What’s on
17 April, 2026
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – April 17 to April 19
There are a plethora of events celebrating Youth Week as well as all things 'geek' (in Goulburn) and wines and food in the Yass Valley region.
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
FRIDAY APRIL 17
Pinehaven Chestnut Farm tours
Pinehaven Chestnut Farm at Wingello is a family-run farm that is fun for all ages.
They have been producing delicious fresh chestnuts for over three decades, and throughout this time have made friends with families who have been coming year after year.
They believe that taking time out from our hectic lifestyles to experience nature at its best, rejuvenates the mind, body and soul.
Take a stroll down the fields, breathe in the fresh air and pick some chestnuts whilst you are there. Sometimes the simplest things in life can bring such joy.
Chestnut season is relatively short, and only runs from March – April every year, a 6-week season, so be sure to plan ahead and please always check their website and social media for the latest updates on opening and closing hours.
Pinehaven Chestnut Farm is located at 701 Bumballa Rd, Wingello.
For more information or to book a tour, visit their Facebook and Instagram pages, or call them on 0493 655 430, email info@pinehavenchestnutfarm.com, or visit their website at https://www.pinehavenchestnutfarm.com/.
SATURDAY APRIL 18
Southern Highlands Autumn Gardens Weekend and Plant Fair
The 15th annual Southern Highlands Autumn Gardens Weekend and Plant Fair at Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens in Bowral this Saturday is set to be an ‘unmissable event’, according to organisers.
The weekend also includes tours of 6 spectacular private Southern Highlands estate gardens that are rarely open to the public.
The Plant Fair will be held from 9am – 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
There will be over 40 stalls, featuring: - Plant stalls - amazing plant nursery stalls featuring collector plants for sale from a diverse array of nurseries. The stallholders will sell everything from heritage roses, native plants, perennials and grasses to cliveas, orchids, camellias and much more!
- Decor/Sculptures/Garden Allied: Over nine stalls will be offering garden décor, garden art, structures, sculptures and supplies. There will also be garden tools from Digadoo; gorgeous garden structures and practical yet beautiful supplies from The Garden Cupboard, Timeless Stakes and more.
- Highlands Harvest stalls - including local providore goods, gourmet food, and local gin and wines.
- A diverse program of plant talks: The talks will contain all manner of topics, including special celebrity guest Clarence Slockee from ABC TV's Gardening Australia.
There will also be live ‘Jazz in the Gardens’ on Sunday. For all tickets and more information visit www.shbg.com.au.
SUNDAY APRIL 19
The Sydney Male Choir – Love is in the Air at Bowral Memorial Hall
The Sydney Male Choir will be singing in partnership with the local Highlands Theatre Group (HTG) choir to perform a variety of genres including classical, jazz, stage, screen, opera and more.
The SMC have been running for 113 years, and the theme of this concert is John-Paul Young’s hit song ‘Love is in the Air’, of which they will perform at the concert.
The show will start from 2pm through until 4:30pm.
The Bowral Memorial Hall is located at 16-24 Bendooley St, Bowral.
Tickets will be available at the door for $35, or you can also book them at the Try Booking link at www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1538228.
Southern Highlands Woolfest, Mittagong RSL
Hosted by the Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders Association NSW, their annual Woolfest event will be held in the Carrington Room at Mittagong RSL this Sunday from 10am to 3pm.
There will be 20 fibre-art stallholders on hand for all spinning, knitting, weaving, felting and dyeing supplies.
There will also be a wide range of high-quality raw fleeces available, from super-fine merino, bond, comeback, Corriedale, Finn, Border Leicester and English Leicester. For more information email them at bcsbaansw@gmail.com, or visit the website at www.blacksheep.org.au.
WOLLONDILLY
FRIDAY APRIL 17
Live Music at The Tahmoor Inn – Keith Armitage
The Tahmoor Inn will feature live music from Keith Armitage tonight from 6pm- 9pm, and from Kyle Colburn tomorrow night from 8pm – 11pm.
