Bluegrass is great music. That’s why it heads up our festival. Our stage attracts world-class musicians; many come back each year to perform, to run workshops, and to join in the fun and inspiration of all that a Wirrina festival is.
Remember the new date the festival is November 16, 17 & 18 for 2018. We anticipate much better weather!
Go to the 2018 Performers page and read about what to expect.
If you don’t make the cut please don’t be too disheartened. You are most welcome to apply again next year. We had a very high calibre of musicians express interest and the most applicants in the festival’s history! We have a set number of acts we can put on the program and there are many variables involved in the selection process—it ain’t easy. At the Festival there will be plenty of opportunities to play on the open mic stage and jamming/sessions go on around the clock (almost!). There will also be a program of workshops to participate in. This is a festival to bring your instruments and your voice to. So come along and join in the fun.
Email Alex to register your interest: [email protected]
For further information please visit the volunteers page.
Contact Holly and Ben at the Wirrina Cove Holiday Park if you would like to stay onsite at the festival. There are powered and unpowered camping sites plus a limited number of cabins available. Visit the Venue page for information about the site.
To find other accommodation in the district go to: www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au/yankalillaTourism/accommodation
There are a variety of ways to participate in the festival.
There are plenty of opportunities to perform on the walk-up stage at a Wirrina Festival. Put your name on the blackboard list when you arrive. Two to three songs are generally allowed although the MC of each session will use their discretion. There will be jamming around the fire pits, in the dining room, and in the session tent throughout the festival. Come along!
In 2017 we asked patrons to spare a thought for the environment and the volunteers who clean up after the festival. Thank you for helping us to reduce the rubbish. Lets keep up the great effort in 2018! Reduce, reuse, recycle.
The Festival mugs and wine glasses were a great success in 2017. There was far less garbage to deal with—such as plastic cups and single-use disposable coffee cups. Be sure to buy your Festival mug and wine glass from the office in 2018.
Tickets are available at Try Booking
Weekend passes:
Adults: $85.00 Youth (13–18): $30
Friday:
Adults: $30.00 Youth: $15
Saturday:
Adults: $50.00 Youth: $25
Sunday:
Adults: $30.00 Youth: $15