🍂Your Hills Coffee, Cars & Creativity Fix

Good Morning Hills Lovers. Some weeks in the Hills feel busier than others — and this one’s brimming with good excuses to get out and about. We’re talking cafés you’ll want to return to again (and again), eighteen of Holden’s most iconic machines gathered under one roof in Birdwood, and August’s annual art takeover as SALA splashes colour across our towns. Plus, the Ride Report from last weekend’s ride through the backroads in Meadows.

Let’s get into it.

Some cafés you visit once. Others you just keep going back to. These ten spots around the Adelaide Hills have become regulars for me, some for the coffee, some for the food, some for a quiet corner or just because they always add a moment of enjoyment to my day. A few of these you’ll already know and love. Others might be new and worth checking out next time you’re on the hunt for a spot. Each one has its own reason I keep coming back.

1. Red Cacao, Stirling
If I’ve already hit my coffee limit, I go for the Aztec Hot Chocolate. It’s spicy and comforting and feels like a proper treat. My favourite place to take the kids too, the Monkey Plates are the best value around. A warm or cold drink, chocolate, marshmallows. Done. Here’s a map to get there.

2. Fred Eatery, Aldgate
I go here when I feel like something different for lunch. Their Asian-style dishes are full of flavour but still light. It’s not fine dining, but it’s definitely a step up from a sandwich. Familiar space, always good. Here’s a map to get there.

3. Cherry Bomb, Ashton
For cyclists, this one’s iconic. It’s the café in the clouds after a big climb. I still order toasties, even though the menu’s expanded. Best spot is in the library by the fire. No kids. Just me. Here’s a map to get there.

4. The Organic Café, Stirling
My favourite brunch meal anywhere—big call, I know. Confit mushrooms, thick Mylor Bakery sourdough, homemade hummus, pickled onions, rocket, feta, pesto. You can ask for it split across two plates, but I never do. Here’s a map to get there.

5. Lady Luck, Mount Barker
Right next to the bike shop. Across from the sports store. I stop in here often when I’ve got things to do. this place is convenient and reliable. The coffee’s always good and the atmosphere is upbeat. I’ve never eaten here but apparently the food is brilliant. Here’s a map to get there.

6. Fourth Hill Providore, Verdun
I usually get here via the back roads from Carey Gully down along Beaumont Road—one of my favourite rides. Good coffee, great baked goods, and an easy halfway stop if I’m out on the bike. There’s a nice spot out front for bikes and to sit outside. Here’s a map to get there.

7. Verte, Mylor
This spot is a local favourite in the Hills, known for housing some standout cafés over the years. The latest, Verte, might just be the best yet. If I’m not riding, I’ll often stop in to grab a loaf of Mylor Bakery’s fruit bread. It’s so packed with fruit, it feels like lifting a brick. The caramel slice is hands down my favourite, and I always order an iced chocolate here. It’s just my thing. Here’s a map to get there.

8. Emma & Ivy, Lobethal
I get the same thing every time—a soy latte with honey and the natural caramel slice. The honey comes in a little jar I always mean to bring back but never do. Lobethal’s one of my favourite towns. Still peaceful, even as it grows. Here’s a map to get there.

9. Atelier, Crafers
Art, live music, a relaxed atmosphere. It’s a great place to spend a few hours without rushing. I love it for the slower days. Here’s a map to get there.

10. The Plough, Echunga
Homey, handmade food with a bit of Irish heart. Their chowder is excellent. It’s in the old Institute building, right near some beautiful hikes around the old mines. A proper day out café. Here’s a map to get there.

☕ That’s my list. Just simply great placed that I keep coming back to. If you’ve got your own café rituals in the Hills, I’d love to hear them and maybe check them out myself. Email me your favourite spots at [email protected]

If you grew up with Holden in your driveway, this is your moment. For the first time ever, 18 of Holden’s most important vehicles will be showcased under one roof at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood.

Holden Heroes: 1948 to 2017 brings together some of the rarest, boldest, and most celebrated machines from Holden’s Heritage Collection. Expect to be wowed by the futuristic Hurricane (1969), the striking Torana GTR-X (1970), and the brave, custom-built EFIJY (2005). You’ll also meet the car that started it all – the 1948 Number One Holden – and the final chapter in local manufacturing, a VF Commodore Series II SS Redline (2017). Rounding it out is a line-up of ‘millionth’ milestone vehicles that mark Holden’s place in our motoring history.

