Events
Gutsy Kangaroo Island
Bring your coat, your boots and your beanie. Escape to Kangaroo Island this winter and savour its unique food and wine scene.
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Kingscote
Gutsy Kangaroo Island is a celebration of the Island's boldest flavours, makers and stories — and in winter, it comes into its own.
Held on various dates throughout June, July and August, the festival unfolds through a series of pop-up events from local chefs, producers and venues.
Here are some events to look forward this year:
June
Daughters of the Hive – 6 June
False Cape Winter Feast - 6 June
Sunday Vibes at Dudley Wines Winter Series – 7 June
Whiskey by the Fire – 20 June
July
Sunday Vibes at Dudley Wines Winter Series – 5 July
Mithho at Millie's – 5 July
Farmers Feast – 18 July
August
Sunday Vibes at Dudley Wines Winter Series – 2 August
Ocean's Bounty with Kangaroo Island Oysters – 22 August
False Cape Winter Degustation - 28 August
As the winds rise and the fires are lit, Gutsy invites you to experience the season at its richest: hearty plates, warming pours, and moments of connection that can only be found when things slow down.
This is Kangaroo Island at its most honest and most generous. Gutsy by nature. Bolder in winter.
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Henschke by the Sea
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West End
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- 24 July 2026 – 26 July 2026
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- Southern Ocean Lodge invites guests to a refined winter wine weekend in partnership with the esteemed Henschke family.
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Whisky By The Fire | GUTSY
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Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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- 28 June 2026
- Description
- Head to the Penneshaw Pub for an evening of fine food and even finer whisky this winter.
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Seaborne and Shipwrecked Degustation
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Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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- 11 July 2026
- Description
- An intimate and memorable winter evening at the False Cape Wines cellar door presenting Seaborne and Shipwrecked.
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Sunday Vibes - Winter Series | GUTSY
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Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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- 05 July 2026 and 02 August 2026
- Description
- A winter Sunday series at Dudley Wines where the day begins with a guided wellness session, then opens out into a relaxed, social afternoon.
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KI Photo Safari
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West End
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- 11 August 2026 – 15 August 2026
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- Experience the wild beauty of Kangaroo Island through an immersive photographic journey led by acclaimed travel photographer and Canon Master Richard I'Anson.
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Ocean's Bounty with Kangaroo Island Oysters | GUTSY
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Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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- 22 August 2026
- Description
- A seafood-focused Producers Dinner celebrating the waters of Kangaroo Island.
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Winter Solstice Long-Table Feast | GUTSY
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American River & Surrounds
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- 20 June 2026
- Description
- Celebrate the longest night of the year with an exclusive Winter Solstice Dinner at Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge.
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Hentley Farm: Modern Barossa Icons on the Clifftop
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West End
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- 26 June 2026 – 28 June 2026
- Description
- A wonderful weekend of South Australia's fine wines paired perfectly with Southern Ocean Lodge's local produce and world-class menus.
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Farmers Feast | GUTSY
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Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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- 18 July 2026
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- Celebrate the best of Kangaroo Island produce with a three-course dinner showcasing KI lamb, hosted alongside a local lamb farmer sharing insights into farming life
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Mithho at Millie's | GUTSY
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Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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- 05 July 2026
- Description
- Discover a fusion of Nepalese cuisine and local Kangaroo Island produce with Millie Mae's Pantry very own in-house chef, Dipesh.
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