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Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations Golf Day, Friday 30 September

Tee off the October Long weekend in South Australia’s premier red wine region. Teams of 4 invited to register for a fully catered day out on the greens
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Leconfield Great Day Out, Saturday 1 October

Looking for a relaxing day out on the long weekend? Head to Leconfield Coonawarra for a ‘Great Day Out’ with live music, delicious food and great wines to be enjoyed.
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Long Weekend Pizza + Tunes, Saturday 1 October

Kick back and enjoy delicious woodfired Pizza and Tunes while sipping away on Raidis Estate wines and listening to live music.
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Pastaclass + lunch with the DiGiorgio family Thursday 6 October

ring out your inner Italian as you learn how to make and cook pasta from scratch, followed by a sit-down lunch with members of the DiGiorgio Family.
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Regional Cabernet Decade[nce] Tasting & Dinner Friday 14 October

Join up to 15 Coonawarra wineries in one location for a sensational regional tasting event, as winemakers and vignerons gather to showcase the superior ageing ability of Coonawarra’s signature variety – Cabernet Sauvignon.
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The Global 2019 Cabernet Masterclass Saturday 15 October

Taste Coonawarra’s greatest, Langton’s Classified expressions of the 2019 Vintage along side international wines from Napa Valley, Bordeaux, New Zealand + Chile. Hosted by Ned Goodwin MW.
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36° South Coonawarra Vignerons Cup 2026

January 16, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm ACDT
$250
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Delicious food, live racing action and a smorgasbord of Coonawarra’s finest wines!

The prestigious Coonawarra Vignerons Cup Marquee is the only place to be when it comes to enjoying summer racing at the Penola Racecourse.

Celebrate the 44th annual 36°South Coonawarra Vignerons Cup Day with the who’s who of Coonawarra in the exclusive Coonawarra Vignerons Cup Marquee, where over 500 guests will enjoy the best premium trackside country hospitality. 

This all-inclusive Marquee package includes entry into the racecourse and marquee precinct, gourmet plated lunch featuring 36°South Beef and afternoon tea, 6 hour Coonawarra WINE package*, IMPERIAL WINE AUCTION, FASHIONS IN THE MARQUEE, Super Sweep, live music, live racing action and complimentary shuttle bus transfers from Penola/ Coonawarra Townships.

NOTE: Beer and spirits not included in marquee package. Purchases can be made from  Penola Racing Club Bar and consumed in the marquee. No BYO Food & Beverages permitted. 

🚌 BUS TRANSFERS AVAILABLE FROM MT. GAMBIER | NARACOORTE | COONAWARRA/ PENOLA 🚌

For more details and to reserve your seat visit our dedicated BUS PAGE 

 

FRIDAY 16 JANUARY 2026

Package Commences 11am | Package Ends 5pm

ADULT (18+) Tickets $250.00 + booking fee

Minors are not permitted in the Marquee package area. 

 

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Refund Policy:  Refunds will not be extended for change of mind or change of circumstances. Organisers reserve the right to cancel the event under the direction of SA Govt. authorities and will determine refund options at this time.  

 

Event Sponsors

This fabulous event is not possible without the support of our valued sponsors, partners, and local community volunteers.

PRESENTING PARTNER

DIAMOND SPONSOR

 

GOLD SPONSORS

 

SILVER SPONSORS

 

JOIN US AS A MARQUEE EVENT SPONSOR!

For sponsorship enquiries or registration enquiries please contact: Heidi, 08 8737 2392 or marketing@coonawarra.org.

View the 2026 Coonawarra Vignerons Cup Marquee Sponsorship Packages 

Coonawarra Vignerons support the responsible consumption of alcohol. In Coonawarra we drink well, but we drink wisely.

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Venue

  • Penola Racing Club
  • Racecourse Rd
    Penola, SA 5277 Australia     + Google Map

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