What’s on
5 June, 2026
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – June 5 to June 8
A King's Birthday long weekend full of activities across the regions, with markets, sports and even fireworks, too.
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
FRIDAY JUNE 5
Wheelchair Basketball, Mittagong PCYC
Give wheelchair basketball a try at the Southern Highlands PCYC Centre in Mittagong tonight from 5pm – 6:30pm.
The sport is fast-paced and fun, and you don’t need to have a disability to take part, but a drive to be competitive and build your strength and coordination skills.
It’s also a great social atmosphere to make new friends, too.
The PCYC Southern Highlands branch is located up behind Highlands Golf Club on Hawkins Dr, Mittagong. For more information contact Marta M on 0408 358 605 or email martam@wsnsw.org.au.
SATURDAY JUNE 6
Exeter Village Markets
Traditionally held on the first Saturday of every month, the Exeter Village Markets are on again tomorrow from 9am – 1:30pm.
The market has everything from plants, bread, fresh fruit, vegetables, great coffee, delicious cakes, honey, jams, relishes, sauces, preserves, handcrafted pieces, confectionary, pre-made meals, bric-a-brac, knitwear, jewellery, leather goods, candles, melts and homewares.
The markets are held in Exeter Park, located on the corner of Exeter Rd and Ellsmore Rd, Exeter. For more information contact 0468 331 738, email info@exetervillagemarket.com, or visit the website at https://www.exetervillagemarket.com/.
Kangaroo Valley Bonfire & Fireworks Festival
Kangaroo Valley’s Friendly Inn pub plays host to the annual Fireworks and Bonfire Festival on the King’s Birthday Long Weekend.
There will be huge crafted bonfire, scattered fire pits and even a fantastic fireworks display. The pub has also worked with artists to delight patrons with spectacular fire sculptures.
There will also be mulled wine, a full bistro, and local food stalls available as well.
The night will run from 6pm – 11pm.
The Friendly Inn is located at 159 Moss Vale Rd, Kangaroo Valley.
For more information contact them on 4465 1355 or visit the website at www.thefriendlyinn.com.au/event/bonfire-night-fireworks-fest/.
King’s Birthday Long Weekend at Sutton Forest Inn
Celebrate the King’s Birthday Long Weekend at the Sutton Forest Inn this Saturday afternoon, kicking off from 1pm.
There will be a jumping castle and face-painting for the kids and for the adults a warm paddock bonfire with hot toddies and mulled wine.
The pub will also be hosting lunch and dinner every day with a variety of dishes on offer.
The Sutton Forest Inn is located at 7390 Illawarra Highway, Sutton Forest.
For more information contact the pub on 4868 1697 or visit the website at www.suttonforestinn.com.au/.
SUNDAY JUNE 7
Live on the Lawn at Artemis Wines, Mittagong
Every Sunday from 11am – 3pm, Artemis Wines at Mittagong hosts their Live on the Lawn session, with wood-fired pizzas and also live music playing from 12pm – 3pm.
The winery’s cellar door is also offering 20 percent off all their takeaway bottles of wine through until Monday only.
Christie Lamb will be performing her brand of live music this Sunday, too.
There will also be an opportunity to have wine tastings along with a delicious cheeseboard across the whole long weekend.
To book and for further information, take a look at their Facebook page, contact the winery on 0401 199 075, or email them at cellardoor@artemiswines.com.au.
MONDAY JUNE 8
Yerrinbool Railway Garden
Visit the Yerrinbool Railway Garden this Monday from 10am to 1pm. The volunteers based at the gardens host tours and also provide morning tea.
The garden has a mix of natives, herb beds, rose beds, a pollinator patch and chemical free vegetables raised in beds using a wicking bed design.
They also have some art and historical information.
To book and find out more information contact 0405 266 481.
WOLLONDILLY
FRIDAY JUNE 5
William Barton & The Sydney Symphony, Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre Picton
Aboriginal musician William Barton and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra will be paying a visit to the Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre tonight from 7pm.
Mr Barton will display his talents on the digeridoo (or ‘yidaki’) and will play pieces written for voice, yidaki and guitar.
These are intimate and personal works written by and for Barton, performed with his partner Véronique Serret, his mother Aunty Delmae Barton and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
The Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre is located at 66 Menangle St, Picton.
Ticket sales are limited, so get in quickly.
Adults are $45, concessions $40, and Under 18s $20.
For more information and to book tickets, visit the WPAC website at https://wpac2024.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/158309.
SATURDAY JUNE 6
FREE ‘Check & Tune’ + Bike Collection, Wollondilly Community Nursery, Picton
Come and get your pushbike checked and ‘tuned’ by the team from Wollondilly Shire Council this Saturday at the Wollondilly Community Nursery in Picton from 10am – 1pm.
