What’s on
9 January, 2026
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – January 9 to 11
The second Weekend Wire for this year for the four regions - the Southern Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass.
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
FRIDAY JANUARY 9
Live Music at the Robertson Public House & Kitchen – Hayden Phillis
Join Hayden Phillis as he plays his live set at the Robertson Public House & Kitchen tonight from 7pm – 10pm.
This will be a busy month for the pub, with popular band Lara and the Troubadours on January 17th and live music as well as a Keg Toss on Australia Day.
Entry is free, although bookings are still recommended.
To book call the Robertson Public House & Kitchen on 4885 1202, email them at enquiries@robertsonpublichouse.com.au or visit the website at https://robertsonpublichouse.com.au/events/.
SATURDAY JANUARY 10
The New Bowral Market
The new Bowral Market will be held this Saturday from 8am - 1pm at Bowral Bowling Club with all the usual selection of artisan products and plants, jewellery, clothing and more.
The Bowral Bowling Club is located at 40 Shepherd St, Bowral.
For more information or to check if markets are still being held, contact them on 0413 020 023 or email info@thenewbowralmarket.com.au.
Also take a look at their Instagram page with an introduction to their new partnership with website www.artisanmarketevents.com.au.
SUNDAY JANUARY 11
Pick Your Own Mushrooms at Mittagong Mushroom Farm
Every Sunday and Wednesday for the rest of this month, the Mittagong Mushroom Farm is hosting their Pick Your Own Mushrooms experiences as well as Educational Mushroom Farm Family Tours (every Saturday), Mushroom Tunnel History Tours (every Thursday), and the M-Files Dark Tunnel Tours (Saturday evenings from 7pm).
Prices for the tours start from $39, with the M-Files Dark Tunnel Tours the most expensive at $69.
To book contact them on 0407 887 052, email them at tours@littlemountainmushroom.com or visit https://www.greatersydneytours.com.au/tours-and-experiences/.
WOLLONDILLY
FRIDAY JANUARY 9
Ultimate Paintball, Cawdor
Ultimate Paintball at Cawdor near Camden offers state of the art equipment and epic – themed battlefields including ‘D-Day’, ‘Nam’, and ‘Wasteland’ to name just a few.
Experiences are for all types of groups including birthday parties and bucks parties up to corporate experiences for workplaces.
Ultimate Paintball is located on the corner of Remembrance Driveway and Cawdor Rd, (870 Cawdor Rd) Cawdor.
For more information and to book experiences, call them on 4648 4000 or visit their website at https://ultimatepaintball.com.au/.
SATURDAY JANUARY 10
Spritz Saturdays at Camden Valley Inn
Hosted by St Germain, Spritz Saturdays start at the Camden Valley Inn this Saturday from 3pm – 6pm running through until January 31.
Drop in for St-Germain spritzes, a live DJ, sketch artists & even lawn bowls!
This Saturday will also include a live sax performance alongside the DJ. A bongo player will play alongside the DJ on the 17th, 24th and 31st.
No bookings are required.
Camden Valley Inn is located at 290 Remembrance Driveway, Cawdor.
To find out what else is happening at the Camden Valley Inn, visit the website at https://www.camdenvalleyinn.com.au/events.
SUNDAY JANUARY 11
Picton Cars and Coffee
Meeting on the second Sunday of every month, the Picton Cars and Coffee event meets on Davison Lane in the CBD of Picton from 7am – 9:30am.
It’s a chance for like-minded car enthusiasts to maybe grab some coffee and a bit of breakfast and enjoy looking at and talking about their cars.
To find out more about the Cars and Coffee event, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/pictoncarsandcoffee.
SOUTHERN TABLELANDS
FRIDAY JANUARY 9
Build a Bug Hotel, Goulburn Mulwaree Library
Suitable for all ages from 8 to 108, the Goulburn Mulwaree Library is holding a ‘Build a Bug Hotel’ workshop, where you can make a little house for all types of ‘creepy crawlies’ out of recycled and natural materials.
Bug hotels are a great way to bring native bees, bugs, and other creatures into your yard to increase pollination, remove aphids, and conserve our tiny wildlife.
Please note: Kids under 12 are encouraged to be supported by a parent to assist them with hammering of nails. Also, garden gloves are recommended.
Materials are all being provided and sponsored by Bunnings Goulburn.
The Build a Bug Hotel workshop starts from 10:30am through until 12 noon.
The Goulburn Mulwaree Library is located at the Council Chambers, 184-194 Bourke St, Goulburn.
Cost is $5.
To book visit the Humanitix link at https://events.humanitix.com/bug-hotel.
SATURDAY JANUARY 10
Goulburn Rotary Parkside Markets, Belmore Park
The monthly Goulburn Rotary Parkside Markets, held on the second Saturday of every month, are on this Saturday from 8:30am – 1:30pm.
The markets are a regional produce and artisan market for the region’s talented makers and artists.
All funds raised from the markets go towards Goulburn Rotary’s various charities and projects.
The Rotary Parkside Markets are located opposite the Courthouse on 3 Montague St, Goulburn.
For more information contact them on 0419 491 280, email them at glbrotary@gmail.com, or go to the Goulburn Rotary Markets Facebook page.
SUNDAY JANUARY 11
Sunday Sessions at The Goulburn Club
The weekly Sunday Sessions at The Goulburn Club are an opportunity for local musicians and singers to bring along their instrument or have a sing- along or even to recite some stories and poetry.
Everyone is welcome to either join in or even just to spectate and there are song sheets available online, or people can lead or introduce their own new songs.
To find out more contact the Goulburn Club on 0407 240 635, email them at music@goulburnclub.com.au, visit the website at https://goulburnclub.com.au/, or their Facebook page.
YASS
FRIDAY JANUARY 9
Bennie James at Yazzbar
Local singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bennie James will perform his mix of heartfelt storytelling and soulful melodies.
His set will start from 7pm through until 10pm.
On Saturday night at the same time, Jane Dee will also perform for restaurant-goers.
Yazzbar is located at 81 Comur St, Yass.
For enquiries, contact them on 0429 221 167, email them at yazzbar.yass@gmail.com, visit their Facebook and Instagram pages or visit the website at https://www.yazzbar.com.au/events.
SATURDAY JANUARY 10
Murrumbateman Village Markets
The fortnightly Murrumbateman Village Markets are on this Sunday from 9am to 1pm at the Village Green on Murrumbateman Recreation Grounds.
There is fresh local produce, handmade crafts, local wines as well as live music and family entertainment on offer.
For more information contact them on 0432 402 221, email them at info@mvmarket.com, or visit the website at www.mvmarket.com.
(NOTE: Since the writing of this article, the markets have been cancelled due to extreme heatwave conditions and high winds.)
SUNDAY JANUARY 11
Binalong Community Markets
Every second Sunday of the month and held at local café, Café on Queen, the Binalong Community Markets has a variety of stalls on offer.
The markets run from 10am-1pm at Café on Queen, 13 Queen St, Binalong.
Binalong is an interesting little town off the Hume Highway and not far away from Yass.
For more information or to book in a stall, contact the market organiser on 0428 412 090, or email them at cjmuscat32@gmail.com.
You can also visit the Binalong Community Markets Facebook and Instagram pages.
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