Wednesday, 20 September
Mintaro
Women in Agriculture Forum – Women Can Do! Forum
This forum will be celebrating women working in agriculture. Empowering women by showcasing what women are doing in agriculture, the challenges they face, professional and personal skills development and the collaborative journey travelled.
The forum will commence at with a light luncheon featuring lamb prepared by Vicky Tolotta. Guest speakers include Ali Paulett, Paulett Wines the 2023 Rural Woman of the Year, Bron Stedall, Pinon Advisory, Strong Foundations-Expanding your EQ for greater connection, communication and confidence and Rebecca Townsend, Australian Super – Demystified Superannuation for Women 45+
Mintaro Institute, 12.30 – 4pm
Cost: $20
Bookings: via Eventbrite
Magpie and Stump Hotel
Pull up a stump, kick back on the sprawling lawns or dine in one of the oldest (but recently renovated) pubs in the Clare Valley. Collaborating with lamb from Dunira Prime Lamb to serve the freshest local lamb – the menu will feature Mintaro Lamb Burgers and Yiros (lunch and dinner) plus their pub classics.
Enjoy local Clare Valley wines and brews – so swoop in.
Burra Street, Mintaro
Bookings: Phone: 08 8843 9185
Mintaro
Festival Launch and Dinner
Keynote speakers featuring local lamb producers Martindale Farm and visiting guest Chefs Judyta Slupnicki (Polish) and Vicky Tolotta (Türkiye Hunkar Begendi – Sultan’s Delight) with hand crafted, estate grown wines by Reillys wines. Speakers are Jane Kellock Chair of the South Australian Sheep and Beef Blueprints, and Brendan Kluska and Pat Dawson from the Polish Society to provide information on the Polish migrants influence on the Clare Valley.
Mintaro Institute
Cost: $45 per person, includes 2 course meal & entry drink.
Bookings: Visit the website
Polish Hill River
Paulett Wines and Bush DeVine Restaurant
Experience the delicious world of lamb cuisine at Pauletts Bush DeVine Restaurant during the Clare Valley Festival of the Lamb. Head Chef Erky showcases a variety of mouthwatering lamb dishes on the menu throughout the festival, utilizing the whole lamb to create culinary delights. Match these dishes with Paulett wines and featuring lamb from Armagh’s Remarkable Meat Co.
Jolly Way, Polish Hill River
Bookings: Visit the website or Phone: 08 8843 4328
thursday, 21 September
Mintaro
Magpie and Stump Hotel
Pull up a stump, kick back on the sprawling lawns or dine in one of the oldest (but recently renovated) pubs in the Clare Valley. Collaborating with lamb from Dunira Prime Lamb to serve the freshest local lamb – our menu will feature Mintaro Lamb Burgers and Yiros (lunch and dinner) plus our pub classics. Enjoy local Clare Valley wines and brews – so swoop in.
Burra Street, Mintaro
Bookings: Phone: 08 8843 9185
Mintaro Institute Poetry Ballads Sing-along and Dinner
The Mintaro Institute has been the centre of the town’s social and cultural activity ever since the foundation stone was laid on 4 February 1878. The Mintaro Bush Poetry / Ballads / Sing-along and Community Dinner will be a night of storytelling, bush poetry and music.
Bring along a plate of food and a poem to share with others. Enjoy the Mintaro and Muleteer lamb sausages which are produced every September for the Clare Valley Festival of the Lamb, plus a glass or 2 of Mintaro Wines. Local performer Richard Mintern will be there with some bush inspired songs along with a performance by members of the Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir plus Peter Houldsworth from Mintaro Wines will recite some Australian classics and there is an open mic for others to provide bush inspired poetry.
6.30pm, Mintaro Institute
Cost: $15 entry
Bookings essential: Visit the website
Clare
Fundraiser Lunch
Join Vicky Tolotta from Nar Delights a Turkish with a Twist Caterer for Türkiye. Lamb meatball rolls with onion salad. All profits to be donated towards ‘Topraktan Tabaga’ chefs who cook for Türkiye – Syria earthquake victims.
