Things to Do in Southern Highlands This July 2025

Looking for things to do in the Southern Highlands this July? Winter is the perfect time to visit. Just over an hour from Sydney, the Southern Highlands NSW comes alive with crisp air, cosy fires, and a calendar packed with food, wine, markets, and local festivals. From Christmas in July feasts to truffle hunts, there’s something for everyone.

Here’s your ultimate guide to the best Southern Highlands events in July 2025 — ideal for a winter getaway or long weekend escape.

Comedy, Culture & Live Entertainment

3 July – Comedy Festival Roadshow

Kick off the month with the Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow. This exciting event brings some of Australia’s best comedians to Bowral Memorial Hall for a night of laughs.

July Markets in the Southern Highlands

Markets are a must when exploring Southern Highlands food and culture. July offers plenty of opportunities to experience the region's artisan goods, gourmet produce, and handmade gifts. Don’t miss these:

1. Mittagong Farmers Market – 3 July

Fresh local produce, gourmet foods, flowers, and artisan stalls.

2. Exeter Village Market – 5 July

Over 60 stalls of produce, arts, crafts, plants, and homewares.

3. Bowral Market – 5 July

A local favourite among Bowral markets, offering gourmet treats, fashion, homewares, and more.

4. Colo Vale Village Market – 5 July

A charming village market with cakes, preserves, crafts, and plants.

5. Bundanoon Makers Market – 6 July

A warm community market with top-quality local produce and crafts.

6. Robertson Country Market – 13 July

Relaxed and authentic with artisan breads, produce, cakes, and bric-a-brac.

7. Kangaroo Valley Farmers Market – 13 July

A scenic setting offering fresh fruit, honey, eggs, and more.

8. Mittagong Markets – 19 July

A larger community event with handmade goods, plants, and vintage finds.

9. Moss Vale Show Markets – 20 July

All things food, plants, crafts, and country charm.

10. Country Markets at Peppers Manor House – 26 July

A boutique-style experience in an elegant setting.

11. Berrima Schoolyard Markets – 27 July

A local favourite with food, crafts, and gifts against the backdrop of historic Berrima.

1. Mittagong Farmers Market – 3 July

Fresh local produce, gourmet foods, flowers, and artisan stalls.

2. Exeter Village Market – 5 July

Over 60 stalls of produce, arts, crafts, plants, and homewares.

3. Bowral Market – 5 July

A local favourite among Bowral markets, offering gourmet treats, fashion, homewares, and more.

4. Colo Vale Village Market – 5 July

A charming village market with cakes, preserves, crafts, and plants.

5. Bundanoon Makers Market – 6 July

A warm community market with top-quality local produce and crafts.

6. Robertson Country Market – 13 July

Relaxed and authentic with artisan breads, produce, cakes, and bric-a-brac.

7. Kangaroo Valley Farmers Market – 13 July

A scenic setting offering fresh fruit, honey, eggs, and more.

8. Mittagong Markets – 19 July

A larger community event with handmade goods, plants, and vintage finds.

Food, Festivals & Winter Fun

12 July – Bastille Day Pétanque Festival, Kangaroo Valley

Celebrate everything French at The Friendly Inn. There’ll be pétanque, bonfires, French food, costumes, and beer. A fun day for all ages.

Tip: Make a weekend of it. Vino Rosso Tours offers pickups from Kangaroo Valley and wine tasting tours on 11 and 13 July.

13 July – Robertson Public House Christmas in July

Enjoy a festive roast dinner, mulled wine, and ugly sweater competition. A cosy Christmas in July Southern Highlands experience.

15 July – Moonacres Winter Farm Experience

This family-friendly event lets you connect with food and farming in a beautiful countryside setting.

18 July – Murder Mystery Dinner at Park Proxi

Enjoy fine food and a thrilling mystery at Park Proxi Gibraltar. Stay the weekend and explore the nearby best wineries in Bowral.

25–27 July – Southern Highlands Writers Festival

A must for literature lovers. Meet authors, attend panels, and enjoy creative workshops during this Southern Highlands events July 2025 highlight.

Month-Long Highlights

Southern Highlands Wine Tours & Dining

Make the most of your visit by exploring Southern Highlands wine tours and dining experiences. Enjoy wine tasting tours across the region or relax with local produce at some of the best restaurants in Bowral NSW.

Whether you’re after fine dining, casual bites, or the best winery lunch Southern Highlands has to offer, there’s something here for every palate.

Christmas in July – All Month

Get into the festive spirit with traditional feasts, mulled wine, and pudding. Top venues include:

Christmas in July – All Month

Winter means hearty pies and earthy truffles. Enjoy Southern Highlands food with creative pie menus at local pubs and cafes. Book a truffle hunt with Robertson Truffles for an unforgettable experience.

Warm Up in a Country Pub

Take a break from the chill by warming up at one of the region’s charming pubs:

Plan Your Winter Escape

With so many things to do in Southern Highlands this July, there’s no better time to explore. From bustling markets and rich Southern Highlands food to scenic wine tasting tours and cosy nights by the fire, you’ll find everything you need for a perfect winter getaway.

Let Vino Rosso Tours create a custom itinerary with top-rated Southern Highlands wine tours, restaurant bookings, and private transport options. Your winter escape awaits!

Things to Do in Southern Highlands This July 2025

Comedy, Culture & Live Entertainment

3 July – Comedy Festival Roadshow

July Markets in the Southern Highlands

1. Mittagong Farmers Market – 3 July

2. Exeter Village Market – 5 July

3. Bowral Market – 5 July

4. Colo Vale Village Market – 5 July

5. Bundanoon Makers Market – 6 July

6. Robertson Country Market – 13 July

7. Kangaroo Valley Farmers Market – 13 July

8. Mittagong Markets – 19 July

9. Moss Vale Show Markets – 20 July

10. Country Markets at Peppers Manor House – 26 July

11. Berrima Schoolyard Markets – 27 July

1. Mittagong Farmers Market – 3 July

2. Exeter Village Market – 5 July

3. Bowral Market – 5 July

4. Colo Vale Village Market – 5 July

5. Bundanoon Makers Market – 6 July

6. Robertson Country Market – 13 July

7. Kangaroo Valley Farmers Market – 13 July

8. Mittagong Markets – 19 July

Food, Festivals & Winter Fun

12 July – Bastille Day Pétanque Festival, Kangaroo Valley

13 July – Robertson Public House Christmas in July

15 July – Moonacres Winter Farm Experience

18 July – Murder Mystery Dinner at Park Proxi

25–27 July – Southern Highlands Writers Festival

Month-Long Highlights

Southern Highlands Wine Tours & Dining

Christmas in July – All Month

Christmas in July – All Month

Warm Up in a Country Pub

Plan Your Winter Escape

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