It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year… and we’re making it even more magical as we expand our Christmas Design Market to a bigger and more central venue – Alec Johnston Park, right in the heart of Hahndorf’s Main Street, as part of the Hahndorf Christmas Village weekend.

Get ready to explore a curated selection of:
Homewares, fashion, art, jewellery, ceramics, candles
- Kids’ products & personalised gifts
- Delicious food & locally made drinks
- Live entertainment & festive vibes
- Playground for kids of all ages to enjoy
- And SO much more – ALL from talented South Australian businesses!

Whether you’re crossing off your gift list, enjoying a day out with loved ones, or soaking up the seasonal spirit – Gathered is where the magic happens.

Dates:
Friday 12th December: 5pm – 10pm
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December: 3pm – 10pm

Location: Alec Johnston Park, Main Street, Hahndorf
$3 entry at the gate, kids under 12 free. Part proceeds donated to Adelaide Hills Dementia

Support local. Celebrate creativity. Soak up the Christmas cheer.

See you under the sparkling lights at Alec Johnston Park!

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year… and we’re making it even more magical as we expand our Christmas Design Market to a bigger and more central venue – Alec Johnston Park, right in the heart of Hahndorf’s Main Street, as part of the Hahndorf Christmas Village weekend.

Get ready to explore a curated selection of:
Homewares, fashion, art, jewellery, ceramics, candles
- Kids’ products & personalised gifts
- Delicious food & locally made drinks
- Live entertainment & festive vibes
- Playground for kids of all ages to enjoy
- And SO much more – ALL from talented South Australian businesses!

Whether you’re crossing off your gift list, enjoying a day out with loved ones, or soaking up the seasonal spirit – Gathered is where the magic happens.

Dates:
Friday 12th December: 5pm – 10pm
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December: 3pm – 10pm

Location: Alec Johnston Park, Main Street, Hahndorf
$3 entry at the gate, kids under 12 free. Part proceeds donated to Adelaide Hills Dementia

Support local. Celebrate creativity. Soak up the Christmas cheer.

See you under the sparkling lights at Alec Johnston Park!

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year… and we’re making it even more magical as we expand our Christmas Design Market to a bigger and more central venue – Alec Johnston Park, right in the heart of Hahndorf’s Main Street, as part of the Hahndorf Christmas Village weekend.

Get ready to explore a curated selection of:
Homewares, fashion, art, jewellery, ceramics, candles
- Kids’ products & personalised gifts
- Delicious food & locally made drinks
- Live entertainment & festive vibes
- Playground for kids of all ages to enjoy
- And SO much more – ALL from talented South Australian businesses!

Whether you’re crossing off your gift list, enjoying a day out with loved ones, or soaking up the seasonal spirit – Gathered is where the magic happens.

Dates:
Friday 12th December: 5pm – 10pm
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December: 3pm – 10pm

Location: Alec Johnston Park, Main Street, Hahndorf
$3 entry at the gate, kids under 12 free. Part proceeds donated to Adelaide Hills Dementia

Support local. Celebrate creativity. Soak up the Christmas cheer.

See you under the sparkling lights at Alec Johnston Park!

We are starting to plan this years Christmas Event. The Christmas Market, Pageant and Fireworks display. The date is locked in, the details are being worked on!!

Christmas Parade and Fireworks

Saturday, 7th December
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Hewett Centre, 28 Kingfisher Drive, Hewett SA
Get ready to celebrate the festive season at the annual Hewett Centre Christmas Markets!
Join us for a fun-filled day featuring:
Local Market Stalls – Handmade gifts, crafts, homewares, art, and festive treats
Food & Drinks – Delicious local food vendors, coffee, and sweet holiday favourites
Kids’ Activities – Free colouring competition, crafts, and family-friendly fun

Join Julia Zemiro, Brian Nankervis, Dugald and the legendary RocKwiz OrKestra supplying the secret sauce for an uproarious night of entertainment.

As usual, expect big names alongside tomorrow’s stars, riotous singalongs, audience members sharing the stage, mayhem and madness and that unmistakable buzz when live music, spontaneous comedy and pure love for music collide.

Be prepared to laugh, sing and dance out into the night with full hearts and huge smiles!

