race Day
When: 31 October, gates open at 12:30 pm
Where: Sapphire Coast Turf Club, 1695 Sapphire Coast Drive, Kalaru
Cost: Entry costs between $10 and $15 (those aged under 18 have free entry).
The Bega Cheese Bega Cup Carnival is set across two big days of racing – but there will be plenty of attractions off the track as well. Enjoy the drinks and food on offer at the bar and kiosk as you watch the horses race. There will also be a range of buses taking racegoers to and from the track, so check with the turf club for more information. Which horse will you be cheering on?
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