The Yorke Peninsula National Events
Annual events are something that people look forward to every year. People travel from far and wide to participate or observe these events. Yorke Peninsula in South Australia is no exception. Below are some nationally or globally recognized annual events that people observe in and around the region of Yorke Peninsula.
1. Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships is one of the biggest sporting events in Australia. The event takes place every year in March or April and attracts thousands of surf lifesavers from across the country. The event has been held in different parts of Australia, but the Yorke Peninsula hosted it in 2004.
2. Yorke Peninsula Field Days
The Yorke Peninsula Field Days is a three-day event in September that showcases innovative agriculture, horticulture, and viticulture products and services. The event is held at the Yorke Peninsula Field Days site at Paskeville, which is located between Kadina and Wallaroo. The event attracts thousands of visitors each year, making it one of the biggest regional events in South Australia.
3. Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival
The Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival is Australia's largest Cornish Festival, held biennially in May in the towns of Kadina, Moonta, and Wallaroo. The festival celebrates the region's Cornish heritage, which dates back to the 19th century. The event includes a street parade, live performances, traditional Cornish food and drink, and much more. The next festival will take place in May 2022.
4. Wallaroo Christmas Pageant
The Wallaroo Christmas Pageant is a community event that brings families together to celebrate the festive season. The pageant takes place on the first Saturday in December and features a parade of decorated floats, local community groups, and performers. After the pageant, there are Christmas carols and a fireworks display.
5. Stansbury Seaside Markets
The Stansbury Seaside Markets is a popular outdoor market that takes place on the foreshore of Stansbury, a coastal town on the eastern side of the Yorke Peninsula. The market is held on the last Sunday of every month between September and April. The market features local produce, handmade crafts, and live performances.
6. Moonta Mines Sweet Songs in the Mines
Sweet Songs in the Mines is a music festival held by the Moonta Mines National heritage Precinct. The event features local and interstate musicians performing in the historic surroundings of the Moonta Mines. The next event will be held on October 30, 2021.
7. Port Vincent Sailing Club Regatta
The Port Vincent Sailing Club Regatta is a popular sailing event that takes place on the first weekend in February. The event attracts sailors from across South Australia and beyond who compete in a series of races. Even spectators, who enjoy watching the boats on the water, often join in on the fun.
the above events are some of the nationally or globally recognized annual events that people could enjoy in and around the region of Yorke Peninsula. The events showcase the region's unique culture, heritage and provide an excellent opportunity for visitors to experience everything South Australia has to offer.