This June Long Weekend, warm up with a hearty and comforting meal from Parker Estate’s ‘Winter Warmers’ menu. Savour nostalgic local flavours from a range…
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Taste the best of Coonawarra with producers coming direct from South Australia's premier wine region, for one evening on the shores of Corio Bay. FRIDAY…
Join members of the Coonawarra and Penola community at the monthly Coonawarra Community Club Tea Night. Pub style meals available to order cooked up by Coonawarra…
Yallum Park Homestead is a large Victorian Mansion that was built for John Riddoch between 1878-1880 and is said to be the best preserved Victorian…
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Bring out your inner Italian at DiGiorgio Family Wines, sipping premium terroir-driven wines while learning how to make your own authentic pasta using a treasured…
Go behind the scenes with DiGiorgio Family Wines. Starting in cellar door, enjoy a tour of our property including points of interest, learn about the…
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Step into the heart of the Bowen Estate winery for a journey through their classic coonawarra wines and a dinner to remember. As the…
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One night. One region. Dozens of cellared treasures Join up to 15 Coonawarra wineries in one location for one night only, as winemakers and vignerons…
Join Coonawarra's producers as they pour their finest drops at the National Wine Centre in Adelaide. Meet the makers, sample their wines and discover…
Join Coonawarra for the ultimate Sunday session on the waters of Sydney Harbour this August! That's right! Cruise the afternoon away on Sydney's most prestigious…
Coming direct from South Australia’s premier Wine Region, join Coonawarra's producers for an evening full of flavour. Meet the makers, sample their wines and discover…
Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations is one of South Australia’s premier regional wine events, bringing together more than 50 unique food, wine and tourism experiences designed to showcase and celebrate Coonawarra’s signature varietal — Cabernet Sauvignon.
Delivered across three vibrant weekends from 1–18 October 2026, the festival invites visitors to immerse themselves in the flavours, stories and hospitality of the Coonawarra wine region during the beauty of spring.
From masterclasses and museum tastings to winery tours, long lunches, degustation dinners and live music, the program offers wine lovers, food enthusiasts and families alike the opportunity to discover why Coonawarra is regarded as Australia’s premier Cabernet Sauvignon producing region.
Tee off with the who’s who of Coonawarra at the Cabernet Celebrations Golf Day, try your hand at blending your own wine, enjoy curated food and wine experiences, explore vertical and back-vintage tastings, graze the day away at cellar doors and dine with winemakers at unforgettable regional events.
Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or simply looking for the perfect spring getaway, Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations offers a vibrant mix of free and ticketed experiences across wineries and venues throughout the region.
Come celebrate, discover and experience Cabernet in Coonawarra this October.
Cruise on in to Coonawarra for a fun-filled weekend with your family and friends. On this weekened there are activities to delight and amuse all ages. Hit the Coonawarra Wineries Walking Trail, or take to the greens for a round of golf and enjoy a wine or two with the who’s who of Coonawarra at the picturesque Penola Golf course.
Relax and enjoy pizza and tunes at Raidis Estate or ‘live it up’ with long weekend vibes served up all weekend at Brand’s Laira. Our cellar doors are well equipped with oodles of indoor and outdoor toys to make sure the kids have as much fun as the adults.
Pasta Making and Lunch with the Digiorgio Family – Thursday 1st October, BOOK NOW
Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations Golf Day – 4 Player Ambrose Competition – Friday 2nd October, Penola Golf Course. Registrations opening soon! (Email marketing@coonawarra.org to be the first to know when registrations open)
DiGiorgio Family Wines Property Tour + Private Tasting– Friday 2 October – BOOK NOW
Rymill Family Fun Day – Satuday 3 October
Live it Up at Brand’s Laira – Food Wine & Music – Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 October
Coonawarra Cabernet Celebration Community Markets – Sunday 4 October
Pizza & Tunes at Raidis Estate– Saturday 3 + Sunday 4 October
More events to come….
Cabernet doesn’t just taste great on its own, it is also the ideal blending variety. To showcase this our wineries are offering a range of tastings and events featuring Cabernet blends.
DiGiorgio Family Wines Property Tour + Private Tasting– Friday 9 October – BOOK NOW
Sangrias at Balnaves of Coonawarra – Saturday 10 + Sunday 11 October
The Great Grove at Katnook Estate – Saturday 10 October
Cabernet Gin 3 Ways | Parker Estate – Saturday 10 + Sunday 11 October
More details + events to come….
Immerse yourself in food and wine over the weekend with a casual sparkling cabernet breakfast at Balnaves of Coonawarra and a range of lunch and dinner options on offer, including the return of Majella’s ever popular Paella Fiesta, and Raidis’ immersive Murder in the Vines – 1920’s Mystery Dinner.
A highlight of the weekend is the highly sought-after Coonawarra Combined Wineries Cabernet Decade[nce] Tasting, bringing together multiple producers to showcase aged Cabernet Sauvignon alongside current release wines in a premium regional tasting experience.
There is no shortage of tastings to be enjoyed all weekend long… so gear up for a jam-packed weekend!
More details coming soon…..
DiGiorgio Family Wines Property Tour + Private Tasting– Friday 17th October- BOOK NOW
Coonawarra Combined Wineries Cabernet Decade[nce] Tasting- Friday 16 October
Balnaves Casual Cabernet Breakfast – Saturday 17 October
Majella Prof’s Paella + Decade of Cabernet Tasting – Saturday 17 October
‘Band on the Bus’ Tour – Saturday 17 October
Murder in the Vines – 1920’s Mystery Dinner | Raidis Estate – Saturday 17 October
Roots, Reds & Reserves | Hollick Estates – Sunday 18th October
More events to come….
CCC SHUTTLE BUS: $22.50 per person per day. Unlimited travel to wineries between 10:30am and 4.30pm on Saturday’s and Sunday’s throughout October.
Tickets must be booked online in advance, with passengers requested to indicate where they would like to disembark upon booking.