Clare Town Hall, 12 noon
Cost: $10 per head, no booking required
Polish Hill River
Paulett Wines and Bush DeVine Restaurant
Experience the delicious world of lamb cuisine at Pauletts Bush DeVine Restaurant during the Clare Valley Festival of the Lamb. Head Chef Erky showcases a variety of mouthwatering lamb dishes on the menu throughout the festival, utilizing the whole lamb to create culinary delights. Match these dishes with Paulett wines and featuring lamb from Armagh’s Remarkable Meat Co.
Jolly Way, Polish Hill River
Bookings: Visit the website or Phone: 08 8843 4328
Friday, 22 September
Mintaro
Magpie and Stump Hotel
Pull up a stump, kick back on the sprawling lawns or dine in one of the oldest (but recently renovated) pubs in the Clare Valley. Collaborating with lamb from Dunira Prime Lamb to serve the freshest local lamb – our menu will feature Mintaro Lamb Burgers and Yiros (lunch and dinner) plus our pub classics. Enjoy local Clare Valley wines and brews – so swoop in.
Burra Street, Mintaro
Bookings: Phone: 08 8843 9185
Clare
Knappstein Wines Enterprise Cellar present
Women, Wine & Nyowee
Steeped in history and synonymous with the Clare Valley in South Australia, the Knappstein winery and cellar door is located in the heritage listed Enterprise building. Producing wines with personality, they showcase varieties the region is famous for. A four course dinner will be held in the unique dining venue, the Knappstein Enterprise Cellar. Showcasing all things Lamb in a specially curated menu by world renowned Chef Stuart Oldfield and matched with a selection of Knappstein award winning wines.
7.00pm, Knappstein Wines Enterprise Cellar, 2 Pioneer Ave, Clare
Cost: $150 per head
Bookings: Visit the website or Phone: 08 8841 2100
Mr. Mick Cellar Door and Kitchen
Lunch 12 – 2.30pm and Dinner 6.00pm – 8.30pm
Enjoy lamb 3 ways matched to Mr. Mick and Tim Adams Wines featuring Wunderbar Lamb.
Bookings: Email: reservations@mrmick.com.au or Phone: 08 8842 2555
Penwortham
The UPPside Restaurant, Wine Bar & Farm Shop
Lunch and Dinner Lamb Pizza Special to feature Chef Uppill’s slow cooked lamb shoulder or smoked lamb bacon featuring Wunderbar Lamb.
Horrocks Highway, Penwortham
Bookings: Phone: 08 8803 6122
Polish Hill River
Paulett Wines and Bush DeVine Restaurant
Experience the delicious world of lamb cuisine at Pauletts Bush DeVine Restaurant during the Clare Valley Festival of the Lamb. Head Chef Erky showcases a variety of mouthwatering lamb dishes on the menu throughout the festival, utilizing the whole lamb to create culinary delights. Match these dishes with Paulett wines and featuring lamb from Armagh’s Remarkable Meat Co.
Jolly Way, Polish Hill River
Bookings: Visit the website or Phone: 08 8843 4328
Saturday, 23 September
Mintaro
Clare Valley Festival of the Lamb Wool and Fibre Workshops
Local artisans will be running workshops including granny square crochet, knitted socks and weaving for beginners. There are limited numbers for each session and varying costs and requirements.
To find out more visit the Clare Valley Festival of The Lamb Wool and Fibre Fair Facebook page.
Workshops start from 9.00 am
Mintaro Institute
Bookings essential. Phone: Heather Ritter 0400 895 723
Reillys of Mintaro Lamb Long Lunch
Reillys will showcase the finest Mintaro lamb alongside their handcrafted, estate-grown wines. An exquisite 5-course gourmet menu has been curated by their head Chef Luke Smith. Winemaker Justin Ardill has paired his favourite wines to perfectly match each course, beginning with their renowned Watervale Riesling and moving on to the full-bodied red wine varietals.
