Celebrate, Educate & Activate Your Senses
1-18 OCTOBER
Celebrate spring in the heart of Australia's premier Cabernet Sauvignon region during Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations, returning across three vibrant weekends in 2026.
Discover a program bursting with food, wine and tourism experiences celebrating Coonawarra's iconic Cabernet Sauvignon. From exclusive tastings, vineyard tours and masterclasses to long lunches, winemaker dinners, live music and family-friendly activities, there's something for every visitor to enjoy.
Whether you're planning a weekend escape or a day trip, immerse yourself in world-class wines, genuine country hospitality and unforgettable regional experiences as you celebrate, educate and activate your senses in Coonawarra this October.
Browse the program below and start planning your perfect Cabernet getaway.
Choose from over 50 free and ticketed tastings and events 1-18 October in various venues.
DOWNLOADABLE PROGRAM COMING SOON
SPECIAL EVENTS
Shuttle Bus Service
Hitch a ride with our Hop on- Hop off service
For just $22.50 per person per day, you can toss away your keys and leave the driving to someone else!
Kick back and enjoy unlimited travel to wineries between 10:30am and 4.30pm with the Cabernet Celebrations Shuttle Bus*
The CCC Day pass is valid for unlimited travel throughout the day, with first pick up from the Penola Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre. Kids travel free!
Tickets for the Shuttle bus must be purchased ONLINE. Passengers will receive a wristband upon boarding the bus on the allocated day of service.
*Extended Offering on Saturday 4 and Saturday 18th October
WIN
Go into the draw to win 1 OF 2 mixed Coonawarra wine packs valued in excess of $350! Pick up an entry form at one of our participating wineries
Event sponsored by the South Australian Tourism Commission, through the Regional Events Fund.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Coonawarra Vignerons and its members acknowledge the Pinechunga people as the traditional custodians of the Land on which we live, work and gather to present the Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations Festival. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and ongoing connections to land, water and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
