Light Region National Events
January:
- Australian Tennis Championships - World-renowned tennis players come to Melbourne to compete in the Australian Open.
February:
- Adelaide Fringe Festival - A month-long festival of comedy, music, theatre, circus and art in Adelaide.
- Barossa Valley Vintage Festival - Celebrates the end of grape harvest in the famous Barossa Valley wine region.
- Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend - A delicious weekend of wine and food in the beautiful region of Clare Valley.
March:
- Adelaide Cup Day - Horse racing event at Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide.
- Barossa Airshow - A spectacular airshow with military aircraft, aerobatic displays, warbird formations and more.
- Clipsal 500 Adelaide - High-octane car racing through the streets of Adelaide.
- South Australian Wooden Boat Festival - A celebration of wooden boats and all things maritime in Goolwa.
April:
- Easter - Religious holiday celebrated across Australia.
- Anzac Day - Commemorates the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who fought in the First World War, observed on 25 April.
- Clare Valley Easter Races - A popular horse racing event in the Clare Valley region.
May:
- Tasting Australia - A festival of food and drink featuring chefs, winemakers and producers from all over Australia in Adelaide.
- Burra Autumn Garden Festival - Showcasing beautiful autumn gardens in Burra.
June:
- Winter Reds Weekend - A weekend of wine and food in the Adelaide Hills.
- Riesling Trail and Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend - Enjoy delicious food and wine while cycling along the scenic Riesling Trail in Clare Valley.
July:
- Rally of the Heartland - A classic car rally through the scenic towns of the mid-north region of South Australia.
- Willaston Winter Lantern Festival - A community event featuring handmade lanterns and sculptures in Willaston.
August:
- Adelaide Beer and BBQ Festival - A celebration of craft beer and barbeque food in Adelaide.
- Barossa Gourmet Weekend - A weekend of food and wine in the famous Barossa Valley.
September:
- Royal Adelaide Show - A state fair featuring agricultural shows, carnival rides, live music and more.
- Barossa Valley Balloon Fiesta - Hot air balloons fill the sky in the Barossa Valley.
October:
- Oktoberfest in the Gardens - A beer and food festival with German-style entertainment in Adelaide.
- Clare Valley Cup - A popular horse racing event in the Clare Valley region.
November:
- Barossa Airshow - Another chance to witness the spectacular airshow in the Barossa Valley.
- Willow Tree Festival - A community event with market stalls, live music and more in the town of Port Pirie.
December:
- Christmas - Celebrated across Australia with festive decorations, lights and markets.
- Light Up Day - An annual event to light up the town centre of Kapunda in the region of Light.