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Few Remaining Tickets
Friday, 6th May, 2010
A few tickets remain for the VJ workshop, Literary Lunch, Drumming Monkey's and Renee Geyer due to cancellations. Please contact the Penola Visitor Information Centre to secure a spot on 08 8737 2855...

Bus Service Friday Night and Saturday
Tuesday, 4th May, 2010
There will be a bus service running to and from Penola to Wynns Coonawarra Estate on Friday evening for the Renee Geyer performance at a cost of $5 per person, one way. The service will also be available on Saturday between 10am - 5pm on an 'on call' basis for a gold coin donation per ride. For pickup please call 0418 838 643 and click here for pick up times on Friday evening...

The Festival Top 5
Thursday, 29th April, 2010
The 2010 festival is filled to the brim with a fantastic array of events, performances, exhibitions and workshops. The following are the Committee’s top five.... Illumination of the South; Renee Geyer; Co Opera; John Marden Lunch and; the Book Club ...

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About the Festival

The Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival, now in its 19th 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 6, 7, 8 and 9.

Last year's winning design prize image, featured above, is the identifying feature of the 2010 festival...