Relish in the diverse food, wine, music and arts from the Fleurieu region at the fourth annual McLaren Vale Harvest Festival on Saturday 17th January 2015 at the McLaren Vale Oval.
Enjoy highlights such as celebrity cooking demonstrations by Cheong Liew, master classes, food and wine stalls, live entertainment with Chris Finnen, and children’s activities. Touted as one of American Food & Wine magazines ‘Hottest Chefs Alive’, culinary great Cheong Liew will be running cooking demonstrations throughout the afternoon under the Bank SA marquee. An Adelaide local, iconic chef Liew has built his reputation as an innovative genius and a key pioneer in the fusion of Eastern and Western cuisines and can’t wait to demonstrate his passion for the region.
Local McLaren Vale music legend Chris Finnen combines musical inspiration from across the globe blending Blues, Celtic, African and Indian influences into his unique and captivating style which is guaranteed to blow people away.
A great variety of foods, wines, beers, and ciders of the Fleurieu will be available to be enjoyed with new experiences to match through Master Classes featuring Wine and Cheese with Matt Koch of Rosemount Estate and Rebekah McCaul of Alexandrina Cheese Co, Beer with Jeff Goodieson of Goodieson Brewery and Olive oil & Olives with Michael Harbsion of Nangkita Oilves. To book a masterclass session click here.
Winey Kids have partnered with the McLaren Vale Harvest Festival in order to present children’s activities on the day that reflect the food, wine, music and arts of the McLaren Vale region such as Aboriginal storytelling, cookie decorating and kids’ cooking demonstrations.
Action on the day will start at 11am finishing up at 8pm with a gold coin donation entry.
Main Stage Performances
- 11am – 11.15am – The Onkaparinga City Concert Band
- 11.15 – 11.30am – Blessing of the Harvest and Children’s Parade
- 11.30 – 12.10pm – The Onkaparinga City Concert Band
- 12.10 – 12.40pm – Celebrity Wine Spitting Challenge
- 12.40 – 1.25 pm – Ciaram Granger
- 1.30 – 2.00 pm – Dance Xtreme
- 2.00 – 2.15 pm – Pizza Making Challenge by Pizza Kneads Willunga
- 2.15 – 3.00 pm – Akoustic Odyssey / Flourish Tribal Dancers
- 3.10 – 3.40 pm – SASSY
- 3.55 – 4.40 pm – The Yearlings
- 4.50 – 5.35 pm – Jesse Francis
- 5.50 – 8.00 pm – Chris Finnen’s Electric Band
Celebrity Cooking Demonstration – Bank SA Marquee
Cheong Liew | 12.30 and 2pm – FREE entry
Masterclasses – $10 per person (limited availablity)
- 12.30pm – Olives and Olive Oil with Michael Harbison of Nangkita Olives
- 1.30pm – Wine and Cheese with Alexandrina Cheese Company and Rosemount Wines
- 2.30pm – Beer with Jeff Goodieson of Goodieson Brewery McLaren Vale
- Book online here to secure your seat
Children’s Entertainment & Activities
- Facepainting – free
- Wirra Wirra Picnic area – free
- Pony Rides – free
- Climbing Wall – $2 per person
- Monster Cars – $8 per car
- Camel Rides – $8 per person
- Cookie Decorating with Cottage Bakery – $5 per child
- Winey Kids Adventure Maze – free
- Funky Fit Kids @ 2pm – free
- Winey Kids Animal Nursery – free
- Treasure Hunt – free (goody bag for first 500 children to complete)
- Winey Kids Baby feeding / changing area available in the Cricket Clubrooms (western side of the Oval) – airconditioned, microwave and change tables available for your convenience
Regional Market
Showcasing the best of the Fleurieu produce and small business showcase
For more information and all enquiries please visit the Harvest Festival McLaren Vale website.
What: 2015 Harvest Festival McLaren Vale
When: Saturday 17 January 2015 | 11am – 8pm
Where: Mclaren Vale Oval, McLaren Vale (get directions)
Who: All Ages
All images and information from the official Harvest Festival McLaren Vale website.
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