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SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 22 - 8 A . M . TO 3 P . M . MT PLEASANT
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SA SPRING GARDEN FESTIVAL 2018

SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 22 - 8 A . M . TO 3 P . M . MT PLEASANT
The very picturesque township of Mt Pleasant will be the backdrop to 2018 SA Spring Garden Festival on September 22 .
Mt Pleasant Farmers Market will partner with the festival , and run in conjunction with extended trading hours to align with those on the festival day .
The SA Spring Garden Festival will appeal to a dedicated cohort of SA home gardeners seeking a competitive authentic garden festival experience .
The scope of the event is the whole spectrum of gardening – quality plants , garden furniture , decor and garden care products , sustainable gardening , and guest speakers .
There will be a great line up of special guest speakers , including media presenter Sophie Thomson , South Australian presenter on ABC television ’ s Gardening Australia , a popular newspaper columnist , national public speaker , TEDx presenter , author , broadcaster and horticulturalist .
For the DIY gardeners , in partnership with the Mount Pleasant Men ’ s Shed , there will be a demonstration on recycled raised garden wicking beds .
For the children a special workshop , working with garden owners with an experienced oral designer , where the children can use their creative flair to make their own oral masterpiece .
Admission is $ 5 per person , $ 3 for pensioners and children under 15 are free .
BAROSSA GOURMET WEEKEND
AUGUST 31 , SEPTEMBER 1 AND 2 BAROSSA VALLEY
Barossa Gourmet Weekend is a true Barossa celebration , showcasing authentic regional food of provenance sourced from local producers and accompanied by worldclass wines .
From intimate tastings , exquisite dining experiences , masterclasses , lingering brunches , garden parties ,
picnics , platters and flame grilled feasts , it ’ s the perfect weekend for wine enthusiasts , foodies and families wanting to discover the Barossa .
And with spring in full flight , there ’ s no better time to soak up the Barossa and savour everything it has to offer .
Photo by : Martin Ritzman .
WINE AUCTION AND DINNER
SATURDAY , AUGUST 11 - 7 P . M . FAITH LUTHERAN COLLEGE , TANUNDA
In the heart of this year ’ s Barossa winter , there ’ s simply one event you cannot miss .
In recent times , the calibre of wines available at the Faith Lutheran College Wine Auction and Dinner has attracted wine enthusiasts from outside the region , and 2018 ’ s auction will maintain this pedigree of excellence .
Friends and fellow wine enthusiasts come together for an evening beginning with pre dinner drinks and canapes in the theatre foyer , followed by main course and dessert on stage surrounded by the impressive aesthetics of the theatre .
With an emphasis on limited release , museum wines or large format wines , the annual auction features a collection from prominent and emerging wineries of the Barossa who have donated their flagship wine to go under the hammer .
Tables of 10 encouraged , individual ticket purchases welcome . All tickets $ 50 .
Includes 3 course dinner and arrival drink .
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN LIVING ARTISTS FESTIVAL ( SALA )
AUGUST 1 TO 31
The SALA Festival celebrates local , contemporary visual art , held over the entire month of August .
The festival allows local artists to pair with local venues to exhibit interesting and diverse works across the state , with many different forms of art on offer .
For many Barossa based artists , SALA gives them the chance to exhibit their works in their own region , connecting with local businesses and bringing the area alive .
24 HOUR RELIABILITY TRIAL
JULY 14 AND 15 KAPUNDA HARNESS CLUB , KAPUNDA
The annual 24 Hour Reliability Trial will be held on the weekend of July 14 and 15 at the Kapunda Harness Club .
The first bike leaves main control at 11.01a . m . Saturday morning .
The committee , sponsors , land owners , officials , control keepers and everyone else involved in the
TASTE THE EVOLUTION MASTERCLASS
SATURDAY , JULY 7 - 11 A . M . TO 1 P . M . ELDERTON WINES , NURIOOTPA
Join the Ashmead family and Winemaker Richard Langford in a hosted masterclass showcasing the evolution of some of Elderton ’ s best known wines .
Taste four flights of three wines : past , present and future .
Hear the stories behind the wines whilst gaining an insight into winemaking processes and how to assess the aging ability of a wine .
Tickets are $ 60 each , including local artisan bread , cheese and smoked meats .
Saturday , July 7 2018 from 11a . m . to 1p . m . in Elderton ’ s barrel hall , Elderton Wines , Nuriootpa
Limit of 4 tickets per person .
RSVP by Monday , July 2 – unless sold out prior . weekend make this amazing event happen .
Programmes and merchandise will be for sale on the weekend from main control – but be quick it won ’ t last long .
Come out and show your support to these incredible people taking part in Australia ’ s ultimate reliability trial .
BAROSSA REGIONAL GALLERY
EXHIBITIONS
OZQUILT NETWORK INC - AUSTRALIA WIDE FIVE May through to 11 June 2018
THE COLOUR OF WATER Gaynor Hartvigsen and Mel Bone- Manser 12 June - 23 July 2018
CREATIVE SOULS - SALA 28 July - 31 August 2018
TIFFANY PARBS 24 July - 3 September 2018
WORKSHOPS
BAROSSA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE - CALENDAR COMPETITION 4 September - 28 September 2018
INTERNMENT This exhibition will be held during October and November 2018 and will showcase photos and stories of people who were interned in South Australia during WWI and WWII . If you were interned or know someone who was , and are willing to share stories , photos or mementos of that experience , please call 8563 8412 or email info @ barossa . sa . gov . au
( 08 ) 8563 8340 | www . barossagallery . com | 3 Basedow Road , Tanunda