January

Coonawarra Vignerons Cup

The Penola Racecourse is the stunning backdrop for South Australia’s “best country race meeting”, a day not to be missed! With over 3,000 visitors each year, come and experience a fun-filled day with fabulous local food, fine wine, fashion and friends.

February

Taste the Limestone Coast

The Annual Taste Festival will be an explosion of tastes, continuous music and activities from the bountiful Limestone Coast Region. Held in the town of Naracoorte this wonderful celebration offers visitors exquisite tastes from over 25 of the regions award winning wineries, gourmet food producers, music and entertainment.

The Annual Coonawarra Vignerons Classic Clash Petanque Tournament

The Annual Coonawarra Classic Clash Petanque Tournament is held 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.

March

Penola Cup

A great day of racing in Penola – what better way to spend Easter Sunday than amongst the vines of the Coonawarra? Watch some fantastic racing while the children enjoy the entertainment at the track. A great family day out.

April

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.

May

Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival

Celebrate our region’s rich history and artistic talents over ten days with working artists, performances, exhibitions, workshops, walking tours, fabulous food and fine wine. With a full children’s program, there is something for everyone at this unique event. www.artsfestival.com.au

July

Coonawarra Cellar Dwellers

The Coonawarra Vignerons dig out some treasures from their cellars to offer visitors a rare opportunity to taste and buy aged wine during the month of July. This will be the ninth consecutive year that Coonawarra Cellar Dwellers is being held in a move by the Vignerons to attract visitors to the region at this traditionally slow time of the year.

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 importantly relax.

August

Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow

The famous Coonawarra wineries under the banner of the Coonawarra Vignerons Association, pack their bags to showcase their wares at this very popular and celebrated event. With over 100 wines to enjoy from individual Coonawarra wineries, you will have the opportunity to taste the wines and meet the winemakers and owners behind these famous Coonawarra brands, in your own city!

October

Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations Weekend

The highlight of the Coonawarra calendar, this weekend celebrates all that is Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon with an array of special events, including a Masterclass, Tutorial and Retrospective Barrel Series Tasting. With many of Coonawarra’s wineries also staging their own fantastic events, this is a weekend not to be missed!

www.penola.org

www.coonawarra.org

www.coonawarradiscovery.com