Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival

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 the finest wines from vineyards that dot Coonawarra’s landscape.

The festival allows us all to delve into places and spaces that may be new or different.

Over four days, we celebrate our amazing region’s art, history and cultural heritage. Our community is abundant with fine wine and food, premium regional produce, creativity and a welcoming spirit for those who live, visit and stay.

The 2023 Festival theme was GREEN! The colour from the Design Prize inspired us to think with unlimited imagination about all things green, upcycled, recycled, sustainable, the environment, you name it, the scope is endless.

The Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival is another outstanding example of our community spirit – comprising of teamwork, dedication and talent. The small but merry Committee work hard through the year to create a Festival that truly has something for everyone across all areas of the arts.

What is a celebratory festival in Penola without authentic wine from the world-class wineries in the region? Visitors can expect to indulge in premium wine from the famed Coonawarra wineries, a fundamental part of Penola’s rich heritage.