The Kangaroo Island Wildlife Carnival 2021: Bird Songs, is an annual celebration of Kangaroo Island’s beautiful native wildlife told through the voices of strong women in science and the arts. Join us for an evening of celebration at beautiful Duck Lagoon. The Carnival features inspiring in-conversation sessions with conservation scientists, interactive conservation & art activities for the kids, headline & local music acts, delicious local food vans, wine, spirits & beers.

A community event to celebrate our resilience after adversity and see what amazing films, books and businesses have emerged since our island has experienced different hardships over the last 18 months. This three day event will include Q&As with participants for a greater chance on learning and interaction with attendees. Part proceeds of this event will be donated towards a community initiative chosen by Humans of Kangaroo Island.  

Naomi Keyte and Django live at The Shearing Shed Saturday 16th October, 6:30pm $25 tickets from Eventbrite, Gourmet food and Grasshopper Beer available Transport from Kingscote available

Pilates & Yoga at The Shearing Shed 17th October 2021 1pm – 4pm $40 per ticket, womens afternoon includes live music, nibbles and wine BYO Yoga Mat (If you have one)

Tunes in the Dunes is a long time visionary event imagined by the Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail team. Combining nature, music, art, food and community is what this trail is about. A musical, epicurean experience on the Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail.  

Annual Stokes Bay Fireworks! Food options – Rockpool Cafe will be open for meals, coffee and ice creams. Stokes Bay tennis club will have a sausage sizzle and soft drinks for sale at the BBQ shed – CASH ONLY. Western Lions will have donuts, also at the BBQ shed – CASH ONLY. Or you are welcome to BYO BBQ and drinks.

A great chance to catch up with your friends or family! Enjoy this Melbourne Cup Event nestled in the bush at Emu Ridge for a fun day of delicious food drinks. Enjoy the race on our screen in the dining room and back deck. Plenty of sweeps available and prizes for best dressed and best head piece, plus a lucky door prize. Tickets just $35 per person Emu Ridge Menu inspired by our Japanese Chef Yuhi Entrée – Prawn Ravioli with…

A true country show that brings the whole community together. From entering the many sections, running stalls, showcasing local produce or taking part in the many activities. With Shearing competitions to dog jumping, its a day not to be missed This year’s theme is “Volunteers build strong communities” The focus for this year’s show is to thank the people that give up their time to support their community in so many ways. Communities like Kangaroo Island run on volunteers and…

An Italian Sunday lunch “il pranzo della domenica” is the occasion for family and friends to get together around the dinner table and enjoy good food and wine. There is no need for a special occasion, it’s tradition and happens most Sunday’s (in our case, the 1st Sunday of the month). Around 6 courses are served and designed to be shared. You’ll arrive at 12:00pm with an antipasto board, bread and olives on the table, then we start the flow…

Grab your people and make it to the inaugural Kangaroo Island Brews, Tunes & BBQ FEST at The Shearing Shed for the launch of new Grasshopper Brewing Co. Sit back, relax and have a laugh with special guest and host ‘MAN-BO’ who will land back at Eleanor Downs after a stella performance at the KI Bush Festival to impress you with his tactical adventures and gritty humour. Live music will be pumping throughout the day with an epic line up…