Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival – held every May | Art | Music | Food | Wine
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  • LIVE PERFORMANCE – HEADLAND

    Surfers have deep connection with the environment and climate, like wine producers, they read nature as it impacts their mood and life. This amazing show brings together film, ...

    On May 20, 2018 / By Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival Committee
  • SCOTT’S BMX TRICK BIKE SHOW

    This show encourages kids to think outside the box. To try new things. To ask, is there another way? Almost everybody has ridden a bike. Scott can ride ...

    On May 20, 2018 / By Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival Committee
  • ROYAL OAK OPEN MIC COMPETITION

    A fun and always surprising afternoon is what we have come to expect from the Open Mic Competition. Great prizes on offer and finish off the Festival with the ...

    On May 20, 2018 / By Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival Committee
  • AUSTRALIAN MILITARY BAND – COONAWARRA PENOLA RSL

    After lunch at the RSL in Young Street, The Australian Military Band will march to the Town Square and give a 1½ hour performance at the opening of ...

    On May 20, 2018 / By Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival Committee
  • KIDS OPEN MIC

    Calling all young and aspiring musicians, singers, writers and poets! The Kids Open Mic is back for another year and is the perfect stage for you to perform! ...

    On May 20, 2018 / By Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival Committee
  • STREET ART TRAIL

    Opening of the new Street Art Trail. Join us with glass in hand at the start of the new Street Art Trail in Petticoat Lane for the official ...

    On May 20, 2018 / By Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival Committee
  • HAMMER & TONGS

    Artist blacksmith Bruce Kennewell will be going at it with hammer & tongs turning scrap iron into beautifully hand wrought works of art. His forge is 90 years ...

    On May 20, 2018 / By Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival Committee
  • INSIDE : OUTSIDE EXHIBITION FEATURES MIKE WALSH, GUITARIST

    Come and be serenaded by the notes of Mike Walsh playing his guitar whilst you are viewing the artwork by members of Gallery 54 for their theme of ...

    On May 20, 2018 / By Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival Committee
  • WRITERS’ FESTIVAL WITH MANAL YOUNUS

    Manal Younus is a published young author who uses words and poetry to share stories and build connections with young people. Manal participated in the 2017 Arts Festival, ...

    On May 20, 2018 / By Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival Committee
  • KARATE! DEMONSTRATION & COME & TRY

    Watch live karate demonstrations with National Karate Academies Tashi Steve (5th Dan Black Belt) and his team of “ninjas”. Helping kids become confident and more co-ordinated in their ...

    On May 20, 2018 / By Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival Committee
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The Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival relies on a team of volunteers to make it happen. We’re a diverse bunch – there are educators, child and youth workers, sales and small business owners, marketing and pr practitioners, winemakers, graphic designers, retirees, artists and musicians. If you’re passionate about the arts, community, music, wine, food and learning – and keen to have a whole lot of fun – we’d love to hear from you!

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  • About
    • Penola & Coonawarra
    • Getting here
    • Where to stay
    • People behind the Festival
  • Events
    • Artist Registration
    • 2018 program
    • 2017 program
  • Competitions
    • JSN Art Prize
    • Catherine Martin Literary Award Winners
    • Design Prize 2019
  • Media
    • Media Releases
  • Our partners
    • Our Sponsors
    • Become a Partner
  • Become a Friend
  • News
  • Gallery
  • Contact

About us

Since our beginning in 1991 our Festival is held annually every May.

Our aim is to highlight excellence through the involvement of local, national and international artists. It promotes Penola’s rich literary and cultural heritage through its program.

We celebrates the literary and arts heritage of Penola and the fine wines of Coonawarra.

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PO Box 318 Penola
South Australia, 5277

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