This landmark exhibition, created in partnership with General Motors, is a rare chance to see these icons in one place. While Holden’s wider Heritage Collection is spread across museums nationwide, Birdwood is the only spot where these 18 legends share the stage.

Whether you’re a lifelong Holden devotee or simply love a dose of Australian history, this is an unmissable trip down memory lane – right here in the Adelaide Hills.

Find full details and plan your visit at the National Motor Museum.

Every August, the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival takes over the Hills, filling our towns with colour and creativity. This year, more than 40 exhibitions will pop up across the region – from Hahndorf to Birdwood, Stirling to Oakbank – in cafés, cellar doors, libraries, community spaces, and yes, even the aisles of Foodland.

Now in its 26th year, SALA celebrates South Australian artists of every kind – emerging talent, big names, and everyone in between – working in painting, sculpture, textiles, mixed media, and more.

There’s plenty to explore. See Eliza Piro’s vibrant Bold, Spirited and Beautiful! in Echunga. Step into the reflective Green Thoughts at Stirling’s Old School Community Garden. Wander the moving Labours of the Land at Murdoch Hill in Oakbank. Or visit Hahndorf Academy for Family Silver – Out of India and Drawing Groundwater, where history and environment take centre stage.

For those who love to meet the Artists, Robin Eley is opening his Crafers West studio for the first time, and Hayden Hunt’s rustic steel sculptures are waiting in Woodside.

It’s not just for adults, either – Aldgate, Mylor, and Heathfield primary schools are all showcasing their young artists, alongside community projects like Whispers of Creation at Mt Barker Library.

Whether you map out your must-sees or simply stumble across something between coffee stops, SALA brings August in the Hills to life. See the full SALA guide here and filter for the Adelaide Hills.

Written By: Ride Leader Brendan
After a week of soaking rain, you’d expect mud, puddles, and a slow grind through the backroads. Instead, the July Café Ride delivered the opposite — a lush winter loop through Meadows, Kuitpo, and Macclesfield, complete with flowing creeks, brimming dams, and trails that somehow stayed rideable despite the skies.

Four riders set out from Pik-A-Pie under a moody drizzle, banana caramel pie already pencilled in as the reward. A warm welcome went to new rider Jim, who joined as the group rolled straight into Kuitpo Forest. On Red Gum Road, Nikki took the lead, guiding us through a series of shimmering ponds that looked more like lakes than lanes. By the halfway point at Macclesfield General Store, coffee was essential, and yes — the pie was purely medicinal.

The return leg brought wide-open Hills views and a little tactical rerouting to dodge slick clay. A growing headwind and one slightly fatigued host (note to self: late-night Tour de France binges have consequences) slowed the pace, but spirits stayed high.

The highlight? The sweeping descent down Philips Hill Road — pure Hills magic with a Tour-worthy feel — before Nicol Road carried us back to the forest. A final stretch of gravel between Prospect Hill and Meadows, a downed tree demanding a short hike-a-bike, and dappled winter light sealed the day.

We rolled back into Pik-A-Pie muddy, hungry, and smiling. Legs a little weary, spirits full — proof that even in mid-winter, the Hills always deliver.

Next ride: August 31st, always the last Sunday of the month. Coffee and cake guaranteed.

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🍷 Pinnacle Winter Reds Tasting at Bird in Hand
| WINE TASTING | Woodside
📅 30 July – 3 August | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Settle in by the fire for a limited-time tasting of six premium red wines in the Bird in Hand Barrel Hall, crafted for lovers of bold winter flavours. INFO

🎨 SALA @ The Summit – Adelaide Hills Connections Opening
| EXHIBITION | Norton Summit
📅 Friday, 1 August | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Celebrate the opening of this vibrant SALA community exhibition with art, Persian food, an interactive mural, and live artist chats. INFO

🎭 Much Ado About Nothing
| THEATRE | Stirling
📅 Friday, 1 August – Saturday, 9 August | Times Vary
Hills Youth Theatre brings a roaring 1920s twist to Shakespeare’s "Much Ado About Nothing" in a witty, Gatsby-inspired production packed with love, lies, and laughter. INFO

🎶 Live Music at Prancing Pony Brewery
| LIVE MUSIC | Totness
📅 Fridays, 1–29 August 1–29 | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Kick off your weekends with live blues, soul, rock, and jazz at Prancing Pony—sing along, dance, and soak up the vibrant brewery vibes. INFO

