What’s on
17 July, 2026
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – July 17 to July 19
Markets, planting workshops, craft sessions and much more coming up in this week's Weekend Wire column.
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
FRIDAY JULY 17
Friday DJ Sessions at the Royal Hotel, Bowral
Start the party with fresh beats and good vibes all night long with drinks specials between 7pm -10pm! The DJ plays from 9pm till late every Friday night at the Royal Hotel, Bowral.
The Royal Hotel is located at 255 Bong Bong Street, Bowral. For more information, contact them on 4861 6686, email info@royalhotelbowral.com, or take a look at the hotel’s Facebook page.
SATURDAY JULY 18
Mittagong Markets
The Mittagong Markets are held on the third and fifth Saturdays of every month at their new location, the Seniors and Community Centre on the corner of Queen and Albert Sts in Mittagong from 8am to 2pm.
The market has a good variety of stalls, selling unique gifts, local produce and food.
The Mittagong Senior Citizens & Community Centre is located at 10 Albert Lane, Mittagong. For more information, contact 0424 095 195 or email s.colyer@bigpond.com.
SUNDAY JULY 19
Winter Plant Propagation Workshop, Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens
All is quiet in the winter garden. Let’s propagate!
Join them to learn how to create your own free plants.
From beginners to advanced, this workshop is perfect for cultivating green thumbs!
This workshop will run from 10am – 1pm at the Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens (SHBG) at 1 Old South Road, Bowral.
As part of the workshop you’ll take home:
• A propagation kit (mix, pots, step-by-step guide & cutting material);
• Your own propagated plants;
• Additional collector cuttings; and
• New gardening confidence!
They will also cover:
• Selecting - walk the gardens to find the best plant stock;
• Cuttings - the most effective techniques;
• Home propagation - ideal growing conditions;
• Potting mix - native vs exotic plant needs; and
• Fertilising & potting up - when and how.
Attendees can also enjoy a delicious catered break with homemade treats from the SHBG baking friends, as well as espresso coffee and teas.
Tickets are $70 (for friends of the gardens) or $75 for a general ticket. To book go to the Try Booking link at https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1516890/tickets.
WOLLONDILLY
FRIDAY JULY 17
Dinner with Mastop & Sich at Picton Social
To be held at local cafe Picton Social, enjoy a seated dinner service with live music from duo Mastop & Sich.
Individually, Cheyne Mastop and George Sich have been a force in the Macarthur and Southern Highlands live music scene as guitarists/singer/songwriters for over two decades.
Cheyne was the founder and main force behind the popular Redbax band (now DoubleXXL), and his powerful voice is instantly recognizable to live music fans in the area.
George is probably best known as the ‘jingle guy’ from Radio 2SM’s Grant Goldman Show for over ten years.
George’s band “The Foxin’ Hounds’ were the winners of ABC702’s ‘Exhumed’ band competition in 2014.
George also penned the classic award winning song ‘Spinning and Swirling’.
Cheyne and George also co-wrote the 2009 Australian Songwriters Association award winner ‘I Got a Little Drunk’. Performing live together now for some years as Mastop & Sich, this only demonstrates that the whole is greater than the sum of it’s parts.
Picton Social is located at 135 – 139 Argyle St, Picton. To book tickets, contact Picton Social on 4677 5865, email hello@pictonsocial.com, or visit the Picton Social website at https://www.pictonsocial.com/.
SATURDAY JULY 18
Cawdor Markets
Running from 8am to 1pm, the Cawdor Markets are held on the third Saturday of every month, and this month they’ve tripled in size, creating room for even more local makers, delicious food, handmade treasures and unique finds.
Whether you’re coming for a hot coffee, fresh sourdough bread, handmade jewellery, local artwork, something for the kids, vintage treasures, their car boot sellers or simply a relaxed Saturday morning, there’s something waiting to be discovered.
The Cawdor Markets are located at 445 Cawdor Rd, Cawdor.
For more information, check out their social media pages on Instagram and Facebook, or email cawdormarkets.socials@hotmail.com.
SUNDAY JULY 19
Cozy Winter Craftanoon, The Celebration Society, Picton
Running from 1:30pm – 3pm at The Celebration Society in Menangle St, this craft workshop has creativity, cosy vibes and like-minded people at their Cozy Craftanoon.
This unique creative gathering is all about finally making time for those unfinished projects you’ve been meaning to complete or starting something brand new with inspiration and support from their creative hosts.
