Festival-goers looking for more traditional folk acts will be treated to some of Britain’s finest folk artists, including British folk royalty Ken Nicol and Alan Reid.

The 2018 Folk By The Sea festival will again be based at the Kiama Showground, with additional venues nearby at the Anglican Church and the Uniting Church.

The event is a combination of ticket only entry featuring the artists from overseas and all around Australia and a free day of local folk artists on the Sunday in the The Pavilion.

On Sunday evening the festival will wrap up at Kiama Bowling Club, with six acts between 5-10pm, culminating in the popular Kiama band The Water Runners at 9pm.

Friday, September 21 – Sunday, September 23.

Second Hand Saturday gives Kiama residents the chance to sell, trade, or give away their unwanted items to prevent them from going to landfill.

You must be a resident of the Kiama Municipality to register for a site at this event.

Gold coin entry with proceeds going to a local not-for-profit organisation.

Saturday, September 22, 8am-12pm at Black Beach.

Local gallery owner, arts administrator, art history educator and writer will give an talk about the work of 19th century artists in the Illawarra.

The talk will feature artists such as Conrad Martens, Eugene Von Guerard and Georgina Lowe.

The event is hosted by Gerringong and District Historical Society.

All welcome, gold coin entry for visitors. Afternoon tea and general meeting to follow.

Saturday, September 22, 1pm at Gerringong RSL Hall.

Darren Longbottom and Tim Rushby-Smith will tell the tale of a freak accident, a terrifying rescue, and the long and painful journey home, which has been documented in book Beyond the Break.

This author talk and book signing is free. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.

Saturday, September 22, 2.30pm at Kiama Library.

Beachvolleyball.com.au is hosting a beach camp at Gerroa this weekend and the community is invited to join in the fun.

Saturday, September 22, between 1-3pm at Seven Mile Beach.

There is plenty to discover each month with more than 60 stalls featuring children's and designer adult clothing, hand-made soap and skin care, beautiful art work and fine art cards, items for your home and eco-friendly products.

Stock up on fresh fruit and veggies, plants, eggs, spices, honey, jams, chilli sauces and olives.

Saturday, September 22, from 10am-3pm at Black Beach.

South Coast Sevens is a summer soccer based tournament open to all players 16 years and older.

The fast paced football festival brings players from all over the state to battle it out for prize money and the chance to be crowned 7s champions for 2018.

Saturday, September 22 at Gerry Emery Reserve.

Darren from Into the Wild Nature Tours will present the Kiama Stingray Show.

Enjoy the fascinating insight into these amazing creatures.

Please note: On the rare occasion the show does not go ahead. For more information please contact the Kiama Visitors Centre on 02 4232 3322.

Sunday, September 16, from 10-10.20am at Kiama Harbour.

A variety of emergency service vehicles and equipment will be available including police, ambulance, fire trucks and more!

Smokey the Koala will be making an appearance and there will be heaps of activities for the kids.

Free give aways from a variety of emergency services including a show bag, activities book and more.

Plus, local fire fighters will be available to help with bush fire survival plans and other bush fire preparedness information.

BBQ lunch will be available, along with kids treats

Sunday, September 23 from 9am-1pm at Kevin Walsh Oval, Jamberoo.