2014 Croatian Soccer Tournament
The Croatian Community of Australia and New Zealand has the proud
honour of holding the longest running soccer tournament in
Australia. This year marks the 40th consecutive Croatian Soccer
Tournament. Being host of the Croatian Soccer Tournament sets
another milestone as they bring together their whole community to
welcome fellow Croatian soccer clubs from around Australia and
New Zealand. It is anticipated that up to 10,000 people will attend
the various events of this family focused celebration of Croatian
heritage and their love of soccer.
Wyllie Road Kembla Grange, 2 - 5 October 2014. Contact 0404 048 812
Great Southern Blues Festival Narooma
The Great Southern Blues Festival returns home to Narooma for
2014. This amazing blues and roots festival promises to be a
memorable homecoming with a stellar line-up of artists. Music
lovers will once again enjoy a spectacular merging of blues,
rockabilly, soul, rock, and rhythm along with a range of culinary
delights and market stalls on site.
3 - 5 October 2014. Contact 4476 2881 www.bluesfestival.tv
Bodalla Tree Planting (mini) Festival
Visit Bodalla for tree planting, music and a sunset feast over the
October Long Weekend. This is a free event and you can camp
anywhere on the farm for the night (by the river) and all tree
planters will be fed and watered. There will be 1000 Eucaluptus
trees planted as a bird corridor for the native birds. RSVP essential
for catering. Bring a shovel and gloves.
66A Princes Highway Bodalla Bodalla, 4 - 5 October 2014. Contact
0402 892 759
[email protected] www.facebook.com/bodallatreeplantingfestival
Kiama Arts Trail Open Weekend
The Kiama Arts Trail Open Weekend runs once a month. Open
hours are 10am - 4pm. The trail takes you through some of the
most picturesque coastal countryside in Australia - from Oak Flats
through Kiama and down towards Berry, including the villages of
Jamberoo and Tullimbar. The Kiama Arts Trail offers a range of
award winning artwork and a wide variety of techniques, such as
drawings, paintings, prints and sculpture, at a dozen venues. Visit
artists at work and take a peek into their studios, see
demonstrations, enjoy galleries, taste test the cafes. Opens the first
weekend of each month
8 Cullen Drive Kiama Downs, 4 - 5 October 2014. Contact 4263 3196
[email protected] www.kiamaartstrail.com
Lady Denman Antique Fair
Antique industry icon, Gordon Brown, will be coming to the idyllic
seaside town of Huskisson, on the South Coast of NSW, on the
October Labour Day long weekend. Formerly of ABC TV's Collectors,
Gordon is a 32-year veteran of the antique industry and will be
attending the inaugural Lady Denman Antique Display and Fair. On
display and for sale will be a fantastic collection of fine antiques by
20 of Australia's finest collectors and traders. Visitors will be able to
bring their antiques and collectables and have them professionally
appraised by Gordon Brown.
Dent Street and Woollamia Road Huskisson, 4 - 6 October 2014. Contact 4441 5675
[email protected] www.ldantiquefair.com.au
Scarborough Hotel Family Air Show Day
Be part of an Australian first event! The Scarborough Hotel will be
hosting their own Family Air Show day on Sunday April 6 2014! Bring the
whole family for an afternoon that will have lucky door prizes, a photo
competition, face painting for the kids and plenty more! Of course, let's
not forget the Air Show! Sit out in the Seacliff garden as they perform a
thrilling aerobatic display seemingly at your fingertips!
The Scarborough Hotel 383 Lawrence Hargrave Dr Scarborough, 5 October 2014. Contact 42579440
[email protected] www.southernbiplanes.com.au
The Dream
A breathless 90-minute production that amplifies the magic, mirth and
mayhem. Love is in the air in Athens - and it's contagious. Hermia and
Lysander are besotted with one another, while Helen aadores
Demetrius. The only snag is that Demetrius loves Hermia - and he's
got Hermia's father on his side. Shakespeare wasn't kidding when he
said the course of true love never ran smooth.
32 Burelli Street Wollongong, 8 - 11 October 2014. Contact 4224 5999
www.merrigong.com.au/shows/the-dream.html
Womens Triathlon Camp
Elite Energy would like to invite females of all abilities - whether you
are a seasoned athlete or attempting your first triathlon to their
Kiama Women's Tri Camp. The Women's Tri Camp will be a weekend
of informative information in a relaxed, fun environment - their aim
is to provide you with valuable information that you can take away
and use in training to improve your performance and enhance your
triathlon experience. Join the camp for a great weekend and get
expert coaching in all disciplines whilst having fun.
Terralong Street Kiama, 10 - 12 October 2014. Contact 4423 7775
[email protected] www.eliteenergy.com.au/womens_tri_camp
Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival
Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival - A celebration of music, dancing, art
and craft in Australia's most beautiful valley. The festival start 3pm
Friday afternoon with concerts and a welcome dance. Saturday
starts with a Poets' Breakfast. Then all day there are concerts,
workshops, markets, kids' festival and art and craft workshops. The
Poetry Competition is judged and there are dance workshops
leading to a big bush dance. Come along on Sunday as it all
happens again. See you there!
179 Moss Vale Road Kangaroo Valley, 17 - 19 October 2014 Contact 0412 288 923
[email protected] www.kangaroovalleyfolkfestival.com.au
Oktoberfest 2014
AGA Club Germania Wollongong's annual Oktoberfest is on again, attracting
thousands of people over this fun packed weekend in October. Join the fun and
experience a taste of some German food, beverage, music and culture! Their
restaurant is famous for German Home Style Meals. All meals are of generous
proportions, and it is guaranteed that you will not go home hungry. Tickets on
sale now for Oktoberfest through the Moshtix website.
636a Northcliffe Drive Kembla Grange, 17 - 19 October 2014. Contact 4271 5011
[email protected] www.germanclub.net.au
Kidgeeridge Music Festival
Kidgeeridge Music Festival was developed nine years ago with the main
goal of providing financial support to South Coast community
organisations, while at the same time hosting one of the best boutique
music festivals in Australia. All proceeds after costs are donated to local
community groups and charity organisations and this year will see them
donate AUD25,000 to community groups, taking their total contribution
to over AUD150,000. Performers this year include Troy Cassar-Daley, Ross
Wilson, John Schumann, Don Walker and many more.
Kidgeeridge Farm Lake Conjola, 24 - 25 October 2014. Contact 4456 4599
[email protected] www.kidgeeridge.com.au
Spring Rose Festival
The Illawarra Rose Society invite rose lovers to see Australia's champion
roses exhibited in the picturesque village of Jamberoo. The beautiful
display is situated in the Jamberoo School of Arts. Prizes are awarded to
the best roses in various categories. The roses are viewable to the public
and will brighten your day. Come along and support the Rose Society.
Open 12pm to 5pm Saturday, 9am to 4pm Sunday.
Jamberoo Municipal Hall Allowrie Street Jamberoo, 25 - 26 October
2014. Contact 4236 0158