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Fleurieu Peninsula | August 1 - 31 2026
Discover the Fleurieu In Winter120+ 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
Featured Events
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.