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Southern Ports Golf Week

Southern Ports Golf Week is an exciting week-long golfing event held on three different courses in the charming coastal towns of Robe, Beachport, and...

Southern Ports Golf Week

Mount Gambier Events

Renowned as a thriving and energetic town along the Limestone Coast, Mount Gambier boasts volcanic craters, stunning lakes and gorgeous pine forests.

Visitors come to Mount Gambier to enjoy unique experiences at many scenic spots. Mount Gambier has a sight or activity for every visitor, whether it’s the idyllic Blue Lake or one of the many caves or craters.

Mt Gambier 2024/2025 Events Calendar, Community & Coming Events, SA


Mount Gambier events include an array of art & craft festivals, food & wine festivals, street parties, market days, surfing competitions and various cycling events. Set in a charming landscape with picturesque surroundings, Mount Gambier and the surrounding region offer an array of locations for many outdoor events.

Several events are held at venues next to the gorgeous Blue Lake. Mount Gambier also houses many hotels offering first-class conference and event facilities, often used for community events.

Popular events of the region include the Mount Gambier Show, Valley Lake Hill Climb, Coonawarra Vignerons Cup and many food & wine shows. The area also boasts an array of cultural festivals and arts & crafts shows.

As Mount Gambier is near the fine wineries of Coonawarra, the events calendar also includes a variety of food and wine festivals.



South East Field Days 21

South East Field Days

Yakka Park, Lucindale, SA
15 March 2024 to 17 March 2024

The South East Field Days is a premier two-day agricultural event held annually in March at a purpose-built facility in the township of Lucindale. More than 500 exhibitors participate in the event yearly, with lots to...

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Mount Gambier Pacing Gold Cup

Mount Gambier Pacing Gold Cup

Mount Gambier Harness Racing Club, Mount Gambier, SA
16 March 2024

The Mount Gambier Pacing Gold Cup is an exciting once-a-year, family-friendly event. It takes place during the evening and features hot food, coffee, a bar, betting, a Punters Club, free face painting, and live Music...

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Fringe In Mount Gambier

Fringe in Mount Gambier

Multiple Venues, Mount Gambier, SA
22 March 2024 to 07 April 2024

The Mount Gambier Fringe Festival is a cultural event that embraces acceptance and diversity, allowing all artists to participate, shine and be bold, and for the community to experience art that thrills, challenges and...

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Mount Gambier Gold Cup Carnival

Mount Gambier Gold Cup Carnival

Allan Scott Glenburnie Racecourse, Glenburnie, SA
22 March 2024

The Mount Gambier Gold Cup Carnival is one of the biggest sporting events on the Limestone Coast. Enjoy a day trackside with entertainment, local food and wine, fashion and of course top quality racing. Mount Gambier...

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Coonawarra After Dark Weekend

Coonawarra After Dark

Multiple Connawarra Wineries, Penola, SA
12 April 2024 to 13 April 2024

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...

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Ghost Mushroom Lane

Ghost Mushroom Lane

Ghost Mushroom Lane, Wandilo, SA
TBA - May/June 2024

The Ghost Mushroom Lane event in Glencoe showcases the unique Ghost Mushroom (Omphalotus nidiformis). This unique mushroom is endemic to Australia and is known for its bioluminescent properties that are breathtaking to...

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Generations In Jazz

Generations in Jazz

James Morrison Pavilion, OB Flat, SA
03 May 2024 to 05 May 2024

Mount Gambier is well known for a popular Jazz event known as Generations in Jazz, with the next festival being held in May 2024. Generations in Jazz holds a special place in the jazz culture of Australia, where one...

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Mothers Day Classic

Mothers Day Classic

Crouch St section of the walking trail, Mount Gambier, SA
12 May 2024

The Mount Gambier Mother’s Day Classic is a country-wide community event that benefits breast cancer research. It takes place in many cities throughout Australia and also in Mount Gambier. The distances for the...

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Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival

Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival

Various Cellar Doors, Penola, SA
16 May 2024 to 19 May 2024

The Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival has grown in leaps and bounds to become one of the most flamboyant regional art festivals in South Australia. The festival brings together an eclectic fusion of art, literature and...

