Marriott Park Markets
Saturday
The newest monthly market in Nowra, this event will fill the beautiful park space - also known as "the duck pond" - with stallholders selling handmade and homegrown products, craft, unique and bargain items. There will also be coffee, food and live music performances. Marriott Park also has new kids play equipment. 108 Douglas Street, Nowra, May 22, 8am to 1pm.
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Long lunch
Short trip
This one's for the adults (not suitable for kids) - an amazing Wildwood long-table lunch at Kangaroo Valley. A secret, three-hour dining experience to indulge you in a creative, chef-driven menu in the most unexpected locations. May 22, noon to 3pm. Visit www.flavoursofthevalley.com.au/events or phone 4465 2010 to book.
Berry Celtic Festival
Mount up
See jousting knights, listen to a Welsh choir, watch massed bands and revel in Celtic culture and music. An exciting day out for the whole family. Berry Showground, May 22, 9.30am to 4pm. $10 adults, children under 15 free.
Film festival
Put in the diary
Huskisson will host the Sydney Film Festival's Travelling Film Festival this spring. The Huskisson leg of the tour will be on September 3-5, with the programme yet to be announced. It will brings some fantastic celluloid delights to your doorstep. Find more details about the tour at www.sff.org.au/TFF. Tickets will go on sale on July 22.
Winter Wine Fest
Festival
Ziggy Alberts and Mallrat have been announced as headline acts for Winter Wine Festival Part 2 in June. Also on the line-up are Steph Strings, Garret Kato, Budjerah and Teenage Joans, with more acts to be announced. The event will showcase some of the best local sustainable South Coast produce, including some great wines. June 12-13, Crooked River Wines, 11 Willowvale Road, Gerringong. Tickets from oztix.com.au.
Autumn exhibition
Art
The days are drawing in and Mother's Day is just around the corner. It's a great time to check out the new exhibition at Milton's Millhouse Art Gallery, with more than 120 artworks by Shoalhaven artists on display. All are available for sale, which makes for a great chance to pick up a unique gift for somebody special or to add to your own collections. Millhouse Art Gallery, Courtyard Studios, Milton until May 30.
Furniture workshop
Plan ahead
Do you have a few pieces lying around the home you want to refurbish? In this five-hour workshop you'll bring along a piece you want to work on and learn the basics of painting furniture including prepping, using chalk-based paints, various styles of painting and how to finish a piece. This Old House Studio, 81 Queen Street, Berry, May 22, 9am-4pm, cost $185. Details 0407 413 584.
Milton Market
Monthly
Milton: Stock up on a host of goodies from meats and cheese to coffee and soft-serve ice cream. You'll find find new, vintage and upcycled fashion, ceramics, flowers, herbs, woodwork and jewellery for sale. The list goes on. Want to keep the kids occupied? Try the jumping castle and pony rides. Wander around, coffee in hand, listening to buskers - a great way to fill in a Saturday morning. First Saturday of the month, Milton Village Showground Markets 107 Croobyar Road, Milton, 8.30am - 1.30pm