
The Fleurieu Food Festival is happening this August! Here’s a breakdown of some of the events happening throughout the month:
Wirra Wirra Vineyards: Menu du Jour (All month)
Enjoy a two-course meal for $50 or a three-course meal for $60, with a complimentary glass of wine included. The menu changes weekly and features seasonal ingredients.
Smiling Samoyed Brewery: Platters and Paddles (All month)
For $70, enjoy a selection of regional cheeses, cured meats, fresh bread, seasonal produce, and a tasting paddle of Smiling Samoyed’s craft beers.
Various Locations:
- Ivybrook Farm: Two nights featuring local food, wine, beer, music, and a celebration of the 60s-90s with DJs. (August 2nd & 30th)
- Hither and Yon: Create your own native flower bouquet while enjoying food from Moongarden and wine from Hither and Yon. (August 3rd)
- Berg Herring Wines: Backyard Sessions with live music, delicious food, drinks, and good vibes. (August 3rd, 4th, & 31st)
- Ekhidna Wines: Winter Ball with a fiesta among the vines, featuring wood-fired pizzas, drinks, live music, and a portion of proceeds going to charity. (August 3rd)
- Salopian Inn: Fleurieu Heroes – A shared dining experience celebrating the abundance of the Fleurieu region. (August 7th)
- Whatever Willunga: Vintage Vinyl Pizza Date – Enjoy delicious pizzas, music from the 70s-2000s, and vintage treasures. Feel free to bring your own record! (August 10th)
- Dandelion Vineyards: Winemaker’s Long Table Lunch – Enjoy a 5-course lunch with stunning vineyard views and learn about the geology and biodynamics of the area. (August 11th)
- Willunga Golf Course: Birdie Beats Bingo – A fun night with melodic bingo games, delicious regional platters, and beautiful scenery. (August 16th)
- Vale Restaurant and Bar: Taste of the Fleurieu – A 4-course meal featuring local ingredients, paired with Beresford Wines. (August 16th)
- Red Poles: A History of Mississippi Blues Cabaret – Travel back in time with live music, Mississippi-inspired cuisine, and canapes by the fire. (August 17th)
- Willunga Golf Course: Brews & Bites – Explore Fleurieu flavors with a guided beer tasting and local food pairings. (August 18th)
- Lloyd Brothers Wines: Twilight Gourmet Festival – Enjoy an evening of Fleurieu cuisine, live music, and the release of their new wines. (August 23rd)
- Bechards Wines: Candyland – The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party – Indulge in whimsical desserts and creative takes on sweet treats. (August 24th)
- Lloyd Brothers Wines: Fleurieu Seafood Feast – A long lunch celebrating their new Picpoul with a seafood feast prepared by a local chef. (August 25th)
This is just a taste of what the Fleurieu Food Festival has to offer!
Fleurieu Food Festival: Events, Menus, Platters & Local Wine