The Tahmoor Inn hosts musicians both local and travelling every Friday and Saturday night all year round. For more information, contact the pub on 4681 8505, email them at info@tahmoorinn.com.au, visit their Facebook and Instagram pages, or their website at https://tahmoorinn.com.au.
SATURDAY APRIL 18
Rock the Dilly, Picton Botanic Gardens
The annual ‘Rock the Dilly’ event is on again this Saturday afternoon and evening at the Picton Botanic Gardens from 4pm – 8pm.
A free family community event, Rock the Dilly features live music performances from local youth bands and singer-songwriters as well as other youth-oriented events including a free sausage sizzle and ice cream for everyone, youth information stalls with interactive activities, and raffles held throughout the evening with great prizes on offer.
The whole event is organised and set up by Tahmoor and Moss Vale music therapy business River Road Creative Academy.
The Picton Botanic Gardens are located at 13 Regreme Rd, Picton.
SUNDAY APRIL 19
Warragamba Cars & Coffee
The Warragamba Cars and Coffee event is on again on Fourteenth St in Warragamba, with locals and visitors alike coming to see what amazing motor vehicles and motorcycles are on display, as well as visiting the various coffee shops up and down the main street of Warragamba.
The event runs from 7:30am – 10am.
For more information, check out the Wollondilly Shire Cars and Coffee page on Facebook, or email them at wwcac@outlook.com.
SOUTHERN TABLELANDS
FRIDAY APRIL 17
NSW Youth Week Expo: Back to the Arcade
As part of Goulburn’s contribution to Youth Week, the entertainment arcade, Back to the Arcade are hosting a NSW Youth Week Expo on their premises today from 3pm – 7pm.
Young people aged 12-24 can take part in activities such as Lazer Tag, bowling and even Roller Skating. There are also more activities and surprises yet to be announced!
The expo will also feature local youth services and organisations with their stalls and giving out flyers and free merchandise.
Entry is free.
Back to the Arcade is located at 1 Sports Way, Goulburn.
For more information contact Goulburn Mulwaree Council through their Youth Services department on 4823 4838, or email Luke Wallace at luke.wallace@goulburn.nsw.gov.au.
SATURDAY APRIL 18
Goulburn Rotary Book Fair
The annual Goulburn Rotary Book Fair is on again this whole weekend through until Sunday, with two opportunities now throughout the year to be a part of the fair.
The fair has a huge variety of pre-loved books of all genres, from fiction, biography, sport, romance, children’s books, gardening, cooking, you name it – they will probably have it.
All books are at bargain prices, too, with funds going towards Rotary charities and projects.
And any books that aren’t sold at this book fair get sent to far western NSW and QLD outback communities where they get donated to local schools and libraries. This is all done through the assistance of the Rotary Clubs of Goulburn and a partnership with Rotary in Cowra.
The fair runs from 9am – 8pm every day except Sunday, when it goes from 9am – 12 noon, and is held at the Goulburn Recreation Area (Veolia Arena) at 47 Braidwood Rd, Goulburn.
For more information, contact Goulburn Rotary on 0412 318 008, or email them at glbrotary@gmail.com.
Geek Expo: Goulburn
Goulburn’s version of Comic Con, ‘Geek Expo’ is on again at the Veolia Arena this Saturday from 9am to 4pm.
The event brings together artists, creators, traders, and fans for an inclusive and welcoming experience — whether you’re a lifelong geek or just curious to explore.
Independent artists and creators, pop culture traders and exhibitors, comics, collectibles and fandom merch, and even other activities for all ages and varieties will be on offer.
Entry is free, and also feel free to express yourself by dressing up as your favourite ‘geeky’ character.
For more information visit the Facebook link at https://www.facebook.com/events/1516555502755939/, call them on 0404 371 170, or email info@geek.events.
SUNDAY APRIL 19
Goulburn Historic Waterworks 'Steaming Day'
A monthly event, the Goulburn Historic Waterworks is hosting a Steaming Day this Sunday from 10 am to 3pm.
The Goulburn Historic Waterworks has been in action since the 1880s, when it was one of the first regional centres to supply piped drinking water to its residents, with the water being sourced from the adjacent Wollondilly River.
