Battunga Weekend
Come join us for a fun-filled weekend in Meadows, Macclesfield, Echunga, Prospect Hill, Flaxley!
Get ready for exciting activities, delicious food, and great company. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, this event is perfect for everyone of all ages. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to explore the attractions, markets, history, music. artists’ exhibitions, comedy and book festivals whilst enjoying all that this beautiful area has to offer.
Start planning your Battunga weekend adventure.
Read more about the 2026 activities and venues below. The 2026 Printable Program & map will be available soon.
In Meadows
(1) Battunga Park – Battunga Park. BBQ & picnis facilites, playgroud & toilets. Battunga Park 37 Mawson Road, Meadows.
(2) TreeClimb Kuitpo Forest Epic tree climb adventure in the Kuitpo Forest .Open everyday 10am -4pm TreeClimb Kuitpo Forest Corner of Black Nursery Rd, and, Brookman Rd, Kuitpo Forest. Bookings essential http://Treeclimb.com.au/book-now
(3) Meadows Cheese Factory Gallery – Mother’s Day High Tea & Live music:
WoodFolk Music Sunday 1-4pm More details
Bookings essential: cheesetix.com.au Meadows Cheese Factory Studio Gallery 239 Kondoparinga Road.
(4) Bamboozled presents the Comedy Festival -A Good Laugh!
A Good Laugh is hitting the road, playing at the Cheese Factory Studio Gallery, Meadows with a rolling lineup of sharp, playful and downright funny performers. The festival brings a mix of seasoned pros and fresh voices together for nights of big laughs in small places. Each show is different, each town brings its own flavour, and no two nights are quite the same.
At its heart, A Good Laugh is about bringing people together, activating regional spaces, and creating shared moments of laughter – because life’s a bit bonkers and we all need a good laugh! So grab your mates and settle in for a night of cracking comedy, good company and a proper laugh.
Saturday 9th May 8-10pm Tickets: bamboozledproductions.com Meadows Cheese Factory Studio Gallery 230 Kondoparinga Rd, Meadows
(5) Atkins Farm – Visit Atkins Farm’s glasshouse cottage for a special Mother’s Day pop up farm gate shop, featuring beautiful seasonal flower bunches, alongside the blooms, we’re bringing a thoughtfully gathered edit of farm favourites: including local honey, SA-made sunflower earrings, handmade soaps, and
botanical goodies. (Please note this is a pop up shop only and our sunflower fields will not be open for pick your own) Friday & Saturday 10-4pm Atkins Farm 940 Battunga Road, Meadows.
(6) Karrawatta Winery-Tailored wine tastings in a converted dairy. Karrawatta Winery 164 Greenhills Road, Meadows. Open 7 days 11-4pm Bookings essential. Karrawatta.com.au/reservations
(7) Meadows Hall – Mother’s Day Market- Free entry. Numerous market stalls, plants, BBQ, High Tea. Sunday 9-2. Meadows Hall 49 Mawson Road, Meadows,
(8) Kerraway Art Studio – Open Art Studio & Art Exhibition of well-known artist Kerryn Hocking. Information & lessons available. Free entry Sunday 10am – 4pm. . Kerraway Art Studio 105 Pearson Road, Meadows.
(9) Meadows Opportunity Shop – . Op Shop Sales & Devonshire Tea/Coffee. Saturday 10am – 4pm. Meadows Uniting Church. 81 Mawson Road, Meadows
(10) Meadows Nursery & Macrame –25% of all macrame. Nursery specials also available. Wed 7th -Fri 9th 10am-4pm. Saturday 9am–1pm. Sunday 10am-4pm. Meadows Nursery 61 Mawson Road, Meadows.
In Flaxley
(11) Flaxley Community Family Day.- . Farm animals, Children’s Activities,, Tennis, Local produce, baked goods, raffle BBQ, Tea & Coffee. Saturday 10am – 2pm. Free Entry– Flaxley Hall. Strathalbyn Road, Flaxley
(12) Coconut Fitness/Vertical Barre/Pole Dance in Flaxley. Mother’s Day Workout for Mum’s of all ages. Vertical Barre 10am ($20) : Pole Dance 3pm ($25) . Bookings Emma 0400 260 334 or Julia 0484 087 402
In Prospect Hill
(13) Prospect Hill Museum – Prospect Hill Township. Experience history at the Prospect Hill Historical Museum, a complex of historical buildings showcasing early settler life. Join us for a weekend of exploration and living history displays. Blacksmith works for sale https://www.artistblacksmithsa.org.au/ Free Entry Saturday & Sunday 11am – 3pm Prospect Hill Historical Museum, Prospect Hill..
In Echunga
(14) Echunga Fairy Garden – Echunga. and the RSL Garden of Remembrance. BBQ facilities, pinic tables. and Fairy garden. Near the Leopard Tank. Adelaide Road,
(15) Comedy Festival -A Good Laugh Comedy Festival
A Good Laugh is hitting the road, playing at Echunga Hall with a rolling lineup of sharp, playful and downright funny performers. The festival brings a mix of seasoned pros and fresh voices together for nights of big laughs in small places. Each show is different, each town brings its own flavour, and no two nights are quite the same.
At its heart, A Good Laugh is about bringing people together, activating regional spaces, and creating shared moments of laughter – because life’s a bit bonkers and we all need a good laugh!So grab your mates and settle in for a night of cracking comedy, good company and a proper laugh.
Friday 8th May 8-10pm at The Echunga Memorial Institute, 23 Adelaide Road, Echunga
(16) 1,000 Reasons – Satuday 9th May, “Ember Autumn” a 5 course Black Angus experience. Adelaide Hills wine paring, music, lit fire. 50 seats only available. 12-4pm with the Bar open until 6pm. Bookings essential.
