Events & Festivals
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Information added as it comes to hand. Regular events are listed on a 12 month calendar - dates may only become available for these closer to the event. For free listing on this page please email us - webmaster@stonequarry.com.au

Disclaimer: Information correct at time of inclusion. No responsibility taken for any loss or damage incurred in acting on this information. If in doubt, please contact the principals of the events advertised.

EVERY MONTH

Visit our website STEAM TRAIN SUNDAY Enjoy one of the largest collections of steam engines, carriages and freight wagons at the Museum & take a ride on a heritage train on the loop line between Buxton & Thirlmere villages each Sunday from March to November. A village market operates at Thirlmere on the third Sunday of the month. For more information phone (02) 4681 8001. See the website for details of fares etc. Trainworks, Barbour Road, Thirlmere

Visit our website WOLLONDILLY HERITAGE CENTRE TOURS Tour the Centre and learn about the unique history of the shire. The Heritage Centre has a large collection of artefacts and an extensive range of photos and documents recording local and family histories and a reference library. Open 10.00am to 4.00pm every weekend and Public Holiday. For more information phone: (02) 4657 1796 - email: history@oaksheritagecentre.com Edward Street, The Oaks

Visit our website BARGO BUG RIDE Bargo Bicycle Users Group social ride within the Wollondilly. Starts at various meeting points including Rest A While Reserve, Bargo, near the railway station. Regular rides on the second Sunday of each month and special rides featured in various locations in the Wollondilly and the Highlands. For more information phone (02) 4684 1444 or see the website.

FEBRUARY 2012

14 FEB: VALENTINES DAY AT BELGENNY FARM Romantic dinner and live entertainment overlooking the vineyard. Bookings essential. For more information phone (02) 4654 6800 Belgenny Farm, Elizabeth Macarthur Ave, Camden

18 FEB: F4 SUBARU RACES Spectators are welcome to watch the experts in full race mode. Snack bar & viewing platform. 8hr race begins at 8.00m For more information phone (02) 4677 3330 Picton Karting Track, 200 Picton Road, Picton

26 FEB: WOLLONDILLY SWAP MEET AND FAMILY MARKET DAY Annual Rotary swap met and family market day. Open 6.00am to 4.00pm. Entry $2 per person, kids under 14 free. Proceeds to Rotary and local and community projects and charities. Trade stands, swapmeet, market stalls including fresh produce, antiques and collectables, craft and home wares, car and machinery parts, bric a brac, food and drinks stands, kids' attractions. Static displays of classic, muscle and historic cars, race trucks, drag cars, vintage machinery, engines and more. For more information phone (02) 4680 8358. Oakdale Workers Club, 1605 Burragorang Road, Oakdale.

28 FEB: REPTILE DAY Educational and family fun day. Guest speakers (Crocodile Hunters) and reptile displays. BBQ and Cafe available, Wallaby Playgroup, Little Kids Play Area, market stalls, Native Plant Nursery. Open 10.00am to 3.00pm. For more information phone 4684 1112. Wirrimbirra Sanctuary, Remembrance Drive, Bargo.

MARCH 2012

Click here to visit our website 3 - 4 MARCH: THIRLMERE FESTIVAL OF STEAM Annual festival when some thousands of people visit the village of Thirlmere. Vintage trains on the 3rd and Festival on the 4th. The festival is centred around Australia's largest display of historic locomotives, carriages and rail memorabilia at the museum in Thirlmere, with special trips on heritage steam trains on the Old Loop Line, and from Central in Sydney. Free park and ride bus service operates from Picton and Tahmoor throughout the day. Lots of activities and things to see and do for all the family: steam trains; steam machinery; veteran and vintage cars; Market Stalls; Gala Parade; Live music, rides and more. For more information phone (02) 4677 8313. Trainworks, Barbour Road, Thirlmere

24 MAR: F4 SUBARU RACES Spectators are welcome to watch the experts in full race mode. Snack bar & viewing platform. 8hr race begins at 8.00m For more information phone (02) 4677 3330 Picton Karting Track, 200 Picton Road, Picton

25 MAR: FREE JAZZ AT BINGARA GORGE Free jazz bands in the gardens beside the lake last Sunday of each month from 1.00pm to 5.00pm. Bring your picnic, chairs etc; food available. For more information phone (02) 4657 1977. Teas and Greens Cafe, Bingara Gorge, 1 Pembroke Parade, Wilton.

APRIL 2012

17 APR: WILDNIGHT WALKABOUT Experience the magic of Wirrimbirra at night. Be treated to a delicious light meal in Wirrimbirra's Café, then join a spotlight tour of the Sanctuary. Commences 7.00pm. Bookings essential. For more information contact: (02) 4684 1112 Wirrimbirra Sanctuary, Remembrance Drive, Bargo.