You can also donate any old bikes that are beyond repair and Revolve Recycling refurbishes, repurposes, or recycles them, helping to create affordable and eco-friendly transportation options for others.
The Wollondilly Community Nursery is located at 38 Wonga Rd, Picton.
The event is so popular it has sold out, but if you contact council or turn up on the day, they will be sure to accommodate you nonetheless. Register at https://events.humanitix.com/wollondilly-free-check-and-tune.
Aussie Fusion shop Grand Opening, Thirlmere
The Aussie Fusion 3D Toybox shop will be officially opening in Thirlmere this Saturday from 10am.
Aussie Fusion will be a shop full of 3D printed toys, fidgets, articulated animals, dragons, collectibles, sensory toys and plenty of fun little creations for kids, families and big kids at heart.
Their new location is Unit 2, 13 Oaks St Thirlmere, known as ‘The Terrace’ (next door to Thirlmere Post Office).
To find out more about Aussie Fusion, visit their Facebook page or website at https://www.aussiefusion.com.au/. You can also email them at sales@aussiefusion.com.au.
SUNDAY JUNE 7
Free BBQ for Men, Bargo Sportsground
Hosted by men’s organisation Mr Perfect, this free BBQ for men will be held at the Bargo Sportsground this Sunday morning from 10am – 12 noon.
Online, Mr Perfect provides quality resources for the good of men's mental health. They are also a community organisation connecting men across Australia over a relaxed free BBQ to chat about all things life.
The Bargo Sportsground is located at 96 Radnor Rd, Bargo. For more information email Mr Perfect at hello@mrperfect.org.au, visit their Facebook page or their website at https://mrperfect.org.au/.
Picton Swap Meet
Held at the Picton Showgrounds, the Picton Swap Meet is a popular event for collectors, car enthusiasts, and bargain hunters alike.
They can discover a treasure trove of automotive parts, vintage finds, and unique memorabilia with swappers and spectators coming together for a day of savvy shopping, great food, and community spirit.
Gates open from 7am, with prices for adults only $5 until 12 noon and kids free. Dogs are also welcome but must be always kept on a leash.
The Picton Showgrounds are located at 151-155 Menangle St, Picton.
For any enquiries, stall holder bookings or payments, contact the organiser on 0421 109 694, or email swapmeet@pictonshowsociety.com.au.
SOUTHERN TABLELANDS
FRIDAY JUNE 5
National Donut Day, Goulburn Donut Shop
Celebrated annually on the first weekend of June, National Donut Day is on again today from 9am – 4pm at the Goulburn Donut Shop in Russell Lane.
The day was first established way back in 1938 by the Salvation Army to commemorate the ‘Doughnut Lassies’, who served doughboys in World War 2.
The Goulburn Donut Shop is located at 16 Russell Lane, Goulburn.
For more information contact Natalie on 0401 646 973 or email her at nat_long132@yahoo.com.au.
Watercolour Workshop with Sami Bayly, Goulburn Mulwaree Library
Sami Bayly is an award-winning illustrator and author of The Illustrated Encyclopaedia series and will be hosting this watercolour workshop at the Goulburn Mulwaree Library this afternoon from 3-4pm.
Learn the finer points of watercolour painting, and the session will be packed with tips and tricks on how to do it, and you will leave with a finished or almost-finished artwork and a brand-new understanding of scientific illustration.
Tickets for the session are $10, and to make a booking, contact the Goulburn Mulwaree Library on 4823 4435 or email library@goulburn.nsw.gov.au. You can also visit the Humanitix link at https://events.humanitix.com/sami-bayly.
SATURDAY JUNE 6
St Saviour's Community Markets
The St Saviour’s Community Markets are on again this Saturday in the grounds and hall of St Saviour’s Cathedral in Bourke St from 9am – 1pm.
As always, there will be a wide variety of stalls showcasing local produce, wines, honey, candles, jams, cakes and slices. You’ll also find plants, antiques, bric a brac, knitwear for the whole family, and lots of jewellery including rings, necklaces and watches as well as all sorts of paintings, art works and diamond paintings, along with textiles, homemade sewn and embroidered articles.
There will also be a delicious gourmet BBQ served for patrons and stallholders alike.
St Saviour’s Cathedral and Hall is located at 170 Bourke St, Goulburn
For more information and to book a stall, contact Heather Cox on 0492 509 067, or email her at heathercox948@gmail.com.
Goulburn Cars and Bikes Show and Shine Fundraiser
Hosted by the Goulburn Lilac City Festival Inc, the Goulburn Cars and Bikes Show and Shine Fundraiser will be held this Saturday at the Goulburn Showgrounds on Braidwood Rd from 1pm – 8pm.