For over 30 years the community of Mount Pleasant, and its surrounding districts, have come together on the first Saturday of December to celebrate the festive season with a Christmas Parade and Street Party in the main street of the town.

Local community groups and clubs, as well as businesses, are amongst the participants of the Christmas Parade, which starts at Talunga Park and heads to the heart of the town, stopping outside the Soldiers Memorial Hall.

The main street will be lined with markets stalls offering everything from crafts and gifts, through to food and drinks. There will be activities for the children, street performers, a variety of competitions, raffles, and if we are lucky, we may even get a visit from the jolly man in red.

Everyone is welcome to join in, so please come along and enjoy a laid back, fun evening in the beautiful southern part of the Barossa Valley.

Please note the following:

1 - There will be no street parking along Melrose Street from Talunga Park through to Phillis Street from 4:30pm until 10:00pm. The road will be closed to through traffic in readiness for the parade to start. Please park in the back streets.

2 - If you are interested in having a stall, please email mp1.streetparty@gmail.com with your details. Applications must be received no later than the 1st November 2025.

3- If you are interested in being a part of our parade, please email mp.streetparty@gmail.com with your details, and an information pack will be forwarded to you.

4 - If you require any further information, please email mp.streetparty@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

(Cover photo featuring our 2024 Colouring-in Competition's winning entry)

Apex Park Gawler - Parking available on Goose Island

Partnering with the Gawler Christmas Parade!
Loads of stall holders to help get those stocking fillers and Christmas presents!
Food trucks, coffee, dessert, and ice cream vendors so come along and bring the family for a night out.

VENDOR SITES NOW FULL

Running alongside the vibrant Mount Pleasant Farmers Market, MAKERS on MELROSE Artisan Market celebrates creativity, community, and local talent. Visitors can wander through stalls brimming with handcrafted treasures — from jewellery and homewares to art and textiles — all made by passionate local artisans. Live music fills the air, creating a relaxed, festive atmosphere, while delicious food and drinks invite families and friends to linger and enjoy. It’s the perfect place to shop small, support local makers, and experience the heart and soul of Mount Pleasant.

Jimeoin Pandemonium
Saturday, 13 December, 2025 at 7:30pm
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside Jimeoin’s head? By the end of this show you’ll know that it’s absolute Pandemonium!

Wickedly Funny…Exhilarating - ****½ The Age
Tickets: https://barossaarts.com.au/pages/events/jimeoin.html

Welcome to A Very Al Ru Farm Christmas!
Come and join us for a festive celebration at Al Ru Farm! Get into the holiday spirit with our special event filled with Christmas cheer. Enjoy delicious food, Market stalls, Free Petting zoo and fun christmas workshops for the whole family. Bring your picnic rug, enjoy Christmas Carols and Live music on our Homestead lawns for the evening and don't miss out on the opportunity to see Santa on his Fire Truck!
Mark your calendars and spread the word - A Very Al Ru Farm Christmas is the place to be this festive season!

Entry ticket $5 pp
Kids FREE
A portion of the tickets go towards our local CFS, who will be managing the carpark and doing a sausage sizzle!

After selling out his 2024 shows, Australia's country music legend Lee Kernaghan is bringing his Boys From The Bush – The Concert to more towns around Australia in 2025.

Lee’s sold out concert tours have cemented him as a touring juggernaut and one of the greatest live entertainers in Australia. Boys From The Bush – The Concert has been hailed as Lee’s biggest and most epic touring production to date featuring special guests Robby Kernaghan, Tori Darke and Matt Cornell.

You are invited to come along to Sunday at the Barn - OPEN MIC – November 2nd. Be entertained from 11.30am until Late..
There’s always an interesting variety of live music and a large, warm and friendly crowd.
Performers booked at this early stage are the Swan Reach Area School Band, the Bank Road Boys, John Duffy, Kev Smith, Strait Up, Terry O’Neil, Riptide, Linda, Karen Plisco, Mandy & John Duffy. Then there is the all in music JAM at the end of the day which is always memorable and fun. FREE Camping.
Something for everyone & all welcome!
Licensed bar, lunch menu from 12pm to 3.30pm and Pizza from 4.30 to 7.30pm. It's a family friendly day so just come and have a great day supporting live Australian music.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - $10 Entrance Fee - Performers & children Exempt -To book your table or seat and If you’d like to perform, please let us know on facebook.
Call or text Vicki on 0418 841164 See less

A documentary on the people who raised a village.

