FESTIVALS AND EVENTS: SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
Wirrina Bluegrass & Acoustic Roots Festival Where: Wirrina Cove Holiday Park When: September 1 – 3 It’s on again for the sixth year! Head to Wirrina Cove for this annual gathering where people hear, play and share acoustic music from the Bluegrass, Old Timey and other related traditions. Featuring world class musicians, many of whom come back each year to perform, run workshops, and join in on the fun and inspiration. Visit www.wirrinabluegrass.com for tickets and information, or phone 0428 263 795.
A Flamboyant Party Where: Oliver’s Taranga When: Sunday, October 15, 12 – 4pm Enjoy a three course lunch including Oliver’s very own lamb on a spit, complemented by Oliver’s Taranga Wines. Cost: $100 per head www.oliverstaranga.com.au
Rock ’n’ Roll Festival Where: Warland Reserve, Victor Harbor When: September 16 – 17 The Rock ’n’ Roll Festival brings together a range of local Rock ’n’ Roll bands and a large display of classic cars, organised by the Historic Motor Vehicles Club of Victor Harbor. Check out the cars, enjoy the good vibes and a dance or two — and feel free to bring the kids! For classic car enthusiasts, car entry is free and eligible for all rock ‘n’ roll related vehicles. Cost: Free More info: www.rocknrollfestival.com.au Red Poles SALA Exhibition ‘Creatures - Real and Imagined’ Where: Red Poles When: Until Sunday, September 24 Red Poles is hosting a fantastic exhibition as part of the annual South Australian Living Artists Festival, featuring a range of mixed media work by an impressive list of artists. Yankalilla Show Where: Yankalilla Showgrounds When: Saturday, September 30, 9am – 4pm Featuring all the fun of the fair, this is a fabulous family day out! Highlights include show rides and sideshows, market stalls, competitive exhibits, camel and pony rides, a hands-on animal nursery and the art pavilion. There’s entertainment galore with live music, magician Scott Stunz, The Amazing Drumming Monkeys, Flavella and Radicool Reptiles. For more information visit www.yankshow.com
Spring Farm Fair Where: Wakefield Grange Farm, 5455 Main South Road, Wattle Flat When: Sunday, October 15, 10am – 5pm There’s no better time than spring for an on-farm farmers’ market. Located just outside Yankalilla, Spring Farm Fair is the place to stock up on the freshest fare from local artisan producers, including pasture-raised meats, dairy products, honey and preserves and other fresh produce, as-well-as plants and homewares. BYO picnic rug and enjoy children’s entertainment and activities, food stalls, live music and a bar. Spring into Willunga Street Party Where: Willunga When: Saturday, October 21, 10am – 5pm Willunga’s High Street will come alive with live music, food and wine, street performers, long-lunch tables and special activities for families and kids. Fleurieu Folk Festival Where: Willunga When: October 27 – 29 The Fleurieu Folk Festival in historic Willunga presents a weekend of music concerts and sessions, dance, workshops, bush poets, children’s entertainment, stalls and more. Discover your own talent at one of the many workshops, or just relax and enjoy the various local and interstate performers. Cost: $70 for the entire weekend. Children are free. More info: www.fleurieufolkfestival.com.au
NOVEMBER Aldinga Arts Eco Village Open Day Where: 173 Port Road, Aldinga When: Sunday, November 5 from 10am – 4 pm. Self-guided tours of energy efficient houses, permaculture gardens, shared gardens, art studios and a ‘tiny house’. Guided tours of the farm, recycling and composting areas, community wastewater treatment plant and more. Refreshments available all day. Refer to Aldinga Arts Eco Village website or Facebook page for details. 13