Friday 21 June 6pm – 9pm

Cocktail Circus

Fairground Follies
93-95 Kirkham Road, Bowral

Tickets $125 + booking fee
This is an 18+ event

To kick off the Festival, we invite you to frock-up for a flamboyant cocktail party held at one of the Highlands’ hidden gems. Join us and bring your friends to celebrate the Winter Solstice with an evening of indulgence: mouth-watering food by celebrated local chef Alex Watts, luscious cocktails by local distillery SoHi, and surprise live performances throughout the evening.

Friday 21 and Saturday 22 June 7pm

Solstice Cabaret

The Robertson Hotel
1 Fountaindale Road Robertson

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Tickets $165 + booking fee

Bring on the cabaret! Join us at the gorgeous, 100-year-old Robertson Hotel for an indulgent night with drinks at the fireside bar, a wonderful three course dinner and the added allure of a fabulous cabaret show.

Includes a glass of prosecco on arrival, dinner and show

Why not make a night of it, with a bonus 10% off overnight accommodation at The Robertson when you book for the Cabaret

Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 June 12pm to 3pm

River Fest

Joadja Historic Site
1760 Joadja Road Joadja

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Tickets $195 + booking fee

A real feast for all the senses set in the ambient ruins of the historic Joadja township, with yabbies, river trout and delicious local produce creatively curated by local chef Brigid Kennedy. Come for a lunch with an air of mystery and the element of surprise in the form of a pop-up live performance.

Saturday 22 June 4pm to 8pm

Burning Man

Ngununggula Regional Art Gallery
1 Art Gallery Lane Bowral

Tickets $10 for adults, free for children

Don’t miss the spectacle of the Burning Man, a highlight of MIDWINTER at Ngununggula. A family-friendly event sure to ignite excitement and delight with live music and fabulous local food and beverage from some of the Southern Highland’s best: Eschalot, Alex Watts, SoHi distillery, Southern Highlands Brewery and Hearth by Moonacres, to name a few! Kids can unleash their creativity making masks or flower crowns and having their faces painted, be part of the magical monster parade and let their imagination run wild!

Sunday 23 and 30 June 2pm to 5pm

Artsy Fartsy Boozy Foody Project

Blue Metal Vineyard
132 Compton Park Road Berrima

Tickets $195 + booking fee

Embark on a whimsical journey through the enchanting vineyards of Tractorless in Berirma and be swept off your feet by a six-stop adventure like no other! Savour divine wines from Tractorless Vineyard at each stop point and share in the winemaking wizardry of Jeff Aston who will unravel the tale behind each decadent drop! Local chef Stefano Marvello will go all out to tantalise your taste buds with a tasting menu crafted to complement each wine.

Local artists will sprinkle their creative magic at each station with wonders that take inspiration from what’s on the menu, making this a well harmonised symphony for your senses and soul that will leave you spellbound!

A three-hour multi-sensory extravaganza, savouring exquisite wines, gourmet delights and artistic works.

Sunday 30 June 1pm to 4pm

Garden Opera

Red Cow Farm
7480 Illawarra Hwy, Sutton Forest

Tickets $125 + booking fee

Includes garden entry, picnic hamper and concert. Hamper and beverage upgrades available.
BYO food and beverages not permitted

This is an 18+ event

Pack the picnic blanket, grab a glass of sparkling, and settle in for an afternoon of Puccini arias amid the rare beauty of Red Cow Farm and gardens. Renowned as one of the best in the World, Red Cow Farm is a spectacular cool climate garden set on 2.5hectares in the picturesque rural village of Sutton Forest.

Before the concert, wander through the gardens and be enchanted and surprised by the wonders of a walled sanctuary, exuberant cottage garden, monastery garden, beech walk, lake, bog garden, orchard, kitchen garden, abbess’s garden and abundant collection of rare and unusual perennials, woodland, old world roses and clematis. Then pick up your gourmet picnic hamper prepared by chef Richard Robinson from Graze at 16 Stables, settle back and lose yourself in the music.

Sunday 30 June 4pm to 8pm

Botanic Jazz

Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens
1 Old South Road, Bowral

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Tickets $125 + booking fee

Twilight sets a seductive tone for this exciting jazz experience in the magical ambience of the Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens. The all-new Education Centre is the perfect setting to enjoy a very special dusk session with acclaimed local jazz musicians and a sumptuous supper created by Peppergreen Estate.