Barossa Events
Read about upcoming Barossa events to plan the best time for your Barossa getaway. There’s always something on and somewhere to go year round! There are plenty of regular food, wine and music events, markets, long lunches and special wine tastings. Find out here about the big, well known events, such as our picks for the Vintage Festival or Gourmet weekend as well as small, intimate, once-off events you may not of heard of before. You can also check out the events calendar on barossa.com for the full range of events throughout the Barossa.
Great place to pick up fresh local produce for your Xmas celebrations.
Friday 21 December 5pm -9pm
Mount Pleasant Showgrounds (Talunga Park), Mount Pleasant
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In a new partnership, renowned Barossa Chef Mark Mcnamara has created wine friendly food plates exclusively for the Tasting Bar at Artisans of Barossa.
The new food plates will be available daily from 11am-5pm.
The plates will be priced between $15 and $20 each, and can be shared at the Tasting Bar or combined to form a lunch or afternoon platter to enjoy at the table with a glass of wine.
In 2013, the partnership will extend to include Sunday lunch tables, Artisan wine dinners and cooking classes.
For further information contact:
Sally Johnson, Sales Manager
Phone: 8563 3935
Email: sal@artisansofbarossa.com
Spend your summer nights relaxing among the vines and stars at the Jacob’s Creek outdoor cinema.
Every Friday night during January and February you can choose from a selection of all time favourite flicks, as well as sumptuous food and great wines. The season begins Friday 4 Jan with The Adventures of Tin Tin (PG)
Cost: $15 (entry and a glass of wine) *Book a weekend stay during Jan and Feb 2013 @ Stonewell Cottages and get 2 FREE tickets
When: 4 January 2013, pm
Where: Jacobs Creek, Barossa Valley Way, Rowland Flat
Bookings: 08 8521 3000
Barossa’s own jazz superstar Michelle Nicolle is back for one concert only on 12 January.
Born and raised in Angaston, Michelle is regarded as Australia’s number one female jazz singer. Now based in Melbourne, Michelle has enjoyed a glittering career over the past 15 years, playing at some of the most prestigious jazz festivals in the world, including Tokyo and the Asia Pacific Festival.
Alongside her quartet Michelle will play Henry Mancini songs including Moon River, Peter Gunn Theme, Days of Wine and Roses.
When: 12 January 2013, 8pm
Where: Barossa Arts & Convention Centre, Magnolia Rd, Tanunda
Tickets: $25 ($20 concession)
Bookings: 08 8561 4299
Come along to Whistler Wines on 26 January for a free day of family fun.
This year’s line-up includes music by John Williams, food by 40’s Café and plenty of free kids’ activities: Aussie craft, games, tattoos, Thong Throwing and Tug-a-War; Coffee by “Coffee Pot”
When: 26 January 2013, 11am to 5pm
Where: Whistler Wines, Seppeltsfield Road, Marananga
Contact: 08 8562 4942.
Jacob’s Creek Visitor Center have just released their outdoor movie schedule for the upcoming Friday evenings in January and Febuary.
** Special Stonewell Offer: Book a weekend stay with us during Jan and Feb and receive 2 free movie tickets **
Enjoy an evening of open air cinema with fun, themed menus that change each week and delicious wines.
Movies are screened on the beautiful lawns, relax in a deck chair or on a picnic rug with a glass of wine and a bag of popcorn or some gourmet food – a great way to spend a Friday night!
Ticket and glass of wine $15
Meals available from $15
No BYO food or drink
Food menu changes each week to suit the theme of the movie, Non-alcholic drinks, platters, popcorn and dessert options also available.
Doors open 7pm. Movie screenings start after sunset (approx 8.15pm – 8.45pm)
BYO picnic rug and/or deck chair. A jacket is recommended as the evenings can cool off.
Jacob’s Creek Visitor Center
Barossa Valley Way, Rowland Flat
Bookings recommended
Phone: 08 8521 3000
The gardens at Peter Lehmann Wines are overflowing with fresh, seasonal produce, inspiring resident cook and gardener Aileen Proudfoot to dream up a series of seasonal table lunches.
Enjoy a hearty three-course lunch outside in the gardens complemented by a selection of Peter Lehmann wines. Bookings essential.
When: 14 December 2012, from 1pm
Where: Peter Lehmann Wines, Para Road, Tanunda
Cost: $95 per person (all inclusive)
Bookings: 08 8565 9555 or cellardoor@peterlehmannwines.com
Whistler Wines is hosting its annual Twilight Christmas Nativity Night on 15 December.
Enjoy a performance by Kapunda Musical Society and band Eden. There will be plenty of entertainment for the kids.
BYO picnic and chairs/rugs.
Entry: $5 adult, $2 child.
When: 15 December 2012, 6-9pm
Where: Whistler Wines, Seppeltsfield Road, Marananga
Phone: 08 8562 4942
Stallholders are gearing up for their Christmas market on Friday.
As always, this community market, held on the second Friday night of the month during summer, showcases the best artisanal produce from the Greenock region. In addition to fruit, veg, honey and other foodstuffs, you’ll also find stalls selling candles, mosaics, woodwork, homespun wool, plants and more. Come and join the locals.
When: 14 December, from 5.30pm
Where: Murray Street Vineyards, Murray Street, Greenock