In 2013 the festival was the winner of the Limestone Coast’s Arts Category. In announcing the award Alan Richardson stated: ‘The event is one of South Australia’s leading regional arts festivals and the only event of its type in the region.’
The Southern Heritage Singers celebrated their 20th anniversary at the 2013 festival, Penola was yarn bombed and the festival featured its largest-ever family program headlined by the amazing Incredibubble.
