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Fleurieu Peninsula | August 1 - 31 2026

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Discover the Fleurieu In Winter

120+ events across the region

60+ venues and producers

Month-long festival

4 regions to explore

A curated, region-wide program of dining experiences, tastings, workshops and farm events designed to showcase the best of the Fleurieu Peninsula.

A Month-Long Celebration of Food, Wine & Place

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Dining Experiences

Drinks & Tastings

Workshops & Classes

Farm & Produce

Month-Long Events

Culture & Connection

Featured Events

  • Linocut Printmaking Workshop at The Salopian Inn

    The Salopian Inn,

    Corner Main Road & McMurtrie Road, McLaren Vale

    20 Thu Aug | 10.30 am - 3.00 pm

    $150

    Spend a creative day of printmaking with artist Gail Kellett, inspired by the Salopian kitchen garden. Develop and carve your own linocut designs across this immersive class, with one finished print framed to take home. Includes all materials, coffee and a dumpling lunch.

  • Candyland: The Sweet Escape at Anvers Wines

    Anvers Wines,

    633 Razorback Road, Kangarilla

    22 Sat Aug | 6.00 - 10.30 pm

    $145

    A six-course dessert degustation by Anvers Executive Chef Connor Bishop, exploring flavour, texture and temperature with six matched beverages. A secret progressive menu bringing the best local ingredients to life, with a sprinkle of native Australian flavours throughout.

  • Beresford Estate Back Vintage Dinner

    Beresford House,

    158 Ingoldby Rd, McLaren Flat

    22 Sat Aug | 6.00 - 10.00 pm

    $135

    A curated four-course dinner celebrating the beauty of aged wines, with a welcome drink on arrival. Enjoy guided tastings of rare back-vintage wines and winemaker chats on the craft behind each release, with limited bottles to purchase and live acoustic music throughout an intimate evening.

  • Get Crafty at McCarthy's Orchard with Katie Spain & Carly Carter

    McCarthy's Orchard Cellar Door,

    207 Sand Rd, McLaren Flat

    22 Sat Aug | 12.00 - 3.00 pm

    $80

    A fun, creative sustainable jewellery workshop with Carly Carter and Katie Spain, accompanied by local produce plates, craft cider or wine and a hosted cheese tasting. Guided crafting in a warm, indoor setting with orchard and vineyard views.

  • Who's Coming to Lunch? at Our Place @ Willunga Hill

    Our Place @ Willunga Hill,

    1980 Brookman Road, Willunga Hill

    22 Sat Aug | 12.00 - 4.00 pm

    $120

    An immersive long lunch of shared feasting, mystery guests, entertainment and unexpected surprises. Inspired by the tradition of Sunday lunch, settle in for a leisurely afternoon of generous food, lively conversation and a fully stocked bar. Expect mystery, mischief and the unexpected - the guest list stays under wraps.

  • The Fire Table: Lamb, Smoke & Old Vines at Shadow Creek

    Shadow Creek, 314 Rifle Range Road, McLaren Vale

    22 Sat Aug | 3.00 - 7.30 pm

    $160

    A winter long table feast at Shadow Creek, centred around whole lamb from neighbour Monapilla Estate, hung and cooked slowly over coals and smoke by Chef Jamie Steele. Jamie will create starters and marrow butter served with freshly baked bread. Shadow Creek showcases old vine, dry grown Grenache planted circa 1928, our dry grown Shiraz and younger Mediterranean varieties.

  • Over the Coals at McLaren Vale Hotel

    McLaren Vale Hotel,

    208 Main Rd, McLaren Vale

    26 Wed Aug | 6.30 - 10.00 pm

    $90

    Gather on the Verandah for a four-course feast by fire, featuring rotisserie cooking over the coals. A relaxed and interactive dining experience that brings guests closer to the flames - and the craft behind every dish.

  • 10 Years at The Table A Celebration of Harry's Deli

    Wirra Wirra,

    255 Strout Road, McLaren Vale

    29 Sat Aug | 6.30 - 9:30 pm

    $170 pp (Wirra Wirra members save 10%)

    The closing event of the festival. For one night only, three chefs headline the table - Rob Kolencik, Tom Boden and Taiaha Ngawiki - presenting a multi-course menu celebrating a decade of Harry's Deli. Honouring season, provenance and creativity, matched with Wirra Wirra Single Vineyard and Flagship wines.

  • A Fleurieu Clean Sweep: Meet the Medallists at Willunga Markets

    A Fleurieu Clean Sweep: Meet the Medallists at Willunga Markets

    Willunga Markets,

    High School, Main Road, Willunga

    29 Sat Aug | 10.30 - 11.30 am

    $40

    Every medal at the 2025 South Australian Tourism Awards came home to the Fleurieu. Join Gold-winner Jackie from Fleurieu Food and Wine to craft a native butter, then Silver-winner Anita from Foodbuilders to mill a bouillon from scratch, hosted by Bronze-winner Willunga Markets. One region, three medals, all made by hand.

  • 1885 + Merilli Angus A Paddock-to-Plate Experience

    1885 Merilli,

    153 Deep Creek Road, Currency Creek

    29 Sat Aug | 12.00 - 3.30 pm

    $300

    8-10 guests

    Merilli Angus beef raised on this farm, Michelin-trained chef Luca Guiotto of Aromi Dining, and Smidge Wines poured by winemaker Matt Wenk. A strictly limited paddock-to-plate long lunch on a working regenerative farm. Private accommodation also available for up to 4.

  • Native Pasta Masterclass, Lunch  & Wine by Fleurieu Food and Wine

    Native Pasta Masterclass, Lunch & Wine by Fleurieu Food and Wine

    Native Pasta Masterclass, Lunch & Wine by Fleurieu Food and Wine

    Hastwell & Lightfoot,

    301 Foggo Rd, McLaren Vale

    30 Sun Aug | 11.30 am - 2.30 pm$160

    Craft a wattleseed tagliatelle with a pepperberry cacio e pepe sauce and desert lime and lemon myrtle tiramisu. Then gather at the shared table for lunch paired with a wine tasting. A celebration of native flavours and regional craft.

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