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Beachport Visitor Information Centre Mi l l i cent Road, Beachport PH: 08 8735 8029 Penola Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre Arthur St Penola PH: 08 8737 2855
Millicent Visitor Information Centre Mount Gambier Road Mi l l i cent PH: 08 8733 0904
October Events 1st October - The Beachport Annual Blessing of the Fleet - 2:00pm @ the Rotunda
A service followed by the annual drive by the jetty of the fishing fleet
for the blessing after which there is an opportunity to dive for the cross.
October 1st – 31st October – 2017 Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations
Coonawarra Cabernet has expanded from a single weekend to a month-long extravaganza. With events spread across the whole month there is sure to be something for everybody.
Visit www.coonawarra.org to view and download the 2017 Program of Events.
1st – 31st October - The Tally, Museum Release at Balnaves Wines
Balnaves will be opening their 96 point 2009 Tally for tasting and purchase. Relax on the deck by the pond, and enjoy a cheese platter and
a glass of wine while you take in the view of the vineyards.
Mon – Fri: 9-5. Sat, Sun & public holidays: 12-5
1st – 31st October - Celebrate Seniors
Many fun and exciting events for Seniors throughout the month of October. Collect your program from the Wattle Range Council Office in Millicent
The Beachport Visitor Information Centre, Millicent Visitor Information Centre and the Penola Visitor Information Centre.
Or downloading the program from the Wattle Range Council web page.
30th September – 2nd October Millicent Orchid Society
Annual Spring Show 2017
To be held at the St Alphonsus Hall, Millicent. 10am – 4pm daily
Potting demonstrations and plant sales
5th October - 2017 Wattle Range Art Exhibition and Opening @ 7.00pm The Opening and Presentation of Prizes will be held on Thursday October 5th @ 7.00pm
Celebrating 25 years of The Millicent Gallery. Celebrate the essence of Wattle Range through the Arts.
Beachport Visitor Information Centre Mi l l i cent Road, Beachport PH: 08 8735 8029 Penola Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre Arthur St Penola PH: 08 8737 2855
Millicent Visitor Information Centre Mount Gambier Road Mi l l i cent PH: 08 8733 0904
7th October – The Wines of Penley and those that made us think Join Penley Estate for a 5 course dinner at Pipers of Penola to try their unreleased 2016/17 wines
alongside wines from other regions around the world. 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start - $120pp. Bookings essential. 08 8736 3211 cellardoor@penley.com.au
8th October - Soothing Sunday @ Upstairs at Hollick, 12 Noon – 3.00pm Enjoy a relaxing Sunday lunch, Upstairs at Hollick with a picturesque view and vibrant tunes by Kalimna,
a local Jazz Trio from The James Morrison Academy. Bookings Essential Phone 08 8737 2752 or email upstairs@hollick.com
8th October 2017 – Sunday Sliders & Jazz @ Bowen Estate.
Bowen Estate are offering generous slow roasted pork sliders served with slaw and smoky chipolti mayonnaise prepared by Pipers of Penola . Enjoy in their picnic area while tasting the current release wines and listening to “Duo’s in Jazz” from the James Morrison Academy of Music, presenting old school jazz for your enjoyment between 12.00 noon and 2.00pm.
Sliders available 12.00 noon until sold out $10 each, wine by the glass $7 each Phone 8737 2229 for more information
8th October – Wattle Range Council Community Mulch Day
10am – 2pm Millicent Saleyards - Free mulch for residents and community groups A loader will be on-site to fill your ute or trailer
Please bring personal protective equipment and a tarpaulin to cover your load.
11th October - Cubbies at the Forest, Hosted by Natural Resources South East 10 am - 2 pm - Kay Native Forest Reserve, Mount Burr - FREE
Ticket Information - cubbiesattheforest.eventbrite.com.au Spend a day building cubbies, exploring walking trails and engaging in nature. Test your skills on a low ropes
course or take some time out in the bell tent listening to stories. Lots of hands on activities for the whole family will be on offer including face painting, mud play and bush craft.
A sausage sizzle and drinks will be available or bring a family picnic. Story Telling sessions will also be on offer at 10.30am, 11.30am and 12.30pm.
Spaces are limited so book at the registration desk on arrival.
11th October – Blacksmith Day
Millicent National Trust Museum A special School Holiday event! If you have ever wanted to see a Blacksmithing Forge in action, now is your
chance. Our Blacksmiths will be working at the Museum Forge between 10am and 3pm on the day, so you can
come along and watch, ask questions, or just keep warm
SPECIAL - $10 Family Ticket
Just for the day, you can bring your family along to the Museum for just $10. Check out the State Horse Drawn Vehicle Collection, the wreck of the Geltwood, vintage farming machinery, the history of Millicent and area,
historic fashions, Indigenous cave art and so much more.