Bring along any knitting, scrapbooking, painting, embroidery, journalling, crochet, card making, sewing or any other craft projects you’re currently working on and settle in for an afternoon of creativity and connection.
The Celebration Society's creative hosts will be there throughout the session to offer encouragement, ideas and guidance if you’d like to try something new or need a little creative inspiration along the way.
The workshop costs $15 which also includes hot drinks and tasty treats.
The Celebration Society is located at 36 Menangle St, Picton. To book, visit the Humanitix link at https://events.humanitix.com/cozy-winter-craftanoon-ywzbg6mp/tickets.
SOUTHERN TABLELANDS
FRIDAY JULY 17
Goulburn Celtic Session at the Goulburn Club
Held from 7:30pm – 11pm, the Goulburn Celtic Sessions run at The Goulburn Club on a monthly basis.
All levels of musicianship are welcome at these sessions. Attendance is strictly limited to Goulburn Club members only, but you can sign up or renew on arrival. There is a waiting list option on the booking site if you do miss out.
The Goulburn Club is located at 19 Market St, Goulburn.
For more information or to book, sign up as a member or to renew a current membership, email them at secretary@goulburnclub.com.au, or call them on 4821 2043.
SATURDAY JULY 18
Cuppa & Craft for Charity, Bungonia Community Hall
Cuppa and Craft for Charity was created so like-minded people could come together to enjoy each other’s company whether that be for a cuppa, to do some craft or both with all items going to various charities throughout the region. Everyone brings something crafty that they are working on, and there’s always a variety of crafts being worked on such as knitting, crocheting, weaving, sewing, applique and long stitch.
The event runs from 10am to 4pm.
Cost is $5 per person, which includes BYO refreshments and snacks.
Everyone is welcome to join, whether living locally or simply passing through – feel free to join this friendly group, all while supporting local charities throughout the Southern Tablelands.
The Bungonia Community Hall is located at 42 King St, Bungonia.
For more information contact Megan Norberry on 0427 005 054 or email cuppaandcraftmarulan@gmail.com.
SUNDAY JULY 19
Bungonia En Plein Air ARTs Workshop Series
Arts on the Move’s Elizabeth-Anne Gervay will be conducting these new workshops, known as ‘Bungonia En Plein Air ARTs’ at the MIZPAH on the third Sunday of every month.
Artists are encouraged to bring their drawing pads and pencils to draw.
Techniques, art tricks and stories are told that embrace the historic setting of MIZPAH. This workshop only costs $10, and includes refreshments throughout.
Numbers are limited, so please book early.
Any raised funds go to support the Bungonia and District Historical Society inc.
This event is run at Bungonia MIZPAH, 33 King St, Bungonia. For more information, go to the Arts on the Move website at https://artsonthemove.com.au/. Also contact Elizabeth – Anne Gervay on 0408 666 196 or email eagervay@gmail.com.
YASS
FRIDAY JULY 17
School Holiday Cross Stitch Workshop
Running for the second time this School holidays, the Yass Railway Museum is holding another School Holiday Cross Stitch Workshop from 10am to 1pm.
If you have a child (or grand child) keen to learn cross stitch, then join the team at Yass Railway Museum.
The museum is located at 3 Crago St, Yass. To book, contact 0412 586 634, email info@yassrailwaymuseum.org, or visit the website at https://www.yassrailwaymuseum.org/.
SATURDAY JULY 18
Poems on Walls at Yazzbar – Exhibition Opening
Enjoy live poetry readings, a short open mic session and explore a diverse collection of poetry displayed throughout the venue.
Yazzbar will be open with their full food and beverage menu available throughout the afternoon.
The event runs from 1pm – 5pm.
Yazzbar is located at 81 Comur St, Yass. Contact them on 0429 221 167, email yazzbar.yass@gmail.com, visit the website at https://www.yazzbar.com.au/ or their Instagram page.
SUNDAY JULY 19
Beginner Scrapbooking Class, Yass Soldiers Club
Attendees are invited to come along and complete a two page layout.
Get photos off your smartphone or computer and organiser Holley will show how to create an easy and beautiful masterpiece you will be proud to show your family.
There's no need to be crafty or creative - it’s a step-by-step process Holley can walk you through.
All you need is 6-10 photos and you!
Scrapbooking is more than creating albums- it’s about looking after you and doing something to meet new people and socialise while having some fun.
The event runs from 10:30am – 12:30pm.
Cost is $20 per person.
The Yass Soldiers Club is located at 86 Meehan St, Yass.
For bookings call Holley on 0409 919 997.
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