Kangaroo Valley - South Coast NSW

Farmers Markets
2026-09-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-12-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2027-01-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2027-02-14 09:00 - 13:00, 2027-03-14 09:00 - 13:00, 2027-04-11 09:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) and 13 more dates | Friendly Inn Community Garden, 159 Moss Vale Rd, Kangaroo Valley, NSW, 2577, Australia
Positively supporting Kangaroo Valley, The Shoalhaven and the Southern Highlands agriculture, healthier communities and more sustainable food choices direct from the growers. Meat, fruit, vegetables, herbs, eggs, jams, pickles, pastries, cakes, local honey, biscuits, olive oil, and lots more! Free local live music!

Kangaroo Valley Craft Beer & BBQ Festival
2026-09-19 - 2026-09-20 | Friendly Inn, 159 Moss Vale Rd, Kangaroo Valley, NSW, Australia
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The Friendly Inn is firing up the grills for their 7th Kangaroo Valley Craft Beer & BBQ Festival

Kangaroo Valley Craft Beer & BBQ Festival is bringing Australia’s elite pitmasters to battle it out in a sizzling, smoking showdown. With the official Australian BBQ Alliance competition and International Steak Cookoff on the agenda, these grill gurus will duke it out over two intense days for a share of $10,000 in cash prizes and the coveted title of King or Queen of the Valley. While tasting their creations is an exclusive VIP judges’ ticket experience, general admission ticket holders won’t miss out. Top BBQ caterers will be serving up Brazilian flair and Texas tradition in the Friendly Inn Beer Garden all weekend long.
And the brews, oh the brews! We’re talking about a mind-boggling selection of craft beers, ales, and wines. With 80 craft beers and ciders to sample, your taste buds are in for an adventure. Meet the makers, learn their brewing secrets, and maybe find your new favorite tipple. This festival is an ode to the Aussie craft beer scene, celebrating the creativity and passion of our brewers.

The festival will be rockin’ with live bands playing blues, rock, and everything in between. This is a family-friendly event with loads of entertainment the whole family can enjoy. ShowMow Racing will host the thrilling lawn mower races. Your endless chore of mowing the lawn will never feel the same once you see the thrills and spills of these modified ride-on mowers tearing up the pub’s back paddock.
There is also the ever-popular piglet racing. These adorable little racers in their shiny vests will dash for the finish line, and it’s all for a good cause. Every snout is dedicated to fundraising for The Friendly Inn community’s projects like the local sports clubs and not-for-profit groups. Betting on these speedy swine isn’t just fun; it helps support local initiatives.

Mark your calendars and get ready for a whole lot of BBQ & BEER at The Friendly Inn Kangaroo Valley. Get ready for an epic weekend at The Friendly Inn with a Weekend Pass for only $58.50 For the ultimate BBQ aficionado experience, grab a BBQ Judges Tent Pass Sunday for $70. Kids 12 and under are free with a limit of 2 kids per paying adult, making it a perfect family-friendly weekend.. If you can’t commit to the whole weekend, day passes are also available. Don’t miss out tickets are available from www.kvbbq.com.au.

Lead Light Workshop
2026-09-19, 2026-09-20, 2026-11-07, 2026-11-08 | Kangaroo Valley Leadlights, 116 Moss Vale Road, Kangaroo Valley, NSW, 2577, Australia
A craft lost in time with this two-day Leadlight Workshop right here in Kangaroo Valley.
All tools, glass, and expert tuition includedOnly 4 spots per class – perfect for focused, hands-on learningTake home your own beautiful finished piece
Learn from the talented Lance Brown – email for details: lancebrown@bigpond.com Mobile: 0425 346 087Let your creativity shine through coloured glass!

Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival
2026-10-16, 2026-10-17, 2026-10-18 | Kangaroo Valley Showground, 179 Moss Vale Rd, Kangaroo Valley, NSW, 2577, Australia
A WEEKEND OF MUSIC, POETRY & DANCE

The Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival is back in 2026, celebrating our 17th festival.
​A family friendly event in Australia’s most beautiful valley, the festival has something for everyone. Just over two hours drive from Sydney or Canberra, Kangaroo Valley offers local food, wine and a variety of accommodation to make a weekend of it.
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New Year's Eve Fireworks
2026-12-31 18:00 - 23:30 | The Friendly Inn, 159 Moss Vale Rd, Kangaroo Valley, NSW, 2577, Australia
Your New Years Eve is sorted here at The Friendly Inn. Huge fireworks show, full bistro service, live music and a great family friendly atmosphere all waiting for you and the fambam. Grab some tickets, get here early, and get excited waiting for the boom booms to start at 9pm. Not saying is as good as Sydney’s but it’s pretty good!

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