Febuary 2008

8 - 10 Feb
Taste the Limestone Coast Festival - Naracoorte

Taste the Limestone Coast Festival
The 2008 Taste the Limestone Coast Festival promises to be the grandest yet. Join us for a weekend packed full of superb food, premium award winning wines, 5 star entertainment and fascinating art. This Epicurean extravaganza is set in the picturesque garden setting of the Naracoorte Town Squares. The 2007 Festival theme is "Taste the Orient" which will bring Asia to your doorstep and you can celebrate the diverse cultures in a fun cosmopolitan atmosphere. The combination of food, wine, music and good crowd vibe in an outdoor setting, gel to make this a weekend like no other.
Enquiries phone: (08) 8762 3272

9 - 10 Feb
Coonawarra Classic Clash Petanque Tournament

Coonawarra Petanque Tournament
The sounds of clashing steel balls, screams of delight and the clink of wine glasses will echo around the Coonawarra Township this weekend. The 12th Annual 'Coonawarra Vignerons Classic Clash' Petanque tournament will be held on 9 and 10 February 2008, at the Piste, in the Coonawarra Park. The 'Classic Clash' has become a highlight of the national Petanque calendar, with some of Australia's best players coming from Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and the Limestone Coast to compete in this prestigious event. For more details or entries, contact Mal Redman on 8736 3331 and 8736 3302 (after hours).

22 - 24 March
Beachport Festival By The Sea

Beachport Festival By The Sea
"A bienniel celebration of the people and produce of the area. Promoting Beachport with a food, wine and arts festival, with a family focus. Use of professional artists to motivate and encourage the local community to reach maximum potential through participation in the arts."
2008 welcomes you to an arts festival with attitude!
ART opens the festival - Limestone Sculpture, photography, abstracts and watercolors set the scene.
A Rock n Roll, opportunity to celebrate the opening of the festival. The Friends of the Festival is a opportunity to support the festival through an experience with a black tie themed celebration of delicious food, wine and live entertainment.
Lights up, a seaside street party that will entertain the whole family. A fabulous street parade, markets, competition, gourmet local food and wine, vibrant music and entertainment, workshops and activities and a dedicated "outdoor youth lounge" For more details visit the website www.beachportfestival.com

March 2008

14th - 15th March
South East Field Days

South East Field Days
The South East Field Days are the largest annual agricultural field days in South Australia, each year attracting over 500 exhibitors and an average crowd of 25,000 people over the two days. They are a combination of agricultural, environmental, educational, technological, craft, fashion and service presentations, providing visitors with a opportunity to view a wide range of static displays, demonstrations and the latest innovations in a friendly relaxed atmosphere... URL Enquiries ...... www.southeastfielddays.com

April 2008

11 - 12 April
Coonawarra After Dark

Coonawarra After Dark
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 regions finest wines. For more details contact Coonawarra Vignerons on (08) 87372392

May 2008

16-18 May
Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival

Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival
The Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival is one of the most culturally distinguished regional festivals in Australia and has become 'South Australia's leading arts festival'. It celebrates the literary and arts heritage and the fine wines of Coonawarra and will feature a number of exciting events, workshops and performances. Join us for a weekend of exhibitions, performances, food and great wine. For more details visit the official website www.penolacoonawarrafestival.org