High Tea at Infusion
Every day
Infusion Restuarant, Rydges Hotel
Old Menangle Rd, Campbelltown
Catch up with friends and enjoy High Tea at Infusion any day of the week. Includes a glass of sparkling wine, assorted ribbon sandwiches, warm scones served with jam and cream, spring rolls, dim sums, coffee and tea.
Time: 10.30am - 3pm
Cost: $29.50 per person
Ph: 4645 0500

Spirit of Camden Ghost Tours - Studley Park
3 September
Departs from The Crystal Shop
Shop 8, Camden Arcade, 166 Argyle Street, Camden
Studley Park House was built in 1889. The house has become well known for its paranormal activity, having been the subject of many medium investigations and having featured in reality tv show Scream Test. Each tour is accompanied by two mediums and one spiritual photographer. Are you brave enough to take the tour?
Time: departs 6.30pm
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $33
Ph: 4655 3703, bookings essential

Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living Workshop - Worm Farming and Composting
4 September
1 Mount Annan Drive, Mount Annan
Learn how to establish your own composting system and worm farm using natural materials and food scraps.  
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Cost: FREE, bookings essential
Ph: 4647 9828

Campbelltown Show
4 - 5 September
Menangle Park Paceway, Menangle Park
All the fun of the show - animal farm, reptile pit, rides, show bags, fireworks, roving performers, stage entertainment and more.
Time: Saturday 9am - 9pm, Sunday 9am - 5pm
Entry fee: $10 per person
Ph: 8353 3475
Website: www.campbelltownshow.org.au

Father's Day at Belgenny Farm
5 September
Elizabeth Macarthur Avenue, Camden
Treat your dad to a day of family fun and entertainment. Plenty of craft stalls, licensed bar, car displays, steam engine display and buffet lunch.
Farm Entry: Adults - $2, Children - free
Lunch costs: Adults - $42, Children (3 - 12 years) - $20
Ph: 4654 6800

Father's Day at the Inn
5 September
Camden Valley Inn
Remembrance Drive (Old Hume Highway), Camden Park
Relax in the beautiful gardens at the Inn while enjoying live entertainment, headlined by acoustic duo the Sam and Jamie Show. Two course buffet lunch. Kids activities including petting zoo and jumping castle.
Cost: Lunch - Adults $40, Children (4 - 12 yrs) $20
Time: Lunch - 12pm to 1pm, Entertainment 1pm to 4pm
Ph: 4655 8413, bookings essential
Father's Day Flyer

Father's Day Steam Up
5 September
Thirlmere Rail Heritage Centre, Barbour Road, Thirlmere
Big boys love their toys and there are plenty inside the Rail Heritage Centre - Australia's oldest and largest railway museum.
Ph: 4681 8001
Website: www.nswrtm.com.au

Camden Festival
5 - 19 September
Events include:
~ Lions Spring Fair - Camden Showground - 11 September
~ SK8OPIA - Kirkham Skate Park - 12 September
~ Camden Kids Fun Day - Curry Reserve - 15 September
Ph: 4645 5029

Macarthur Farm Fresh Tours
11 September
Departs Campbelltown Arts Centre Cafe
Discover Macarthur's fresh food producers - wander through olive groves, sip chardonnay, visit veggie growers and orchards. A sumptuous lunch will be served at one of the estates and there will be lots of yummy tastings along the way.
Time: 9am - 5pm
Cost: $120 includes morning tea, lunch, tastings and information pack
Note: The tour includes some walking around the various properties, so comfortable shoes will be necessary.
Ph: 0409 248 378

Infusion Beer Master Class at Rydges Campbelltown
11 - 15 September
Old Menangle Road Campbelltown
If you would like to improve your understanding in brewing, along with your techniques, this course is a must! Run by Vincent Costanzo, a leader in the industry with more than 20 years experience in commercial and home brewing.
Cost: $820 per person
Ph: 4645 0500
Website: www.costanzobrewing.com

Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living Workshop - Keeping Out Chemicals
11 September
1 Mount Annan Drive, Mount Annan
Have you ever wondered what sort of chemicals you're using to clean your home or get rid of creepy-crawlies? This workshop will show you how to use natural ingredients to create your own cleaning products, oils and soaps to use at home.
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Cost: FREE, bookings essential
Ph: 4647 9828

