McLaren Vale locals, business owners and community members are being invited to take part in the next Imagine McLaren Vale community conversation, with a second gathering planned for Monday 9 February.

The session follows strong local engagement last year, when residents and businesses shared hundreds of ideas about what they value most about McLaren Vale — and what they hope to see protected or strengthened as the town grows and changes.

Rather than starting again, organisers say the upcoming gathering will focus on reflecting back on those ideas and working together to shape a shared vision for the future.

“McLaren Vale is a place many of us deeply love — its people, landscape, character and way of life,” says Amanda Atlee from the McLaren Vale Business & Tourism Association.

“This conversation is about listening, finding common ground, and thinking together about how our town stays welcoming, connected and vibrant into the future.”

The February session will:

• share key themes that emerged from the initial listening phase
• explore what people want McLaren Vale to feel like in the years ahead
• identify priority focus areas for the community
• invite participants to get involved in small working groups to help progress ideas

Since the first Imagine McLaren Vale gathering, several positive developments have already taken place, including:

• a commitment from Onkaparinga Council to upgrade Gemmel Tassie Reserve
• new conversations around heritage trails and local history walks
• strong community participation in recent events such as the McLaren Vale Christmas Pageant and the Tour Down Under

The session is open to anyone who cares about McLaren Vale, including residents, business owners, those working in tourism and hospitality, and people who simply enjoy spending time in the region.

Event details

📅 Monday 9 February

🕡 6:30–8:00pm

📍 McLaren Vale Visitor Information Centre

For those unable to attend in person, the community survey remains open and ideas can still be shared online.

👉 RSVP or find out more:

https://forms.gle/DLMbNnmLB2faawJW6

👉 RSVP or find out more:

https://forms.gle/DLMbNnmLB2faawJW6