Cost $125 per person, bookings required
Phone: 08 8843 9013 to book your place
Magpie and Stump Hotel
Pull up a stump, kick back on the sprawling lawns or dine in one of the oldest (but recently renovated) pubs in the Clare Valley. Collaborating with lamb from Dunira Prime Lamb to serve the freshest local lamb – our menu will feature Mintaro Lamb Burgers and Yiros (lunch and dinner) plus our pub classics. Enjoy local Clare Valley wines and brews – so swoop in.
Burra Street, Mintaro
Bookings: Phone: 08 8843 9185
Clare
Mr. Mick Cellar Door and Kitchen
Enjoy lamb 3 ways matched to Mr. Mick and Tim Adams Wines featuring Wunderbar Lamb.
Lunch 12 – 2.30pm
Bookings: Email: reservations@mrmick.com.au or Phone: 08 8842 2555
Greg Cooley Wines
A Salute to Spring Lamb @ Greg Cooley Wines. Bespoke caterer, The Bearded Cook, will weave his magic with succulent ‘Texel’ Sired Spring Lamb, making this a wonderful celebration for The Festival of Lamb! Enjoy a range of flavoursome, colourful, delicious dishes, handmade and sourced from local producers. Don’t be sheepish, come and enjoy a relaxing afternoon grazing on The Deck! and the live music. Lamb supplied by New Devon Texel Stud.
12 Main North Road, Clare
Lunch 12noon and afternoon
Bookings: Phone: 08 8856 5981
Polish Hill River
Paulett Wines and Bush DeVine Restaurant
Experience the delicious world of lamb cuisine at Pauletts Bush DeVine Restaurant during the Clare Valley Festival of the Lamb. Head Chef Erky showcases a variety of mouthwatering lamb dishes on the menu throughout the festival, utilizing the whole lamb to create culinary delights. Match these dishes with Paulett wines and featuring lamb from Armagh’s Remarkable Meat Co.
Jolly Way, Polish Hill River
Bookings: Visit the website or Phone: 08 8843 4328
Penwortham
The UPPside Restaurant, Wine Bar & Farm Shop
Polish Pierogi Dumpling Day at The UPPside a special event lunch 12noon – 2pm Dumpling demonstration on the deck (how to make) Complimentary glass of Polish vodka, wine, beer or soft drink. Various Pierogi all featuring lamb & traditional Polish ingredients for lunch by local award winning Chef Christian Uppill and special guest Polish Chef Judyta Slupnicki Showcasing Clare Valley’s very own Wunderbar Lamb.
Lunch 12noon – 2pm
Horrocks Highway, Penwortham
Cost: $55, only 20 seats available
Visit the website for tickets and more info
Phone: 08 8803 6122.
Penwortham
The UPPside Restaurant, Wine Bar & Farm Shop
Dinner Lamb Pizza Special to feature Chef Uppill’s slow cooked lamb shoulder or smoked lamb bacon featuring Wunderbar Lamb.
Horrocks Highway, Penwortham
Bookings: Phone: 08 8803 6122.
Sunday, 24 September
Mintaro
Wool and Fibre Fair
Mintaro Institute 9am – 3pm (free event)
Featuring:
- Local artisans and their use of wool in an exhibition
- Wool and Fibre market; Knitting exhibitions
- Felting exhibition
- Spinning exhibition
Purchase some of the legendary Mintaro and Muleteer Lamb Sausages prepared by butcher with the special recipe developed in Mintaro in 2018 as part of an international chef exchange and featuring local lamb from Martindale Farm.
To find out more visit the Clare Valley Festival of The Lamb Wool and Fibre Fair Facebook page.
