What’s on
23 October, 2026
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – October 23 to October 25
An art exhibition launch, celebration of local gourmet cooking, pig racing and so much more this weekend across the regions.
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
FRIDAY OCTOBER 23
Harry Martin: ‘The Fields to the Sea’
The Jennings Kerr Gallery at Robertson is pleased to present their fourth solo exhibition with Harry Martin.
Harry grew up in the Southern Highlands and now lives in the UK and paints mainly landscapes in the Romanticism genre.
He has held several successful exhibitions in Australia and overseas with his works in private collections both within Australia and abroad.
The launch of his exhibition officially starts today with an opening reception on Saturday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm, with the exhibition running through until November 15.
Jennings Kerr gallery is located at Shop 4, 74 – 76 Hoddle St, Robertson, and is open from 10am to 4pm Friday to Monday or by appointment.
For more information about Harry's exhibition or any other artworks at Jennings Kerr gallery, contact them on 0416 057 186, email James@jenningskerr.com.au, or visit the website at https://www.jenningskerr.com.au/.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 24
Support Local Gala Night
This Saturday night from 5:30pm, the Exeter Village Hall will play host to a local gala night.
This very special event highlights local talent and produce and has been fully organised by a 17-year-old up and coming local chef in the Highlands, Callum Dean.
Your ticket will include:
- Live music and entertainment from multiple local musicians;
- A display of local art with an opportunity to purchase;
- A 9-course degustation menu in a share plate style using local produce, and local alcoholic beverages (with non-alcoholic drinks also available).
Partners for the event include Dawning Day Wines and Brickwork Farms.
The Exeter Village Hall is located at Exeter Rd, Exeter. Tickets are $100 and can be booked via the link at https://supportlocalgalanight.rsvpify.com/. You can also contact Callum via email at callumdean29@gmail.com, and on the Support Local Gala Night page on Instagram.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 25
Berrima Schoolyard Markets
On the fourth Sunday of every month, the Berrima Schoolyard Markets are held in the grounds of Berrima Public School from 9am to 2pm, and this Sunday is no exception.
There will be over 50 stalls on offer, and there are children’s activities galore including a jumping castle and cars and a playground, they also have live music, and the school’s very special Stephanie Alexander ‘Kitchen Café’ will also be open.
Stalls include handmade, artisan, jewellery, fashion, homewares and many delicious food stalls, fresh produce, home-made jams, sauces, pies, sweets, french cheeses, charcuterie and more.
There's also fabulous hot food such as BBQ, Japanese pancakes, gozleme, Chinese, Danish and French meals.
Berrima PublIc School is located on Oxley St, Berrima.
For more information visit the Berrima Schoolyard Markets Facebook page, contact them via email at berrimamarkets@gmail.com or visit the website at www.theschoolyardmarkets.org.
WOLLONDILLY
SATURDAY OCTOBER 24
OINKTOBERFEST at The Oaks Hotel
From 12 noon on Saturday get along to The Oaks Hotel for their annual 'Oinktoberfest' event.
There will be pig races from 12-5pm where you can enter in sweeps and win big! Fun activities for the whole family to enjoy include:
- Pig racing;
- Jumping castle;
- Market stalls;
- Raffles and sweepstakes;
- Pig auctions;
- Sporting club activities;
- An ice cream truck; and
- Live entertainment.
The event is free.
The Oaks Hotel is located at 36 John St, The Oaks.
For more information contact them on (02) 8710 3519, or visit the website at https://www.theoaks-hotel.com/whats-on/oinktoberfest.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 25
Picton Ute Show at the 85th Picton AH & I Show
Get excited for the Picton Ute Show happening at the Picton Show this Sunday October 25 starting from 8:30am. The Show Society are so keen to be holding this event for all you ute lovers out there, and they have multiple classes for everyone in the family even your pets! Gates to the showground are open from 6am and park up closes at 8.30am for a 9am start. Entry costs of the main classes is $5, which includes:
- Work/Trade;
- Farm;
- Street;
- Town;
- ‘Feral’;
- Themed;
- ‘Ute with a Boot’ (wagon or sedan);
- 4x4 Touring;
- 4x4 Off Road;
- Chicks;
- B ‘n’ S; and
- Classic.
Minor classes entry is $2, which includes categories such as:
- Furthest Travelled (vehicle to show);
- Ute Pet (alive);
- Most Original DIY Mod;
- Novelty Ute; and
- Unique Ute (not themed).