Lobethal Cinema: https://bit.ly/4m4QsBO

General Admission - $15.00

Primary School Children - $5.00

Afternoon Tea - Gold Coin Donation

The iconic Bay to Birdwood is one of the world’s great historic motoring events and has been a standout fixture on the South Australian events calendar since 1980.

Doors open 5.30pm, movie starts 6.30pm.10 minute intermission at 7.30pm, movie ends 8.45pm.

Tickets are $10 - per person redeemable for $5 - food and drink.

PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL FOR CATERING PURPOSES.

PLEASE PRE-BOOK BY TUESDAY 14TH OF OCTOBER. Payments to Springton Primary School

Bsb 105097 Acc 367530740

Please use full name &"movie" as a reference.

Tickets can be collected at the door. children under 3 are free

Enquiries to Springton Primary School 85682254

Bring your own:

• chairs

• rugs

• beanbags

Bring extra money for extra food -

Sausages

Popcorn

Lolly bags

Drinks

Baked goods

• Lucky Squares

• Lolly jar guess

You are invited to come along to Sunday at the Barn - OPEN MIC – October 5th. Be entertained from 11.30am until Late..
There’s always an interesting variety of live music and a large, warm and friendly crowd.
Performers booked at this early stage are E Jam as the Feature Band, the Bank Road Boys, John Duffy, Kev Smith and Strait Up.
Then there is the all in music JAM at the end of the day which is always memorable and fun.
Something for everyone & all welcome!
Licensed bar, lunch menu from 12pm to 3.30pm and Pizza from 4.30 to 7.30pm. It's a family friendly day so just come and have a great day supporting live Australian music.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - $10 Entrance Fee - Performers & children Exempt -To book your table or seat and If you’d like to perform, please let us know on facebook.
Call or text Vicki on 0418 841164

LET'S GET READY TO RUUUUMBLE!!!! Well, tummy rumbles anyway!

The annual Furever Farm Open Day will happen on September 21. All are invited to a day of vegan goodness, animal admiration and good family fun!

Come and be amazed at how quickly you fall in love with the animals. Learn about their plight and hear stories of encouragement about some of the residents. The animals truly love to see smiling faces!

Vendors. There will be vendors! Satisfying hunger will not be a problem with a great food and market stall alley. Yes, some of your big name favourites WILL be returning!

Vendor announcements soon!!

There will be tractor rides for the kids....young and old, as well as our wonderful face painter, Pip the Fairy.

Sit and eat your treats in front of the musical talents of Shane Carmody Music, as well as anyone who wishes to grab the microphone for their own renditions. Yes, the open mic is back.

So, without further ado, mark this date down in your diary as you simply don't want to miss the openness of Furever Farm Animal Sanctuary!

148 Gogel Road, Rockleigh SA 5254 (Entrance off of Oak Grove)

$5 entry or $20 carpool (cram 'em in!)
Or simply purchase at the gate!

Tickets can be purchased from TryBooking from May 31st!

https://www.trybooking.com/DCEAJ

We’re back for good, every Month - with a new timeslot, just around the corner from Gawler, Angle Vale and Munno.

We’re talking Indoor and Outdoor Market Stalls showcasing Arts, Crafts, Nibbles, Preserves, Collectibles, Giftwares, Candles, Fragrances, Decor, Upcycled Items, Soaps, Crochet, Knick Knacks and Stitched and Sewn products.

Burger Cult / Cobzilla will be serving up budget-friendly Burgers, Loaded Fries AND personal Cob Loaves - we’re talking $10-12 per Meal kinda budget friendly
Plus an Indoor Pop Up Bar serving cold ones from our good friends.
Sweet treats and Coffee, Dog treats, a Workshop, Live Acoustic, Kids fun.

RSVP to stay in the loop.

