Image: Hays St Bar and Kitchen
The full Fleurieu Food Festival 2026 program has been revealed, with more than 120 winter food events set to take over the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Running from 1 to 31 August, the festival stretches across more than 60 venues and producers, bringing together hands-on workshops, wine dinners, farm experiences, tastings and one-off dining events.
Spanning four regions across the Fleurieu with events in McLaren Vale, Willunga, Aldinga, Goolwa, Strathalbyn, Langhorne Creek, Victor Harbor and Yankalilla, it’s a perfect excuse to hope in the car and road trip with friends.
We’ve picked out six events that foodies, wine drinkers and anyone up for a great time, are going to want to head along to.
Sea of Winter
Set along Aldinga Beach, Pearl will showcase local seafood and seasonal regional produce, cooked over fire and paired with wines from Aphelion. Together, the menu and wines will capture the wild, coastal character of winter on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Warm, relaxed and deeply connected to place, this one-off lunch invites guests to linger over some of the very best flavours of the season.
When: Friday 28 August, 12pm to 4pm
Where: Pearl, Boat Ramp, Aldinga Beach
Tickets: $140
For more, click here.
The Fire Table: Lamb, Smoke & Old Vines at Shadow Creek
A rare winter feast is coming to Shadow Creek this August, bringing together fire cooking, old-vine wines and the flavours of the Fleurieu.
Set on the gravel terrace beside the cellar door, overlooking the Turraparri creek line and old gums, the afternoon will see Chef Jamie Steele and his team work the fire, cooking lamb from just over the fence.
Guests can expect seasonal Fleurieu produce, shared plates and Shadow Creek wines as the afternoon moves into evening. As the light fades, the fire takes over with glowing coals and smoke curling through the air while a glass of wine from the old-vine sits in hand.
When: Saturday 22 August, 3pm to 7:30pm
Where: Shadow Creek, 314 Rifle Range Road, McLaren Vale
Tickets: $160
For more, click here.
OysterPalooza
One of South Australia’s most deliciously quirky events is back this winter, and all we can say is, shuck yeah! Never Never Distilling Co.’s OysterPalooza is bringing back their iconic mollusc-and-martini mashup for a fourth year, and it’s shaping up to be the biggest and boldest yet.
One of the signature parts of the OysterPalooza experience is a ‘Shellie’. If you’ve never heard of a Shellie before, it involves a frozen pour of Never Never’s Oyster Shell Gin, served straight from a freshly shucked shell.
When: Friday, August 1st to Sunday, August 3rd
Where: 56 Field St, McLaren Vale SA 5171
Tickets: $55pp
For more information, click here.
Plated Provenance Long Lunch
Peninsula Providore’s signature long lunch returns this August, bringing the flavours of the Fleurieu to the table in the heart of Nangkita Olive Grove.
As part of the Fleurieu Food Festival, guests will gather among the olive trees for a four-course regional menu by acclaimed Chef Todd Steele, matched with wines from Precious Little Wines.
Designed to showcase the Fleurieu’s finest produce in an unforgettable setting, this long lunch is a celebration of provenance, seasonality and the people behind the region’s food and wine.
When: Sunday 23 August, 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Where: Peninsula Providore, 2250 Bull Creek Road, Tooperang
Tickets: $135
For more, click here.
Candyland: The Sweet Escape at Anvers Wines
Anvers Wines is serving up a playful dessert degustation this August, with a six-course experience designed to explore flavour, texture and temperature.
Led by Anvers Wines Executive Chef Connor Bishop, the secret progressive menu will bring together local ingredients, creative dessert-making and a sprinkle of native Australian flavours. Each of the six courses will be matched with a beverage, making for an immersive and interactive evening of sweet indulgence.
When: Saturday 22 August, 6pm to 10:30pm
Where: Anvers Wines, 633 Razorback Road, Kangarilla
Tickets: $145
For more info, click here.
Exclusive Mozzarella-Making with Fleurieu Food & Wine
Roll up your sleeves and learn the art of fresh mozzarella at this hands-on Fleurieu Food Festival masterclass.
Hosted by Fleurieu Food and Wine at Cut Hill Wall Distillery, the experience will guide guests through the process of stretching and shaping their own fresh mozzarella. The event also includes a gin tasting, with the option to take a behind-the-scenes distillery tour and optional shared table lunch.
When: Saturday 1 August, 11:30am to 2pm
Where: Cut Hill Wall Distillery, 34 Mont Rosa Road, Hindmarsh Valley
Tickets: $125
For more, click here.
With this jam-packed program, there’s really no reason to be missing out on the fifth year of the Fleurieu Food Festival.
You’ll want to come hungry with your favourite people and perhaps stay for a weekend because a good time is almost guaranteed.
For more information and to take a look at the full line up, click here.
