Adelaide Hills

The best things to do in the Adelaide Hills this autumn


After a long, hot summer, there’s nothing quite like those first hints of autumn in the Adelaide Hills. The seasons make living in the Adelaide Hills so special. 

While summer is officially over, early autumn is still packed with events. Mad March is the best time to be in Adelaide, after all. If your busy summer calendar is starting to ease, add these upcoming Adelaide Hills events to your plans. 

Autumn events in the Adelaide Hills 

Uraidla Sustainability Fair: March 14 
If you’re interested in sustainable living, don’t miss this event. Hear from speakers, check out EVs, and enjoy food, wine, and music. 

A Taste of the Adelaide Hills Festival, March 27-28 
This one needs no introduction. We have the best culinary scene in South Australia. Taste all it has to offer. The weekend festival will be held in Lenswood. 

Meadows Easter Fair, April 3-6
100+ stalls, arts and crafts, food, drinks, and a petting zoo. Bring the kids for an adorable Easter day out. 

Oakbank Races, April 4-5
The Races is celebrating 150 years in Oakbank. This is a rite of passage for everyone in the Adelaide Hills. 

Tasting Australia, Spitz & Spritz, May 15 
Part of the Tasting Australia program, this one-day event will put on a show of live fire-based cooking of local produce. It takes place at Lot.100. This one’s for Adelaide Hills’ foodies. 

Mount Barker Rail Fest, May 23 
Visit one of the world’s longest Heritage Railways, right here in Mount Barker. For the little ones who love trains, there will be a special scenic train ride from Mount Barker to Bugle Ranges. The Mount Barker show will include markets, memorabilia, food, and fun. 

We’ll keep you up to date on what’s happenings in the Hills – make sure you’re on our list