Events & Markets

Sky, Earth, Water brings together the work of Rosalie Gascoigne with significant new commissions by First Nations artists Lorraine Connelly-Northey, Janet Fieldhouse and Glenda Nicholls, creating a powerful dialogue across generations and perspectives.

Gascoigne’s evocative works draw on the vast skies, waterways and wheat fields of the Monaro region, transforming found industrial materials into luminous reflections of the Australian landscape. From intimate studies to some of her most iconic pieces, the exhibition highlights the evolution of her distinctive practice.

Responding to Bundanon’s natural environment and their own homelands, the commissioned works by Connelly-Northey, Fieldhouse and Nicholls bring deep cultural knowledge and contemporary site-responsive practice into conversation with Gascoigne’s vision. Featuring more than 20 key loans from major Australian institutions and private collections, this exhibition celebrates landscape, memory and material as enduring forces in artistic expression.

Discover Sky, Earth, Water at Bundanon from 7th March 2026 to 14th June 2026.

Artwork Caption: Rosalie Gascoigne, Plenty, 1986, weathered and sawn painted wood (from soft‑drink boxes) on plywood. National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Purchased 1987 © Rosalie Gascoigne/Copyright Agency, 2026

Sundays at Berry just got better. Settle in for live music and happy hour cocktails from 2pm – 5pm every Sunday at The Berry Hotel – the perfect way to wind down the weekend with great tunes, drinks and good company.

Line-up:

• 3 May – Nick Moses
• 10 May – Dale Osteridge
• 17 May – Justin Stock
• 24 May – Tayvin Martins
• 31 May – Roddy Reason

Our music-led event series A Day Well Spent returns with an Indie-themed weekend across Thursday 21 May and Sunday 24 May, bringing live performances into venues across town.

Headlined by Cheeky Leash and Joe Mungovan, the program brings together a strong mix of touring acts and South Coast talent, with sets spanning guitar-driven indie rock through to alt-pop and electronic-leaning sounds. Joining the bill are Club Camèl, GRXCE, Electric Ginger, Freya Staer, Jack Willis, Jimmy Vann, Sam Allen and Ziggy McNeill, performing across multiple venues on 21 and 24 May.

Free entry, great venues and plenty of reasons to extend your stay – this is one to plan ahead for.

Plus, you can go in the draw to win a night at the Berry View Hotel, along with two $100 vouchers for the Berry Hotel and The Rutledge Bar & Eats.

Discover the full line-up and start planning your weekend https://extendtheweekend.berry.org.au

Indie artist Sam Allen brings his anthemic rock sound to The Rutledge Bar & Eats on Thursday 21 May, with a live set from 6pm to 7pm.

Known for blending tender, introspective moments with soaring crescendos, Sam’s powerful vocals have drawn comparisons to Matt Corby and Jeff Buckley. His debut single Barricade has gained strong traction, surpassing 240,000 Spotify streams and earning rotation on Triple J Unearthed. He has also supported acts including Boo Seeka, Polish Club and Kim Churchill.

Make an evening of it with Thursday dining specials – $6 tacos and $12 margaritas. Entry is free, with bookings recommended.

South Coast artist Jimmy Vann brings his solo acoustic set to the Great Southern Hotel Berry on Thursday 21 May, performing from 7:15 – 8:15pm.

Best known as the lead singer and guitarist of Wollongong band The Vanns, Jimmy has built a strong following across Australia, with the band regularly selling out major venues. Stripped back and intimate, his solo performances offer a chance to experience those well-known sounds in a more relaxed setting.

Make a night of it with the hotel’s dining special – $25 fish and chips with a free drink (beer, wine or soft drink). Free entry. Bookings optional.

Jack Willis brings his laid-back indie acoustic sound to Berry’s coolest new hotspot, Le Bar, on Thursday 21 May, performing from 8 – 9:30pm.

Hailing from the South Coast, Willis draws on folk, coastal pop and stripped-back storytelling, with warm vocals and introspective songwriting at the core of his sound. Influenced by artists such as Jack Johnson, Passenger and Ziggy Alberts, his music feels equally suited to an intimate setting as it does a festival stage.

With a strong reputation as a live performer and a growing audience across Australia and beyond, Jack’s set offers an easy, engaging close to the evening.

Le Bar offers a well-curated wine list and a pared-back bar menu, with the performance taking place outdoors under cover.

