The Eurobodalla hosts MAJOR EVENTS across its calendar year.
In addition to these events are the smaller week to week markets, exhibitions and performances.
For All that is On in the way of Exhibitions, Music and Smaller events visit The Beagle What's On Guide
JANUARY: The George Bass Marathon
The George Bass Surfboat Marathon is a phenomenal feat in today’s high pressure sporting environment. It is the longest and toughest surfboat marathon in the world. Covering 188 kilometres of the most spectacular piece of Australia coastline from Batemans Bay to Eden. The George Bass Surfboat Marathon commenced in 1975 and surf ski's were added to the event in the 1990's
Visit the website to find out more of the event and the next Marathon
JANUARY: NelliJam Music Festival @ Nelligen
The NelliJam music events have become a household name on the south coast since 2012. Presenting live, original, family-friendly events for FREE.
JANUARY: Tollgate Islands Classic
In January of each year is the Tollgate Islands Classic. This is one of the biggest tournaments on the NSW South Coast and are well represented by boats from all over the state and interstate.
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JANUARY: Eurobodalla Agricultural Show
The Eurobodalla Agricultural Shows are held at the Moruya Showground in Moruya on the Australia Day weekend.
Saturday – Gates opens at 9.00 am till 9.30 pm and Sunday – Gates opens at 9.00 am till 5.00 pm
Check the website for details of the next Show
JANUARY: Batemans Bay Kids Fishing Workshop
NSW Fisheries runs four hour kids fishing workshops for eight-14 year olds. The kids learn how fish responsibly in a safe and fun environment.
Wharf Road, Batemans Bay 0438 245 190 OR EMAIL stephen.thurstan@dpi.nsw.gov.au
JANUARY: Art on the Path January
Art on the Path features stalls from sustainable artists and local environmental groups, and aims to help residents become more sustainable in their everyday life.
You might like to find out how to keep bees and produce your own honey, or get some beeswax wraps to use at home so you can say goodbye to plastic cling wrap for good.
You will be amazed by the diversity and ingenuity of our local artists, and be inspired by their passions for protecting our natural environment by reducing your carbon footprint.
Check Visit NSW Events for the next scheduled date
JANUARY: Batemans Bay Triathlon Festival
Tri Bateman’s Bay in it’s new home at Tomakin is designed for speed. From the wind protected swim in the Tomaga River, the fast straights of George Bass Drive to the pancake flat run through Tomakin these races will be fast!
FEBRUARY: Batemans Bay Seaside Carnivale
The Seaside Carnivale is a family fun day with a huge variety of events and activities for all ages - even adults!
Check HERE for next scheduled date
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MARCH: Broulee Bay to Breakers Annual Swim
Broulee Bay to Breakers Annual Swim is a 1.4 kilometre ocean swim from Shark Bay on Broulee Island out to the ocean and around the headland to the Broulee Surf Beach. Cash prizes for Open Division and prizes for all other Divisions.
Check link for next scheduled event.
MARCH: Moruya Mardi Gras
Head down to Moruya’s main street at noon to enjoy a mega street parade full of creative and wonderful characters , vintage cars and a few surprises. Wind your way down to the Riverside Park and enjoy a relaxed day and evening of fabulous live music, food stalls, parachute display and activities. This free event culminates with evening river floats and a fabulous fireworks display. All on the banks of the magnificent Moruya River.
MARCH: Tuross Head Flathead and Bream competition
The tournament is a catch and release tournament and is restricted to the first 250 entrants held annually in March on the Canberra Day long weekend in Tuross Head.
The tournament is held over two days (Canberra long weekend) finishing to give visitors time to get back home. Check link for details.
Sculpture Bermagui gathers sculptural works from established, renowned artists alongside those of emerging talent for the enjoyment of our community and the many visitors it attracts. Check link for details.
The Tilba Easter Festival is a unique town festival that has live music from four stages, roaming street performers, hilarious street games, rides, markets, delicious food, an art show plus so much more. A must see.
Every Easter Saturday
Hanging Rock, Batemans Bay. The home of the largest community inclusive fishing competition, fishing/outdoors EXPO and festival rolled into one. The Hook In Eurobodalla! Check link for details
APRIL: Batemans Bay Paddle Challenge
A weekend of paddle races and activities on the waters of the Clyde River with events for serious competitors, casual paddlers and families, this exciting new event is sure to challenge and inspire. Races • Open Marathon Race (26km), • Open Masters Marathon Race for 50+ (26km), • Open Half Marathon Race (13km), • Youth Race (8km) (watch a great video HERE)
The Narooma Oyster Festival delivers something special for everyone – from foodies to families, combining a cosmopolitan quality food experience with excellent music & family entertainment. Enjoy it all at Forster’s Bay, Narooma. Live music, local culture, fresh produce, and the world’s best oysters
Check link for details.
MAY : Sculpture for Clyde
Sculpture for Clyde returns to the Batemans Bay Foreshore from 27 May 2023 to 4 June 2023.
The 10 day event transforms the town centre foreshore with event sculptures and permanent sculptures.
Check link for details.
JUNE: South Coast Regional Exhibition of Woodwork Tilba
Organised by the Narooma Woodies this annual exhibition showcases the exceptional work of fine wood crafters from north of Batemans Bay to south of Eden, with hundreds of exquisitely handcrafted items on display and for sale, and demonstrations throughout the June Long Weekend.
