Held on the October long weekend, the music starts on Friday 3rd October with a concert at the Milton Theatre by The Carnation Project, a fresh, original outfit based in Melbourne, creating a fusion of RnB, reggae, funk and soul featuring the sweet voice of Zoe Kalenderidis.

Saturday 4th features the monthly Milton Village Markets and the Milton Music Fest presented by MUD Music Council and Escape artFEST, the annual Southern Shoalhaven Arts Festival, the day offers a variety of musical performances, kids rides and more, buskers welcome!

MILTON MUSIC FEST: Saturday from 10am @ Wason Street - Milton Free Event with local headliners, buskers - including the Escalators and the Subaru's

That night at the Milton Theatre is the Scared Weird Little Guys - “Australia’s funniest musical comedy duo”, presented by artFEST & MUD Music Council.

Sunday 5th kicks off with the Glorious Mudsingers at the Milton Theatre followed by ‘Open Mic at the Theatre’, giving anyone the chance to perform on stage for their own 15 minutes of fame, this is a free presentation by the Milton Theatre Management Committee.

The Wason Street entertainment centre in the middle of town is the venue for a variety of performances, starting off with a traditional ‘Welcome to Country’ by Noel Butler from our first settlers, the Budawang family group at 11.00am.

Then it’s the Bordonian Heritage Dancers, dressed in historical costumes, this group perform music and dance from our colonial past.

On Sunday a full day of great entertainment and activities from clowns, magicians, story tellers, street theatre performers, there are also kids rides and lots of craft and nick-nack stalls at the Village markets, all in the centre of town. Plenty of good country fun.

There will also be lots of entertainment with local bands providing an excellent range of music, the hands on farm animal exhibit, carriage rides, jumping castle.

Children will be catered for with fun rides, and free entertainment from Zamboni the Magician and the Circus 35 South group. Families can take part in the ‘Ghost of Milton’ history walk with local historian Cathy Dunn. The Ghosts of Milton History walk will leave from the Milton Cultural Centre at time to be confirmed

Whipcracking will return to the Fair with a demonstration by Mark Schultz and the inaugural ‘Jack Wallace Memorial Whipcracking Competion’ judged by Mark and open to all ages.

The Henry Kendall Festival presented by the MU Historical Society is at the church hall on both days, photos and memorabilia will be on display from the life of Henry Kendall who was born in Milton.

Discover the pioneer families of Milton at the Commercial Hotel, look up your local family history, the display includes church records, Australian history, Milton regional maps, masters & convicts from around Milton, Budawang Aboriginal families, and advice on both family and historical research.

Sunday night you can see one of Australia’s best up and coming performers Holly Throsby at the Milton Theatre, presented by artFEST & MUD Music Council.

Saturday 4th October - Wason St - Entertainment Centre
10.00am: Dave Nolan
11.00am: Celtic Craic
11.50am: Pamoja
12.15pm: The Subarus
1.00pm: TDFA
1.30pm: The Escalators
2.00pm: Blossom
2.20pm: P-plate Hour
3.20om: Croobyar Boys

Sunday 5th October
Milton Theatre
10.00 to 11.00 - The Glorious Mudsingers presented by MUD Music Council
11.30 to 3.30 - Open Mic Day at the Milton Theatre, have your 15 minutes of fame on stage, acoustic only and no charge but booking essential, phone 4455 3056, presented by the Milton Theatre Management Committee

Church of England Hall
10.00 to 4.00 - Henry Kendall Festival presented by the MU Historical Society, photos and memorabilia will be on display from the life of Henry Kendall who was born in Milton.

Wason St. Entertainment Area
11.00am: Intro and welcome to Milton by MC Bill Quinn, then Welcome to Country by Noel Butler.
11.30am: Bordonian Heritage Dancers (sponsored by Thompsons Commercial Hotel)
12.00am: Zamboni Magician - comedy magic show.
12.30pm: Circus 35 South
1.00pm: Bordonian Heritage Dancers (sponsored by Thompsons Commercial Hotel)
1.00pm: Ghosts of Milton - Guided History Walk of Milton with local historian Cathy Dunn, around one hour, meet at the Milton Cultural Centre (next to Milton Chemmart)
1.30pm: Zamboni Magician - comedy magic show.
2.00pm: Whipcracking Demonstration by Mark Schultz
2.30pm: Bordonian Heritage Dancers (sponsored by Thompsons Commercial Hotel)
3.00pm: Jack Wallace Memorial Whipcracking Competition, judged by Mark Schultz - all ages, great prizes, register by phone 44553056 or on the day (sponsored by Country Leather)

Thompsons Commercial Hotel
From 10.00am - Discover the Pioneer families of Milton, look up your local family history, display includes church records, Australian history, Milton regional maps, masters & convicts from around Milton, Budawang Aboriginal families, and advice on both family and historical research.

Milton Theatre
8 pm - Holly Throsby - Touring her new album "A Loud Call", Holly and her three piece are indie pop at its best, presented by Escape artFEST & Triple J - Tickets $18

The historic township of Milton is located in the Shoalhaven on the South Coast of NSW, with magnificent views of the sea to the East and the mountains to the west. It was originally known as the Settlement and today one can walk around the streets of Milton and see homes and buildings dating back to the 1860s & 1870s

Markets Merry-Go- Round Buskers
Pioneer & Rural Displays Guided walking history tours of Milton
Pioneer Families of Milton Display @ Commercial Hotel Milton
Colonial Dancers Henry Kendall Festival

Enjoy the 'Rural tribute' with sheep shearing, historical walks and demonstrations of our Pioneer Skills. There will be horse & carriage rides and others to keep the kids amused. Milton art galleries, antique & home decor shops will be open with an array of shopping delights.

The annual Milton Settlers Fair has been a highlight of this bustling little village since Miltonís 125th Anniversary in 1985. Locals and visitors alike enjoy the warm country atmosphere of this two day festival with something for everyone. The Settlers Fair is organised by Milton Promotions Incorporated, PO Box 70 Milton NSW 2538, an independent organisation of Milton business people who run the monthly Milton Village Markets, the annual Milton Scarecrow Festival and Christmas Carols by Candlelight, any enquiries about the fair can be directed to the co-ordinater Bruce George on 4455 3056.

Milton accommodation - Shopping in Milton

Ulladulla.info - Historic Township of Milton