Coonawarra After Dark is an annual event held in Penola with its host, Coonawarra Wineries, inviting visitors to get involved in the bounty grape harvest.
The Food and Drink event is held in April at the height of the grape harvesting season. This season, also called the vintage season, continues to attract visitors from all over the world. The yearly grape stomp is a fun and exciting way to enjoy your evening while interacting with other visitors.
Coonawarra After Dark 2024 Event Dates & Wineries, Penola
The event offers:
- Wines by the glass
- Lumberjacks low and slow bbq
- Coffee Van
- Food for kids
- Family fun, racing starts at 6:30pm
Stay on after the race and enjoy music by DJ Danger.
Make a weekend of it and visit Raidis Estate on Saturday night. Bring the family along for a night out at Raidis Estate with Chris serving up his famous GREEK CHARCOAL GRILL, as well as live music and fun for the whole family!
A return bus from Mount Gambier to Raidis Estate is offered for $25 per person on Saturday. The bus depart Mount Gambier Library at 5pm to head to Raidis Estate, and leaves Raidis Estate at 11pm back to Mount Gambier Library. Make sure to book ahead online!
The up-close experience with the grape harvesters also offers an enthralling way to enjoy the event outdoors. After the harvest, it is only fair for visitors to sample the products resulting from the winemaker’s hard work.
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