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REGIONAL SOUTH AUSTRALIA
ADELAIDE HILLS | BAROSSA VALLEY | CLARE VALLEY | EYRE PENINSULA | McLAREN VALE & LEURIEU PENINSULA | MURRAY RIVER | LIMESTONE COAST | KANGAROO ISLAND | FLINDERS RANGES & OUTBACK | YORKE PENINSULA |
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* REGIONAL SOUTH AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE HILLS | BAROSSA VALLEY | CLARE VALLEY | EYRE PENINSULA | McLAREN VALE & LEURIEU PENINSULA | MURRAY RIVER | LIMESTONE COAST | KANGAROO ISLAND | FLINDERS RANGES & OUTBACK | YORKE PENINSULA | |
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ONE-OFF — 2010 § Crush 10 Adelaide Hills Wine and Food Festival — An opportunity to sample the very that the Adelaide Hills has to offer. With 42 wineries participating at 21 different locations on Sunday 24 January it is an opportunity to relax with friends over a glass of excellent wine, with fine food and great music. Various Adelaide Hills locations. 16–24 Jan. DETAILS REGULAR § Adelaide Hills Market — An indoor market which features fresh produce, gourmet food and other exciting arts and crafts, selected from producers in and around the region and a great coffee shop. Also, contemporary art, furniture, clothing and home wares. Lobethal. Fri–Sat and public holidays, 10am–4pm. DETAILS *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. |
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ONE-OFF — 2010 § Barossa Gourmet Weekend — Set your taste buds free with a weekend of indulgence in one of world's best wine regions. Each of the cellar doors taking part in this event will be serving up a fine dining experience matched with premium wines and the smooth sounds of live music. Barossa Gourmet weekend is a fantastic opportunity to indulge in food, wine and music and famous hospitality in the beautiful Barossa. A range of entertainment to suit all tastes will be on offer at each of the venues. 20–21 Aug. DETAILS § Barossa Slow — Highlights the traditions and transitions of the famous Barossa food culture. Visitors to this renowned food and wine region have a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in the very heart of these customs, to meet the makers and savour the exciting elements contributed by insightful newcomers. Barossa Slow typifies the region's food culture - slowly but surely, lovingly and carefully. It's about mixing tradition with the now, progressing but withholding, being commercially viable but maintaining integrity. Bringing it back, moving it forward. Keeping it real. Slowing us down. Various Barossa venues. 1–4 Oct. DETAILS REGULAR § Barossa Farmers Market — Real food from the homes and farms of the Barossa. A food-only market with food especially associated with the heritage and traditions of the region. Angaston. Every Saturday, 7.30am–11.30am. DETAILS § Lyndoch Markets — A variety stalls including produce and plants, art and craft, bric-a-brac. Kies Family Wines, Lyndoch. Second Sunday of the month. DETAILS *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. |
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REGULAR § Sevenhill Producers Market — Wood-fired artisan breads, local olive oil, cheese, smallgoods, speciality meats, jams, chutneys, fresh veges and fruit, plants and more. Madonna Hill, Main North Road, Sevenhill. Last Saturday of each month (except January), 9am–1pm. DETAILS: 08 8843 4360. *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. |
§ Point Boston Peninsula Seafood and Wine Festival — A showcase of the best of Eyre Peninsula food and wine at one of the regions most recent developments. Located at the MBA award-winning Peninsula Club on the foreshore of Boston Bay, there will be seafood stalls set up by local producers, including prawns, oysters and calamari. Port Lincoln. 17 Jan. DETAILS |
ONE-OFF — 2010 § Port Lincoln Tunarama Festival — The Port Lincoln Tunarama Festival is an annual free entry family based event, held on the attractive shores of Boston Bay. It features the world famous Tuna Toss Championship and many other exciting activities and competitions for the whole family group and the adventurous. Filled with bustling crowds amongst the amusements and a wide range of stalls, this event is one not to be missed by anyone looking to experience the tastes and sensations of this beautiful part of the world. Port Lincoln foreshore. 22–26 Jan. DETAILS *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. |
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McLAREN VALE & FLEURIEU PENINSULA REGULAR § Victor Harbor Farmers' Market — Showcases regional produce from across the Fleurieu Peninsula. Locally produced gourmet pies, tempting dips and chutneys, locally caught fish and seafood, organic vegetables, seasonal fruit, the regions honey, mushrooms, fresh flowers, Fleurieu Regional wines, choice meat, breads and biscuits. Grosvenor Gardens, Victor Harbour. Every Saturday, 8am–12.30pm. DETAILS *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. |