Visit our website 21 APR: BUNDANOON IS BRIGADOON For one day every year the mythical village of Brigadoon rises from the mists, and Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands become Brigadoon - one of the world's largest Highland Gatherings. Hundreds of pipers and drummers, a street parade, massed bands, Highland Games (toss the caber!), and hundreds of stalls, displays and activities. Bundanoon is Brigadoon normally attracts up to 20,000 visitors from around Australia, and is one of the major events of the Southern Highlands. Not to be missed! Whether you are of Scots ancestry, or looking for one of the most enjoyable and interesting of days out with the family, a trip to Brigadoon (perhaps on the steam train) will be a day to remember. Lots of things to do and see, and heaps of activities for the kids to join in. Bundanoon Oval, Bundanoon.

APPIN MASSACRE MEMORIAL CEREMONY An annual event to remember the Dharawal people killed in the massacre of 1816. Held from 12.00noon and 3.30pm. A free sausage sizzle lunch will be provided. Please note: The ceremony involves a short walk. Please wear appropriate footwear, hats, sunscreen and bring a bottle of water with you. As the site has limited seating - bring your own fold up chairs. For more information phone (02) 9603 6854 Cataract Dam Picnic Area, Baden Powell Drive, Appin

25 APR: ANZAC DAY Annual celebrations of one of Australia's most important holidays. Dawn Service at RSL Park, Argyle Street, Picton plus commemorative services and marches in other towns and villages. For more information phone (02) 4684 1222

F4 SERIES ENDURANCE RACES Spectators are welcome to watch the experts in full race mode. Snack bar & viewing platform. 8hr race begins at 8.00m For more information phone (02) 4677 3330 Picton Karting Track, 200 Picton Road, Picton

MAY 2012

Click here to see our website MOTHERS DAY AT BELGENNY FARM A day out for Mum and all the family. Enjoy buffet lunch or dinner at the historic Granary (bookings essential) or pack a picnic. Musical entertainment, craft stalls, bush bands, animal farmyard nursery, face painting, pony rides. Open 10.00am - 3.00pm. Admission free. For more information and bookings phone (02) 4654 6800. Belgennny Farm, Elizabeth Macarthur Ave, Camden NSW 2570.

Visit our website MOTHERS DAY AT THE INN Pamper mum with lunch in the gardens, entertainment, kids' activities and prizes to be won at the historic Camden Valley Inn. Special gift packages for a weekend getaway for mum also available. For bookings phone 4655 8413. 290 Remembrance Drive, Camden Park, NSW 2570 Phone: (02) 4655 8413 - Fax: (02) 4655 7147 - email: enquiries@camdenvalleyinn.com.au

F4 SERIES ENDURANCE RACES Spectators are welcome to watch the experts in full race mode. Snack bar & viewing platform. For more information phone (02) 4677 3330 Picton Karting Track, 200 Picton Road, Picton

JUNE 2012

13 JUN: QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY One of Australia's national holidays. Civic ceremonies held in various towns where national awards are presented to prominent citizens.

F4 SERIES ENDURANCE RACES Spectators are welcome to watch the experts in full race mode. Snack bar & viewing platform. 2 only 3hr races begin at 4.00pm For more information phone (02) 4677 3330 Picton Karting Track, 200 Picton Road, Picton

JULY 2012

Click here to see our website CHRISTMAS IN JULY AT CAMDEN VALLEY INN Celebrate Christmas in July every Friday night in the Conservatory. 2 course traditional Christmas buffet including live entertainment from Patrick Brady, (formerly from the Irish Drovers) for only $40 per person. 290 Remembrance Drive, Camden Park, NSW 2570 Phone: (02) 4655 8413 - Fax: (02) 4655 7147 - email: enquiries@camdenvalleyinn.com.au

WOLLONDILLY EXPO AND FAMILY FUN DAY Information stalls, refreshments, arts and crafts, exhibitions nad displays and kids' activities. open 10.00am - 2.00pm. For more information phone (02) 4683 6300 Tahmoor Community centre, Harper Close, Tahmoor

Click here to see the Heritage Express website A DAY OUT WITH THOMAS Thomas and friends visit Trainworks over two days. Meet the full sized Thomas the Tank Engine, take a steam train ride, explore the museum. Phone 9379 1110 for more information. Advance bookigs available on teh website. Trainworks, Barbour Road, Thirlmere

F4 SUBARU SERIES ENDURANCE RACES Spectators are welcome to watch the experts in full race mode. Snack bar & viewing platform. 8hr race begins at 8.00m For more information phone (02) 4677 3330 Picton Karting Track, 200 Picton Road, Picton

