What's On in July
23 Jun 2021
Throughout Australia, we run through some of the best events you can enjoy in July 2021.
NSW
Bathurst Winter Festival
The Bathurst Winter Festival is an annual celebration of the magic of winter in Bathurst, bringing together stunning light shows across historic buildings, live music, food and wine events, outdoor ice skating and show rides, in a carnival atmosphere. In 2021 the festival theme is People and Place. Keep an eye out for the unique interpretations of this year's theme as you wander along the Illumination Light Walk and check out the Brighten Up Bathurst locations around town. Rugging up and heading outdoors has never been so much fun!
Until July 11 at various Bathurst locations
https://www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au/
VIC
With Love, Marilyn
Direct from the USA “With Love, Marilyn” stars Erin Sullivan as Marilyn Monroe in a special one-woman tribute performance to one of the most iconic romantic ingenues. With 28 years of theatre experience, Ms. Sullivan has performed across the globe playing some of Broadway’s best blondes. Her journey with Marilyn began in the new play “Marilee and Baby Lamb: The Assassination of an American Goddess”. Continuing her passion for this woman’s life and legacy is what has built the foundation for this piece.
July 30 at The Wedge, 100 Foster Street, Sale
https://thewedge.com.au/event/with-love-marilyn/
QLD
Queensland Garden Expo
Queensland Garden Expo is a three day celebration of gardening. The event attracts over 40,000 green thumbs and novice gardeners from across Queensland and interstate. Held at Nambour on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, it is ideally situated to showcase all the best of subtropical gardening.
July 9-11 at Nambour Showgrounds, Nambour
SA
Illuminate Adelaide
A new major annual winter event taking over Adelaide’s city streets, laneway and buildings, celebrating innovation, music, art, technology and light.
July 16 – August 1 at various Adelaide locations
https://www.illuminateadelaide.com/
WA
Scarborough Sunset Markets – Winter Edition
If Thursday nights are for the Summer Season, Saturday afternoons are undoubtedly for her toastier little sister. Those pesky winter blues are a thing of the past at the Scarborough Sunset Winter Markets; warm, intimate, extremely delicious and the ultimate spot to spend time with the whole gang. It's time to throw on your best “keep-warm woollies” as Scarborough’s Winter Markets Season returns. Every Saturday until 30 October, Scarborough will ignite into a cosy sanctuary of all your market favs along with a few new wintery delights.
Every Saturday until 30 October at Scarborough Square, Perth
http://www.scarboroughbeach.net/wintermarkets
NT
Alice Springs Show
The largest community event in Alice Springs, the Alice Springs Show is an agriculture Show designed to support and promote the Pastoral Industry of Central Australia through exhibits and competitions during the first weekend of July.
July 2-3 at Alice Springs Showgrounds, Ilparpa
https://northernterritory.com/alice-springs-and-surrounds/events/alice-springs-show
TAS
Huon Valley Mid-winter Festival
The Huon Valley Mid-Winter Festival is all about celebrating the region's apple-picking history and at its core is the wassail: the ages-old tradition of scaring evil spirits from the orchard to bring on a bumper crop. All the festivals much-loved traditions make a comeback including the Burning Man, Tassie's best folk-funk bands, the coveted costume competition, tales tall and true from Tassie’s best storytellers and of course the Wassail.
July 16-17 at Ranelagh Showgrounds, Ranelagh
https://www.huonvalleymidwinterfest.com.au/
Canberra
Truffle Infused Winter Weekends
Truffle season is upon us and Mount Majura are excited to include truffles at their cellar door as part of the winter tasting experience. Come in to the cellar door at Mount Majura Vineyard to taste a flight of wines matched with truffled brie. Combining a deliciously rich and creamy brie with truffles from neighbour Jayson at The Truffle Farm.
Every Saturday and Sunday until late August at Mount Majura Vineyard, Majura
https://www.mountmajura.com.au/truffle-infused-weekends-supporting-raw-potential-canberra/
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