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REGULAR § Riverland Farmers Market — There is nothing more satisfying than being able to offer locally grown seasonal vegetables, fruits, wines, even flowers and plants. In addition to this, while you purchase your fresh produce (and we have organically grown produce too!) you can also enjoy tasty bakery items such as woodfire oven breads and pizza bases, biscuits, pavlova shells and a variety of multicultural delicacies which window our Riverland heritage. We are proud of the fact that all of this is produced locally. There is more: fresh llocal eggs and honey, fresh olives and locally produced olive oil, locally reared emu and goat meat. On the antipasti side our rich multicultural heritage at the Riverland means that we can offer a wonderful choice of Italian, Greek, Indian, Lebanese delicacies, just to mention a few. Senior Citizens Hall, Berri. Every Saturday, 7.30am–11.30am. DETAILS *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. |
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ONE-OFF — 2010 § Gelati in January — Back by popular demand, the Zema crew is beating the summer heat by offering Gelati in January at Cellar Door. Cool down with a cup of this traditional light Italian ice cream that won't break your new year's resolution and is a perfect treat for the kids. Zema Estate, Coonawarra. 1–31 Jan. DETAILS § Taste the Limestone Coast Festival 2010 — The ideal way to enjoy this beautiful food and wine region. Its theme in 2010 is 'The Italian Way'. Naracoorte. 12–14 Feb. DETAILS § Coonawarra After Dark Weekend — Experience all the thrills, excitement and the lights of vintage as Coonawarra wineries open their doors to visitors at the peak of the grape harvest (vintage). Take a tour of a working winery, meet and chat with the Winemakers, watch the grape harvesters in action, enjoy our wonderful local produce and sample our region's finest wines. 9–10 Apr. DETAILS § Coonawarra Cellar Dwellars — The Coonawarra Vignerons dig out some treasures from their cellars to offer visitors a rare opportunity to taste and buy aged wines during the month of July. Coonawarra wines are well known for their aging ability and Cellar Dwellers provides our region with an opportunity to showcase wines that are otherwise not available for tasting. This event is attracting growing interest particularly from people looking for the opportunity to try something a bit different. It is a wonderful way to spend a couple of days escaping from the hustle and bustle to taste, discuss, learn and most importantly relax. 1–31 Jul. DETAILS § Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations and Barrel Series 13 Auction — The Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations showcases and celebrates the sheer quality of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and the craftsmanship of the region’s winemaking community. This three day event is filled with tastings, masterclasses, tutorials, live music, entertainment, gourmet food and of course, fantastic Coonawarra wines! 15–17 Oct. DETAILS *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. |
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REGULAR § Penneshaw Farmers Market — Join a selection of Kangaroo Island's top food producers at the Penneshaw Farmers Market. Purchase a range of fresh local produce from the very people who grow, farm or make it. Tastings, breakfast, coffee and a great village atmosphere are all on offer...so be sure to make a morning out of it. Penneshaw Oval. First Sunday of the month, May–Oct; various dates, Nov–Apr. DETAILS *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. |
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REGULAR § Wirrabara Producers Market — Showcases the produce of the Flinders Ranges. It is a genuine producers only market and items available range from fresh and dried fruit and meats to superb olive oils and baked goods. Garden plants and local woodwork, as well as live poultry can also be found. High Street, Wirrabara. Third Sunday of the month, 8.30am–noon. DETAILS *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. |
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REGULAR § Stansbury Seasise Markets — The markets operate on the foreshore in Stansbury and offer a plethora of all things locally hand crafted & lovingly prepared. Talk to the “supplier” direct, freshly baked breads, locally grown produce, have your face painted or indulge in a tandoori chicken steak. Oct to April. DETAILS *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. |