The Knights, the bands, the Clans, medieval villagers, singing and dancing will be back at the 2026 Berry Celtic Festival – Saturday 23rd May, for a day full of entertainment.

Come see what medieval life was like in Celtic times. The Berry Celtic Festival steps off at 9.30am with a Grand Street Parade of pipe bands marching in their distinctive kilts, together with representatives of all the Clans, medieval knights, and Scottish Terrier dogs. The Parade proceeds down the main street of Berry and on to the Berry Showground where the rest of the day’s activities are held.

At the Showground you’ll see the marching of the massed bands, musical items, Celtic fiddlers, highland dancing, enchanted singing, and of course, the battles of the medieval knights.

The heavily armoured noble knights on horseback joust one another to see who is the last one standing. You’ll hear the thunder of the hooves as horses charge at one another with the jousting knights aiming their lances at each other. It is full of excitement.

Other knights resplendent in shining armour re-live battles in hand-to-hand combat demonstrating their skilful swordplay.

The Berry Celtic Festival is a fundraising endeavour of the Rotary Club of Berry.

Check the website www.berryrotary.org.au for full details and ticketing arrangements.

Berry Village Market is a boutique market held in the grounds of Berry Bowling Club, 10am – 3pm on the 4th Sunday of each month.

What you will find:

• Over 80 unique stalls selling quality products
• A splash of retro and collectables and vinyls
• Something for your fur babies, a must. Please bring them along
• Health products & advice
• Plants, fresh flowers
• Coopers organic produce
• Speciality foods including bagels, croissants, olives, gourmet organic oils, pizzas for home, homemade jams, honey & mead, BBQ essentials
• Gluten free breads and baked goods
• Gin, wine & salami tastings
• Awesome stallholders

Meet up with friends and wander through the market grounds while enjoying great coffee or fresh lemonade and delicious food including South American street foods, Turkish gozleme, amazing avo & feta bruschetta, gourmet toasties, pastries, donuts and more. Bring a picnic blanket with you and laze away in the sunshine while you take in live music and market vibes. Parking is available onsite, including disabled parking, and full club facilities including an ATM are available on the day. The market is also dog friendly.

Follow their Facebook page for all market updates.

Milton-based singer-songwriter Freya Staer brings her intimate live set to Albert St Caffe & Bar on Sunday 24 May, performing from 12 – 1pm.

Drawing on themes of love, grief and a deep connection to nature, Freya’s music is both heartfelt and atmospheric, with warm melodies and immersive soundscapes that capture the nuances of the human experience. It’s a quietly captivating performance, led by a truly striking vocal.

Set in the heart of Berry, Albert St Caffe & Bar offers a welcoming space to settle in, with a delicious breakfast and lunch menu. On the day, enjoy a complimentary glass of house white, red, or prosecco with a single meal purchase of $28 or more.

Walk-ins only.

First Nations artist Ziggy McNeill brings his electrifying guitar work to The Berry General Store on Sunday 24 May.

Known for his lightning-fast fingerstyle playing and captivating stage presence, Ziggy has performed extensively across Australia and Europe, with appearances at Edinburgh Fringe and Woodford Folk Festival, as well as touring alongside Icehouse on their Great Southern Land Tour. His live sets are both technically impressive and deeply engaging.

This performance will take place outdoors in the courtyard, offering a relaxed setting to enjoy the music. Bookings recommended.

Sundays at Berry just got better. Settle in for live music and happy hour cocktails from 2pm – 5pm every Sunday at The Berry Hotel – the perfect way to wind down the weekend with great tunes, drinks and good company.

Line-up:

• 3 May – Nick Moses
• 10 May – Dale Osteridge
• 17 May – Justin Stock
• 24 May – Tayvin Martins
• 31 May – Roddy Reason

Electric Ginger brings his signature disco-pop energy to Il Locale on Sunday 24 May, with live music from 3 – 4pm.

The alter ego of South Coast artist Greg Townley, Electric Ginger blends synth-driven pop, cheeky electro and guitar-infused nostalgia into a sound that’s both playful and polished. Expect falsetto hooks, 80s-inspired textures and dancefloor-ready rhythms, all delivered with a sense of humour and theatrical flair.

Settle in with a full bar and curated food menu available from 2:30pm.

Free entry. Walk-ins only.

Settle in for a dynamic Sunday session at The Berry Hotel on 24 May, with live music from 4 – 6pm alongside bar menu favourites and happy hour drinks (for Feros Members) in the bistro.