🍸 Gin and Wine Tastings at The Gatehouse Bar
| FOOD & DRINK | Houghton
📅 Thursday–Sunday, 1–31 August | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sip Glen Ewin’s signature fig gin, savour local artisan bites, and unwind in a garden oasis with stunning views. INFO

🎨 Pakistani Chunri Textile Dyeing Workshop
| WORKSHOP | Lobethal
📅 1–31 August | All Day
Create your own vibrant Chunri scarf in this hands-on workshop with artist Rehana Usman, exploring traditional dyeing techniques from start to finish. INFO

🫖 High Tea at Hardy's Verandah Restaurant
| FOOD & DRINK | Crafers
📅 1–31 August | 12:00 PM – 2:00PM
Enjoy an elegant high tea experience with sweet and savoury delights, unlimited tea and coffee, and stunning views by the fire. Available daily with optional sparkling or Champagne add-ons. INFO

🍕 Grunthal Brew All You Can Eat Pizza Nights
| FOOD & DRINK | Verdun
📅 Fridays, 1 August - 29 August | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Kick off the weekend with endless handmade pizzas, local brews, and a laid-back vibe at Grünthal Brew’s progressive Friday night pizza party. INFO

🎨 Madeleine Wright’s 5 o’clock somewhere at Hills Collide
| SALA EXHIBITION | Summertown
📅 Friday, 1 August - Saturday, 30 August | Opening Night, 1 August 6:30 PM
Hills Collide presents 5 o’clock somewhere, a playful and evocative exhibition by Madeleine Wright for SALA. Celebrate opening night on Friday, August 1 with drinks, art, and community. INFO

🍷 Beef and Shiraz Evening
| FOOD & DRINK | Lower Hermitage
📅 Fridays, 1 August - 29 August | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Indulge in hearty winter meals paired with a glass of Gatehouse Shiraz at this cosy Friday night series at Glen Ewin Estate. INFO

🫖 Beerenberg High Tea
| FOOD & WINE | Hahndorf
📅 Fridays & Saturdays, 1 August - 30 August | Times Vary
Savor a decadent country-style high tea featuring handmade sweet and savoury delights, heart-shaped scones, and Beerenberg’s signature jams in a charming Adelaide Hills setting. INFO

🍰 Grunthal Brew High Tea
| FOOD & DRINK | Verdun
📅 1–31 August | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Indulge in a generous, flavour-packed high tea experience with handmade sweet and savoury delights, freshly crafted by Grunthal's talented kitchen team. INFO

🍷 The Greatest of Grunthal Ultimate Tasting Experience
| FOOD & DRINK | Verdun
📅 1–31 August | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Taste it all in one sitting with this curated experience featuring gin, beer, wine, and five local cheeses at Grünthal Brew. INFO

🧵 Fabrik X ACSA
| EXHIBITION | Lobethal
📅 1 August  – 14 September | Opening 3 August from 1:00pm
Celebrate South Australia’s finest textile talent in this vibrant exhibition featuring staff and students from Adelaide Central School of Art, with a special Artists in Conversation and opening event on Sunday, August 3. INFO

✂️ Paper, Poet, Scissors
| WORKSHOP | Bridgewater
📅 Saturday, 2 August | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Create playful poetry through collage, blackout, and cut-up techniques in this hands-on workshop for all ages. INFO

🎨 Paint and Glaze a Ceramic Mug
| WORKSHOP | Gumeracha
📅 Saturday, 2 August | 9:3 0AM – 1:00 PM
Design and decorate your own ceramic mug with artist Bethany Neck, using underglazes and creative flair, fired and ready for pickup later. INFO

🧀 Home Cheesemaking Class at Woodside Cheese Wrights
| WORKSHOP | Woodside
📅 Saturday, 2 August | 10:00 AM
Learn how to craft your own feta and watch a halloumi demo in this hands-on class with expert cheesemaker Mitch Lloyd, complete with tastings and wine. INFO

🧵 Enduring Embroidered Words at Fabrik
| WORKSHOP | Lobethal
📅 Saturday, 2 August | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Preserve your family’s stories by stitching cherished sayings onto vintage linen in this creative embroidery workshop with artist Fiona Connell. INFO

🌱 Grow Your Own Orchard: Cuttings & Grafts
| WORKSHOP | Norton Summit
📅 Saturday, 2 August | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Learn how to grow fruit trees from cuttings and watch a live grafting demo with Joe’s Connected Garden. INFO