Sunday 1,000 Reasons Cafe will be open as usual 10-6pm with our regular menu . All welcome! 1,000 Reasons 12 Concannon Road, Echunga
(17) Echunga Honey and homestead Honey & Infusion tastings and sales. Honey soaps, honey candles and Mother’s Day gift packs. Saturday 10- 2pm Sunday 10-4pm at The Echunga Memorial Institute 23 Adelaide Road, Echunga
(18) Floral Eden . Fresh Flower Stall with bunches of glorious flowers for Mother’s Day. Open Monday-Sunday 8am – 6pm. Floral Eden 42 Adelaide Road, Echunga
(19) Come & Try Bush Action Team Day – Discover the joys of caring for some of our most precious habitat. Stringybark Reserve is a beautiful open Stringybark Forest, an eco-system which is in sharp decline in the Adelaide Hills. This highly diverse forest hosts over 130 native plant species and it is a haven for woodland birds. At this event you can actively support this site by removing invasive weed species. No prior skills or knowledge required as all training and equipment is provided on the day. There is some bending involved as well as walking short distances over uneven ground. Saturday 10th May 9.00am – 3.00pm. Bookings essential for this free event. Contact Trees for Life 08 8406 0500 Echunga Stringybark Reserve, Berry Road, Echunga. (adj. Jupiteer Creek Goldfields)
(20) Echunga Trading Co –HOME. GARDEN. FARM- We are just bursting with rustic and diverse works of local artists, interesting garden art, timeless antique gates and a huge selection of rural supplies, feeds and fodder. We even do a great locally roasted Coffee and cake or light lunch which can be enjoyed in our new leafy outside area or by the fire on the chesterfields.
From little bits and pieces to put in your flower pots, chook feed, fire pits, or gumboots… to that special sculpture piece or unique vintage item to make your friends go “wow!” We have something for everyone! Echunga Trading Co 4 Angus Rd, Echunga open M-F 9am-5pm Saturday & Sunday 10am-3pm
In Macclesfield
(21) Crystal Lake Sculpture Park – Crystal Lake Sculpture Park, nature park, home to International Sculptor Yoshin Ogata’s Macclesfield marble sculpture “Watersong” and the Adelaide Hills Ceramics workshop and Gallery, which will be open on Battunga Weekend 10-3pm. Great picnic spot with public toilets. Crystal Lake Sculpture Park Devereux Road, Macclesfield.
(22) Adelaide Hills Ceramics – Crystal Lake Park, Gallery exhibition & sales of many talented members ceramic artworks. Visit their workshop and see where all the magic happens. Sat & Sun 10-3pm. Free entry, Crystal Lake Sculpture Park Devereux Road, Macclesfield.
(23) Macclesfield Literary Festival. The inaugral Book Festival for book readers, local writers, local books. Saturday 9th May 2026 10-4 Full program Tickets are FREE but for catering purposes please email: info@moonglowpublishing.com.au or Phone 0414249842 to book your seat. RSL Hall 30 Venables Street, Macclesfield.
(24) Macclesfield History Group – Paddy’s Irish Bush Dance – Just good clean fun as we celebrate the early Irish settlers of Macclesfield with music and dance moves called by the Wild Matildas’ Bush Band. We are a part of the SA History Festival and are supported by the SA History Trust. Supper is included. Sat. 7.30pm – 10.30pm. Tickets Adult $25 Senior/Concession $20 Under 18 YRS $10 Details & Bookings Eventbrite Paddy’s Irish Dance or 0476 673 783 Macclesfield Institute 33 Venables Street, Macclesfield
(25) Macclesfield RSL Hall – Local Military display in the heritage RSL Hall. Sunday 10am – 2pm. Free entry, RSL Hall, 30 Venables Street, Macclesfield. Everyone welcome.
(26) Macclesfield ANZAC Memorial Garden A beautiful native garden laid out to provide a place of commemoration and contemplation. The garden is filled with memorials, artworks and a walking trail to pay tribute to the men and women of the Macclesfield District who have served their country. Free Guided Tours of the gardens on the hour is a sensational experience. Sunday 10am – 2pm. Macclesfield Recreation Grounds, Macclesfield.
(27) Longview Vineyard –
Mother’s Day lunch at Longview Vineyard! Treat someone special to a delightful day, surrounded by breath-taking vineyard views, delicious food, and exceptional wine in our Heritage barn & veranda.
Our team has carefully crafted a mouth-watering four-course shared menu, featuring some of our all-time favourite dishes. Enhance your experience with our award-winning Longview Wine, available to purchase on the day. All mums will receive a glass of Fortuna Sparkling Nebbiolo on arrival.
For the little ones 12 and under, we’ve got plenty of entertainment lined up with an activity pack upon arrival, along with some other surprises!
Feel free to arrive any time after 11:30am, though please note that lunch will begin at 12:00pm. $105.00 per adult, $30 per child (12 and under) Bookings essential longviewvineyard.com,au Sunday 11.30 – 4 pm. Longview Vineyard, 154 Pound Road, Macclesfield.
(28) Battunga Country Lions Men’s Shed –Find a treasure at the Battunga Weekend Garage sale Saturday and Sunday 11am -1pm: Macclesfield Recreation Grounds, Macclesfield.
(29) Living Word Messy Church – Free activities, crafts, songs and food for families and others. You’re welcome to pop in. Macclesfield Institute 33 Venables St Macclesfield Sunday 4-5.30pm
See you all in Meadows, Macclesfield, Echunga, Prospect Hill and Flaxley for Battunga Weekend!
