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5 events to mark on your calendar

What’s on in SA from 27 September–8 October.

By Lauren Ferrone
Published: Thursday, September 26, 2019

And just like that, September’s drawing to an end. So, what do the last few days of the month and the beginning of October look like? Here’s a sneak peek.

1. Bay to Birdwood

When: 29 September

Where: Glenelg to Birdwood

Hosted in South Australia, the Bay to Birdwood is one of the most iconic motoring events in the world. Watch classic vehicles built between 1956 and 1986 make their way from West Beach to the picturesque Adelaide Hills town of Birdwood. Pick a spot along the route and watch the classic beauties pass by.

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Love this photo! These two look like they are having a lot of fun winding their way through the Adelaide Hills. #baytobirdwood #adelaidehills #buick

A post shared by Bay to Birdwood (@baytobirdwood) on Jul 4, 2018 at 8:07pm PDT

2. Ceduna Oysterfest

When: 4–6 October

Where: Ceduna

Each year on South Australia’s Labour Day long weekend, thousands flock to the Eyre Peninsula town of Ceduna to tantalise their tastebuds with a smorgasbord of locally sourced seafood and wine. Once your stomach is satisfied, check out the cooking demonstrations led by celebrity chefs or have a crack at one of many masterclasses. Looking for other ways to spend the weekend? Check out our story on SA’s best long weekend escapes.

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Callum Hann and Themis Chryssidis kicked off their Oysterfest appearances at the Ceduna Business & Tourism Association seafood tasting event today. A lineup of tasters gave the local product a big thumbs up . . @sproutadl @callums_kitchen #cedunabusinessandtourismassociation #seafoodfrontier #eyrepeninsula #southaustralia #fresh #seafood #cooking #healthyfood #cedunaoysterfest

A post shared by Oysterfest Ceduna (@oysterfestceduna) on Sep 27, 2018 at 10:13pm PDT

3. Semaphore Music Festival

When: 4–7 October

Where: Across Semaphore and Port Adelaide

Presenting South Australian home-grown talent to live audiences, there’s a genre to suit every taste at the 4-day Semaphore Music Festival. This year, the festival has a special focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dancers and songwriters.

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The Northern Lights taking up the stage #semaphoremusicfestival #hartsmill #portadelaide

A post shared by Semaphore Music Festival 🎶 (@semaphoremusicfestival) on Sep 30, 2018 at 12:40am PDT

3. Adelaide Oval Stadium Golf

When: 5–12 October

Where: Adelaide Oval

The footy season may be over, but Adelaide Oval is still pumping with energy as the stadium transforms into a 9-hole golf course. Each player gets 2 shots per hole, so channel your inner Shark as you tee off in Adelaide Oval’s Stadium Golf challenge. Your swing may even pay off as golfers have the chance to win $250,000 in a hole-in-one in competition.

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This year, #AdelaideOval Stadium Golf is bigger than ever before with $250,000 up for grabs 🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️💰 Do you think you have what it takes to get a hole in one and compete for this incredible cash prize? There's only one way to find out! For bookings and T&C's head to: adelaideovalstadiumgolf.com.au

A post shared by Adelaide Oval (@adelaideoval) on Aug 12, 2019 at 11:14pm PDT

5. 17th Australian Masters Games

When: 5–12 October

Where: Across Adelaide

Tokyo may have the honour of hosting the Olympics in 2020, but we South Aussies have the Australian Masters Games. And you don’t have to be a professional athlete to participate. The biennial event features a range of sports, from parachuting and roller derby to boxing and bocce. If you’re not the sportiest, music concerts and a mid-week party will get you moving.

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Need a bit of motivation to enter for #17AMG? Read (link in bio) about Maxine Gray the 74-year-old figure skater competing at the Games this October. 👊🏼🙌🏼

A post shared by Australian Masters Games (@ausmastersgames) on Jul 30, 2019 at 8:37pm PDT

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