The cold weather hasn't stopped our state from turning up the events calendar. So make sure you get out and about this weekend.

Words Brooke Chapman

WINTER WARMER

You won’t want to miss this year’s Cellar Door Fest Winter Edit at the Adelaide Convention Centre. The highly anticipated event returns on July 9 and 10, bringing winery vibes to the heart of the city. The two-day festival will once again shine the spotlight on the best of South Australia, with samples of the hottest wines, spirits and food. There will be music from a stellar line-up of local folk, indie, disco and soul musicians. There is a choice of three sessions across the two days, with strictly limited tickets available, so book ahead to avoid missing out.

NORDIC, BUT NICE

The Scandinavian Film Festival returns this July with a specially curated programme of films and events, showcasing the best in new Nordic cinema. The festival is proudly presented by Palace Cinemas, bringing the most exciting movies from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. You can catch the film festival from July 13 to August 4 at Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas. The full programme is available online.

WHAT’S COOKING

After the success of last year’s inaugural event, The Riverland Camp Oven Cook off is back this July and has evolved into a two-day festival. The event celebrates the authentically Australian tradition of camp oven cooking. There will be a Woolshed Brewery Pop Up Bar, Renmark Club Cocktail Bar, DJ, Camp Oven Cooking Workshop for beginners and – of course – the second Camp Oven Cook Off. Visit Renmark on July 9 and 10 to experience all camp ovens have to offer.

VEGAN FOODS GALORE

Vegan Palooza is returning for its second year. From the creators of the Vegan Festival, Vegan Palooza is bringing the world’s fastest-growing social and food movement to Adelaide for a winter taste sensation. The vegan community continues to expand and this event is designed to help the public learn about, celebrate and eat South Australia’s amazing local vegan food and drink. The event will be held on Saturday, July 10 at MAB Innovation Hub at Tonsley and entry is a gold coin donation.

DISCO PARTY

The Arkaba Hotel is hosting a kids-only disco on Tuesday, July 13. Glow Kids Disco is a special party for ages 12 and under, promising lots of fun and funky tunes. DJ Tiffany from Dancify will be playing all your favourite music and hosting games and kids’ karaoke. There will be party food and drinks included for the kids, a face painter and a balloon artist. All parents or caregivers must purchase a complimentary ticket to the afternoon event and must be in the room to supervise at all times.

DOOR SERVICE

The Adelaide Central Market has launched a new online home delivery service. You can now have fresh market produce and speciality goods delivered straight to your door. Home delivery is available every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoon, with orders placed by 11pm for next trade day delivery or plan ahead and select a preferred delivery date. More than 1,300 products from over 44 traders can now be purchased online including fresh fruit and vegetables, market favourite likes Lucia’s readymade meals and Les Deux Coqs patisserie.

The History Trust of South Australia’s Museums are holding events for NAIDOC week. Hosted by the South Australian Maritime Museum in Port Adelaide there will be a Kaurna Cultural Walking Tour this Sunday, July 11 from 11am to 12.30pm. The walking tour is free and approximately 2.6 kilometres. The tour will be hosted by Margaret Brodie, a Kaurna, Ngarrindjeri and Mirning woman. Margaret will explore Port Adelaide from the perspective of the Aboriginal people who have called the port home for thousands of years.

BON APPETIT

The Adelaide Central Market is celebrating Bastille Day this weekend with two-day celebrations on Friday and Saturday. In a celebration of French food and culture, South Australia’s love of good food and wine will be on show with Bastille Day at the Market expected to attract families and French food lovers alike over the two-day program of free events. Highlights include live music, a pop-up crepe bar by Market Bread bar, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities and a champagne bar, serving French champagne and a local sparkling.

For more of what’s happening around SA this month, pick up the July issue of SALIFE magazine, out now.