Beachport Visitor Information Centre Mi l l i cent Road, Beachport PH: 08 8735 8029 Penola Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre Arthur St Penola PH: 08 8737 2855
Millicent Visitor Information Centre Mount Gambier Road Mi l l i cent PH: 08 8733 0904
13th October - Retrospective Tasting at Hollick Estate Wines 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Experience for yourself the superior aging ability of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon as we dust off wines from 2007 and older. Join the winemakers for a unique and exclusive opportunity to taste and
compare their 10 year old wines with current releases. Discover how the characteristics of Cabernet change and develop over the years,
displaying a true testament to longevity. Hollick Estate Barrel Shed Coonawarra - $30.00
Phone 08 8737 2392 – email enquiries@coonawarra.org - http://www.coonawarra.org
13th October - Continuing with Cabernet at Upstairs @ Hollick
Following on from the Retrospective tasting in the barrel shed join us, Upstairs at Hollick to indulge in a 5 -course degustation menu paired with Hollick’s finest back vintage wines. We will also have our 2002 Ravenswood
Cabernet Sauvignon available by the glass. 6.30pm - $100.00 – Phone 08 8737 2752 Bookings Essential
14th October – Tea Blending @ The Coonawarra Store
Join the team at the store to enhance and educate your palate about the different styles of tea.
Throughout the workshop enjoy a selection of High-Tea treats while customising a tea blend to take home. Book early to avoid disappointment. Two sessions 10am and 2pm - $30 per person.
08 8736 3220 or shop@coonawarrastore.com
14th October – Buzz Into Spring Fair at the Kalangadoo Farmers Market There will be many different stalls on Fair day! Baked goods galore, Katrina’s massage, homemade produce,
Tupperware, Live entertainment, varieties of jewelry, arts and crafts, flowers and plants, ballen beads. BBQ and Café food, Steph’s free range eggs.
Eliza Street, Kalangadoo - 10:00am – 2:00pm – Phone 08 8739 3293
14th October – Breakfast & Sparkling Cabernet at Balnaves of Coonawarra
Start your day with the Balnaves team in the winery for bubbles and breakfast. Enjoy a glass of Sparkling Cabernet over a hearty breakfast of fresh local produce. For the ultimate experience,
why not combine it with lunch at Majella and dinner at Katnook? 9:00am - $30.00 – Phone 08 8737 2946 Bookings Required.
14th October – Vertical Tasting at Majella Wines
A Decade of Majella Cabernet. An opportunity to partake in our annual vertical tasting, a decade of Majella Cabernet Sauvignon. Meet the family behind the Majella label and enjoy a chat with our fantastic wine makers.
Some great cellar door specials will be available along with gourmet hot dogs. 10:00am – 4:30pm / $5.00 food – Phone 08 8736 3055
14th October - Winemakers 5 x 5 Dinner at Pipers of Penola
A great evening of special insights into Coonawarra when Winemaker’s from Bowen Estate, Balnaves of Coonawarra, Leconfield, Majella and Redman Wines host a degustation dinner at Pipers of Penola.
Each food course will be enhanced by two wines and each winemaker will talk about the wines they have chosen to present.
Booking essential pipers@pipersofpenola.com.au From 6.30pm - $120.00 – Phone 08 8737 3999
Beachport Visitor Information Centre Mi l l i cent Road, Beachport PH: 08 8735 8029 Penola Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre Arthur St Penola PH: 08 8737 2855
Millicent Visitor Information Centre Mount Gambier Road Mi l l i cent PH: 08 8733 0904
14th October - New Release Celebrations at Balnaves of Coonawarra What better what to celebrate Cabernet Sauvignon than with the release of the 2013 The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Awarded 97 points from James Halliday, this highly anticipated wine will be released and available for
purchase from Saturday, 14th October. Phone 08 8737 2946
14th – 15th & 21st – 22nd October - Grande Reserve Barrel tasting at Patrick of Coonawarra
Grande Reserve Barrel tasting with their wine maker. Winemaker Luke Tocaciu will present an exclusive tasting of four Grande Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon straight from the barrels. Taste the difference and influence that oak and age play in
the crafting of the $125 per bottle, flagship wine. Limited spaces available bookings required. 8:30am – 11:30am- $25.00 – Phone 08 8737 3687 email cellardoor@patrickofcoonawarra.com
14th – 15th October - Bowen Estate
Come to Bowen Estate’s cellar door to taste a trio of Classic Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon. Emma and Doug Bowen have chosen one Cabernet Sauvignon from each of the last three decades to show you the
evolution of classic Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon at Bowen Estate. Phone 8737 2229 for more information
15th October – Penola RSL Garage Sale
Bring your unwanted, pre-loved items and pay just $10per site (trestle table or car boot) to sell them.