And there will of course be prizes for the Sponsors Choice, Reserve Champion and Grand Champion also.
The Picton Showground is located at 151 Menangle St, Picton.
For more information visit the Picton Show Society Facebook page or the website at www.pictonshowsociety.com.au.
SOUTHERN TABLELANDS
FRIDAY OCTOBER 23
Hockey NSW Indoor State Championship – Open Women (all weekend)
Women of all ages and player categories will be travelling from as far away as the Nepean, Parkes, Illawarra, South Coast, Sydney, Dubbo, Grafton, Bathurst, Port Macquarie, and Newcastle as well as playing against local Goulburn teams.
The championships will be played at the Veolia Arena in the Goulburn Recreation Area on Braidwood Rd all weekend through until Sunday afternoon.
The Goulburn Recreation Area is located at 47 Braidwood Rd, Goulburn.
For more information contact James Burrell from Hockey NSW on 02 9764 1911, or email him at james.b@hockeynsw.com.au.
You can also find out other upcoming hockey championships heading into 2027 via the Hockey NSW website link at https://www.hockeynsw.com.au/competitions/indoor-state-championships/.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
Growing Abilities Spring Fair
Local Goulburn disability service provider Growing Abilities will be holding their Spring Fair this Saturday from 9am to 2pm.
Their Open Day is a chance to welcome the community through their gates, showcase the hard work of their supported employees and enjoy a great day out with family and friends.
This year they’re bringing a little Alice in Wonderland fun to the day, with live music, market stalls, a High Tea, face painting, putt - putt, propagation demonstrations, a chocolate wheel, ice cream and plenty more.
There will also be a prize for the 'best dressed Alice in Wonderland character', so feel free to join in the fun.
Most importantly, the day is about celebrating the centre's supported employees, showcasing what they do and giving the community the opportunity to learn more about Growing Abilities.
Funds raised on the day will go towards creating a new undercover outdoor lunch space for their supported employees and participants.
Growing Abilities is located at 41a Ross St, Goulburn.
For more information contact them on 0484 520 209, email Fiona Winters at fiona.winters@growingabilities.org.au, or take a look at the Growing Abilities Goulburn Facebook page.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
Fiona McIntosh Author Talk, Goulburn Mulwaree Library
This Sunday from 2pm to 3:15pm the Goulburn Mulwaree Library in tandem with the Goulburn Regional Art Gallery (GRAG) will host bestselling author, Fiona McIntosh.
Set amongst the beautiful painting exhibition by Clarice Beckett, attendees will hear Fiona discuss her latest book, 'The Art Lovers', an unforgettable story about the beauty of love and the power of art to illuminate the dark.
This is a free event, however registrations are essential to secure your seat at Goulburn Regional Art Gallery.
Copies of the book will be available for sale and signed by the author after the talk.
The Goulburn Mulwaree Library is located at 184 – 194 Bourke St, Goulbururn. To register, visit the Humanitix link at https://events.humanitix.com/the-art-lovers.
And for all other information about what's on at the Goulburn Library, visit their Facebook and Instagram pages, call them on 4823 4435, or email them at library@goulburn.nsw.gov.au.
YASS
SATURDAY OCTOBER 24
Murrumbateman Village Market
The Murrumbateman Village Market is held on the second and fourth Saturday of the month from 9am to 1pm at the Village Green in the Murrumbateman Recreation Grounds.
The markets sell a wide range of local crafts, pottery and handmade goods, as well as organic vegetables, local produce from local gardens, plus bread, cakes, pastries, jams, honey, sauces, chillies, a range of meats, olives and olive oil, native plants, local winemakers and more. For more information, contact them on 0432 402 221, via email at info@mvmarket.com, or through the website at http://www.mvmarket.com.
Open Garden Weekend at Vogelweide Estate, Gundaroo
Born from a paddock 18 years ago, Vogelweide Estate has blossomed into almost two acres of unmistakably European- inspired gardens.
Designed to shine in every season, the expansive grounds feature striking umbrella pines, junipers, maples and even a rare five-metre Wollemi pine.
Wander among more than 150 old-world roses, alongside lush peonies, spring bulbs and fragrant Mediterranean herbs.
Go for the spring blooms and stay for barista-made coffee, delicious treats, a plant stall and the chance to unwind in one of the region’s most picturesque garden settings.
Vogelweide Estate is located at 94 Cork Street, Gundaroo. For more information email them at events@vogelweideestate.com, or visit the website at https://www.vogelweideestate.com/home.
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