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Charcoal Creek
Date	Tue 5th Jun 2012 to Sat 16th Jun 2012
Location	32 Burelli Street Wollongong
In the late 19th century, the Illawarra played host to one of the first incidents of violent resistance by white Australians to new arrivals, when a group of colonists attacked and burned new settlements at a place called Charcoal Creek, now known as Unanderra.

NSW Open Surfmasters Titles
Date	Wed 20th Jun 2012 to Sun 1st Jul 2012
Location	Kiama Kiama
With ten State Titles up for grabs, the best surfers in the state are set to converge on Kiama for the NSW Open Surfmasters Titles. The event will be mobile in the Kiama area with Main Beach, Bombo Beach, Jones Beach and Werri Beach all venue options.

The Bugalugs Bum Thief
Date	Mon 9th Jul 2012 to Wed 11th Jul 2012
Location	Illawarra Performing Arts Centre Wollongong
A fast-paced musical comedy based on the book by Tim Winton that will make you laugh your bum off! Children's musical comedy, The Bugalugs Bum Thief, based on the book by...

Syncopation
Date	Tue 17th Jul 2012 to Sat 21st Jul 2012
Location	32 Burelli Street Wollongong
Set in the exciting, electric rush of New York City in 1912, Syncopation soars with amazing ballroom routines choreographed by Dancing with the Stars choreographer/dancer Mark Hodge. Henry is a Jewish...

Kiama Seaside Markets
Date	Sun 19th Aug 2012
Location	Black Beach Kiama
Spend the day meandering by the beautiful Kiama Harbour as you browse through the popular seaside craft market.

Kiama Produce Markets
Date	Sat 25th Aug 2012
Location	Shoalhaven Street Kiama
Stock up on fresh fruit and vegies, eggs, meat, bread, honey, jams, spices, home-made cakes, fresh flowers, peanut brittle and fudge, local wines, soap and skin care at the Kiama Produce Markets.

Angelas Kitchen
Date	Tue 28th Aug 2012 to Sat 1st Sep 2012
Location	32 Burelli Street Wollongong
In Angela's Kitchen, Paul Capsis tells the raw and honest story of a journey that begins with one woman, and becomes a portrait of a whole generation. In 1948, Angela left Malta. Having gathered up her five children, she sailed out on the Strathnavar, leaving poverty and the war behind.

Kiama Art Society 34th Annual Art Exhibition
Date	Fri 7th Sep 2012 to Sun 16th Sep 2012
Location	Terralong Street Kiama
This is the Kiama Art Society's 34th annual exhibition. Come along and support some amazing artists from Kiama and the surrounding areas at this wonderful annual exhibition. A variety of styles of paintings will be displayed such as abstract, portraits and landscapes.

The Bulli Show
Date	Sat 15th Sep 2012 to Sun 16th Sep 2012
Location	Bulli Showground Bulli
The Bulli Show is an agricultural show with many attractions such as pavilion exhibits, sheering, blacksmith displays, international singer Johnny Spitz, Magic Show with Shane the Magic Jester, beaut ute displays, Sunday amusement rides, market and food stalls, poultry pavilion petting zoo, pony rides, stilt walkers and local dance groups. The...

2012 South Coast Childrens Festival
Date	Fri 28th Sep 2012 to Sun 30th Sep 2012
Location	Illawarra Performing Arts Centre Wollongong
This September Wollongong will come alive with three jam-packed days of amazing creative experiences for children. Now in its third year, the South Coast Children's Festival features a mix of performances,...

Scarborough Art Show
Date	Sat 6th Oct 2012 to Sun 7th Oct 2012
Location	Scarborough Public School Scarborough
High on a cliff overlooking a spectacular coastline, the Scarborough Art Show has become a cultural beacon of the Illawarra, attracting visitors and exhibitors from the region and across the state.

Paddle Sport Open Day
Date	Mon 29th Oct 2012
Location	Illawarra Rowing Centre Warrawong
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Paddle Sport Open Day is an opportunity for people to get involved and enjoy a day with the Illawarra Dragon Boat Club and the Illawarra Canoe Club.

Spring Rose Festival
Date	Sat 3rd Nov 2012 to Sun 4th Nov 2012
Location	Jamberoo School of Arts Jamberoo
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.

MS Sydney to the Gong Bike Ride
Date	Tue 6th Nov 2012
Location	Cooper Street Reserve Wollongong
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Gong Ride is a one of a kind fundraising event.

Gerringong Quilt Show
Date	Fri 9th Nov 2012 to Sun 11th Nov 2012
Location	Gerringong Town Hall Gerringong
The 2012 show will be the 22nd Gerringong Quilt Show and will have quilts on display from all over the district. This Quilt Show is getting bigger and better with a high standard quality and variety.

Viva La Gong
Date	Mon 12th Nov 2012
Location	MacCabe Park Wollongong
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Viva la Gong is Wollongong’s annual one-day sustainable community arts festival that brings to life the city’s creative spirit and cultural diversity.