🍽️ Sunday Roast at Glen Ewin Estate
| FOOD & DRINK | Lower Hermitage
📅 Sundays, 3 August – 31 August | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Enjoy a cosy roast lunch with your choice of chicken, lamb, or cauliflower, served with all the trimmings at this picturesque Adelaide Hills estate. INFO

🧶 Knit 'n' Stitch at The Summit
| WORKSHOP | Norton Summit
📅 Monday, 4 August | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Bring your latest project and connect with fellow crafters at this friendly monthly meetup for all skill levels. INFO

🍇 Pinot In Private
| WINE EXPERIENCE | Ashton
📅 Tuesdays - Thursdays, 5–7, 12–14, 19–21, 26–28 August | All Day
Enjoy a private pinot noir tasting with Winemaker Liam Van Pelt, featuring current releases, cellar wines, and a shared platter. INFO

🍓 A Taste Of Beerenberg
| FOOD & WINE | Hahndorf
📅 Wednesday, 6 August | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Savor a locally sourced grazing platter, sample Beerenberg’s delicious creations, and enjoy a behind-the-scenes taste of future products at this cozy farm café experience. INFO

🍽️ Monthly Meals: Community Lunch
| COMMUNITY | Gumeracha
📅 Wednesday, 6 August | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Share a hearty meal and great company at this monthly community lunch—everyone’s welcome at the table. INFO

🧠 Quiz Nights at Prancing Pony
| TRIVIA | Totness
📅 Wednesdays, 6–27 August | 7:00 PM
Join the quirky fun with free trivia by Quiz Meisters—full of crazy segments, prizes, and plenty of laughs at the brewery every Wednesday night. INFO

🎶 Andy & Anne
| LIVE MUSIC | Balhannah
📅 Saturday, 4 October | 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Award-winning country artists Andy Penkow and Anne Fraser join forces for an unforgettable night of storytelling, soul-stirring lyrics, and heartfelt music. INFO

🍕 Vista Pizza Sunday
| FOOD & WINE | Macclesfield
📅 Sunday, 31 August | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Enjoy bottomless pizza, antipasto, and wine with sweeping views and live music at Longview Vineyard’s monthly Sunday feast. INFO

🎨 Paint and Sip: Glühwein Style
| WORKSHOP | Hahndorf
📅 Saturday, 30 August | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Sip house-made mulled wine and paint your own Glühwein mug in this festive 18+ pottery session guided by Hahndorf Pottery. INFO

👗 What to Wear Next – Spring 2025 Trends Made Easy
| WORKSHOP | Hahndorf
📅 Wednesday, 27 August | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join stylist Emily Jade for a fun, practical workshop exploring Spring 2025 fashion trends you can actually wear. INFO

🥃 Whisky, Cheese, and Charcoal
| WORKSHOP | Hahndorf
📅 Sunday, 24 August | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Enjoy a cosy afternoon of charcoal sketching, local cheese and whisky tasting at the historic home of Sir Hans Heysen. INFO

🍾 Sinclairs Gully Fizzology – Sparkling Winemaker for the Day
| EXPERIENCE | Norton Summit
📅 Sunday, 24 August | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Craft your own bottle of premium sparkling wine as you learn the art of hand disgorging and corking at this hands-on winemaking experience. INFO

🥃 The Whisky Sour – A Masterclass by Full Circle Spirits
| MASTERCLASS | Hahndorf
📅 Sunday, 24 August | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Master the art of crafting the perfect Whisky Sour with expert bartenders guiding you through every shake, pour and sip by the fire. INFO

🍰 Baked Cheesecake Masterclass
| WORKSHOP | Hahndorf
📅 Friday, 22 August – Saturday, 23 August | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Master Beerenberg’s signature cheesecake pie with jam-infused fillings in this hands-on baking session led by their expert chefs. INFO

🍽️ A Taste of Germany at The Haus
| FOOD & MUSIC | Hahndorf
📅 Friday, 22 August | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Enjoy a festive night of German fare, live Bavarian music and themed fun as part of the Hahndorf Immersed Festival. INFO

🔬 Invisible Architects: Microbes in Ecosystem Restoration
| TALK | Norton Summit
📅 Thursday, 21 August | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join Dr. Jake Robinson for a fascinating talk on how microbes shape healthy ecosystems and their role in restoring nature. INFO

🥘 Paella Cook and Sip Masterclass
| WORKSHOP | Hahndorf
📅 Thursdays, 21 & 28 August | 7:00pm – 10:00 PM
Learn to cook authentic Spanish paella alongside a local chef while sipping wine, enjoying tapas, and refining your culinary skills. INFO

