Willunga is set to celebrate this year’s Tour Down under with events in the Willunga Town Square, hosted by the local Business and Tourism Association.

Saturday 18 January sees Stage 2 of the Women’s race in town from 10am to 3pm, with a sizzling summer barbeque, fresh coffee, fun fair food, live music and market stalls. 

A fun community event for families and cyclists, the Cheer on Picnic in the Square is all about getting together in the heart of Willunga and cheering on the Women's Stage 2 riders as they tackle their first ever 'Queen of the Hill' challenge in 2025.

Local artists will paint, sketch and create during the day, while people relax in the shade and watch the race go by.

For those riding their bikes to the event, there will be bike racks on site.

The fundraising barbeque will be hosted by ‘Safe Pets, Safe Families’ who work to help pets and support pet owners affected by domestic violence. 

The following week, on Saturday 25 January, also from 10am to 3pm the Willunga Town Square will be the home of the Men’s Stage 5 Live Site, and the Silver Jubilee Picnic in the Square.

With the riders passing right by the square several times during the day, and the big screen broadcasting all the action, it will be the best viewing place in town.

This event will support ‘Heart Kids’ with a fundraising sausage sizzle and the Fleurieu Folk Festival will provide live music performances.

There will be fresh coffee and drinks, as well as desserts, fun fair food and market stalls featuring local artisans and makers. Water fountains will be on site too for those wanting to refill drink bottles.

BYO chairs or picnic rugs for both events. Details of the Queen of the Hill and Live Site events can be found on Tour Down Under website.