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Date for 2009 is all set
Thursday 29th May, 2008
Put this date in your diary, the festival will be held May 14-17. We have so much planned that we need to start a day earlier in 2009. Stay tuned for more details.


The Festival is Here!
Friday 16th May, 2008
There may be a little rain but it certainly isn't putting a dampener on the electrifying atmosphere around Penola & Coonawarra this weekend! Rug up, bring a brolly and prepare to have a blast amongst all the action, fun and excitement of what is the Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival!

Grab your tickets NOW before they sell out!
Thursday 8th May, 2008
Tickets for this year's workshops and events are selling like hot cakes. Be sure not to be disappointed - call the Penola Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre now to secure your tickets!

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About the Festival

The Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival, now in its 17th year, has grown to become one of regional Australia's leading arts festivals.

The festival celebrates the literary and arts heritage of Penola, the fine wines of Coonawarra and our premium regional produce. We invite you to come join us this May 16, 17 and 18.

Last year's winning design prize image, featured on the right, is the identifying feature of the 2008 festival...