Tongarra Train Fest
Date	Tue 13th Nov 2012
Location	Illawarra Light Railway Museum Albion Park Rail
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Train Fest is a family friendly event that kids will enjoy. Take a ride on one of the many locos, like "Cairns" and "Burra" from the 1920s and 30s.

31st Wollongong Italian Festival 2011
Date	Tue 4th Dec 2012
Location	Fraternity Club Fairy Meadow
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Wollongong's 31st Italian Festival being held in Association with John the Baptist South Coast Inc.

Carols by Candlelight - Shellharbour
Date	Sun 9th Dec 2012
Location	Corner Wattle Road and Lake Entrance Shellharbour City Centre
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Celebrate the joy of Christmas with Shellharbour City Council's annual Carols by Candlelight festivities. The concert will take place in the parkland next to Stockland.

Kiama Carols in the Park
Date	Sun 9th Dec 2012 to Wed 26th Dec 2012
Location	Hindmarsh Park Kiama
Kiama Carols in the Park will feature Kiama's local young talent. The carols will be held in Hindmarsh Park, located off Terralong Street. The summer night makes a great atmosphere for all the family to enjoy.

New Years Celebrations in Wollongong 2011
Date	Mon 31st Dec 2012
Location	Belmore Basin Wollongong Harbour Wollongong
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Get ready for another fabulous New Years Eve in Wollongong! Events and festivities will take place at Belmore Basin, Wollongong Harbour Foreshore Park from 7pm. Entertainment will include, stilt walkers, jugglers, face painting, tattoos, roving characters, clowns, balloon sculptors, buskers, amusement rides and...

New Years Eve Fireworks in Kiama
Date	Mon 31st Dec 2012 to Tue 1st Jan 2013
Location	Black Beach, Kiama Kiama
Bring in the new year 2013 with style! A kaleidoscope of colour and lights await you at Black Beach, Kiama when the fireworks light up the beautiful and scenic Kiama Harbour. The fireworks will begin at 9 pm. Bring a picnic blanket and the family for a truly spectacular event.

The K I S S Arts Festival
Date	Thu 3rd Jan 2013 to Tue 15th Jan 2013
Location	Hindmarsh Park Kiama
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The inaugural Kiama International Seaside Festival (the K.I.S.S. Arts Festival) is a community and professional festival that will take place in and around the Big Top in Hindmarsh Park.

Bob Churton Memorial Gerringong Surf Spectacular
Date	Sat 5th Jan 2013 to Sun 6th Jan 2013
Location	Pacific Avenue, Gerringong
This event is a memorial to former Gerringong surf-lifesaver Bob Churton who died of leukaemia in 1997.

Captain Christie Ocean Swim
Date	Sun 6th Jan 2013
Location	Boat Harbour Gerringong
The annual Captain Christie Ocean Swim and Surfboard Paddle is a 1.8 kilometre ocean swim or surfboard paddle from Gerringong Boat Harbour to Werri Beach. This will be the 30th year of the Capt'n Christie Ocean Swim! It follows the route of the legendary 19th century sea captain, William Ernest Bartholomew...

Illawarra Folk Festival at Bulli 2012
Date	Sat 12th Jan 2013 to Tue 15th Jan 2013
Location	Princes Highway Bulli
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Illawarra Folk Festival is an annual event presented by volunteers from the Illawarra Folk Club. The festival is four days of folk, world, acoustic, Celtic, traditional, gyspy, poetry, spoken word, bluegrass concerts, dances, workshops, parades, sessions with over 150 international, national...

Albion Park Show
Date	Mon 14th Jan 2013 to Tue 15th Jan 2013
Location	Albion Park Showground Albion Park
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** See the Show Girl Competition. Enjoy the showjumping in the main area, miniature ponies and the animal farmyard.

Unique and Classic Car Show
Date	Sat 19th Jan 2013 to Sun 27th Jan 2013
Location	Havilah Place Kiama
The Unique and Classic Car Show will be held on the oval (Quarry Playing Fields) behind the Kiama Leisure Centre, Havilah Place. Conducted by the proud Minnamurra Rotary Club.

Rotary Antique and Collectables Fair
Date	Sun 20th Jan 2013
Location	The Kiama Leisure Centre Kiama
The Rotary Antique and Collectibles Fair is organised by the Rotary Club of Kiama every year. Local, Sydney and interstate dealers sell their products and antiques. View and purchase from a wide selection of furniture, jewellery, silver, china, textiles, books and many other interesting antiques and collectables at this popular charity fair.

Kiama Agricultural Show
Date	Fri 25th Jan 2013 to Sat 26th Jan 2013
Location	Kiama Showground, Bong Bong Street Kiama
The Kiama Agricultural Show is an annual event that is packed with loads of things to see and do; the Kiama Show is a family friendly event.

Australia Day Celebrations and Illawarra Aquathon 2012
Date	Sat 26th Jan 2013
Location	Cliff Road Wollongong
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** 2012 Australia Day Celebrations in Wollongong! Australia Day Celebrations and the 13th Illawarra Aquathon will commence in the morning from 8am. Be entertained with full staged and roving entertainment, food stalls, market stalls and amusement rides. The Illawarra Aquathon is as simple as...

