Kangaroo Island Events

Kangaroo Island embraces events with the zest and enthusiasm only found in South Australia.

Visit any one of the Kangaroo Island events and you are certain to enjoy an experience that is more than just great food, wine and art. The Kangaroo Island events calendar includes many cultural as well as sporting events. Some of these popular events include: the Coopers Kangaroo Island Carnival; Kangaroo Island Motor Fest and the Kangaroo Island Cup Carnival.

Other notable events on the calendar are the Penneshaw Easter Art Exhibition and the Kangaroo Island Gourmet Gallop, a weekend celebration of fine food and wine, especially highlighting produce like olive oil, honey and world-class cheeses.

One of the highlights of the year is definitely the horsing racing at the Kangaroo Island Cup Carnival which is a two-day event showcasing Kangaroo Island's premier racing carnival. This carnival is growing in popularity every year. Crowds come from South Australia and beyond to experience the party atmosphere at the track.

Among a host of activities, the party atmosphere also rages at the Twilight Street Party Kingscote followed by dinner at Ozone Seafront Hotel Kingscote, Kangaroo Island.

While you're holidaying on the island, don't miss the top Adelaide bands playing live and the staging of the very popular Cup Calcutta. Kangaroo Island Motor Fest is a wonderful motoring celebration, while Penneshaw Easter Art Exhibition highlights Kangaroo Island art and artists.

You'll need access to a Kangaroo Island map to be able to attend the events that interest you. Private organisations and associations as well as Kangaroo Island Council enthusiastically support Kangaroo Island festivals and events.

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