The Mount Barker Highland Gathering will be held at the Mount Barker Oval on Sunday 21st February 2010. What started out as a small scottish picnic, the Highland Gathering has now become an annual event with traditional highlights including pipe band performances, highland dancing and the tossing of the caber, a traditional scottish athletic event involving the tossing of a large wooden pole. Whether you are of Scottish heri... more

Community Health Forum On Tuesday 16 February 2010 I will be hosting a community health forum with the Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing, the Hon. Peter Dutton MP. As health remains one of the major concerns of all Australians and with current health issues such as the private health insurance rebate at the forefront of public debate, this is an opportunity for Mayo residents to express their views on the condition of the country's health sector. Community input plays a vital role in heal... more

Tour Down Under - 17-24 January 2010 The Tour Down Under is back and will again shape up as one of the biggest sporting events held in the South Australia. Starting on January the 17th, the race will travel through the hills region for four out of the six days. Towns in Mayo it will pass through include Goolwa, Stirling and Hahndorf. For more information visit http://www.tourdownunder.com.au/home. more

The Lobethal Grand Carnival is back on this year for the second time since 1948. Last year the event attracted over 12,000 people who turned out to celebrate motor racing and to watch the great event. This year the race will continue to thrill spectators with its historic cars, high speeds and classic circuit. For further details click here http://www.lobethalgrandcarnival.com.au/home.html   more

Adelaide Hills Residents are invited to attend an important Community Bushfire Forum on Wednesday 30 September. Download invitation here: LinkClick.aspx more

Dating back to 1876, the Oakbank Racing Carnival has become arguably the biggest horse racing picnic in Australia. Held in the picturesque town of Oakbank, the Carnival has an extensive range of facilities including amusements, a food and wine court and super screen televisions. Entry will be $20.00 for persons aged 16 and over and admission is free for persons under this age. For more information please visit http://www.oakbankracingclub.com.au         more

In 2008 the Victor Harbor Triathlons 5km fun run-walk was voted best event in the Government of South Australia's Recreation and Sport Industry Awards and was the winner of the Sports Award in the SA Great Regional Awards (Fleurieu Peninsula/Kangaroo Island region). This year, after a turn-out of 770 competitors in 2008, the fun run-walk will again be held on Sunday 8 March. Events will include the mini distance, short distance and olympic distance triathlon as well as the 5km fun run... more

The 121st Uraidla and Summertown Annual Show will be held on Saturday the 21st of February 2009. The Uraidla Show is quickly becoming a signature event for the Adelaide Hills and boasts the very best of local produce and wine, leisure activities and horticulture. For the sixth year in a row, the Uraidla Sustainability Fair will be there, showcasing a range of technologies including solar hot water systems, water harvesting and much more. Face painting, sideshow attractions and a play are... more

Summer racing is back and Kingscote's annual Coopers Kangaroo Island Cup Carnival will again be held this year from Thursday 19 February until Saturday 21 February 2009. The 3 day carnival, the biggest KI tourist event for the year, will be held at the Kingscote Racecourse at Cygnet River (10 Mins from Kingscote) and will be a fun day of racing, entertainment, fashions on the field and local food and wine. For more details please call 08 8537 0605 or visit www.racingsa... more

The Crush festival will again be held this year with the Adelaide Hills Region showcasing the best of local wine and produce. The Festival will be held on Sunday 25 January and further details can be found at www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/downloads/Crush2009.pdf.     more

The 2009 Tour Down Under is shaping up as one of the biggest sporting events ever held in the state. The decision by former Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong to use the Tour Down Under to start his return to racing has guaranteed worldwide coverage for the event. Starting on January the 18th, the race will travel through the hills region for four out of the six days, passing through many towns including Hahndorf, Stirling and Victor Harbor. Tour Dates: Sunda... more