Riverfest
12 September
Koshigaya Park, Campbelltown
Celebrate our environment and cultural diversity at this free festival featuring a variety of multicultural entertainment, environmentally friendly stallholders and a host of free workshops. Theres also the Dry Riverbed Boat Race and the RIverfest Passport initiative with great prizes on offer.
Time: 10am - 3pm
Ph: 4645 4515

Annual Vintage Fifties and Collectables Fair
12 September
Campbelltown RSL Club
A day to celebrate the 1950s. Get a 50s style makeover by Boogie Bop Dames, try swing and rock 'n' roll dancing, participate in a fashion parade, plus see all of the stalls, entertainment, and collectables for sale.
Time: 10am - 4.30pm
Cost: Adults $7, Children $2
Ph: 4681 0847

Spirit of Camden Ghost Tours - Studley Park
17 September
Departs from The Crystal Shop
Shop 8, Camden Arcade, 166 Argyle Street, Camden
Studley Park House was built in 1889. The house has become well known for its paranormal activity, having been the subject of many medium investigations and having featured in reality tv show Scream Test. Each tour is accompanied by two mediums and one spiritual photographer. Are you brave enough to take the tour?
Time: departs 6.30pm
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $33
Ph: 4655 3703, bookings essential

Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living Workshop - Garden to Table Dishes/Preserving
18 September
1 Mount Annan Drive, Mount Annan
Step by step workshop on how to harvest, prepare and create mouth watering dishes straight from the garden.
Cost: $70 per person
Time: 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Ph: 4647 9828, bookings essential

High Tea at Jarrahs
18 September
Jarrahs Restaurant, Harrington Grove Country Club
Forest Dr, Harrington Park
An indulgent way to relax with friends or family.  
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Cost: from $38 per person
Ph: 4631 3222
High Tea Menu

Cinema Under the Stars
18 September
Mount Annan Botanic Garden, Mount Annan Drive, Mount Annan
Two great movies showing including the animated kids favourite 'Up' and the award winning 'The Blindside' featuring Sandra Bullock. There will also be coffee, a sausage sizzle and popcorn available. So pack your blanket and enjoy the ultimate movie experience under a moonlit sky.
Time: 6pm - 10pm
Ph: 4645 5029

Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine
18 - 19 September
Thirlmere Rail Heritage Centre, Barbour Road, Thirlmere
Meet the full-sized Thomas the Tank Engine as he greets friends over two feature packed days. Take a steam train ride with Henry, the Green Engine, as well as face painting, mini train rides, jumping castle and more.
Ph: 4681 8001
Website: www.nswrtm.com.au

'TASTE' - Food, Wine and Music Festival
19 September
Camden Town Farm, Exeter Street, Camden
Sample culinary delights from local restaurants, produce growers and winemaker. Also enjoy live music and entertainment.
Time: 12pm - 5pm
Ph: 4645 5029

Ruane Winery Cellar Door Open Day
19 September
110 Finns Road, Menangle
Enjoy a leisurely day of wine tasting while enjoying the views from this spectacular property.
Time: from 11am
Ph: 4636 6249

Ready to Ride Day
19 September
Macquarie Road Reserve Bike Track, Macquarie Fields
Experience a fun and practical day of cycling and road safety, with bicycle safety maintenance checks, skills course, face painting, jumping castle, free sausage sizzle as well as opportunities to win great prizes.
Time: 10am - 12pm
Ph: 4645 4220

Camden Park House Open Weekend
18 - 19 September
Elizabeth Macarthur Avenue, Camden
Tour the historic mansion built in 1834 for John and Elizabeth Macarthur. House tours, garden tours, gift and plant stalls, Macarthur History talks, Devonshire tea, BBQ lunch and refreshments.
Times: Saturday 12noon - 4pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm
Cost: House and Garden - adults $10, concession $8, family $30.
Garden Only - $5
Ph: 4655 8466

Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living Workshop - Simple and Easy Native Gardening
25 September
1 Mount Annan Drive, Mount Annan
Learn how to develop a garden using native trees and plants. This course will show which native plants to use in your garden and how to care for them.
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Cost: FREE, bookings essential
Ph: 4647 9828

School Holiday Programs and Workshops
27 September - 8 October
Healthy, educational and fun activities for primary school children aged five to twelve years at Council's child care centres, plus workshops for adults, children and young people at the Campbelltown Arts Centre.
Ph: 4645 4100

Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living Workshop - Simple Bread Making
29 September
1 Mount Annan Drive, Mount Annan
Learn how to make bread for the whole family.  
Cost: $70 per person
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Ph: 4647 9828, bookings essential