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What's On
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Live Music Venues |
Sundays at Redpoles: Who's Playing
Fridays at Woodstock: Pizza & Music
Sundays at The Vineyard Kitchen: Live Acoustic Music
Weekends @ The Singing Gallery: List of Artists
Weekends @ The Old Bush Inn: List of Artists
Upcoming Events @ The Acoustic Peacock: Acoustic Peacock
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| Every Saturday |
Victor Harbor Farmers Market
Browse among and buy regional produce from across the Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island. More than 20 stalls offer things from pies, dips, chutneys, fish, honey, mushrooms, flower, oysters, wine, biscuits and even locally made ice cream. On special markets, live entertainment will add atmosphere to Grosvenor Gardens.
Willunga Farmers' Market
Willunga Farmers Market is the first not for profit farmers market in South Australia. Known as the 'green heart of the community'.
Inman Valley Craft and Produce Market
Held in the Memorial Hall this market offers an abundance of crafts, plants, biscuits, cakes, pies, slices and so much more.
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| Every Sunday |
Myponga Market
The newest and only Sunday farmers market on the Fleurieu Peninsula is the Gourmet Food & Farmers Market @ Myponga Bank - experience fresh quality produce at its best.
Sunday's at Oliver's Taranga Enjoy a relaxing lunch at Oliver's Taranga Vineyards 11 am - 4pm. For bookings phone 8323 8498. Wander through the cellar door and museum and enjoy a journey through the history of winemaking. Pick up a 'history week' brochure provided by the City of Onkaparinga to use as a guide throughout McLaren Vale.
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| Every Friday |
A bit of fun at Woodstock..., call into Woodstock Wine Estate after 6pm on Fridays for wood oven pizzas
and a little bit of live entertainment.
Get in early and book your spot now on 8383 0156. Pizzas all night at $35 per head!
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| Every Fri/Sat/Sun |
Maxwell Wines Restaurant is now open Friday, Saturday, Sunday's & Mondays for Lunch from 1200noon - 4pm.
Headlining Maxwell Wines menu is a new dining concept called the 'QUARTET' - a mini degustation of four entrées matched perfectly with four
wines.
With new Chefs Hayley Mass and Benjamin Doublet at the helm, and a brand new deck perfect
for alfresco dining, there's been no better time to visit Maxwell's for lunch.
Call the winery to book your table: 08 8323 8200.
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New experience at Leconfield Cheese & Wine Matching at Cellar Door $25.00 for Two
Featuring different regions of the world each month. For those passionate about the wonderful world of cheese and wine, let Leconfield tempt you with our mouth watering, yet educational look at how certain elements in a wine can be perfectly matched with a cheese and bring out the absolute best in both the cheese and the wine.
Phone the friendly Cellar Door staff on 08 8323 8830 or email cellardoor@leconfieldwines.com to book or find out more
| till 29th Feb | Colourful Dreams is an exhibition of paintings created by a selection of Tutti Visual Artists, which explores the theme of Abstraction.
Artist Tim Cannell creates layered complex structures with rich colour combinations. Recently listed by Peter Goers as South Australia's best abstract painter, Tim's paintings present a balance between careful composition and spontaneous brushwork.
Charlie Taplin's paintings explore natural and geometric forms revealing layers of vibrant and luminous colour on a multitude of transparent planes.
Tessa Crathern, whose work captures colour and shape through repeated patterns, is inspired by stained glass windows.
Each artist is part of the Tutti Visual Arts and Design Program, which aims to support the development of emerging learning disabled artists and promote their talent to the wider community and arts market.
Colourful Dreams offers a rare glimpse into the unique and alternative worlds of these talented young artists.
| 11th - 12th Feb | From shalistin to verdelho, montepulciano to malbec, Langhorne Creek’s newest festival, Love Langhorne Creek, will give wine lovers the opportunity to discover wines and experience a wine region with a difference.
The festival, which will be held annually over the Valentine’s weekend, is celebrated in the inviting cellar doors throughout the Langhorne Creek wine region.
With a focus on alternative varieties of wine, the Love Langhorne Creek celebration will ensure that those who love the stunning cabernet and shiraz of Langhorne Creek also get the chance to try, buy and fall in love with some of the wines not traditionally available in mainstream bottle shops.
Relax amongst River Red Gums and enjoy good food, great people and delicious wine.
