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Fleurieu Peninsula | August 1 - 31 2026
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Mastering Gnocchi from Scratch with Fleurieu Food & Wine
LOT 50,
64 Main Street, Yankalilla
2 Sun Aug | 11.00 am - 1.30 pm
$125
Learn to make handmade gnocchi from scratch in this hands-on masterclass with Fleurieu Food and Wine. Your pillowy gnocchi is served with a seasonal sauce and paired with a glass of local wine - a warming winter class in a beautiful Yankalilla setting.
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Sausage Making & Lunch with Fleurieu Food & Wine
Bungala House,
34 Main St, Yankalilla
8 Sat Aug | 11.30 am - 2.30 pm
$160
Craft your own gourmet sausages in a hands-on masterclass with expert guidance at every step. The class is followed by a long lunch to remember, set in one of the Fleurieu's most beautiful historic properties.
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Where Gin Meets the Plate By Ginny Pig Distillery X Anita Robin
Ginny Pig Distillery,
240 Cleland Gully Road, Mt Compass
14 Fri Aug | 7.00 - 9.00 pm
$80
A gin-and-food matching experience, a collaboration between Ginny Pig Distillery and Anita Robin, The Foodbuilder. Pair handcrafted gins with curated delicacies across a relaxed, convivial tasting journey at Mt Compass.
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Forktree Brewing Beer & Food Pairing
Forktree Brewing Co,
935 Forktree Road, Carrickalinga
16 Sun Aug | 12.00 - 3.00 pm
$100
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.
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Peninsula Providore Plated Provenance Long Lunch
Peninsula Providore,
2250 Bull Creek Road, Tooperang
Sunday 23 Aug | 12.30 - 4.30 pm
$135
Join us at Nangkita Olive Grove for the return of Peninsula Providore's signature long lunch. Acclaimed Chef Todd Steele presents a four-course regional menu matched with wines from Precious Little Wines. The Fleurieu's finest produce brought to the plate in an unforgettable setting.
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Hibachi Steak & Native Masterclass with Fleurieu Food & Wine
Bungala House,
34 Main St, Yankalilla
23 Sun Aug | 11.30 am - 2.30 pm
$200
An immersive Hibachi steak and native food masterclass featuring pure South Australian Thomas Farms Angus Beef. You'll learn the secrets to perfectly cooked steak before sitting down to a shared feast in one of the Fleurieu's most elegant heritage settings.
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Botanical Brunch Bar Hosted by McMillan & Drew Collective and Flavour Logic
Old Colville Farm, 640 Colville Rd, Willunga South
23 Sun Aug | 10.30 am - 12.30 pm
$120 pp
A four-course botanical brunch, co-hosted by horticulturalist Rachel McMillan and tasting coach Briony Liebich. Begin with a guided tour of a working edible flower garden in the heart of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Then share seasonal light meals and botanical drinks, each with sensory insight into its flavour and story.
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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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Where the Mediterranean Meets the Fleurieu
The Green Gourmet,
2 Kookaburra Court, Willunga
30 Sun Aug | 11.00 am - 3.00 pm
$180
In this special workshop, The Green Gourmet explores the connection between the Mediterranean and the Fleurieu. Through a mix of hands-on and demonstration cooking, we'll prepare and enjoy a generous Mediterranean-inspired long lunch, including mezzes, warming vegetable-focused main dishes and indulgent desserts. Learn the stories behind the recipes, and leave with fresh inspiration for winter cooking that is both nourishing and full of flavour.
Month-Long Events
Available All August
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Fleurieu Food Festival at the Willunga Farmers Market
Fleurieu Food Festival at the Farmers Market
Willunga Farmers Market, Willunga
Every Saturday in August | 8.00 am - 12.00 pm
Free
A month of food-related events at the Fleurieu's beloved Willunga Farmers Market. Join the region's growers and makers each Saturday morning through August to celebrate the season's freshest produce.
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Prix Fixe at EK
Ekhidna Kitchen
Ekhidna, 67 Branson Road, McLaren Vale
Wednesdays to Fridays in August | 11.30 am - 2.30 pm
$55
Escape the cold and get cosy at EK's award-winning restaurant, with perfect views over the winter vines and rolling hills. A two- or three-course lunch with a glass of house wine, local beer or soft drink. The food is worth leaving the house for. Bookings preferred.
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Ultimate Winemaker for a Minute Experience
Haselgrove Wines Cellar Door
291 Foggo Road, McLaren Flat
Every Sunday in August | 11.00 am - 12.45 pm
$110
Cosy up this winter and get hands-on blending Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre into your own signature red. After crafting your custom blend, relax with a hot hand-stretched pizza to share and soak in the views from Haselgrove's scenic rooftop cellar door.
Limited spots - your winter red awaits.
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Lamb & Libation
d'Arry's Verandah Restaurant
Osborn Rd, McLaren Vale
Throughout August (Mon-Fri) | 12.00 - 1.30 pm
$95 (two courses)
Chef Tom Boden celebrates the succulence of Fleurieu lamb with a dynamic seasonal dish, paired with a bespoke three-wine tasting flight curated by you from the d'Arenberg wine list. A relaxed weekday lunch showcasing the region's finest
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Winter Warmers
Mollydooker Wines
23 Coppermine Rd, McLaren Vale
Daily throughout August | 10.00 am - 4.30 pm
Settle in by the fire at Mollydooker's McLaren Vale cellar door and let winter do its thing. Our cosy Winter Warmers menu features spiced mulled wine, baked brie, gourmet toasties and fireside favourites; everything you need for the perfect slow afternoon on the Fleurieu.
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The Pasta Table at Main & Cherry
The Pasta Table at Main & Cherry
Main & Cherry, Chandlers Hill
Monday, Thursday and Friday through August | 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Bookings are recommended.
A winter warming special of slow-braised beef ragu pappardelle, paired with a glass of local Main & Cherry wine. A delicious way to warm up your August at the Chandlers Hill cellar door.
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Vineyard Comforts at Beach Road Winery & Restaurant
Beach Road Winery & Restaurant,
309 Seaview Road, McLaren Vale
Every Sunday in August | 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Settle into our relaxed vineyard restaurant, open Wednesday to Sunday, and enjoy truffle mac and cheese, hearty sharing plates and seasonal desserts crafted with local ingredients. Join us throughout August for cosy winter dining, with live music every Sunday creating the perfect atmosphere to unwind, gather with friends and savour the season.