Fleurieu Peninsula National Events
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1. Fleurieu Food and Wine Festival: This annual festival celebrates the culinary delights and world-class wines of the Fleurieu Peninsula. It features cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, live music, and other entertainment. The festival takes place in various locations across the region.
2. Yankalilla Agricultural Show: Held annually in Yankalilla, this event brings together the region’s farmers, producers, and agricultural experts to showcase the best of the Fleurieu’s agricultural heritage. Visitors can enjoy animal shows, live music and entertainment, and food stalls.
3. Aldinga Bay Sea Festival: This festival celebrates the stunning natural beauty and marine life of Aldinga Bay. Along with a range of water-based events like kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, visitors can also enjoy food stalls, live music, and other entertainment.
4. Southern Right Whale Festival: This festival is held annually in Victor Harbor to celebrate the return of the Southern Right Whales to the coast of South Australia. The festival includes whale watching tours, environmental workshops, and guest speakers on the biology and behaviour of the majestic marine mammals.
5. Goolwa Wooden Boat Festival: The Goolwa Wooden Boat Festival celebrates the region’s maritime heritage with displays of classic wooden boats, races, and demonstrations of traditional boat-building techniques. Visitors to the festival can also enjoy food stalls, live music, and other entertainment.
6. Fleurieu Folk Festival: This annual festival celebrates the rich folk music and traditions of the Fleurieu Peninsula, showcasing a range of international, national and local talent. The festival features performances across multiple stages, workshops, dance lessons, and a range of food and beverage vendors.
7. Victor Harbor Rock'n'Roll Festival: This annual festival returns visitors to the 50s and 60s, with retro dance lessons, classic car displays, and live rock'n'roll bands. The festival includes a street parade and a range of food and beverage vendors.
8. Strathalbyn Racing Carnival: The Strathalbyn Racing Carnival is a highlight on the Fleurieu Peninsula’s horse racing calendar. The carnival features multiple race days, including the Strathalbyn Cup, and attracts some of the largest crowds in regional Australia.
9. Port Elliot Show: The Port Elliot Show is a traditional agricultural show that showcases the best of the Fleurieu’s farming heritage. The show features livestock displays, horticultural exhibitions, carnival rides, and food vendors. Visitors can also enjoy performing arts and live music.
10. Willunga Farmers Market: The Willunga Farmers Market is a weekly event that is highly regarded for its quality produce, local artisans, and entertainment. The market is held every Saturday and offers a range of delicious food and beverage vendors, including local wines, cheeses, and baked goods.
The Fleurieu Peninsula offers a wide variety of annual events and activities for visitors to enjoy. Whether it is celebrating the region’s agricultural heritage, live music, or natural beauty, there is always something for everyone on the Fleurieu.
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