All just a short 50 minute drive from Adelaide and five minutes from Strathalbyn. Make a weekend of it and enjoy some of the new accommodation available in Langhorne Creek! |
| 17th & 18th Feb | Flickerfest TourR at the Black Cockatoo Arthouse:
Friday 17th Feb - Best of Australian Shorts 7.30pm
Sat 18th Feb - Best of International Shorts 7.30pm
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| 23rd Feb | Brian Dobson Water colour artist: Brian’s next workshop will be at the Artvan Art Group at Mt Barker, South Australia on 23rd February 2012.
For details and enrolments contact Ann Shegog on 8398 3996 |
| 10th March | Cinema Under the Stars in 3-D with Live Entertainment COLOURS OF AUSTRALIA - 3D Cinema Outdoors - Inaugural Event
and re-introducing Laura Hill & The Tuesday Bandits.
This 3D outdoor cinema event will be a unique and colourful occasion for all the family to enjoy. Colours of Australia is Australia's first outdoor cinema feature of its kind and took five years to produce.
It's a 50 minute real life journey, set in 3D, showcasing Australia's beauty across all facets and its enviable lifestyle. To keep you entertained while you wait for dark to fall, so that you can fully enjoy the cinema,
we're pleased to bring back Laura Hill and her band following the success of their debut appearance at Leconfield for Syn @ Sunset last December. |
| 11th March | Cinema Under the Stars in 3-D with Live Entertainment RED DOG - Awarded 'Best Film' at the recent AACTA Awards
with entertainment by Jump Daddys.
Imagine enjoying one of Australia's most loved 'new classic' movies under the stars, with McLaren Vale's gorgeous rolling hills and vineyards as the backdrop! The legendary Red Dog of Australia, now with
Samsung AACTA Award for Best Film under its belt, will have you captivated, even if you've seen it before.
Jump Daddys will set the pace with their unique blend of Jump Blues, Blues and Swing, theming beautifully with the era of the movie.
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| 11th Mar | ASICS Victor Harbor Triathlons and Fun Run-Walk: is held every March long weekend and caters for every member of the family.
There is a calm inland seawater lake for swimming, roads fully closed to motorist for safe cycling, and quiet streets lined with spectators cheering all participants.
There are four events starting with a fun short triathlon for beginners, Olympic triathlon for the super fit and others looking for a challenge, a five kilometre fun walk, and a mini triathlon for children.
With ample accommodation, plenty of post race refreshments and over AUD6000.00 in prizes to give away, attending this event is a must. |
| 7th April | Cinema Under the Stars in 3-D with Live Entertainment PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN- ON STRANGER TIDES - 3D Feature Movie
with salsa band - Salcedo What a night this will be! Beginning with salsa style entertainment in keeping with the sultry theme of the movie to follow, immerse yourself in the fun, excitement and humour of pirate adventures with Captain Jack
Sparrow (Johnny Depp).
In this episode, 'On Stranger Tides,' Jack finds himself on an unexpected journey to the fabled 'Fountain of Youth.' |
| 7th - 15th April | The Tractor Shed Wine Sale @ K1 by Geoff Hardy is back!
Visit over the Easter weekend on Saturday 7, Sunday 8 and Monday 9 April or the following weekend on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April to taste and buy great value wines.
Selected wines from the hand crafted Geoff Hardy range, bin-ends and export stock from just AUD50.00 per dozen, including whites, reds and a rose.
As usual, food will be available from Bakehouse on Collins, including a vegetarian option. |
| 20th 22nd April | Buenos Aires in the Vales Tango Festival Treat all the senses at Buenos Aires in the Vales Tango Festival in McLaren Vale, South Australia, proudly presented by Southern Cross Tango. The festival program features a weekend of unique tango events that celebrate this beautiful region.
Festival highlights include a vintage tango show and milonga, spectacular tango performances by international guests Francisco Forquera and Carolina Bonaventura (Argentina) and Australia's best tango professionals, live music, free community tango events, themed milongas, gourmet regional food and wine, social tango dancing and a fun tango workshop program for beginners through to advanced dancers taught by excellent Australian tango teachers and international tango stars.
Enjoy all this and more in an inclusive, friendly atmosphere. |
| 26th April - 3 May | Tasting Australia Associated Event - Barrel Tasting In The Vale: Enjoy Barrel Tasting In The Vale as part of Tasting Australia!
Go behind the scenes and experience the life of the vigneron! This is a full day of exclusive private tastings direct from the barrel with the winemakers and winegrowers of the McLaren Vale wine region at their sheds and in their vineyards. See where the wine you are sampling is grown. Take in the ambience and beautiful views as you stroll through the vineyard and tempt your tastebuds with some amazing treats.