💬 SAW Catch-Up | Networking | Mindful Impact Wellness Hub, Crafers
📅 Thursday, 21 August | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Connect with like-minded women in a warm, welcoming space for rich conversations about business, life, and everything in between. INFO

✉️ Letter Writing and Wax Sealing Workshop 2025
| WORKSHOP | Hahndorf
📅 Thursday, 21 August | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Rediscover the art of handwritten connection using quills, ink, and wax to craft and seal a personal letter to cherish. INFO

👗 Style Smarter – Tips & Tricks to Elevate Your Wardrobe
| WORKSHOP | Hahndorf
📅 Wednesday, 20 August | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Learn how to transform everyday outfits with intentional styling and accessories in this confidence-boosting session led by stylist Emily Jade. INFO

🍸 The Perfect Martini – A Masterclass by Full Circle Spirits
| WORKSHOP | Hahndorf
📅 Sunday, 17 August | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Learn to craft and savour your own custom Martini with expert guidance from Full Circle Spirits’ Head Distiller Rose Kentish. INFO

🧤 Women of the Cedars
| EXPERIENCE | Hahndorf
📅 Sunday, 17 August | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Explore the lives of the women behind The Cedars in this intimate White Gloves Talk featuring rare objects and untold stories. INFO

🍾 Sidewood Sabrage Masterclass 2025
| MASTERCLASS | Hahndorf
📅 Sunday, 17 August | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Learn the art of champagne sabrage, create your own native bouquet, and enjoy sparkling wine with a stand-up brunch at Sidewood Estate. INFO

🐶 Personalised Dog Collars For Your Furry Friends 2025
| WORKSHOP | Hahndorf
📅 Sunday, 17 August | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Craft a custom leather dog collar from scratch at the Leathersmith in Hahndorf and take home a handmade keepsake your pup will love. INFO

💪 Breakfast and Bootcamp
| FITNESS & FOOD | Comida, Hahndorf
📅 Sunday, 17 August | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Join a fun, all-levels bootcamp in the garden followed by a Spanish breakfast feast and coffee on the deck at Comida. INFO

🎤 Spoken Word Poetry Workshop
| WORKSHOP | Norton Summit
📅 Sunday, 17 August | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Join poet Holly McClure for an interactive workshop where you'll learn to write and perform your own spoken word poetry in a warm and welcoming space. INFO

🌿 Home as Habitat: Nature Poems That Explore the Ecosystems in Our Own Backyards
| WRITING WORKSHOP | Stirling
📅 Sunday, 17 August | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Join poet Rachael Mead for a creative nature writing workshop exploring how our homes and gardens reflect the ecosystems of the Adelaide Hills. INFO

🎨 Pottery Wheel Throwing – Come & Try at the Hahndorf Academy
| WORKSHOP | Hahndorf
📅 Saturday, 16 August | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Get your hands dirty and learn the basics of wheel throwing with expert guidance in this fun, beginner-friendly pottery session. INFO

🪵 Necrotarium Workshop with Necro Nature
| ART & CRAFT | Norton Summit
📅 Saturday, 16 August | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Create a nature-inspired Necrotarium under glass using botanical and natural elements, guided by NecroNature artist Jade. INFO

🥂 Bottomless Brunch
| FOOD & DRINK | Hahndorf
📅 Saturday, 16 August | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Enjoy a Spanish-inspired brunch with bottomless sangria, mimosas, and a chef-curated menu perfect for a late morning celebration. INFO

📚 The Nuts and Bolts of Writing Historical Fiction
| WRITING WORKSHOP | Gumeracha
📅 Wednesday, 16 August | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join Rachael Mead for a hands-on workshop that explores how to craft compelling and historically authentic fiction through research, character building, and vivid storytelling. INFO

🧁 Bracegirdle's Mummy & Me High Tea
| FAMILY | Hahndorf
📅 Saturday, 16 August | 11:00 AM – 11:40 AM
Enjoy a sweet bonding moment with your little one over cupcakes, cocoa, and a child-friendly high tea in the cosy setting of Bracegirdle’s Hahndorf café. INFO

🍰 Bracegirdle’s Immersed High Tea
| FOOD & DRINK | Hahndorf
📅 Saturday, 16 August | 12:30 PM – 1:50 PM
Savour a cosy 80-minute high tea with handcrafted savouries, signature sweets, and premium hot drinks at Bracegirdle’s Hahndorf café. INFO

