Our city proudly hosts six major events throughout the year that bring the community together to celebrate, connect, and enjoy everything our region has to offer. These include the much-loved family -friendly Trucks on Tour, Reconciliation and NAIDOC events, the Christmas Pageant, Australia Day celebrations, the iconic Tour Down Under and a vibrant Beachside Food and Wine Festival. Each event is designed to be welcoming and inclusive, offering family-friendly experiences that residents and visitors of all ages can enjoy.
Set against the backdrop of our beautiful and unique natural environments - including rolling hills, vineyards, productive agricultural plains, national parks, and 31 kilometres of incredible coastline, these events showcase the very best of our region. Together, these celebrations highlight our city’s vibrant community spirit and provide a unique opportunity for residents and visitors alike to come together and celebrate special occasions throughout the year.
Volunteers wanted – be part of the fun!
We’re always looking for passionate people who want to be part of bringing them to life.
If you’re interested in volunteering at our events, we would love to hear from you! These events celebrate community, culture and connection, and offer a fantastic opportunity to meet new people while being part of something special.
There are a variety of volunteer roles available at each event, from helping with event setup and pack-down, assisting families and visitors, supporting activities, coordinating event areas, and helping everything run smoothly on the day.
Our volunteers are truly the heart and soul of our events. These wonderful community celebrations simply wouldn’t be possible without the time, enthusiasm and generosity of volunteers.
If you’d like to get involved, register your interest below or email events@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au to find out more about upcoming opportunities and how you can be part of these fun and vibrant community events.
Register your interest
Local entertainers
Are you a talented musician, face painter, children’s entertainer, or do you have a fun and unique activity that could wow the crowds at our community events?
We’re gearing up for another exciting event season and we’re looking for talented locals to help bring the fun! From family-friendly children’s events to our vibrant Beachside Food and Wine Festival, our events attract thousands of locals and visitors, and we love showcasing the incredible talent in our community.
If you’d love to be part of our upcoming events, we’d love to hear from you. Simply submit an Expression of Interest to join our entertainer database. When opportunities open for our events, you’ll be the first to know.
Expression of interest