Horse trail rides, rodeos, cultural performances, wine festivals and more events supported by the $400,000 Drought Relief Regional Event Fund will trigger visitation to South Australia's drought-affected communities from this weekend.
Beloved events are supported by the Fund, such as the Streaky Sounds Music Festival - a family-friendly, open-air music festival held each year in Eyre Peninsula's Streaky Bay - and the 71st Carrieton Rodeo New Years Eve Bash in Flinders Ranges & Outback.
In the spirit of collaboration, the Outback Revival will work with the City of Prospect to entice Adelaide residents into the Flinders Ranges for a regional music and community event held in Cradock.
This weekend The Skilly Valley Way makes it easy to enjoy some of the Clare Valley's most loved venues, while the Jamestown Show brings people together in the Flinders Ranges & Outback for competitions, rides, animals, and live music.
Communities in the Eyre Peninsula and Limestone Coast will host events leveraging one of the world's most renowned festivals, the Adelaide Fringe. A street party in Naracoorte will offer a world-class lineup of live performances and local food stalls in February as part of the open-access festival, before 'Immersive Worlds - The Dome' produced by the Adelaide Fringe will see a cutting-edge 10-metre projection dome displayed in Eyre Peninsula in April.
Delivered by the South Australian Tourism Commission, the Drought Relief Regional Event Fund provides financial support to regional events which engage community, foster connection, drive visitation, and support resilience in areas hardest impacted by drought.
Funding is being used to both market and deliver events, including engaging local suppliers, contractors and businesses to support primary producers, marketing costs to increase awareness and visitation, and employing short term specialised personnel to facilitate the event.
Events supported by the Drought Relief Regional Event Fund:
Event |
Details |
Date |
Region |
The Skilly Valley Way |
Explore the valley through a unique day of wine, gin, food, live music, and country hospitality across seven venues. |
4 October 2025 |
Clare Valley |
Jamestown Show |
The event brings together people of all ages and backgrounds with competitions, rides, animals, live music, and entertainment for everyone to enjoy. |
5-6 October 2025 |
Flinders Ranges & Outback |
Sunset on Seppeltsfield Road |
Watch the sun go down while enjoying some of the region's best wine, food and gin in an iconic location. |
21 November 2025 |
Barossa |
Our Youth / Our Festival |
Community-led celebration of young people, designed in direct response to the social and economic impacts of drought on regional youth and families. |
29 November 2025 |
Flinders Ranges & Outback |
71st Annual Carrieton Rodeo New Years Eve Bash 2025 |
This rodeo is one of the region's longest-standing community traditions, combining professional rodeo competitions, live music, local food and drink, and a festive family atmosphere. |
31 December 2025 |
Flinders Ranges & Outback |
Under the Pines |
A unique, family-friendly event set along the stunning foreshore of Port Neill will offer live music, children's entertainment, and a variety of food vendors and local produce stalls. |
10 January 2026 |
Eyre Peninsula |
Wilmington Night Rodeo |
A community-driven event managed by local volunteers celebrating rodeo with bull riding, barrel racing and more. |
31 January - 1 February 2026 |
Flinders Ranges & Outback |
Naracoorte Fringe Street Party |
A vibrant community event in the Naracoorte Town Square with diverse food stalls and a world class lineup of live performances, offering a taste of the Adelaide Fringe experience in the heart of the Limestone Coast. |
March 2026 |
Limestone Coast |
Streaky Sounds Music Festival |
A family-friendly, open-air music festival held each year in the stunning coastal town of Streaky Bay. |
9 March 2026 |
Eyre Peninsula |
Immersive Worlds - The Dome |
Part planetarium, part immersive playground, The Dome is an unforgettable festival-style cultural experience and proven drawcard that brings people together. The Dome offers a shared, accessible, and inspiring cultural experience that's just as at home in regional communities as it is in the heart of Fringe. |
March/April 2026 |
Eyre Peninsula |
Farm Fair & Show 2026 |
An annual community and tourism event aligned with Karoonda Silo Art and Nightly Projections attractions. |
March 2026 |
Murray River, Lakes & Coorong |
Riding Out The Drought - SA's Largest Horse Trail Ride |
A three-day event encouraging horse owners, family and friends to join SA's Largest Horse Trail Ride in Melrose for scenic trail rides and community BBQs. |
May 2026 |
Flinders Ranges & Outback |
Outback Revival |
A one-day regional music and community event held in Cradock, Flinders Ranges. |
May 2026 |
Flinders Ranges & Outback |
Winter Wine Down |
Brings together the best in local reds, entertainment, and cozy winter vibes all under the stars on the Renmark riverfront. |
June 2026 |
Riverland |