RAZORBACK 300 BILLY CART DERBY Derby with trophies for age groups, imaginative carts, best use of recycled materials, fastest cart etc. Refreshments available, V8 ute display, TV stunt actors, flyovers. Starts 8.30am, prizes awarded at 3.00pm. Proceeds to Cawdor School and Rural Fire Service. For more information and registrations phone (02) 4636 6133. Cawdor Public School, Cawdor Road, Cawdor

AUGUST 2012

BIRD AND BUG DAY Stalls and displays, and, of course, you can browse through the Native Nursery to find that special native plant for your garden. The fabulous Wirrimbirra barbie will be fired up, and the White Waratah Café will have Devonshire Teas and other goodies available for your dining pleasure. Open 10.00am to 3.00pm. For more information contact: (02) 4684 1112 Wirrimbirra Sanctuary, Remembrance Drive, Bargo.

F4 SUBARU RACE Spectators are welcome to watch the experts in full race mode. Snack bar & viewing platform. 8hr race begins at 8.00m For more information phone (02) 4677 3330 Picton Karting Track, 200 Picton Road, Picton

SEPTEMBER 2012

Click here to see our website FATHERS DAY AT BELGENNY FARM A day out for Dad and all the family. Enjoy buffet lunch or dinner at the historic Granary (bookings essential) or pack a picnic. Musical entertainment, craft stalls, animal farmyard nursery, face painting, pony rides plus licensed bar, car and steam engine displays for dad. Open 10.00am - 3.00pm. Admission free. For more information and bookings phone (02) 4654 6800. Belgennny Farm, Camden Park.

COUNTRY FAIR - TAHMOOR Wollondilly Anglican College 7th Annual Country Fair will feature an auction, amusement rides, a reptile display, side show games, face painting, show bags and pony rides. A wide variety of food will be available including an Aussie bbq, international food stall, fairy floss, cakes, milkshakes and hot dogs to satisfy every taste. If your looking for a bargain, there will be a variety of stalls selling everything from jewellery to knitwear and more. There will be displays through the day and live bands. Open from 10.00am - 4.00pm. For further information phone 4684 2577 Wollondilly Anglican College, Remembrance Drive. Tahmoor

CAMDEN PARK OPEN WEEKEND Camden Park is the large Georgian house built for John and Elizabeth Macarthur in 1835, and is believed to be Australia's oldest private residence occupied by descendants of its founders. The house is two storied stuccoed sandstock brick built on sandstone foundations. It still retains much of its original furniture and fittings and is a wonderful example of the work of colonial architect John Verge. The large garden which surrounds the house is the largest intact 19th century garden in Australia and contains many rare and exotic species, many of which were collected by John Macarthur's son William (1800-1882) who lived at Camden Park. In September the wisteria hedge which borders the eastern verandah is in full bloom and is a magnificent sight. Recent restoration work in the garden has brought back much of the garden's former glory. Open 12noon to 4.00pm Saturday, 10.00am to 4.00pm Sunday. Admission applies. For more information phone - (02) 4655 8466. Camden Park House, Off Elizabeth Macarthur Avenue, South Camden.

GOULBURN TO SYDNEY CYCLE RACE The annual race passes through Bargo, Tahmoor and Razorback Range Open from 10.00am - 4.00pm. For further information phone 4684 2577 Spectators can catch the race after 9.30am as it passes through Picton.

F4 SUBARU ENDURANCE RACES Spectators are welcome to watch the experts in full race mode. Snack bar & viewing platform. 8hr race begins at 8.00m For more information phone (02) 4677 3330 Picton Karting Track, 200 Picton Road, Picton

OCTOBER 2012

Visit our website MOWBRAY PARK SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMP Kids (8 - 16 yrs) will enjoy this stay over camp which includes horse riding lessons daily, trail rides, tractor & hay rides, canoeing, billy tea & damper session, farmyard nursery activities. For more information phone (02) 4680 9243 or see our website Mowbray Park, 745 Barkers Lodge Road, Picton

PICTON SHOW. All the fun of a true old fashioned country show - equestrian activities, pavillion exhibits, poultry & cattle, wood chop, ute muster rides and displays. Admission $12 Adults, $7 Pensioners/school children (children under 5 free) $35 Family Pass. For further information phone 4677 2485, email secretary@pictonshow.com.au Picton Showgrounds, Picton

F4 SERIES ENDURANCE RACES Spectators are welcome to watch the experts in full race mode. Snack bar & viewing platform. 8hr race begins at 8.00m For more information phone (02) 4677 3330 Picton Karting Track, 200 Picton Road, Picton