Want to be part of it!?
Apply here asap: https://forms.gle/7WoehV44Rncpyqz66

Nestled between the Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills, the picturesque town of Mt. Pleasant will once again host the annual S.A. Spring Garden Festival, happening on Saturday the 20th of September 2025.

The festival features a full program that includes very special guest speaker Hannah Moloney, a large variety of plant and garden stalls, garden themed workshops, talks, activities and free Nature Craft activities for the kids. There will also be lots of delicious food and beverages, including gluten free and vegan options.

The Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market is again partnering with the S.A. Spring Garden Festival with extended trading hours, so you’ll be able to enjoy both the Festival and the Farmers Market experience in one location.

Mt. Pleasant is a beautiful drive from every direction and in Spring, the Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley are alive with blossoms and spectacular scenery!

Admission is $12 (+ booking fee) per adult if purchased online, $15 per adult if purchased at the gate, with children under 16 and under Free. Tickets available online and at the gate on the day.

Gates open at 8am and close at 3pm.

You are invited to come along to Sunday at the Barn - OPEN MIC – September 7th bring your dad along and celebrate Father's Day with us. Be entertained from 11.30am until Late..
There’s always an interesting variety of live music and a large, warm and friendly crowd.
Performers booked at this early stage are Overdrive as the Feature Band, the Bank Road Boys, John Duffy, Kev Smith and Strait Up.
Then there is the all in music JAM at the end of the day which is always memorable and fun.
Something for everyone & all welcome!
Licensed bar, lunch menu from 12pm to 3.30pm and Pizza from 4.30 to 7.30pm. It's a family friendly day so just come and have a great day supporting live Australian music.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - $10 Entrance Fee - Performers & children Exempt -To book your table or seat and If you’d like to perform, please let us know on facebook, call or text Vicki on 0418 841

It’s back… the 2025 Gawler Show is just around the corner!

Join us at Gawler Showgrounds, Nixon Terrace on Saturday, 23rd (9am - 9pm) and Sunday, 24th August (9am - 5pm) for a fun-filled experience the whole family will love.

Get ready for an epic weekend of fun, food, rides, show bags, competitions, live entertainment & all the country charm you can handle!

What’s On:
Thrilling competitions
Live acts and demonstrations
Delicious food and local produce
Rides and amusements for all ages
Animal displays and petting zoos
Arts, crafts, and market stalls
Firework display (Saturday 8.15pm)
Plus, don’t miss the chance to win a CAR in our 2025 Grand Lottery! https://www.raffletix.com.au/2025grandlottery

Get your tickets now: https://tickets.gawlershow.org.au/events
Enter a competition: https://gawlershow.org.au/competitions/
Become an exhibitor: https://gawlershow.org.au/become-an-exhibitor/

With over 25,000 people attending each year, this is SA's largest regional show - and you don't want to miss it

Visit our website for more info: https://gawlershow.org.au/

Don’t forget to tag us in your photos! @gawlershow #GawlerShow #GawlerShow2025

It’s back… the 2025 Gawler Show is just around the corner!

Join us at Gawler Showgrounds, Nixon Terrace on Saturday, 23rd (9am - 9pm) and Sunday, 24th August (9am - 5pm) for a fun-filled experience the whole family will love.

Get ready for an epic weekend of fun, food, rides, show bags, competitions, live entertainment & all the country charm you can handle!

What’s On:
Thrilling competitions
Live acts and demonstrations
Delicious food and local produce
Rides and amusements for all ages
Animal displays and petting zoos
Arts, crafts, and market stalls
Firework display (Saturday 8.15pm)
Plus, don’t miss the chance to win a CAR in our 2025 Grand Lottery! https://www.raffletix.com.au/2025grandlottery

Get your tickets now: https://tickets.gawlershow.org.au/events
Enter a competition: https://gawlershow.org.au/competitions/
Become an exhibitor: https://gawlershow.org.au/become-an-exhibitor/

With over 25,000 people attending each year, this is SA's largest regional show - and you don't want to miss it

