Kurt Opray

We live at Norton Summit and run a farm stay here, which means we spend a lot of time answering the question "what's actually on this weekend?" for guests. This page is our answer, and we update it every Friday. It covers the whole region: Hahndorf, Stirling, Woodside, Uraidla, Mount Barker, Oakbank, Lobethal and the villages in between. Markets, cellar door events, live music, and the things worth driving up for. This weekend Updated Thursday 10 September 2026, covering Saturday 12 and...

Two things are happening at once this weekend. Sunday is Father's Day, so half the Hills has put on a roast. And the Royal Adelaide Show opens Saturday, which means every family in Adelaide is choosing between a paddock and sideshow alley. Every Father's Day event below is on Sunday 6 September. Here's what we'd actually go to. Music under the gums at Norton Summit Sinclair's Gully, 288 Colonial Drive, Norton Summit. Sunday, doors 12.30pm, music 1-3pm. $15. This one is five minutes from our...

August is nearly done, but the Adelaide Hills is making sure it goes out with a bang. The weekend ahead is looking partly cloudy and cool — think low teens, a light westerly, and maybe a shower or two by Saturday evening. Perfect weather to pull on a jacket and head out into the Hills. Here's what's on this weekend. Saturday 22 August Adelaide Hills Farmers Market — Mount Barker, 8:30am–12:30pm (FREE) Kick off your Saturday at the Adelaide Hills Farmers Market in Mount Barker, where local...