🍫 Bracegirdle’s Chocolate & Gin Pairing
| FOOD & DRINK | Hahndorf
📅 Friday, 15 August | 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Indulge in a guided tasting of handcrafted chocolates and award-winning gins at Bracegirdle’s Hahndorf café for a flavour-filled evening. INFO

🌸 Make Your Own Roll-On Perfume
| WORKSHOP | Hahndorf
📅 Friday, August 15 | 1:30 PM – 2:10 PM 
Create your own custom roll-on perfume in a fun 30-minute session at 3 Wishes and leave with a scent that’s uniquely yours. INFO

📖 Fleeced – A Winter Words in Conversation Event
| AUTHOR TALK | Lobethal
📅 Wednesday, 13 August | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join Prudence Black in conversation with Trish Fitzsimons and Madelyn Shaw as they discuss Fleeced: Unraveling the History of Wool and War, exploring the wartime demand for wool and its lasting impact on fashion, industry, and the environment. INFO

📚 Meet the Author: Gavin McCormack
| BOOK TALK | Stirling
📅 Tuesday, 12 August | 7:00 PM
Join acclaimed educator Gavin McCormack for the launch of Raising Resilient Children, a must-read for parents and teachers seeking practical tools to support confident, lifelong learners. INFO

🧘 Yoga at Basket Range Hall
| WELLNESS | Basket Range
📅 Mondays,11  August – 8 September | 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Stretch, breathe, and reset with this new weekly yoga course held at the tranquil Basket Range Hall. INFO

🥂 Bottomless Brunch at Barristers Block
| FOOD & WINE | Woodside
📅 Sunday, 10 August | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Indulge in a decadent brunch with endless wine, local drinks, and a mouth-watering hot and sweet course set among the vines. INFO

🎻 Michael Collins with the Australian String Quartet at UKARIA
| CLASSICAL MUSIC | Mount Barker Summit
📅 Sunday, 10 August | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
British clarinettist Michael Collins joins the Australian String Quartet for a rich, alchemical program weaving Shakespeare, Tudor melodies, Viennese romance, and Mozart’s iconic Clarinet Quintet in a performance of musical transformation. INFO

🍽️ Beerenberg's Sunday Roast
| FOOD & WINE | Hahndorf
📅 Sundays,10 August & 24 August | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Gather around the fireplace for a hearty, all-you-can-eat roast lunch at Grant’s Kitchen featuring tender meats, classic sides, and cosy countryside vibes. INFO 

🎨 Watercolour and Pen Nature Sketching
| WORKSHOP | Norton Summit
📅 Saturday, 9 August | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Slow down and reconnect with your creativity in this mindful sketching session with artist Rebecca Prince, featuring watercolour techniques, journaling prompts, and inspiration from nature’s treasures. INFO

🍾 The Art of Gin & Wine
| FOOD & DRINK | Lower Hermitage
📅 Saturday, 9 August | 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Sip, savour, and indulge in a flavour-filled night as Glen Ewin Estate and Paracombe Wines present a multi-course dining experience paired with handcrafted gin cocktails and premium wines. INFO

🧀 Grunthal Brew Cheese Making Class
| WORKSHOP | Verdun
📅 Saturday, 9 August | 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join award-winning cheesemaker Sheree Sullivan from Udder Delights for a hands-on cheese adventure at Grunthal Brew! Learn how to make fresh feta and soft-ripened camembert, enjoy a guided cheese tasting, sip local wine or beer, and take home recipes, and tools. INFO

🎨 Provenance – Exhibition Opening
| ART & CULTURE | Piccadilly
📅 Saturday, 9 August | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Celebrate the opening of Provenance with art, live music, and local wine in a stunning Adelaide Hills setting as part of the SALA Festival. INFO

🍓 Adelaide Hills Farmers' Market
| MARKET | Mount Barker
📅 Saturday, 2 August | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Shop fresh and local at this weekly market featuring South Australian farmers and producers. Free entry and held every Saturday morning.

🧺 Uraidla Market
| MARKET | Uraidla 
📅 Sunday, 3 August | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Browse fresh produce, handmade crafts, local art, plants and more at this vibrant community market held twice monthly in the heart of Uraidla.

🛍️ Mylor Market
| MARKET | Mylor
📅 Sunday, 3 August | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Explore local treasures at this charming community market featuring handmade gifts, homegrown produce, baked goods and more.

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