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Fleurieu Peninsula | August 1 - 31 2026

Explore Yankalilla Council Area Events

  • 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.

  • Sausage Making & Lunch with Fleurieu Food & Wine

    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.

  • 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.

  • Hibachi Steak & Native Masterclass with Fleurieu Food & Wine

    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.

Month-Long Events

Available All August

  • Fleurieu Food Festival at the Willunga Farmers Market

    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.

  • Prix Fixe at EK

    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.

  • Ultimate Winemaker for a Minute Experience

    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.

  • Lamb & Libation

    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

  • Winter Warmers

    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.

  • The Pasta Table at  Main & Cherry

    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.

  • Vineyard Comforts at Beach Road Winery & Restaurant

    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.

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