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Millicent Cup

Millicent Cup

Mount Gambier Racecourse, Glenburnie, SA
26 May 2024

The Millicent Cup is a yearly racing event organised by the Millicent Racing Club, whose mission is to provide world-class training facilities to attract participation and income from the industry. The Millicent Racing...

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Health, Harmony And Happiness Festival

Health, Harmony and Happiness Festival

Robe Institute, Robe, SA
08 June 2024 to 09 June 2024

The Health, Harmony and Happiness Festival is a local wellness weekend held in the beautiful coastal city of Robe. Bringing together a range of stalls, you will discover many new products and services to improve your...

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Coonawarra Cellar Dwellers

Coonawarra Cellar Dwellers

Various Cellar Doors, Penola, SA
01 July 2024 to 31 July 2024

Coonawarra wine is renowned worldwide for its outstanding quality wines, and July brings some fun times for those who love red wine. Coonawarra Cellar Dwellers is an event that brings together visitors who love trying...

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Mary Mackillop Feast Day

Mary MacKillop Feast Day

St Joseph’s Church, Penola, SA
08 August 2024

Mary MacKillop Feast Day is held every August 8th in honour of the revered Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop. She was the first Saint of Australia, and her influence has spread far and wide. She is recognised for her...

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Pines Enduro Off Road Race

Pines Enduro Off Road Race

Teagles Quarry / Tantanoola Pine Forest, Millicent, SA
TBA - September 2024

For off-road racing fans, head down to the Pines Enduro Off-Road Race in Millicent for an excellent day out! The Pines Enduro Off-Road Race is one of Australia’s most popular off-road events and draws thousands of...

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Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations

Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations

Multiple Wineries, Coonawarra, SA
TBA - October 2024

The Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations is an annual event in October highlighting the premium wines produced in the Coonawarra region. Filled with lots of activities for wine enthusiasts, foodies, and families, the event...

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Kingston Se Show

Kingston SE Show

Gall Park, Kingston SE, SA
06 October 2024 to 07 October 2024

The township of Kingston SE is known for its scenic attractions, picturesque landscapes and many events. One of these events is the Kingston SE Show, held in October each year. This family-friendly event is perfect for...

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Geltwood Festival

Geltwood Festival

Various locations, Millicent, SA
TBA - October 2024

The Geltwood Festival is a community event that promotes locally sourced goods, crafts, and displays and hosts a variety of craft workshops. Held in Millicent each year, the Geltwood Festival is a great way to spend a...

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Mount Gambier Show

Mount Gambier Show

Mount Gambier Showgrounds, Mount Gambier, SA
TBA - October 2024

Since 1860, the Mount Gambier Show has been hosted by the Mount Gambier A&H Society and is one of the highly admired, fun-filled entertainment shows in the entire region. The Mount Gambier Show is a huge local...

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Penola Show

Penola Show

Penola Showgrounds, Penola, SA
TBA - October 2024

The township of Penola is known for its scenic attractions, picturesque landscapes, galleries and many events. One of these events is the Penola Show, held in October each year. This family-friendly event is perfect for...

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Robe Home Brew & Craft Beer Festival

Robe Beer Festival

Robe Beach Foreshore, Robe, SA
TBA - October 2024

The Robe Beer Festival is an annual event at the Robe foreshore along the beautiful Limestone Coast. Come along and discover some new beer and cider at this fun and friendly event with many tastings and competitions for...

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Legend Of The Lakes Hillclimb

Legend of the Lakes Hillclimb

Crater Lakes Recreation Area, Mount Gambier, SA
TBA - November 2024

Each year, Mount Gambier celebrates a popular event known as the Legend of the Lakes Hillclimb. Held around the start of November each year, this car racing event is one of the most popular summer festivals in Mount...

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Mount Gambier Library Market

Thugi Summer Markets

Cave Gardens, Mount Gambier, SA
TBA - Nov 2024 - Feb 2025

Fancy locally made food, clothing and other specialty goods? Visit the Thugi Summer Markets (previously known as the Mount Gambier Library Market) at the Cave Gardens in Mount Gambier. The market operates four times a...

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Mount Gambier Christmas Parade

Mount Gambier Christmas Parade

Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier, SA
TBA - November 2024

The Mount Gambier Christmas Parade is a yearly family event run by enthusiastic volunteers and celebrates all things great about Christmas! Each year, a huge Christmas tree, Santa Clause, floats, and music make this a...