Tour includes full day tour, return transfers to accommodation (Adelaide central business district, southern suburbs and Fleurieu locations), late model air-conditioned luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle with leather limousine style seating, experienced local tour guide, three private barrel tastings with winegrowers/winemakers in their vineyard, all tasting fees, cheese, olive and biscuit platter, visits to Willunga Farmers Market (Saturdays only), feast on a sumptuous two course meal and bottle of McLaren Vale wine at a restaurant with vineyard views.
Discounts available for groups of six or more. Corporate groups welcome. |
| 27th April | Tasting Australia Associated Event - Two’s Company - Justin North: ‘Two’s Company’ is a series of dinners held at The Kitchen Door at Penny’s Hill and Mr. Riggs Cellars with Chef Ben Sommariva and guest Chef’s from Australia and beyond.
As part of Tasting Australia 2012 Justin North from the acclaimed ‘Becasse’ New South Wales, will join Ben at the stove on Friday 27 April. Ben and Justin share a passion for sourcing food from the best regional producers and this will be the focus in the shared five course menu matched with current and museum Penny’s Hill and Mr. Riggs wines. |
| 27th April | 2012 marks the 100 year anniversary of the family owned McLaren Vale winery, d'Arenberg. Join the celebrations with a degustation hosted by third generation d'Arry Osborn (a veteran of 69 consecutive vintages) accompanied by renowned wine journalist Ralph Kyte-Powell. Head chef Peter Reschke will create a menu of seasonal and regional produce matched to a range of current and back vintage d'Arenberg wines.
Bookings are essential via the restaurant - limited seating. |
| 30th April | Tasting Australia Associated Event - Bracegirdles Chocolate and Wine Appreciation course: Experience the taste of Belgian chocolate with matching award winning wines.
Appreciate the taste that single origin chocolate can bring to the different varieties of wine. Different cocoa beans and wine will produce different results.
Remember there is no right or wrong in this adventure it is all about personal taste and how it develops. The important thing is to understand what you do and don’t like in chocolate and wine.
Above all simply enjoy the experience and have fun!
Courses also include insights and demonstrations from Bracegirdles’ own award winning chocolatiers. Take home a goody bag full of surprises. |
| 5th - 6th May | Coriole Music Festival 2012 You will experience seldom played musical masterpieces at the 2012 Coriole Music Festival; a weekend of fine music, food and wine in the beautiful McLaren Vale winery region of South Australia.
Performed in Coriole’s acoustically superb Barrel Room, the 14th Coriole Music Festival will bring together some of the finest chamber musicians from around Australia to present a fascinating exploration of the development and influence of Italian music.
Selected by Music Director, Professor Christopher Burrell, the program will focus on Italian music from the Renaissance onwards, and the sweeping changes in violin playing and writing from the 16th century through to modern times.
After each of the concerts you can get to know the musicians over Coriole’s own highly awarded wines and an Italian inspired meal featuring local South Australian produce prepared by Tina Llewellyn from The Rolling Pin.
Full details including ticket costs and packages available on the festival website. |
| 26th - 28th May | Adelaide Hills Tarmac Rally Enjoy the thrill of rally racing through the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula.
From dedicated tarmac rally machines and home-grown rally cars to thoroughbred beauties, classic and modern. See them all on the road during the Adelaide Hills Tarmac Rally.
The first day competitors start in the Adelaide Hills and race towards Penny’s Hill Winery at McLaren Vale, where they finish for the day.
The second day South Australian Rally Championship competitors join the race for the competitive stages from Willunga to Victor Harbour. There are service stops at Penny’s Hill Winery and the Victor Harbor Foreshore, great spots to watch from!
The final day is stages from Strathalbyn to Onkaparinga Hills, with service stops at Penny's Hill Winery and Macclesfield.
Get a spot at designated spectator points and service parks throughout the event.
2012 dates are to be announced.
Locations and times are available online and attendance is free |
| 10th - 111 June | Sea & Vines Festival Come to the annual Sea and Vines Festival in McLaren Vale. This event celebrates this renowned wine district of McLaren Vale.
Take it at your own pace. Venues cater to your style; party place, easy-going or a little bit special. Whatever you desire, South Australia's premier chefs and restaurants will feed your senses. Local wineries will share their cellar doors, wines and stories with you.
McLaren Vale venues offer a specially created seafood meal. If seafood isn't for you there are plenty of non-seafood, children's and vegetarian dishes.
Enjoy great live bands and DJs.
McLaren Vale is where the vines meet the sea, located in the Fleurieu Peninsula, a short drive from Adelaide. Stay the weekend, come with family and friends.
Contact event staff for all prices. |
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