Kicking things off from 4 – 4:45pm, South Coast five-piece Club Camèl bring their signature blend of vintage disco and modern electropop. With a sound inspired by Parcels, Jungle and Franc Moody, their live-first approach delivers groove, energy and connection.

From 5 – 6pm, Joe Mungovan takes the stage for a one-hour set. A multi-instrumentalist known for his groove-driven indie rock, Joe’s music combines catchy melodies with thoughtful songwriting. With national airplay and performances alongside artists including Lime Cordiale and The Rubens, his live shows are immersive and full of momentum.

The Great Southern Hotel hosts a high-energy Sunday evening lineup on 24 May, with live music from 6 – 8pm.

Opening from 6 – 6:45pm, Sydney trio GRXCE bring their emotive, alt-indie sound to the stage, blending poetic lyricism with layered, guitar-driven textures. With strong Triple J support and a rapidly growing following, they set the tone for the night ahead.

Headlining from 7 – 8pm, Cheeky Leash deliver a punchy set of guitar-led indie rock. Known for their raw, energetic sound and honest songwriting, the band channels the spirit of the 2010s indie wave, with shades of acts like DMA’s and Sticky Fingers. Fresh off a regional tour, with Berry as the final stop, their set promises to land with plenty of momentum.

Join us at Bangalay Dining for an evening celebrating the flavours of winter with Executive Chef Simon Furley.

Guided by his philosophy of conscious cooking, Simon presents contemporary, natural dishes that honour local ingredients, minimise waste and reflect the character of the South Coast.

The evening begins from 5pm with a pre-dinner drink and entertainment, followed by a thoughtfully curated five-course Winter Chef’s Selection Menu.

A seasonal dining experience designed to be savoured.

$95 per person.

Limited availability. Bookings essential.

This event is presented in conjunction with the Shoalhaven Food Network

Bundanon’s Make Good Festival returns in 2026 with a dynamic program celebrating creativity, ideas and meaningful action. Bringing together an inspiring mix of artists, authors and forward thinkers, the festival features more than 30 events across talks, workshops, performances and hands-on experiences.

Set against the striking landscape of Bundanon, the program explores bold and practical ways to shape a better future – testing what holds, what breaks and what might be remade. It’s an opportunity to engage with big ideas, learn new skills and connect with a community driven by curiosity, creativity and positive change.

Whether you are looking to be inspired, challenged or simply immersed in a weekend of thoughtful experiences, Make Good Festival offers a compelling reason to visit the Shoalhaven and extend your time in the region.

Discover the full program and plan your visit at www.bundanon.com.au/festival/makegood2026

Make Good Festival is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

Explore three stunning wedding venues in and around Berry during the South Coast Wedding Trail Open Days on Saturday 30 May and Sunday 31 May 2026.

Bangalay Luxury Villas
Nestled between Seven Mile Beach and native bushland, Bangalay combines coastal elegance, luxury accommodation and award-winning dining in one unforgettable destination.
Open Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 3pm

Eleven Eighty
A romantically restored country venue filled with historic charm, curated spaces and relaxed, creative wedding experiences.
Open Saturday: 10am – 4pm & Sunday: 11am – 4pm

Willow Farm Berry
Set across 160 acres of lush farmland and creek frontage, Willow Farm offers relaxed country charm, beautiful gardens and endless possibilities for a personalised wedding celebration.
Open Saturday: 12pm – 4pm & Sunday: 9am – 2pm

Meet venue teams, gather inspiration and experience some of the South Coast’s most sought-after wedding destinations.

Sundays at Berry just got better. Settle in for live music and happy hour cocktails from 2pm – 5pm every Sunday at The Berry Hotel – the perfect way to wind down the weekend with great tunes, drinks and good company.

Line-up:

• 3 May – Nick Moses
• 10 May – Dale Osteridge
• 17 May – Justin Stock
• 24 May – Tayvin Martins
• 31 May – Roddy Reason

Sky, Earth, Water brings together the work of Rosalie Gascoigne with significant new commissions by First Nations artists Lorraine Connelly-Northey, Janet Fieldhouse and Glenda Nicholls, creating a powerful dialogue across generations and perspectives.

Gascoigne’s evocative works draw on the vast skies, waterways and wheat fields of the Monaro region, transforming found industrial materials into luminous reflections of the Australian landscape. From intimate studies to some of her most iconic pieces, the exhibition highlights the evolution of her distinctive practice.

