What to do in SA this weekend

Aug 27, 2026, updated Aug 27, 2026

From UnWined UnCovered to the Gawler Show, there are plenty of ways to get out and celebrate the warmer months ahead this weekend.

UnWined UnCovered

August 28

The National Wine Centre’s monthly fixture returns to highlight the wines of Mount Gambier. On the last Friday of each month, a line-up of some of the best wineries from a particular region come together to share the stories, people and drops of the area. Enjoy free tastings, roaming canapes and live music. Wines are available by the glass or the bottle and no reservations or bookings are required.

Seafood & Sounds

August 28-29

This weekend the Adelaide Central Market transforms into a seafood lover’s haven. Enjoy freshly shucked oysters and ice cold champagne as well as live music, live cooking demonstrations and plenty of seafood specials including the return of Sprout’s popular Chilli Crab Shack. There is also a kids cooking class on Saturday, August 29 complete with a guided shopping tour of the Market.

The Art of Pastry

August 18 & 29

Discover the art of pastry making with Swiss-Australian cook, educator and culinary storyteller Anita Robin. In this pastry-focused class create up to eight sweet and savoury treats including choux, soufflé, lava cakes and strudel. Suited to beginners and experienced bakers alike, this all-inclusive, four-hour package includes a three-course meal and drinks and a take-home recipe booklet. This class takes place at Anita’s kitchen in Goolwa and costs $190.

Artwork ‘Germination’ by Greta Laundy

The Power of Colour

Until September 12

Journey into a wondrous world of abstraction imagined established painters Kari Bienert and Greta Laundy at Mezzanine 55 as a part of SALA Festival. The Power of Colour explores the importance of colour in shifting our consciousness and creating a state of liberation. These two artists come together for the first time to share their love of colour vast experience in painting and exhibiting internationally and nationally.

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Murray Bridge Glows

August 29

Say goodbye to winter as Murray Bridge lights up for the night. Cosy up beside outdoor fires and enjoy live entertainment and creative installations, including dazzling fire performers. Also expect horse and carriage rides around town and a silent disco. Enjoy food and drink available on site or grab something to go from nearby Bridge Street food businesses. This glowing celebration for all ages is on at Diamond Park in the heart of Murray Bridge and entry is free.

Gawler Show

August 29-30

Saddle up for two days of country charm, family fun and community spirit at the Gawler Showgrounds. Expect livestock competitions, equestrian events, market stalls, competition displays, local produce, rides, live entertainment and delicious food. Discover the best regional talent and local agriculture – whether you’re reconnecting with rural traditions or introducing the next generation to the excitement, this fun-filled weekend promises something for all ages.

Winter Warmers: a mulled wine masterclass

August 30

Join Hastwell & Lightfoot Cellar Door in celebrating the rich history, spices, aromas and traditions of warm spiced wine. Taste three completely different styles of mulled and warm spiced wines – from traditional European to modern Australian – and discover how the base wine transforms through spice, citrus, sweetness and heat. This experience includes guided and comparative tastings, stories of the history and production techniques behind traditional mulled wine, and take-home recipes.

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