The finest issues to do within the Illawarra this weekend

Get set for an action-packed autumn weekend within the Illawarra.

From airshows to motocross and Mardi Gras celebrations, discover out what’s on within the Illawarra on March 2 and three …

Watch spectacular aerial shows overhead or get near plane on the bottom at this weekend’s Airshows Downunder Shellharbour (previously Wings Over Illawarra).

The Defence Force can even be there, with flyovers by the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter, C-130J Hercules and heritage plane from No. 100 Squadron, in addition to floor shows and performances by the Air Force Band.

This 12 months, ticket holders can even have free entry to HARS.

Details: Saturday and Sunday, March 2 and three, at Shellharbour Airport. Gates open at 9am and shut at 5pm, with the flying program starting about 10.30am every day.

Illawarra motocross legend Robbie Maddison will carry out in entrance of a house crowd when the Freestyle Kings come to city on Saturday.

The world-class riders will likely be hitting heights of over 75 toes from the bottom throughout one large, choreographed present with pyrotechnics, fire-breathers, music, VIP experiences, and a 15-meter off-road truck bounce.

Details: Saturday, March 2, at WIN Entertainment Centre. Public gates open at 5.30pm with a begin time of 6.30pm.

The forty sixth Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras will echo via the Illawarra this weekend.

On Friday, March 1, drag queens Ellawarra and Roxee Horror will host a Mardi Gras-inspired trivia evening at Fairy Meadow’s Fraternity Club.

On Saturday, Drag Queens Jayonce and Roxee Horror will take to the stage with anthems of satisfaction on the North Gong’s Lip Sync Battle.

See what else is on with our information to Mardi Gras within the illawarra right here.

Illawarra residents can nonetheless register for Sunday’s Great Ocean Pool Crawl and lift funds for Cancer Council NSW.

A bus will take contributors from pool to pool to swim two laps at each, beginning at Coalcliff and transferring alongside the coast to Wombarra, Austinmer, Bulli and at last Towradgi.

Stay on afterwards for lunch, leisure, and an public sale and raffle draw.

Details: Check-in at Towradgi Beach Hotel on Sunday, March 3, at 8am. Take the bus from the resort or make your individual approach to Coalcliff for a 9.30am begin. The swim finishes at 2.30pm, adopted by a gathering at Towrdagi Beach Hotel.

The Sunset Cinema winds up on March 22, so there’s only some weeks left to benefit from the in style out of doors cinema earlier than it packs up for an additional 12 months.

This weekend’s providing is Force of Nature: The Dry 2 starring Eric Bana and Jacqueline McKenzie.

The sequel to Australian movie The Dry sees 5 girls participate in a company climbing retreat and solely 4 come out on the opposite aspect.

Grab a chew to eat on the His Boy Elroy meals truck, a bucket of popcorn and choc-top on the snack bar and discover a spot on the garden to benefit from the film.

Details: Gates open at 6.30pm at Wollongong Botanic Garden (Murphys Avenue entrance), with the film ranging from final evening.

It’s the final weekend to catch the exhibition honouring beloved native artist Ian Gentle.

Horny Sticks and Whispering Lines seems to be on the work of the late Illawarra artist and educator, from his sculptures, drawings, lino prints and work to his affect on artwork college students and fellow artists.

The exhibition features a quick movie by Clifton School of Arts president and filmmaker David Roach.

Details: Wollongong Art Gallery on Burelli Street. Open from 12pm to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.

The in style autumn pageant returns with all the things rockabilly and classic.

With a full day of leisure – from rock’n’roll bands and dancing to scorching rods, trend, market stalls and a pin-up quest – the Rock n’ Vintage Roll pageant is all about "kustom tradition", or fusing modern-day life with the soul of the Forties and ’50s.

Details: Ryan’s Hotel carpark in Thirroul on Sunday, March 3, from 10am.

"Garage sale vibes with a enjoyable twist."

That’s how organisers have pitched their Port Kembla flea market, with garments, sneakers, toys, white items, bric-a-brac and random trinkets and treasures all up for grabs.

Vintage clothes, vinyl records and native artwork and craft stalls are a part of the combo, in addition to meals vehicles and dwell music.

Register right here to have your individual stall or flip up to buy a cut price.

Details: Servo Food Truck Bar on Wentworth Street on Saturday, March 2, from 11am to 5pm.