Public voting is now open for the 2025 South Australian Agricultural Town of the Year Award, with a record 97 towns nominated from across the state — each showcasing the strength, spirit, and significance of agriculture in their local communities.

The Fleurieu is again well represented, with nine nominated towns, plus two on Kangaroo Island, reflecting the diverse landscapes and innovative farming practices that define South Australian agriculture.

Kingscote and Penneshaw are flying the flag for KI, while the Fleurieu towns up for the gong are Encounter Bay, Goolwa, Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale, Meadows, Milang, Mount Compass, Strathalbyn, and Victor Harbor.

Now, it’s up to the public to help determine which towns will progress to the next stage of this prestigious award.

Voting is open until Friday 20 June, with the top ten towns receiving the most votes moving forward in the competition - to be announced in late June.

These towns will then be invited to submit a written submission to an independent judging panel, which will assess their contribution to agriculture, community strength and regional leadership.

From this group, three finalists will be selected for town visits before the ultimate winner is crowned later in the year.

Primary Industries Minister Clare Scriven says South Australia's regional towns are the heart of our state – driving innovation, food production and economic strength across the board.

“The Agricultural Town of the Year Award is a fantastic way to celebrate these communities and acknowledge the incredible role they play in our state's prosperity.

“I encourage everyone to get involved and vote for the town they believe best represents the values, innovation and resilience of our regional areas.

“Congratulations to all the nominated towns – and good luck in making it to the top ten.”

The Agricultural Town of the Year Award celebrates South Australian towns that demonstrate excellence in agriculture and are great places to live and work.

Last year, 73 towns were nominated and more than 3,600 votes were cast by the public. 

To view the list of all nominated towns and vote for a favourite, visit the website.