August 2-3
Last year, over 1400 camellia blooms were entered at this annual show, with cut flowers and pot plants also exhibited. Make sure you visit the camellia and plant clinic for all your plant health needs. Sat from 12am, Sun from 10am. Berry School of Arts, Berry.
T 4448 6044 or Berry Gardens.
August 30-31
This event attracts over 400 vehicles and thousands of spectators. See vehicles including hot rods, vintage and custom cars, trucks and bikes and enjoy events such as the Show’ n’Shine. Moruya Speedway, Moruya.
T 4474 3761.
July 29-August 2
Charts the course of a single girl (Jolene Anderson) newly arrived in New York. Brimming with optimism, she sets out to seek success, companionship and love. But as she weaves her way through the city, she begins to wonder whether she’s been looking for love in all the wrong places. IPAC Theatre, Wollongong.
T 4226 3366 or Merrigong.
September 19-October 12
This year’s festival features a plethora of music, film, sculpture, literary and visual arts, as well as youth activities and art workshops. Jazz legend Don Burrows and comic duo The Scared Weird Little Guys headline. Most events are free too. Various venues in the Milton-Ulladulla region.
T 4454 5993 or Escape Artfest.
September 21
Enjoy the Illawarra’s rich cultural diversity and spectacular natural environment at Shellharbour City Council’s Festival in the Forest celebrations. Blackbutt Forest Nature Reserve, Barrack Heights.
T 4221 6169.
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