Clare Valley SCA Gourmet Week | May 13-15
The Clare Valley SCA Gourmet Week is back, with the state’s longest-running food and wine festival taking over the region this weekend. Indulge in a weekend filled with wine and wood-smoked treats as you traverse between cellar doors. There’ll be laneway parties, long lunches and tasting flights to help you get acquainted with the best of the Valley. Can’t get enough of Clare? Stay a little longer and treat yourself to a week jam-packed with immersive experiences between May 16 and 20, with a finale feast on May 21.
Bowerbird Markets | May 13-15
Adelaide’s premier design market, Bowerbird, is returning to the Adelaide Showgrounds this weekend! Over 150 of Australia’s best independent designers are setting up shop and showcasing their unique products to market-goers. Handcrafted earrings, artisanal gifts and funky fashion will fill the Wayville Pavilion. Re-fuel with a snack from the tasty food vendors or flex your creative side with the range of workshops offered. Tickets cost $5.50 and children 12 and under are free.
Say Ciao to Sagra di Mercato | May 14
Indulge in a slice of Italian paradise this May 14, with Mercato bringing together some of SA’s best producers to celebrate the beloved store’s 50th anniversary. Live life like a local while perusing the bustling market stalls at Sagra di Mercato. Treat yourself to Bottega Gelati, fresh wood oven pizza by Basile, and a drink from the Vinify Meleti Cocktail Bar. The immersive cultural and culinary event will run from 9am until 3pm at the flagship Mercato store.
Port Adelaide Yoga Festival | May 14-15
Re-centre and re-align yourself this weekend with the Port Adelaide Yoga Festival. You’re invited to ‘find your flow’ with unlimited yoga at the Port Adelaide Masonic Centre on May 14 and 15. Whether you’re a novice or expert yogi, finding the time to relax and recalibrate is pure indulgence. The third instalment of the Port Adelaide Yoga Festival is filled with mindfulness workshops, music and, of course, yoga. A weekend pass costs $75, with individual day tickets beginning at $40.
Vine & Dine: The Long Lunch series at Mount Lofty House | May 15
Treat yourself to a long lunch at Mount Lofty House this Sunday, May 15. Hosted in partnership with delicious, Vine & Dine is the day you’ve been craving – an afternoon in the Hills, indulging in a three-course meal perfectly paired with wine. Listen to live entertainment as you dine in the grand Estate and wrap up the afternoon fun with a goodie bag. Tickets cost $130 per person.
South Australian Distillery Trail
Love a nip of strong spirits or a nibble of gin? The South Australian Distillery Trail is the way to fill your weekend. Meander through Adelaide and its surrounding regions, stopping off at distillery doors along the way. It’s no secret that we’re home to some of the best producers in the distilling business. The pick-your-own-path adventure allows you to delve deep into the distilling world without time constraints. See the full line-up of producers online and enjoy the special discounts for Distillery Trail-goers.