THURSDAY 16 - SUNDAY 19 MAY 2024

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Tickets for the 2023 Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival committee events.

Here’s a How-de-do: Gilbert & Sullivan’s Operetta Galore

Thursday 18th May 2023, 7:30pm

State Opera South Australia singers take you on a sentimental journey through the songs of Gilbert & Sullivan and allow you to enjoy the memorable melodies and tongue twisting lyrics in this jaunty tour, which recreates many of the zany characters from The Mikado, Pirates of Penzance, H.M.S. Pinafore and many more.

More info and booking links HERE

Coonawarra Vignerons present: ‘Shenanigans at the Coonawarra Hall

Saturday 20th May 2023, 6:30pm

Come and join the faithful for a great night of live music.

Stellar line-up with Sophia Whitney, Billy Baxter, The Royal High Jinx, The Cartwheels and Mums Favourite.

More info and booking links HERE

Art classes for kids

Aged 5-9:

Sunday 21st May, 2023 10am to 11am

Sunday 21st May, 2023 11:15am to 12:15am

Aged 9 and above:

Sunday 21st May, 2023 2:15 to 3:45

Bookings essential and available HERE

Literary Brunch at Ottelia

Sunday 21st May, 2023, 10am – 1pm

*** SOLD OUT ***

Join host Katie Spain in conversation with Melbourne based cook and author Julia Busuttil Nishimura, following the recent release of Julia’s book ‘Around the Table; Delicious food for every day’.

Accompanied by a delicious brunch from Ottelia Restaurant.

Brunch, coffee and a glass of sparkling wine included in ticket.

Please advise any dietary requirements when booking.

More info and booking links HERE

For ALL of the events in our Festival Planner

including those co-ordinated by artists and businesses in our community

– See it HERE

 

Our interactive online Calendar of Events has even more information and booking information.

Search by date and time or for the Event Name (in the drop down tab)

to find out more event details and booking links.

Here’s even more 2023 Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival committee events that are

FREE & no need to book

John Shaw Neilson Acquisitive Art & Limestone Coast Local Art – Design Prizes: 2023

Official opening of the 2023 PCAF with the announcement and award presentations:

Thursday 18th May at 5pm

Event location: Penola High School 

Exhibition open time(s): 19 – 26 May, 10am – 4pm

Catherine Martin Literary Award presentation & visual art exhibition

2023’s theme is 

“Hope exists as long as…”

 

Friday 19th May 5:30 to 7pm

Penola High School & Community Library – 43 Cameron Street, Penola

More info – Literary winners announced HERE

More info – Visual Art Exhibition HERE

CAFÉ 43: House Party

Friday 19th May at 7pm – 10pm

CAFÉ 43 is a temporary live music venue situated on the grounds of Penola High School.

DJ and entertainment – Ages 14 -17

Doors open at 7pm. 

Tickets:   FREE

Cafe 43, Penola High School, Cameron Street

Rock at the ROAK 2023

Friday 19th May 2023 – Starts at 9pm

Come and check out some great bands. Let’s ROAK !!

Tickets: FREE

Royal Oak Hotel – 31 Church Street, Penola

Makers Market

Sunday 21st May, 2023 – 10am to 4pm

Come for a browse and support makers and small businesses with a focus on re-using, recycling and sustainability.

The stall holders will be set up as part of the ‘Down The Lane’ activities and you’re sure to find a treasure or two!

Event location: Petticoat Lane, Penola

Free admission

More info and photo’s HERE

Sunday Art & Fun Day

Kids’ Marquee, Petticoat Lane, Penola

Sunday 21st May 2023 – 10am to 3pm

Bring the kids down for a fun filled day of craft, art activities, performances and workshops.

So many free activities to choose from thanks to local schools, our generous sponsors and the Arts festival committee.

Bring the kids down from 10am to explore just what can be done with items that you can recycle from home.

Food and drink available for purchase all day for families.

Down the Lane

Sunday 21st May, 2023 – 11am to 4pm

Bring your friends and family ‘down the lane’ and enjoy fine food and beverage, whilst listening to live music!

Join in the fun and wear something green, upcycled or recycled and participate in this year’s theme of going ‘green’.

Event location: Petticoat Lane, Penola

Free admission

Everyone Welcome

Circus skills workshop & roving performances

Sunday 21st May 2023 from 10:45

Kids’ Marquee, Petticoat Lane, Penola

Always wanted to run away and join the circus? Or just learn some fun tricks to show your friends and family?

Our fun Circus skills workshop and performance is back!

We will have 3 x 45min roving performances at 10.45am, 11.45am and 12.45pm, and workshop at 2pm.

Open Mic competition

Sunday 21st May 2023,  3.30pm – 6.00pm

Roll up, roll up and impress us with your hidden talents.
You have 15 minutes of fame.

Everybody welcome to have a go.

Great prizes available.

Meals available all day.

Live band from 6pm.

Event location: The Royal Oak Hotel

Enter on the day or before. Contact Simon 0408 085 116

We will continue to provide the companion card tickets to our events for 2023 – Please let us know when booking and quote their NDIS details.