Responding to Bundanon’s natural environment and their own homelands, the commissioned works by Connelly-Northey, Fieldhouse and Nicholls bring deep cultural knowledge and contemporary site-responsive practice into conversation with Gascoigne’s vision. Featuring more than 20 key loans from major Australian institutions and private collections, this exhibition celebrates landscape, memory and material as enduring forces in artistic expression.

Discover Sky, Earth, Water at Bundanon from 7th March 2026 to 14th June 2026.

Artwork Caption: Rosalie Gascoigne, Plenty, 1986, weathered and sawn painted wood (from soft‑drink boxes) on plywood. National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Purchased 1987 © Rosalie Gascoigne/Copyright Agency, 2026

Explore three stunning wedding venues in and around Berry during the South Coast Wedding Trail Open Days on Saturday 30 May and Sunday 31 May 2026.

Bangalay Luxury Villas
Nestled between Seven Mile Beach and native bushland, Bangalay combines coastal elegance, luxury accommodation and award-winning dining in one unforgettable destination.
Open Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 3pm

Eleven Eighty
A romantically restored country venue filled with historic charm, curated spaces and relaxed, creative wedding experiences.
Open Saturday: 10am – 4pm & Sunday: 11am – 4pm

Willow Farm Berry
Set across 160 acres of lush farmland and creek frontage, Willow Farm offers relaxed country charm, beautiful gardens and endless possibilities for a personalised wedding celebration.
Open Saturday: 12pm – 4pm & Sunday: 9am – 2pm

Meet venue teams, gather inspiration and experience some of the South Coast’s most sought-after wedding destinations.

Come and shop at the South Coast’s largest monthly outdoor market! Held on the first Sunday of every month except February, Berry Markets hosts approximately 200 stalls offering a range of arts and crafts, locally grown vegetables and produce, collectables, books, plants, leather goods, clothing and many other interesting stalls to browse.

Open to the public from 8am till 2pm. Entry is free.

Stall enquiries

If you would like to apply for a stall at the market, please contact the Market Organisers by email berrymarkets@bigpond.com.

www.facebook.com/berrymarkets

Our music-led event series A Day Well Spent returns with and Funk and Soul edition across Thursday 18 June and Sunday 21 June, bringing live performances into venues across town.

Building on the energy of earlier events, this event will see a fresh line-up of artists take over Berry’s favourite local venues, creating a relaxed, music-filled atmosphere throughout the village. While the full program is still to be announced, visitors can expect a thoughtfully curated mix of emerging and established acts, spanning indie, alternative and acoustic sounds.

Gigs will be hosted across multiple venues, making it easy to wander from one performance to the next, settle in for a long lunch with live music, or ease into the evening with a drink in hand and a soundtrack to match.

A Day Well Spent is all about good music, great food, and experiencing Berry at its most vibrant.

For updates, program details and event information, visit extendtheweekend.berry.org.au.

Our music-led event series A Day Well Spent returns with and Funk and Soul edition across Thursday 18 June and Sunday 21 June, bringing live performances into venues across town.

Building on the energy of earlier events, this event will see a fresh line-up of artists take over Berry’s favourite local venues, creating a relaxed, music-filled atmosphere throughout the village. While the full program is still to be announced, visitors can expect a thoughtfully curated mix of emerging and established acts, spanning indie, alternative and acoustic sounds.

Gigs will be hosted across multiple venues, making it easy to wander from one performance to the next, settle in for a long lunch with live music, or ease into the evening with a drink in hand and a soundtrack to match.

A Day Well Spent is all about good music, great food, and experiencing Berry at its most vibrant.

For updates, program details and event information, visit extendtheweekend.berry.org.au.

Berry Village Market is a boutique market held in the grounds of Berry Bowling Club, 10am – 3pm on the 4th Sunday of each month.

What you will find:

• Over 80 unique stalls selling quality products
• A splash of retro and collectables and vinyls
• Something for your fur babies, a must. Please bring them along
• Health products & advice
• Plants, fresh flowers
• Coopers organic produce
• Speciality foods including bagels, croissants, olives, gourmet organic oils, pizzas for home, homemade jams, honey & mead, BBQ essentials
• Gluten free breads and baked goods
• Gin, wine & salami tastings
• Awesome stallholders

Meet up with friends and wander through the market grounds while enjoying great coffee or fresh lemonade and delicious food including South American street foods, Turkish gozleme, amazing avo & feta bruschetta, gourmet toasties, pastries, donuts and more. Bring a picnic blanket with you and laze away in the sunshine while you take in live music and market vibes. Parking is available onsite, including disabled parking, and full club facilities including an ATM are available on the day. The market is also dog friendly.