Sausage sizzle available. 10am – 4pm. Enquiries: Neville 0417 800 513
17th October – Pete Smith’s Travelling Country Show
Appearing at the Rendelsham Hall at 7.30pm. $25.00 includes supper. Bookings, Lyn 0427 354 240 or Garth 0427 354 217
18th October –Breathworks 8 week Mindfulness & Meditation Course, Beachport Do you suffer from anxiety, worry or stress? If so you might consider participating in this 8 week small group
course, being held at St Matthews Uniting Church, 17 Foster Street Beachport. Courses run from 9:30am – 12 Noon every Wednesday until 6th December
Registration is essential as limited places available. Fees Apply. Dr Chris Waite 0419 826 307
18th October - Don't Sugar Coat It - Diabetes and Nutrition Don't miss the third instalment of Penola Women's Wellness gatherings with a fun and informative evening themed around general nutrition (inc. food labelling) and diabetes. Listen to well known-members of our community share their health
experiences and get educated by knowledgeable health professionals. Delicious canapes by MMMS, drinks available over the bar. Grab some buddies and come along.
Penola Sports Club. 6:30pm. Tickets $10, students free. Call into or phone the Bendigo Bank to book before 17 October.
19th October – Fashion Parade presented by the Wattle Range Hospital Auxiliary To be held at the Millicent Gallery, entrance through the Library Doors open at 10:30am, Parade starts at 11:00am, Lunch 12:30pm
Tickets $30 which includes lunch and lucky door prize Tickets only available at Since Fifty Six, SASSI Gift Home Living and McCourt’s Garden Centre
Beachport Visitor Information Centre Mi l l i cent Road, Beachport PH: 08 8735 8029 Penola Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre Arthur St Penola PH: 08 8737 2855
Millicent Visitor Information Centre Mount Gambier Road Mi l l i cent PH: 08 8733 0904
21st – 22nd October - Bowen Estate
Bowen Estate presents an en primeur tasting of our 2016 Coonawarra vintage wines The Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz wines are scheduled for bottling in December 2017 and release in 2018.
Our current 2015 vintage red wines complete the tasting line-up at Cellar Door.
Phone 8737 2229 for more information
21st October – ‘Great Day Out’ at Leconfield Wines
Looking for a ‘Great Day Out’? Join Leconfield on the lawns with their favourite entertainer, Jon Peters! Delicious fare from Finns Fine Foods plus great wine & beer make for a Great Day Out! Chicken sliders, Beer battered
Snapper or Calamari, Lemon Meringue pie for dessert! (*If inclement weather it will be held in the Leconfield Barrel Hall*). Please contact Vears for shuttle bus service on the day 0455 250 079.
11:00am – 4:30pm – Phone 08 8737 2326 – email coonawarra@leconfieldwines.com
21st October – Enjoy a Gala Dinner to help support Max Croser and
South Australian children in need as part of Variety the Children’s Charity A fantastic meal prepared by TAFE SA Chef, Ian Perry.
Entertainment by Mischief & Mayhem. A main auction and a silent auction Limited tickets available: $80 per ticket which includes a 3 course meal
A glass of Patrick’s wine on arrival and there will be a cash bar. 6.30pm at Rymill Hall, Cameron Street, Penola
For tickets contact Mardi Currie, Windara Bakery 0419 861 789
21st October - DiGiorgio Family Wines
La Dolce Vita-Celebrating all things Coonawarra. Come along and enjoy Rita DiGiorgio’s handmade Italian
Meatballs, a local musician will be playing and wines by the glass. 12:00 Noon – 4:00pm – Phone 08 8736 3222 – email dfw@digiorgio.com.au
21st October - Cabernet in the Cottage at Hollick Estate Wines
Book for an exclusive tasting of a flight of back vintage Hollick Cabernet Sauvignon, matched with a grazing
platter to share. Be guided through your tasting whist listening to our history of Coonawarra. Time: 1st session: 11.00am, 2nd session: 3.00pm. Bookings Essential - $50.00
Phone 08 8737 2318 – email admin@hollick.com
21st – 22nd October - Millicent Junior Basketball Tournament
Millicent Basketball Stadium - 458 Plunkett Terrace, Millicent Phone 08 8733 3298 or 0438 388 073 – email jenpete@adam.com.au
22nd October – ‘Cabernet Carnival’ at Rymill Coonawarra Cabernet Carnival with special guest Callum Hahn. Enjoy a day of fabulous food, wine and live entertainment at
Rymill’s annual Cabernet Carnival. Callum Hahn from Sprout Cooking School will demonstrate the art of cooking in two live performances. Kick back and relax with a glass of estate grown Cabernet in hand as the kids keep
themselves occupied on the jumping castle, photo booth and mini golf. 12:00 Noon – 5:00pm- Phone 08 8736 5001 – email winery@rymill.com.au
Beachport Visitor Information Centre Mi l l i cent Road, Beachport PH: 08 8735 8029 Penola Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre Arthur St Penola PH: 08 8737 2855
Millicent Visitor Information Centre Mount Gambier Road Mi l l i cent PH: 08 8733 0904
21st – 22nd October - From Barrel to Bottle at Balnaves of Coonawarra Take a sneak peek at what’s to come! Taste and compare the difference between barrel and bottle with this rare
opportunity to taste a barrel sample alongside its current release equivalent. Phone 08 8737 2946
22nd October – Wattle Range Council Community Mulch Day 10am – 2pm Tower Road Waste Facility – 12kms south of Penola.
