By Samuel Smith
Published: Wednesday, April 3, 2019
We all go mad for March, but South Australia’s events calendar is jam-packed year-round. From racing carnivals to gourmet weekends, find out what’s on in the next few weeks.
Barossa Seasons: Autumn
When: 5 – 7 April 2019
Where: Tanunda, Barossa
Celebrate South Australia’s world-famous food and wine at Barossa Seasons: Autumn. Take your pick from a smorgasbord of events including long lunches, tastings and decadent dinners.
Participating venues include Lindsay Wine Estate, Fino Seppeltsfield, Appellation, Hentley Farm, El Estanco, Atze’s Corner Wines and Barossa Walks.
Tasting Australia
When: 5 – 14 April 2019
Where: Various locations, South Australia
From paddock to plate, Tasting Australia is a state-wide celebration of South Australia’s culinary heroes. The 10-day program features a huge range of food and drink events in stunning South Australian surrounds. Dig into oysters plucked straight out of crystal-clear Eyre Peninsula waters, dig into some of Australia’s finest food and wine in the Barossa or dine with food and wine legends in Victoria Square’s beautiful Glasshouse Kitchen.
Aladdin the Musical
When: 6 April – 12 May
Where: Adelaide Festival Centre
See the classic Disney tale of Aladdin come to life on stage with magical sets, stunning costumes and all your favourite songs from the classic Academy Award-winning film.
To celebrate, RAA are giving away five double passes to witness the blockbuster musical from the Adelaide Festival Centre’s corporate box. Before the curtain opens, winners will settle-in with complimentary drinks.
The d’Arenberg Surrealist Ball
When: 6 April 2019
Where: The d’Arenberg Cube, McLaren Vale
The d’Arenberg Surrealist Ball is one of South Australia’s most elaborate events, set in the otherworldly d’Arenberg Cube. Dress to the nines and enter McLaren Vale’s space-age Rubix Cube for a night of delicious food and wine and live entertainment.
The Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival
When: 20 April 2019
Where: Oakbank Racing Club, Adelaide Hills
For over 150 years, Oakbank’s iconic Easter Racing Carnival has drawn families to the lush, leafy Adelaide Hills. Make the pilgrimage on April 20 with your own packed picnic or barbecue lunch. Set up a tent and soak up the unique country racing atmosphere with rides and amusements, face painting and roving entertainment. Serious racegoers can get involved in the action from corporate boxes and reserved private marquees.