Reillys of Mintaro Lamb Long Lunch
Reillys will showcase the finest Mintaro lamb alongside their handcrafted, estate-grown wines. An exquisite 5-course gourmet menu has been curated by their head Chef Luke Smith. Winemaker Justin Ardill has paired his favourite wines to perfectly match each course, beginning with their renowned Watervale Riesling and moving on to the full-bodied red wine varietals.
Cost $125 per person, bookings required
Phone: 08 8843 9013 to book your place
Magpie and Stump Hotel
Pull up a stump, kick back on the sprawling lawns or dine in one of the oldest (but recently renovated) pubs in the Clare Valley. Collaborating with lamb from Dunira Prime Lamb to serve the freshest local lamb – our menu will feature Mintaro Lamb Burgers and Yiros (lunch and dinner) plus our pub classics. Enjoy local Clare Valley wines and brews – so swoop in.
Bookings: Phone: 08 8843 9185
Polish Hill River
The Polish Hill River Museum
The Polish Hill River Church Museum has been established by the South Australian Polish community in order to document and commemorate the contribution of Polish migrants to the development of the State. In 1980 the Polish Hill River Church Museum was placed on the register of State Heritage Items.
Polish Hill Rd, Polish Hill River
Special opening from 11am to 4pm; BBQ lunch will be available.
Paulett Wines and Bush DeVine Restaurant
Experience the delicious world of lamb cuisine at Pauletts Bush DeVine Restaurant during the Clare Valley Festival of the Lamb. Head Chef Erky showcases a variety of mouthwatering lamb dishes on the menu throughout the festival, utilizing the whole lamb to create culinary delights. Match these dishes with Paulett wines and featuring lamb from Armagh’s Remarkable Meat Co.
Jolly Way, Polish Hill River
Bookings: Visit the website or Phone: 08 8843 4328
Penwortham
The UPPside Restaurant, Wine Bar & Farm Shop
Lunch and Dinner Lamb Pizza Special to feature Chef Uppill’s slow cooked lamb shoulder or smoked lamb bacon featuring Wunderbar Lamb.
Horrocks Highway, Penwortham
Bookings: Phone: 08 8803 6122
Clare
Blessing of the Fleece
Annual Church Service held for the Clare Valley Festival of the Lamb with all welcome.
10am, Uniting Church, Victoria Road, Clare
The Bentleys Hotel – Lamb Spit Carvery
Celebrate the arrival of spring and new season lamb at the Bentleys Festival of Lamb slow-cooked lamb carvery straight from a glowing rotisserie, piled high with the classic trimmings in their family-friendly bistro or all-weather alfresco area! Basking in the spring sun, sipping amazing local wines, savoring delicious food championing local producers in great company. Bring a crew and tuck in – you are in for a spectacular Sunday! Local Clare Valley Acoustic Soloist Joel Lyon from 2pm
Lunch: 12 noon
Cost: $30pp; $10 Young Diners menu for kids 12 years and under
Bookings: Visit the website or Phone: 08 8842 1700
Clare
Greg Cooley Wines
A Salute to Spring Lamb @ Greg Cooley Wines. Bespoke caterer, The Bearded Cook, will weave his magic with succulent ‘Texel’ Sired Spring Lamb, making this a wonderful celebration for The Festival of Lamb! Enjoy a range of flavoursome, colourful, delicious dishes, handmade and sourced from local producers. Don’t be sheepish, come and enjoy a relaxing afternoon grazing on The Deck! and the live music. Lamb supplied by New Devon Texel Stud.
12 Main North Road, Clare
Lunch 12noon and afternoon
Bookings: Phone: 08 8856 5981
Mr. Mick Cellar Door and Kitchen
Enjoy lamb 3 ways matched to Mr. Mick and Tim Adams Wines featuring Wunderbar Lamb.
Lunch 12 – 2.30pm
Bookings: Email: reservations@mrmick.com.au or Phone: 08 8842 2555