Free mulch for residents and community groups. A loader will be on-site to fill your ute or trailer
Please bring personal protective equipment and a tarpaulin to cover your load.
27th – 28th (29th horses only) October – Penola PA&H Society Annual Show
The township of Penola is known for its scenic attractions, picturesque landscapes, galleries and a number of
events. One of these events is the Penola Show which is held in October each year. This family friendly event is perfect for visitors of all age groups. Come along with your entire family
and friends to enjoy this amazing show as there are plenty of things to see and do. The horse events are also a popular event with junior riders and senior riders, riders will demonstrate the grace
of dressage, spectacular show jumping action, the showmanship of the galloways and hacks, not to mention the heart-stopping pace of the stockman's challenge.
McCorquindale Park, Cameron Street, Penola. (Car entry John Street, Penola) Contact:08 8737 2308, mobile 0438 372 839 – email penolashow@hotmail.com
Or visit http://www.penolashow.com.au
Beachport Visitor Information Centre Mi l l i cent Road, Beachport PH: 08 8735 8029 Penola Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre Arthur St Penola PH: 08 8737 2855
Millicent Visitor Information Centre Mount Gambier Road Mi l l i cent PH: 08 8733 0904
Regular Events Kalangadoo Farmers Market - Every Saturday 10am-1pm
Baby Bounce at the Millicent Library Every Thursday @ 11am
St Mary’s Drop In Centre Penola / Second Hand Goods 4 sale
Wednesday - Friday 9:30am-4pm & Saturday 9:30am-12pm
Yoga @ Beachport Monday 10am-11:30am
Seniors Online Millicent Public Library Thursday 10am-12pm Friday 10am-12pm
Millicent Local History @ Millicent Library Talk - Third Tuesday 1:30pm-2:30pm
EMAA & Tai Chi @ Beachport Rec Centre Tuesday 9:30am-11am Thursday 9:30am -11am
@ Penola Hospital Day Care Centre Tuesday 2:30pm
Community Bus to Mount Gambier Every Monday from Penola 9am
Bookings Essential: (08) 8737 2855
Social Tennis Penola Every Wednesday McCorquindale Park starting at 6.30pm
Beachport Film Society Fourth Friday Every month 7:30pm
Red Cross Community Van Shuttle from Millicent to Mount Gambier
Every Tuesday and Thursday – 9:45am – Stay on board for an hour ride trip to Pt. Mac Bookings Essential: Llew Jones (08) 8725 3622 / 0417 381 733 or Millicent VIC (08) 8733 0904
Rendelsham Friendship Group @ Rendelsham Hall 2nd Monday of Month 2pm-4pm
Penola Mental Health and Wellbeing Group @ RSL Hall - 1st Monday of Month 2pm-4pm
@ Penola Visitor Centre - 2nd Wednesday evening of the month 5pm – 6pm
Toastmasters Club – 3rd Wednesday at Chardonnay Lodge
6:30pm for 7:00pm start. Contact Robert Johncock 0432 037 290
Guided Meditation Drop-In session every Tuesday from 7-8pm
Held at St Matthews Uniting Church, Foster Street, Beachport. Gold coin entry fee for hall hire. No experience necessary, the meditation is fully guided.
Beachport Ukulele Group Rehearsals @ the Beachport Bowling Club.
Thursday mornings 9.30 -11.30am Contact Irene Hann to register interest. Beginners always welcome.
Ukulele Classes – Penola Croquet Club
Monday nights – Beginners 6pm Others 6:30pm – Gold coin donation. Annie Kilsby – 0409 191 383
Penola Weight Watchers – Wednesdays @ the Penola Bowling Club, Queen Street Penola
Weigh-In 10am, Meeting 10:30am. Tania 0400 404 801
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