The event is fundraising for supporting the Goulburn–Shibetsu Japan Exchange Program (Shibetsu is Goulburn’s sister city in Japan).
It is guaranteed to be an afternoon and evening of amazing cars, bikes, food, music and community fun.
Vehicle entry is only $15 with all spectators entry fee by a gold coin donation.
All vehicles are welcome – classics, customs, muscle cars, bikes, vintage and even modern rides!
The Goulburn Showgrounds is located at 45 – 47 Braidwood Rd, Goulburn.
For more information visit the Facebook page, or contact 0448 211 839, or alternatively email goulburnlilaccityfestival@gmail.com.
SUNDAY JUNE 7
Bungonia Sunday Breakfast
That’s right, the Bungonia Sunday Breakfast is on again this Sunday morning at the Bungonia Community Hall from 9am – 11am.
The event is hosted by the Bungonia Progress Association and associated volunteers.
It’s a not-for-profit run by the community, with all proceeds going back to the Bungonia Progress Association Inc to keep the hall open to the public.
Traditional dishes served at the breakfast are their signature English Big Breakfast for only $12, an Bacon & Egg Roll, scrambled eggs or pancakes with maple syrup, cream, jam and butter for only $7 and barista coffee from $4.
The breakfast is traditionally held on the first and third Sunday of the month.
The Bungonia Community Hall is located at 42 King St, Bungonia, approximately 35kms north-east of Goulburn.
For more information, contact organiser Melody McCulla on 0493 166 025 or email her at info@bungonia.org.au.
MONDAY JUNE 8
Taralga Art Show
With it’s official opening night held on Saturday night from 6–8pm, the annual Taralga Art Show is on again at the Taralga War Memorial Hall across the whole King’s Birthday Long Weekend in the tiny village of Taralga, approximately 40kms north of Goulburn.
Awards given to the artists included the People’s Choice ($300); Hangers’ Award (also $300); Wildlife Park Award ($100), and the Orchard Street Gallery Exhibition Prize.
The show and art sale was open on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm and is also open today from 10am – 2pm.
The Taralga War Memorial Hall is located at 41 Orchard St, Taralga (the village’s main street).
For more information take a look at the Taralga Art Show Facebook page or email them at taralgaartshow@gmail.com.
YASS
FRIDAY JUNE 5
Yass Valley Business Chamber Networking Breakfast
As part of Men’s Mental Health Week, the Yass Business Chamber is holding a Networking Breakfast at well known Yass café Trader and Co this morning from 7:30am.
Guest Speakers are David Cowell, Darren Manton, Peter Davidson & Rod McBride.
There will be an opportunity for attendees to also make their own announcement or update.
If you've never been to the chamber’s networking events, they're the best place to network with local businesses around the Yass Valley. Behind every business, family and community are men who often carry stress in silence. They’re gathering for breakfast not just to network, but to talk about something that truly matters.
Members will receive a token to claim their free coffee. For planning purposes, please RSVP to info@yassbusiness.com.au to confirm attendance. There will also be a Facebook live stream of the event for those who can’t make it.
Trader & Co is located at 92 Meehan St, Yass.
For more information about the Yass Business Chamber, visit their website at https://www.yassbusiness.com.au/.
SATURDAY JUNE 6
Clay Day for Kids with Yass Landcare
Join Yass Landcare and Sui Jackson for a fun-filled day of creativity!
Back by popular demand after success in 2025, Yass Landcare is excited to bring Clay Day for Kids again in 2026.
The event will be held from 10am-12pm at the Yass Landcare Nursery, located behind the Yass Men’s Shed.
Let the little ones get their hands dirty as they explore their creativity and connect with nature through a variety of clay-based activities.
This year's theme is 'Possums and gliders in our environment' and is a fantastic opportunity for children of all ages to immerse themselves in the natural environment and create something special.
Activities Include: - Creature Creation: mould your favourite possum or glider from clay; and - Totem pole building
The event is completely free, with all materials supplied and open to children of all ages.
They look forward to seeing everyone there.
The Yass Men’s Shed is located at 1428 Yass Valley Way. For more information and to RSVP contact yasslandcare@yan.org.au.
SUNDAY JUNE 7
Sno-ciety at The Liberty Theatre, Yass
SNO-CIETY is a film that explores the culture that surrounds winter and the community that forms around snowsports and will be screened at the Liberty Theatre this Sunday from 2pm – 5:30pm.
The filming will also include local live music and some giveaways as well.
Tickets are $24.50 for adults, $20 for pensioners and $17.50 for students. For more information, visit the website at https://www.libertytheatre.com.au/movies/sno-ciety. And to book tickets go to the Humanitix link at https://events.humanitix.com/snociety-yass/tickets.
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