Visit our website for more info: https://gawlershow.org.au/

Don’t forget to tag us in your photos! @gawlershow #GawlerShow #GawlerShow2025

You are invited to come along to Sunday at the Barn - OPEN MIC –August 3rd. Be entertained from 11.30am until Late..
There’s always an interesting variety of live music and a large, warm and friendly crowd.
Performers booked at this early stage are Strait Up as the Feature Band, the Bank Road Boys, John Duffy, Terry O'Neil and Henk Groot.
Then there is the all in music JAM at the end of the day which is always memorable and fun.
Something for everyone & all welcome!
Licensed bar, lunch menu from 12pm to 3.30pm and Pizza from 4.30 to 7.30pm. It's a family friendly day so just come and have a great day supporting live Australian music.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - $10 Entrance Fee - Performers & children Exempt -To book your table or seat and If you’d like to perform, please let us know on facebook, call or text Vicki on 0418 841 164

No Plans Next Sunday?

Why not take a relaxing trip to Mannum and enjoy the Mannum Markets!

Browse unique stalls

Enjoy delicious food

Soak up the beautiful riverside atmosphere

It’s the perfect day out for the whole family — markets, music, great coffee, and friendly faces await!

Where: Arnold Park, next to the Mannum Visitor Information Centre

When: Sunday, 3rd August | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Don’t miss it — we’d love to see you there!

Granny Flaps brings her fantastic brand of risque humour to everyone’s favourite game, BINGO, to raise funds for Mount Pleasant CFS.
You have seen her at some of our annual comedy nights, now her see as she leads us all through a couple of hours of hilarity whilst running the bingo games.
2 bingo cards included with the ticket price and more cards available for purchase ($2 each) on the night.
Some unique prizes on offer in addition to our usual varied prizes.
All monies raised go to assisting your Mt Pleasant CFS Brigade assist our community.
Book your tables in groups of 6-8 early to ensure you sit together.
** Mature Rated**
BYO drinks & nibbles.

Entry $25 (*Plus Booking Fee) - includes 2 game cards

Tickets avaialble from Ticketbo - https://www.ticketebo.com.au/mount-pleasant-country-fire-service/granny-flaps-bingo-cfs-fundraiser

or Cash Only at Mt Pleasant Post Office.

It’s time to dust off your dancing shoes and start organising your ultimate playlist! We are now taking song requests for the 2025 Black & White Disco , which is to be held on Saturday, May 31st, from 6pm to 9pm in the Member’s Lounge at the Shell V-Power Motorsport Park The Bend, 543 Dukes Hwy, Tailem Bend.

Got a favourite disco anthem or feel-good throwback you’d like to hear on the night? Send your song requests now — or better still, drop them in to Jess at the GSSA office to secure your $20 entry tickets.

Your ticket includes your entry, PLUS full catering by Rydges Pit Lane - so you know the food’s going to be as good as the tunes!

A huge shout out to Dr Sam Shahin and his team for their kind support of this event. Register your interest in car pooling and transport to the venue with Jess at GSSA Office.

Lights, music, dancing — it’s your moment to shine in black and white!

#GSSA #BlackAndWhiteDisco #BendMotorsportPark #DiscoVibes #MakeYourRequest #BoogieTime #RidgesCatering #GSSAEvents

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Birdwood Primary School proudly brings you our annual Farm Day for 2025!
Farm Day will once again be held in the grounds of our friends the National Motor Museum, Birdwood - and as always, promises to have something for everyone!

Showcasing the farming lifestyle over the years, there will be a range of working demonstrations such as sheep shearing, whip cracking, log chopping and blacksmithing, as well as petting zoos, highland cattle and other farm favourites!

Let's not forget amusements and rides, face painting and other activities to put smiles on the faces of the young and young at heart.

Birdwood Primary School will be hosting a variety of their own retail stalls, including our ever popular garden, sweet treats and port and wine stalls. There will also be plenty of hot coffee, food and drinks to keep your bellies full, so you can stay and play the whole day.

Our favourite Farm Day Trail Bags will return once again, which will be available for purchase from the Information Stall - a great way to explore the event and see everything that's on offer for the day!

And let's not forget, each ticket also provides FREE entry into the National Motor Museum!

This is Birdwood Primary School's major fundraiser for the year, and we would love to see you there, helping support our local community and school while having fun doing it!

Adults $20 and Children U13 FREE
Tickets go on sale April 6th