Come and enjoy the forests of the Eurobodalla Shire and see why this event is regarded one of the best for roads on the South Coast. Check the link for dates and details.
JULY: Batemans Bay Antiques and Collectibles Fair
This Antiques and Collectibles Fair is a must. Be seduced by the variety of antiques and collectibles from a large number of Australia's dealers. Enjoy delicious meals and refreshments while you buy, sell or trade.
Held at the Batemans Bay Basketball Stadium, Hanging Rock Place, Batemans Bay
Check the link for dates and details.
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AUGUST: Jetblack Wild Wombat Mountain Bike Challenge
Join like minded mountain bikers and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of tall forests, rivers and beaches in this unspoilt coastal wilderness at the Jetblack Wild Wombat
Where: Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden, Deep Creek Dam Dr, Batemans Bay
You can race solo or in relay-teams of up to six riders in the racing time of 12 hours. An additional 'Wild Solo Challenge' allows all solo riders to chase their personal goal of how many kilometres they want to achieve during the racing time – so, don't worry too much about lap times or category results - just race at your own pace. Great also for groups of friends or couples to chase that kilometre goal together all day and into the night!
AUGUST: Sculpture on the Clyde
Batemans Bay is transformed in the last week of August when sculptors from all around Australia set up their large artworks at nearby internationally acclaimed Wallinga Park. Smaller works are displayed throughout the town with the primary focus around the exhibition rooms on Clyde Street. Click on the link for details of the next event.
Check the link for dates and details.
AUGUST: Moruya Seniors Tennis Tournament
Come to beautiful Moruya to enjoy an exciting Over 35's Tennis Tournament.
Program
Moruya Bowling & Recreational Club Seniors Tennis Tournament
All events will be round-robin format so, win or lose, everyone will get plenty of tennis.
SEPTEMBER: South Coast Mighty Bonanza Fishing Competition
The largest family friendly fishing competition on the South Coast. Great prizes, countless adult and junior categories to compete in. The competition starts at 12:01am on a Friday and ends at 12 noon on the Sunday - click on the link for details of the next event
River of Art is a 10 day festival of live music, theatre, film, visual arts, literature, creative workshops and cultural experiences held along the picturesque NSW far south coast. River of Art celebrates the abundance of creative practitioners living in and complementing the beautiful environment of the Eurobodalla.
Check the link for details.
SEPTEMBER : NelliJAM Country: Country Music at its best
NelliJam Country is a great way to kick into Spring with a great line-up of country music from all over the nation.
Click on the link for details of the next event.
SEPTEMBER: Moruya SLSC Town To Surf Fun Run
The fun run is 8km from Riverside Park in Moruya to the Moruya Surf Club at South Head. Mainly on concrete foot paths with a few manageable challenges offset by beautiful river scenery with an emphasis on participation and fun. Click on the link for details of the next event.
NOVEMBER: Annual Narooma Boats Afloat Festival
Narooma Boats Afloat Festival sails into Narooma each year, bringing traditional boats in all their varied forms - from clinkers and putt-putts to launches, cruisers and yachts that celebrate with a much loved "Grand Parade" sail-by.
Check the link for dates and details.
Where: Narooma Wagonga Inlet near the boatsheds
NOVEMBER: Narooma Renewable Energy Expo
Narooma Renewable Energy Expo
The Expo is open to everyone and highlights:
· how to achieve greater energy efficiency · residential, business and off grid solar suppliers
· bulk solar buy · battery storage · solar for caravaners and campers · electric bikes and scooters · power tools
At Narooma Sport & Leisure Centre.
The ReVive Art Prize is a biennial art competition open to all creative people living in Eurobodalla, Bega Valley and the Snowy Monaro Council areas. This is a competition that awards being resourceful, inventive and imaginative. Only artworks made primarily from recycled or reclaimed materials from the waste stream are eligible for entry, encouraging artists to create by upcycling.
DECEMBER: Batemans Bay Camping and Leisure Show
At Hanging Rock, Batemans Bay. Check link for more info.
DECEMBER: Art on the Path December
Art on the Path features stalls from sustainable artists and local environmental groups, and aims to help residents become more sustainable in their everyday life.
You might like to find out how to keep bees and produce your own honey, or get some beeswax wraps to use at home so you can say goodbye to plastic cling wrap for good.
You will be amazed by the diversity and ingenuity of our local artists, and be inspired by their passions for protecting our natural environment by reducing your carbon footprint.
Check this link for date.
DECEMBER: Broulee Sand Modelling Competition
Watch Broulee Beach get transformed into a sand model haven on New Years Eve! A chance to win heaps of prizes. To fit in with the tide, it’s earlier than usual with registration starting at 9.30am and the competition going from low tide. There’ll be the usual three categories of juniors, open sandcastles and open sculptures. Entry fee is $10 per team (up to five in a team). New Years Eve @ North Broulee Beach, Coronation Drive, Broulee
DECEMBER/JAN: Bells Carnival
Bells Family Carnival arrives towards the end of December and operates until Australia Day
Corrigans Beach Reserve, Batehaven 1800 802 528