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A Guide To The Festivals + Major Annual Events In The Southern Highlands

A list of major annual events and fabulous festivals happening in the Southern Highlands every year. Pop these dates in your diaries!
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We’re so lucky in the Highlands to have so many amazing annual events that fill up our event calendars with a big range of super interesting events, experiences, festivals and fun.

We put together a list – season by season – of the big annual events that happen across the Highlands so you guys can plan your year and not miss out.

Here’s your guide to festivals and major events happening every year in the Southern Highlands.

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SUMMER

It’s a little quieter on the big events and festival front in the warmer months of the year as everyone focuses on Christmas and getting some holiday time in while the sun shines!

But there’s still Bowral Show, Berrima’s big celebration of Australia Day and the KV Show to head to.

January

The Bowral Show :: 2026 Dates TBC

Australia Day at Berrima :: 26 January 2025

February 

Kangaroo Valley Show :: 14-15 February 2025

Alive Garden Party :: 22 February 2025

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AUTUMN

The Highlands is ridiculously pretty in autumn as the trees turn golden and red. So beautiful! That’s probably why a lot of big events happen including our awesome local country shows [so much fun!], the famous Brigadoon event in Bundanoon that draws crowds of thousands, and the Burrawang Easter Markets.

March

A Day on the Green – FatBoy Slim :: 15 March 2025

Robertson Show :: 14-15 March 2025

Moss Vale Show :: 21- 23 March 2025

Bowral Autumn Music Festival :: 27-30 March 2025

Sculpture in the Valley :: 2025 Dates TBC

Earth Hour Sculpture in the Gardens :: 2025 Dates TBC

April

Brigadoon :: 5 April 2025

Rowany Festival :: 16- 21 April 2025

Burrawang Easter Market :: 19 March 2025

Autumn Open Gardens and Plant Fair :: 26- 27 April 2025

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WINTER

Bundanoon Winterfest: Bundanoon Winterfest is taking a break in 2025. They’ll be back in 2026 with something new for Bundanoon locals, family and friends. Stay tuned for updates.

June

Bowral Crystal Fest :: 7-8 June 2025

July

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow :: 3 July 2025

DAY 1 – Southern Highlands Writers Festival :: 25 July 2025

DAY 2 – Southern Highlands Writers Festival :: 26 July 2025

DAY 3 – Southern Highlands Writers Festival :: 27 July 2025

August

The FOCK: Festival of Canoe and Kayak :: 8-10 August 2025

AgriShow Farm Field Day :: 29-30 August 2025

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SPRING

This is the season that is jam-packed with fab festivals and big events – from sport to food and wine, through to music and art – including Tulip Time, the Bowral Classic and the popular Arts Trail. Such a great time to be out and about!

September

Tallong Apple Day :: 28 April 2025

Tulip Time :: 2025 Dates TBC

Southern Highlands Rugby Sevens :: 2025 Dates TBC

Kangaroo Valley Craft Beer + BBQ Festival :: 13-14 September 2025

October

Visual Arts In The Valley :: October Long Weekend

Bowral Classic :: 19 October 2025

Southern Highlands Jazz Festival :: 2025 Dates TBC

Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival :: 17-19 October 2025

Bundanoon Garden Ramble :: 25-26 October 2025

November

Southern Highlands ARTS Trail :: 2025 Dates TBC

Bong Bong Picnic Races :: 2025 Dates TBC

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While these are just the bigger annual events on the Southern Highlands calendar, don’t forget our Event Directory is chock-a-block every week with all sorts of events, workshops, classes, exhibitions, open days and more.

Our team spend a lot of time keeping it up to date with super useful information and all you need to get out and about and live your best life in the Southern Highlands.

Enjoy!

 

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