The Salopian Inn,

Corner Main Road & McMurtrie Road, McLaren Vale

13 Thu Aug | 10.30 am - 1.30 pm

$120

Explore the Salopian kitchen garden with gardener Sammy, then return to your table and let creativity flow onto the paper tablecloths. Enjoy a warming bowl of dumplings and a cosy afternoon of drawing and play - your favourite pieces framed to take home. Includes materials, coffee and lunch.

Battle of Bosworth,

92 Gaffney Road, Willunga

15 Sat Aug | 12.00 - 4.00 pm

$65

Taste Iberian and Mediterranean alternative varietals alongside barrel samples, including the 'Exile' Touriga Nacional and a preview of the 2026 Fiano. Winemaker Joch explains how and why they thrive in McLaren Vale, while you enjoy Hen's paella on long tables in the Ruin, finishing with a Portuguese tart and vintage fortified.

Forktree Brewing Co,

935 Forktree Road, Carrickalinga

16 Sun Aug | 12.00 - 3.00 pm

$70

Forktree's handcrafted beers matched with amazing food, high on the hill at Carrickalinga with sweeping Fleurieu views. A relaxed afternoon of thoughtful beer-and-food pairing showcasing the brewery's craft and the region's produce will make this a long lunch to remember.

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 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.

McLaren Vale Distillery,

725 Chapel Hill Road, Blewitt Springs

23 Sun Aug | 3.00 - 4.30 pm

$25 adults / $10 under 18

Discover pasture-raised egg farming as you walk through Lanark Farm and vineyard. Enjoy an egg-inspired afternoon tea and McLaren Vale Distillery tastings.

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.

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.