FESTIVALS AND EVENTS: JUNE Bank SA Sea & Vines Festival McLaren Vale wine region June long weekend, Saturday, June 10 – Monday, June 12. Returning once again is one of the Fleurieu’s favourite events of the year; the largest wine-region celebration in South Australia. A wide variety of events, including intimate degustation dinners with winemakers and chefs, structured winery tours, live music and fun activities for families. Sea & Vines has something for everyone – you get to choose! For ticket information visit: www.seaandvines.com.au CHECK OUT THESE SEA & VINES EVENTS: d’Arry’s Verandah Nostalgic Degustation d’Arenberg June 10 - June 12 from 12pm onwards. In honour of d’Arry Osborn’s 90th birthday, diners will be taken on a multicourse journey back in time, indulging in food inspired by d’Arry’s boyhood and d’Arenberg’s 1912 inception. Each course will be cleverly paired with some of d’Arenberg’s best wines, both current and aged. d’Arry himself will meet guests upon arrival to share a glass of cheer and some yarns of old. This experience is rich in history and in sensory satisfaction. It costs $210pp, and pre-booking return transport is essential. Phone 8329 4848 to book. A Porchetta Party Oliver’s Taranga June 10 - June 12, 12pm – 4pm. Three course lunch with a seafood twist from Chef Steele. All produce is sourced locally, including a delicious porchetta from Ellis Butchers at McLaren Vale. Acoustic music and all your favourite Oliver’s Taranga wines included. Tickets: $100pp. Experience the General The General Wine Bar and Kitchen Sunday, June 11 from 12pm onwards Enjoy a beautiful three-course-meal showcasing seasonal and local produce, prepared by Chef Ben Sommariva. The dining experience will be complemented by a perfectly matched selection of Zonte’s Footstep and Mr Riggs wines from their cellar door. In addition, they will be releasing their premier reserve wine flight, which showcases some highly sought after back vintage wines. $85 for a three-course-meal with paired wines, plus optional $40 for reserve shiraz flight paired with tastes.
Blues and Brews Cabaret Red Poles Saturday, June 10, from 7pm onwards. Join Blues singer/songwriter Cal Williams Jr. for an intimate night of rich blues sounds, matched with spicy and soulful flavours. The cabaret will take place in Red Poles’ eclectic art gallery and ‘Blues inspired brews’ from Vale Brewing and Cradle of Hills wines will be on offer. Tickets are $110pp for all-inclusive three-course-menu.
JULY Willunga Almond Blossom Festival Willunga Oval and town halls Saturday, July 29 – Sunday, July 30 Every year the Willunga Almond Blossom Festival takes over the town to showcase all that Willunga and its surrounding areas have to offer. There’s entertainment galore for all ages, including show rides, food stalls, markets and so much more. Don’t miss the opening night fireworks spectacular! Visit www.almondblossomfestival.com.au for full program and costs.
AUGUST SALA Festival Various venues across SA August 1 - August 31 SALA Festival is the largest and most innovative community-based, visual arts festival in Australia. Come along to the many events and immerse yourself in the artistic talent of South Australia’s visual artists. Visit: www.salafestival.com for more details. CHECK OUT THESE SALA EVENTS: Jam Factory SALA Exhibition The JamFactory launched the first in a series of solo exhibitions celebrating the achievements of South Australia’s most outstanding and influential craft and design practitioners in 2013. This year, Jam Factory Icon 2016 Gerry Wedd Kitschen Man, is touring nationally and on show at Signal Point Gallery Goolwa from July 21 to August 31. This exhibition will be launched on Saturday July 22 at 2pm, all are welcome. Phone 8555 7289. Fleurieu Arthouse Unmasked Fleurieu Arthouse @ Hardy’s Tintara The month of August Just in time for the SALA Art Festival, the inaugural exhibition of McLaren Vale’s newest art gallery opens to the public. The exhibition will showcase artists who are studio residents and locals >
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