Follow their Facebook page for all market updates.

Come and shop at the South Coast’s largest monthly outdoor market! Held on the first Sunday of every month except February, Berry Markets hosts approximately 200 stalls offering a range of arts and crafts, locally grown vegetables and produce, collectables, books, plants, leather goods, clothing and many other interesting stalls to browse.

Open to the public from 8am till 2pm. Entry is free.

Stall enquiries

If you would like to apply for a stall at the market, please contact the Market Organisers by email berrymarkets@bigpond.com.

www.facebook.com/berrymarkets

The Camellia and Floral Show returns on Saturday, 26th and Sunday, 27th July! See the Berry School of Arts filled to the brim with a magnificent array of camellias and other exquisite cut winter flowers. You can even enter one of your own beautiful blooms and purchase camellia plants at the Show.

Opening hours:

Saturday 25th July 12pm – 4pm
Sunday 26th July 10am – 2pm

Head to the Berry Garden Club Website for more information, or their Facebook page for tips on selecting and displaying the perfect bloom.

Berry Village Market is a boutique market held in the grounds of Berry Bowling Club, 10am – 3pm on the 4th Sunday of each month.

What you will find:

• Over 80 unique stalls selling quality products
• A splash of retro and collectables and vinyls
• Something for your fur babies, a must. Please bring them along
• Health products & advice
• Plants, fresh flowers
• Coopers organic produce
• Speciality foods including bagels, croissants, olives, gourmet organic oils, pizzas for home, homemade jams, honey & mead, BBQ essentials
• Gluten free breads and baked goods
• Gin, wine & salami tastings
• Awesome stallholders

Meet up with friends and wander through the market grounds while enjoying great coffee or fresh lemonade and delicious food including South American street foods, Turkish gozleme, amazing avo & feta bruschetta, gourmet toasties, pastries, donuts and more. Bring a picnic blanket with you and laze away in the sunshine while you take in live music and market vibes. Parking is available onsite, including disabled parking, and full club facilities including an ATM are available on the day. The market is also dog friendly.

Follow their Facebook page for all market updates.

Come and shop at the South Coast’s largest monthly outdoor market! Held on the first Sunday of every month except February, Berry Markets hosts approximately 200 stalls offering a range of arts and crafts, locally grown vegetables and produce, collectables, books, plants, leather goods, clothing and many other interesting stalls to browse.

Open to the public from 8am till 2pm. Entry is free.

Stall enquiries

If you would like to apply for a stall at the market, please contact the Market Organisers by email berrymarkets@bigpond.com.

www.facebook.com/berrymarkets

Berry Village Market is a boutique market held in the grounds of Berry Bowling Club, 10am – 3pm on the 4th Sunday of each month.

What you will find:

• Over 80 unique stalls selling quality products
• A splash of retro and collectables and vinyls
• Something for your fur babies, a must. Please bring them along
• Health products & advice
• Plants, fresh flowers
• Coopers organic produce
• Speciality foods including bagels, croissants, olives, gourmet organic oils, pizzas for home, homemade jams, honey & mead, BBQ essentials
• Gluten free breads and baked goods
• Gin, wine & salami tastings
• Awesome stallholders

Meet up with friends and wander through the market grounds while enjoying great coffee or fresh lemonade and delicious food including South American street foods, Turkish gozleme, amazing avo & feta bruschetta, gourmet toasties, pastries, donuts and more. Bring a picnic blanket with you and laze away in the sunshine while you take in live music and market vibes. Parking is available onsite, including disabled parking, and full club facilities including an ATM are available on the day. The market is also dog friendly.

Follow their Facebook page for all market updates.

Come and shop at the South Coast’s largest monthly outdoor market! Held on the first Sunday of every month except February, Berry Markets hosts approximately 200 stalls offering a range of arts and crafts, locally grown vegetables and produce, collectables, books, plants, leather goods, clothing and many other interesting stalls to browse.

Open to the public from 8am till 2pm. Entry is free.

Stall enquiries

If you would like to apply for a stall at the market, please contact the Market Organisers by email berrymarkets@bigpond.com.

www.facebook.com/berrymarkets