What’s on
16 October, 2026
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – October 16 to October 18
Markets and an Italian feast at Douglas Park, motor racing events, and much more planned across the regions for this weekend.
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
SATURDAY OCTOBER 17
Mittagong Markets
Held on the third Saturday of every month at the Senior Citizen’s and Community Centre in Mittagong, the Mittagong Markets are on again this Saturday from 8am to 2pm.
There’s always a good variety of stalls, selling unique gifts, local produce and food.
The Mittagong Senior Citizens and Community Centre is located at 10 Albert Lane, Mittagong.
For more information call 0424 095 195 or email s.colyer@bigpond.com.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 18
Rotary Moss Vale Showground Markets
That’s right, it’s time for the Moss Vale Showground Markets this Sunday, hosted by Moss Vale Rotary Club from 9am to 2pm.
The markets feature a wonderful variety of food stalls, coffee and cakes, handcrafted goods, plants and fresh produce, collectibles, trash and treasure, pet apparel, preserves and honey, local distillery stalls, opals and jewellery, plus the famous Rotary scones served with jam and cream.
The Moss Vale Showground is located on the Illawarra Highway, Moss Vale (just up from Aldi supermarket at the Argyle St roundabout).
For more information, contact Moss Vale Rotary on 0418 912 633 or email them at rcmvmarkets@gmail.com.
WOLLONDILLY
SATURDAY OCTOBER 17
Taste of Italy Night, Red Leaf Wholesale Nursery, Douglas Park
This Saturday afternoon from 3pm to 7:30pm at the Red Leaf Wholesale Nursery in Douglas Park, enjoy a Taste of Italy experience.
Staff will be serving up fresh, flavour-packed Italian takeaway dishes, and there’s plenty more to tempt your tastebuds, with a selection of local food vans serving up sweet treats and more, including:
- Roberto’s Mobile Pizza – freshly made pizza;
- Roberto’s Gelato – delicious gelato;
- Fields of Sweets – tempting cakes and sweets; and
- Del Bello Biscotti – handmade biscuits and biscotti.
While you’re there, also have a browse through the Red Leaf Wholesale Nursery, which will be open until 7.30pm, making it the perfect opportunity to pick up something special for the garden.
Come along, grab a bite to eat and enjoy a relaxed afternoon and evening of great food and local shopping in Douglas Park.
Red Leaf Wholesale Nursery is located at 35 Camden Rd, Douglas Park.
For more information contact Frances Tripodi at francestripodi71@hotmail.com.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 18
HDCC Khanacross – Silverdale
Hosted by the Hills District Car Club and Steve Henry, the HDCC Khanacross is on again this Sunday at 305 Taylor’s Rd, Silverdale, with scrutineering starting from 8:30am a driver’s briefing from 9:45am, and racing commencing at 10am, finishing around 4pm.
Racing classes include:
- NSW KC – Class A 0-1300cc;
- NSW KC – Class B 1301-1600cc;
- NSW KC – Class C 1601-2000cc;
- NSW KC – Class D 2001-3000cc;
- NSW KC – Class E Over 3000cc;
- NSW KC – Class F Group 4H Vehicles (Motorkhana Specials);
- NSW KC – Class G 4WD Productions Cars;
- NSW KC – Class H Production 4WD ATV (all terrain Vehicles, eg Polaris, Kawasaki and Yamaha); and
- NSW KC – Class MP Modified 4WD and 2WD Production Cars.
Entry for racing costs $72 for adults and $32 for Juniors, and all entries and payment must be completed through Wolf Sports by today (Friday) at 5pm through the link at https://wolfsports.co/au/rally/event.
There will also be a canteen available at the race site (cash only).
For more information check out the Hills District Car Club Facebook page.
SOUTHERN TABLELANDS
FRIDAY OCTOBER 16
Goulburn Classic Riders Club 35th Annual Ride
Held across the whole weekend, the Goulburn Classic Riders Club will be hosting a few rides thorughout the Southern Tablelands.
The first event will be a dinner at the Goulburn Workers Club on this evening from 6pm.
Then on Saturday there will be a ride commencing from Belmore Park from 10:30am heading to Laggan for a BBQ lunch and then a return to Goulburn for dinner at the Goulburn Bowling Club from 6:30pm.
Then finally on Sunday, the ride commences from the Goulburn Railway Bowling Club car park from 9am, and will head to the Tarago Car, Bike, and Truck Show at the Tarago Showgrounds.
For any more information, contact the Goulburn Classic Riders Club (GCRC) on 0448 386 362, email info@goulburnclassicriders.com, or visit the website at https://www.goulburnclassicriders.com/.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
Steampunk Festival Goulburn
As reported in The Southern Wire earlier this week, the Goulburn Steampunk Festival is on again this Saturday and Sunday at the Goulburn Historic Waterworks from 10am – 4pm on Saturday and 10am to 2pm on Sunday.
Step into a world of gears, goggles and grandeur for the two-day event, where Victorian imagination meets industrial innovation at the Goulburn Historic Waterworks.
Travel through time as it never was and experience a vibrant retro-futuristic festival featuring working steam engines, spectacular costumes, live music, roving entertainment, markets, food and activities for all ages.
Tickets are $19 for adults (Saturday), $16 for seniors and concessions, $9 for children (5-15 years) and children under 5 free.
They can be purchased through the Humantix link at https://events.humanitix.com/steampunk-goulburn-2026/tickets?c=steampunkweb.
For more information about the festival, visit the website at https://steampunkgoulburn.com.au/.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
Windellama Country Markets
Held on the third Sunday of every month, the Windellama Country Markets are on again at the Windellama Community Hall from 9am to 3pm.
The markets have plenty of stalls selling everything from homemade jams and preserves, pre-loved toys and tools, locally produced honey, bric-a-brac, various plants, gourmet foods, wooden toys, skincare products and everything for sewing enthusiasts.
There’s also home-cooked hot food, freshly ground coffee and refreshments available, together with fabulous cupcakes and sweet slices as well as plenty of parking available and disabled access.
The Windellama Community Hall is located at 3444 Oallen Ford Rd, Windellama.
For more information contact 0419 445 863 or email windellamamarkets@gmail.com.au.
YASS
FRIDAY OCTOBER 16
The Paper Trail Club with Whistle and Page
The Paper Trail Club is a very casual monthly creative catch-up for people who own too many notebooks, keep paper scraps “just in case”, and feel spiritually connected to Officeworks. Come solo. Bring a friend. Bring your stationery.
The event runs from 10am to 12 noon.
Whistle and Page is located in Murrumbateman on 47 Rose St.
For more information contact them on 0403 846 477, email them on contactus@whistleandpage.com, or visit the website at https://www.whistleandpage.com/workshops-events/p/the-paper-trail-club.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 17
Aura Go: In Friendship and Memory
As part of the Yass Music Club’s series of concerts, pianist Aura Go will perform pieces from composers Brahms, Schubert, Boulanger, Guastavino, and Tham, all brought to life on a beautiful Steinway Grand Piano.
The concert commences from 7:45pm at the Yass Music Club in the Yass Soldiers Memorial Hall at 82 Comur St.
Tickets are $60 for General Admission and $50 for concessions.
Tickets can be purchased via the Humanitix link at https://events.humanitix.com/aura-go-in-friendship-and-memory/tickets.
For more information contact Yass Music Club vice president Peter Jones on 0409 710 423, or visit the website at https://yassmusicclub.com/.
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