This rare facility is the only complete, steam-powered municipal water supply left in its original location in the Southern Hemisphere. The buildings and engines are of national significance and are now protected by a permanent conservation order.
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers are presenting the Engineering Heritage Award to the amazing staff and volunteers for all the ongoing work and care that goes into the operation of the magnificent Appleby Bros Beam Engine on show at the Goulburn Historic Waterworks.
Take a tour of the Pumphouse Museum and historic Waterworks, and see the 130-year-old Appleby Beam Engine and Hick Hargreaves Corliss Valve Engine under steam.
You can also bring your own picnic by the river and the children can play in the playground on site, too.
Entry is by donation.
Note: Dates are subject to change, please contact the Goulburn Historic Waterworks Museum in advance to confirm dates.
For more information and to book a tour, contact the Historic Waterworks on 4823 4428, or email museums@goulburn.nsw.gov.au. You can also visit the website at https://www.goulburnwaterworks.com.au/.
YASS
FRIDAY APRIL 17
Project Hail Mary at Liberty Theatre
As Yass’ only cinema, The Liberty Theatre is showing a screening of ‘Project Hail Mary’ tonight from 7pm – 9pm.
Project Hail Mary is about science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling), who wakes up on a spaceship, with no recollection of who he is or how he got there.
As his memory slowly returns, he soon discovers that he must solve the riddle behind a mysterious substance that’s causing the sun to die out.
As details of the mission unravel, he calls on his scientific training and sheer ingenuity, but he may not have to do it alone.
The Liberty Theatre is located at 173 Comur St, Yass.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children and pensioners, with a Family Bundle (two adults, two children) for $50 (+ a $3 booking fee). To purchase them, visit the 123tix link at https://www.123tix.com.au/events/51962/project-hail-mary-encore#timechosen.
And to find out more about the history and background of the Liberty Theatre, contact them on 6226 2557, email info@libertytheatre.com.au, or visit their website at https://www.libertytheatre.com.au/.
SATURDAY APRIL 18
Caught Red Handed – Stomp Festival
Stomp Festival is an initiative of various wineries throughout the Yass Valley region, promoting the benefits of winemaking to the region’s tourism and hospitality industry.
‘Stomp Festival’ will be held over two days, on both Saturday and Sunday at several local venues including: Thyme to Taste Beer & Wine Emporium, Murrumbateman; Pankhurst Wines at Wallaroo; Gundog Estate's Cork Street Cellar at Gundaroo & Barton Estate Winery at Jeir.
‘Caught Red Handed’ is another event as part of the festival and will be held at McKellar Ridge Wines at Murrumbateman.
The Caught Red Handed event runs from 1pm – 2:30pm, and costs $20 per person.
For this, you get to experience the magic of winemaking up close.
Join the staff at McKellar Ridge for a behind-the-scenes winery experience where you’ll plunge fermenting red wines, taste fermenting juice, and learn how to assess wines like a winemaker.
Finish with a seated wine tasting with cheese.
This is a fun, interactive experience for wine lovers who want to see, feel (and smell!) what vintage is all about.
McKellar Ridge Wines is located at 2 Euroka Avenue, Murrumbateman.
For more information, and to book a tour, contact them on 0409 780 861, email info@mckellarridgewines.com.au, or visit https://www.canberrawines.com.au/events/caught-red-handed/.
SUNDAY APRIL 19
Yass Swap Meet
Held annually at the Yass Showgrounds, the Yass Swap Meet is on again this Sunday from 7am to 2pm.
Traditionally hosted by the Yass Valley Cruisers Car Club, the swap meet showcases classic car parts, tools and auto memorabilia.
Vendors can camp at the showground on a 7x5m site for $25, and entry for the public is only $5, with kids under 16 getting in for free.
The Yass Showgrounds are located at 27 Grand Junction Rd, Yass. For more information contact Ray on 0409 931 229, email him at ray-homeview@bigpond.com, or visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/p/Yass-Swap-Meet-100076003719145/.
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