Australia Day Breakfast by the Lake
Date	Sat 26th Jan 2013
Location	Reddall Reserve Lake Illawarra
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Join in Shellharbour City’s largest Australia Day festivities with the annual Australia Day Breakfast by the Lake celebrations. Breakfast is served at Reddall Reserve, Lake Illawarra with proceeds from sales going to charity.

Australia Day Celebrations
Date	Sat 26th Jan 2013
Location	Hindmarsh Park Kiama
Celebrate Australia Day with style in 2013 in Kiama. Breakfast will be served at various venues including Kiama Surf Club, Kiama Downs Surf Club and Gerringong Surf Club and at Reid Park Jamberoo.

Stomping of the Grapes Festival
Date	Sat 23rd Feb 2013 to Sun 24th Feb 2013
Location	Corner Princes Highway and Willowvale Road Gerringong
The Stomping of the Grapes Festival will be on again in February 2013. A great chance to raise funds for the Westmead Children's Hospital by getting amongst the grape juices.

Kiama Rugby Sevens
Date	Mon 25th Feb 2013
Location	Kiama Showground Kiama
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Now in its 40th year the Annual Kiama Rugby Sevens will be held at the Kiama Showground. The Kiama Sevens is a 48 team seven-a-side knock out competition. There will be individual trophies for the players in the winning team.

Shell Cove Shellharbour City Festival of Sport
Date	Sat 2nd Mar 2013 to Mon 4th Mar 2013
Location	Cove Boulevarde Shell Cove
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Shellharbour Sports Star of the Year Presentation Shellharbour Workers Club, Wattle Road, Shellharbour Awarding the achievements of Shellharbour sporting people throughout 2011.

Kiama Rugby League 9-A-Side
Date	Sun 3rd Mar 2013 to Mon 4th Mar 2013
Location	Kiama Showground Kiama
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Kiama Rubgy League Football Club "Knights 9's” is happening again in 2012 at the Kiama Showground and Chittick Oval.

Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival
Date	Fri 8th Mar 2013 to Sun 10th Mar 2013
Location	Multiple Venues Kiama
The sensational annual Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival will take place on the second weekend of March 2013. A full weekend of red hot jazz and blues for everyone! Performances and gigs will be held at many venues in the Kiama area, including restaurants, clubs and an all day concert with...

Illawarra Jazz Clubs Easter Jazz Festival
Date	Sat 6th Apr 2013 to Tue 9th Apr 2013
Location	The Builders Club Wollongong Wollongong
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Illawarra Jazz Club's 26th Annual Easter Jazz Festival featuring both local and national jazz bands, concerts and dance nights. Four days of great music and friendship in Wollongong. The Illawarra Jazz Club Inc.

Blowhole Big Fish Classic Game Fishing Competition
Date	Sat 13th Apr 2013 to Sun 14th Apr 2013
Location	Kiama Harbour Kiama
The Kiama Game Fishing Club's "Kiama Leagues Club Blowhole Big Fish Classic" will be contested again in 2013. Entry forms and more details will be available from the club or the Kiama Visitors Centre. This annual tournament was first held in 2002 and is held in April each year.

Illawarra Pregnancy Baby and Kids Expo
Date	Mon 22nd Apr 2013
Location	Bong Bong Street Kiama
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Parents Guide Illawarra presents Illawarra Pregnancy, Baby and Kids Expo 2012, a day of information, baby/kids market stalls, parenting workshops, kids sample classes, entertainment, great prizes and more! There will be information and workshops on birth options, breastfeeding, newborn support, child behaviour...

Werri Beach Autumn Slash - Surfing Contest
Date	Sun 28th Apr 2013 to Mon 29th Apr 2013
Location	Werri Beach Gerringong
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Werri Beach Autumn Slash is on again in 2012, making it the 25th year of the event. The competition is the longest running individual surfing event on the South Coast of NSW.

Wings Over Illawarra
Date	Mon 6th May 2013
Location	Airport Road Albion Park Rail
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Modern and vintage aircraft will take to the skies above the Illawarra Regional Airport during the fifth annual Wings Over Illawarra open day.

KidsFest Shellharbour
Date	Wed 15th May 2013 to Tue 21st May 2013
Location	Various Locations Albion Park Rail
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** *** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Illawarra's largest event aimed at young children aged up to 12 years. KidsFest Shellharbour is a weeklong children's celebration to be held in Shellharbour City during Families Week.

Shellharbour Village Harbourside Markets
Date	Sun 22nd Dec 2013
Location	Little Park Shellharbour Village
Spend the day in the picturesque Little Park in Shellharbour Village and browse through the wonderful stalls located right at the waters edge. The range of stalls includes: handmade arts and crafts, circus toys, children’s wear, gourmet food, handmade jewellery, bags, pet accessories, sweets and honey.