Visit the Warragamba community website WARRAGAMBA DAM FEST Performing arts, car & bike shows, stalls, rides and special events such as sky diving. The Warragamba Dam precinct is a perfect setting for this event and offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages including the Warragamba Dam Viewing Platform, Skate Park, Recreational areas, shops and amenities. Open 10.00am to 4.00pm. For stall applications, sponsorship, entertainers, entry forms or to register as a volunteer please contact Leanne on 4774 1273 or email damfest@hotmail.com Warragamba Dam Precinct, Warragamba

PICTON MUSIC AND HARVEST FESTIVAL Lots of stalls, displays, childrens' rides, jumping castle and a junior busking competition. Three stage areas for music performances for all tastes - on the Village Green, Picton Mall and Picton Shire Hall. Open from 9.00am until late. For more information phone 0414 467 377. Picton - main street and surrounds

NOVEMBER 2012

Click here to see the Heritage Express website NOV: THIRLMERE STEAM SPECTACULAR Steam out of the city to Thirlmere village, home of NSW's Rail Heritage, situated in the beautiful Wollondilly Shire. A great family day trip. Settle back in 1930s style as the Thirlmere Flyer huffs and puffs through the suburbs - lift up the window by your seat and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the steam train, then picnic and explore the museum. See the website or phone 4681 8001 for more information. Thirlmere Rail Heritage Centre, Barbour Road, Thirlmere

Click here to see our website FARM SUNDAY AT BELGENNY FARM A glimpse into life on a working farm. Working dog trials, sheep shearing, music and entertainment, tractor rides, butter-making, cow milking, arts and crafts, woodchopping demonstration, baby farm animals, bee hive display and historic tours of Belgenny Farm. Buffet luncheon at the Granary available (bookings essential). For more information or bookings phone (02) 4654 6800. Belgenny Farm, Elizabeth Macarthur Drive, South Camden.

F4 SERIES ENDURANCE RACES Spectators are welcome to watch the experts in full race mode. Snack bar & viewing platform. 8hr race begins at 8.00m For more information phone (02) 4677 3330 Picton Karting Track, 200 Picton Road, Picton

FROG DAY AT WIRRIMBIRRA Open day at Wirrimbirra focussing on nature, flora and fauna - but especially frogs and pond life. Native flora and fauna, environment exhibition, native plant nursery clearance sale, BBQ, spiderman, and wildlife walks. Fun for all the family. Open 10.00am to 3.00pm. Admission free. Wirrimbirra Sanctuary, Remembrance Drive, Bargo.

DECEMBER 2012

CHRISTMAS FUN @ THE OAKS The Oaks shops will be open for late night trading for GREAT SAVINGS and market stalls will also be there on the night, including the Mechanical Bull and Temporary Tattooist. The Oaks Hotel will also be having a band playing and the Christmas Tree will Light Up as soon as the sun goes down. Held from 5.00pm to 10.00pm (Santa arrives at 6.00pm). All enquiries phone 0413 397 558 John St, The Oaks

A BUSH CHRISTMAS An evening of Australian Christmas songs & country music featuring the Wollondilly Country Music Club at Wirrimbirra Sanctuary. carols with the Wollondilly Country Music Club in a true-blue Aussie celebration of Christmas.     Santa arrives for the children, hot and cold food, giant Christmas Raffle. Entrance by donation. Commences 7.00pm, bookings essential - phone (02) 4684 1112. Wirrimbirra Sanctuary, 3105 Remembrance Driveway, Bargo

25 DEC: CHRISTMAS DAY AT BELGENNY FARM Christmas Day is held each year at Belgenny Farm with Christmas buffet lunch menu. Cost $75 for adults, $55 for children (3-12 years). Bookings are essential - last booking Friday 23/12/10. Full payment to be made at time of booking. For bookings and information phone (02) 4654 6800. Belgenny Farm, Elizabeth Macarthur Avenue, Camden NSW 2570

JANUARY 2013

PICTON RODEO Held every January: Saddle Bronc, Bare Back, Open Bull Ride, Steer Ride, Poddy Ride. Barbecue, bar and live music make this a country day for the family. Gates open from 12.00noon and rodeo commences at 2.00pm. For more information phone (02) 4677 2485. Picton Showground, Menangle Street, Picton.

Visit our website MOWBRAY PARK SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMPS Kids (10 - 16 yrs) will enjoy these stay over camp which includes horse riding lessons daily, trail rides, tractor & hay rides, canoeing, billy tea & damper session, farmyard nursery activities. Also on the 6th - 8th a Parent and child camp and an Adult camp. For more information phone (02) 4680 9243. Mowbray Park, 745 Barkers Lodge Road, Picton

26 JAN: AUSTRALIA DAY CEREMONIES Annual ceremony and activities to celebrate Australia Day with civic award presentations, and naturalisation of new citizens. Musical entertainment, picnics, and fun day out for the family. For further information contact Wollondilly Shire Council - 4677 1326 Picton Botanical Gardens, Regreme Road, Picton