Five events on the Fleurieu Peninsula and two on Kangaroo Island are among those supported by the Regional Event Fund.

The South Australian Tourism Commission’s Regional Event Fund supports the development of new and innovative regional events and growth of existing events, while driving visitation and economic stimulus across regional South Australia.

The latest round brings the total number of events and festivals supported through the Regional Event Fund in 2025-26 to 39, which will continue to showcase South Australia’s regional communities for the next year.

Events supported by the Regional Event Fund will help to draw visitors to communities significantly impacted by the algal bloom, starting with the SALA Festival throughout August across the state.

Local events to benefit this year are Grenache and Gourmet in McLaren Vale from 19 September to 6 October and Handpicked in Langhorne Creek on 8 November.

Summer will see SummerVines in McLaren Vale from 16 to 26 January; and Kangaroo Island Racing Club Cup Carnival from 19 to 22 February.

Winter Whale Festival in Victor Harbor and Gutsy Kangaroo Island will enliven June 2026, followed by the late winter Willunga Almond Blossom Festival.

Minister for Tourism Zoe Bettison says the diverse events supported in this round of the South Australian Tourism Commission’s Regional Event Fund reflect the unique qualities of our tourism regions.

“We know events are key to triggering visitation and encouraging travellers to stay longer in our tourism regions, helping put dollars into the pockets of local businesses.

“This will be felt in our tourism regions significantly impacted by the algal bloom, with festivals not just attracting visitors, but providing some needed community spirit.

“I encourage all South Australians to check out what’s on in the regions, make a trip of it, and learn something new about your own backyard through these diverse and uniquely SA festivals.”

For more information on the Regional Event Fund visit the website.