Regular markets, events and festivals in the McLaren Vale Wine Region
Willunga Farmers' Market
In Willunga Town Square every Saturday from 8am to 12.30pm. The market has a real buzz and is wonderful for regional produce. Visit Willunga Farmers Market
Willunga Quarry Market
In the Willunga Show Hall (oposite the Willunga Farmers' Market) on the second Saturday of every month. Local arts and crafts with a little bit of something for everyone.
January 2019: Stage 6 Tour Down Under - Finals Day
Stage 6 is a favourite for the spectators and is heralded as the 'Queen' stage of the Santos Tour Down Under - and 2019 will be no different. The Tour passes Mulberry Lodge 5 times during the race. McLaren Vale and Willunga are in party mode during the race, with the peloton passing the Mulberry Lodge front gate 5 times before heading for iconic Willunga Hill.. Fans flock roadside to cheer on their heroes in what is often the deciding stage of the Santos Tour Down Under. Bring a deck chair and a picnic and join us at our gate for a fun day cheering on the race and socialising. Helicopter rides with Helivista to follow the peloton can be booked via Mulberry Lodge. Click here for more information.
February 2019: ChilliFest- Willunga
Celebrating all things Chilli ! Chilli Fest Willunga will be held on the weekend of 9th & 10th February 2019 starting in the Festival Hall and including the Show Halls and the adjoining outdoor area. Coinciding with the monthly Quarry Market, as well as the weekly Farmers Market and Green Light Organic Market. On site in the halls, there will be live music, stalls and various chilli-related demonstrations, such as cooking with chillies, how to grow them, and even how to use them in floral art. On the northern side next to the Show Hall there will be a shaded beer garden, where visitors can enjoy local beer and wine and chilli inspired food. Click here to follow on Facebook and register for the Festival
April 2019: Mclaren Vale Vintage & Classic Event
The main parade of cars start down the main street of McLaren Vale from 12 noon. View the incredible range of vehicles driving past; cars, vans, and motorbikes with a flyover by vintage Biplanes. The drivers then head out to participating wineries to display their vehicles for the afternoon, picnicking and enjoying the facilities. Visitors can wander around the wineries viewing their favourite vehicles whilst taking in the art and sampling local produce at many venues: www.vintageandclassic.com.au
June 2019: Sea & Vines Festival
The McLaren Vale Bank SA Sea and Vines Food & Wine Festival is a celebration of the unique flavours of this generous region. Gifted with a Mediterranean climate, rich vineyards and a breathtaking coastline, it’s a place where visitors can literally taste the difference. Local producers come together to showcase an assortment of food and wine that represent some of the most tantalising taste experiences South Australia has to offer. Follow on Facebook for up to date information on dates and events
July 2019: Willunga Almond Blossom Festival
The Willunga Almond Blossom Festival is held every year in the last week of July, just as it has been since 1969. Since that very first festival, over 40 years ago, more than $1million has been raised for the Willunga Recreation Park and the associated sporting and community clubs. There is entertainment galore for all ages, show rides, food stalls, markets and so much more. Click here for more information
October 2019: Fleurieu Folk Festival
Set in Willunga, the festival presents a weekend of music concerts and sessions, dance, workshops, poetry, special youth program, children`s entertainment and stalls - in fact there`s something for the whole family!
You can bring an instrument and join in the sessions or step on stage at a blackboard concert. Why not kick up your heels at the bush dance. Take your time and browse around the craft stalls and the Saturday Farmers` Market. Watch the kids have fun with face painting, singing, dancing, clowns, a Punch and Judy or the Young Talent concerts. While you are there relax and enjoy the vast array of local, interstate and overseas performers. You may even discover your own hidden talents at one of the many workshops Click here for more information.
You can bring an instrument and join in the sessions or step on stage at a blackboard concert. Why not kick up your heels at the bush dance. Take your time and browse around the craft stalls and the Saturday Farmers` Market. Watch the kids have fun with face painting, singing, dancing, clowns, a Punch and Judy or the Young Talent concerts. While you are there relax and enjoy the vast array of local, interstate and overseas performers. You may even discover your own hidden talents at one of the many workshops Click here for more information.
November and March - Day of the Green Music Festival at Leconfield Wines
Enjoy some of your favourite artists performing outdoors at picturesque Leconfield Wine in McLaren Vale. Click here to find out who is next playing at this venue