The Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival returns in May 2026, bringing creativity, culture and community spirit to our region once the hustle of vintage has wrapped. For more than three decades, this much-loved festival has celebrated the very best of Penola’s artistic heritage and the world-class wines of Coonawarra.
Each year, the program highlights excellence through the involvement of local, national and international artists. Exhibitions, workshops, performances and Festival Flavours events unfold throughout Penola and across many of Coonawarra’s cellar doors – offering visitors an inspiring blend of art, history and hospitality.
We are very proud to be hosting artist Valmai DeGaris’ mosaics exhibition “The Garden of Whimsy and Wine” – open every day throughout the Festival. We look forward to seeing you at our Wine Room.
Find out more about the weekend events and download a program.