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Blue Lake Fun Run

Blue Lake Fun Run

Cave Gardens, Mount Gambier, SA
TBA - November 2024

The Blue Lake Fun Run started in 2010, and over 1,000 people joined in on the fun to raise money for OPAL. OPAL (Obesity Prevention and Lifestyle) is a program that supports children with the help of their families and...

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Blue Lake Carols

Blue Lake Carols

Mount Gambier Railway Lands, Mount Gambier, SA
TBA - December 2024

The Blue Lake Carols is an annual Christmas tradition in Mount Gambier. Organised by the Mount Gambier & District Ministers Association, this one-night-only event invites everyone to come and witness a magical night...

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Wattle Range Art Exhibition

Wattle Range Art Exhibition

Millicent Library and Gallery, Millicent, SA
TBA - November/December 2024

The Wattle Range held the inaugural Wattle Range Exhibition in 2015 and the Millicent Gallery was full of colour with this exciting art exhibition. Over 180 entries were received from artists as far afield as Canberra...

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Mount Gambier New Year’s Eve Festival

Mount Gambier New Year’s Eve Festival

Cave Garden / Thugi, Mount Gambier, SA
31 December 2024

The City of Mount Gambier hosted a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration at the Cave Gardens / Thugi on Sunday 31 December 2023. The event included food stalls, jumping castles, face painting, balloon...

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Beachport Market Day

Beachport Street Market

Beachport Visitor Information Centre, Beachport, SA
TBA - January 2025

The quaint town of Beachport boasts a trendy shopping event called the Beachport Street Market. Come here with your entire family to explore this charming seaside community of Beachport. Whether you love to shop, eat or...

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Coonawarra Vignerons Cup Day 7 1

Coonawarra Vignerons Cup Day

Penola Racecourse, Penola, SA
TBA - January 2025

Whilst visiting Coonawarra during summer, check out Coonawarra Vignerons Cup Day. Held in January at the picturesque Penola Racecourse, the Coonawarra Vignerons Cup is one of the major tourist drawcards to the region...

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Cape Jaffa Seafood And Wine Festival

Cape Jaffa Seafood and Wine Festival

Norfolk Rise Vineyard, Cape Jaffa, SA
TBA - January 2025

The Cape Jaffa Seafood and Wine Festival welcomes all visitors to the picturesque city of Kingston Council. Come with your entire family to enjoy an array of edible offerings and wine from the finest vineyards of...

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Borderline Speedway

Kings Sprint Car Challenge

Borderline Speedway, Mount Gambier, SA
TBA - January 2025

The Kings Sprint Car Challenge is a huge racing event held at the Borderline Speedway in Mount Gambier each year. The Kings Sprint Car Challenge started in 1995 and today has become one of the biggest racing events on...

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Lions Surf Fishing Competition

Lions Surf Fishing Competition

42 Mile Crossing Beach Entry to the Southern Boundary, Kingston SE, SA
TBA - January 2025

The Kingston SE Lions Club hosts the Lions Surf Fishing Competition every year, where fishermen and women come from far and wide to see who can snag the biggest catch! There are several competitions available for entry...

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Naracoorte Cup

Naracoorte Cup

Naracoorte Racecourse, Naracoorte, SA
09 February 2025

Naracoorte Cup, an annual event held in Naracoorte, attracts race enthusiasts of all ages. The great location of the event makes it a must-see event. The event highlights similar events in Naracoorte but stands out for...

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The Robe Boat Fishing & Leisure Show

The Robe Boat Fishing & Leisure Show

Lake Butler Marina, Robe, SA
TBA - February 2025

The countdown is on for The Robe Boat Fishing & Leisure Show, and it will be the best ever! With a vast range of incredible boats of all shapes and sizes – from one-person dinghies to island-hopping luxury...

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Southern Ports Golf Week

Southern Ports Golf Week

Multiple Golf Courses, Robe, SA
TBA - February/March 2025

Southern Ports Golf Week is an exciting week-long golfing event held on three different courses in the charming coastal towns of Robe, Beachport, and Kingston SE. These towns have been hosting golfing tournaments since...

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