Event date: 8 - 10 May 2026
Get ready to ignite your senses at the FLAME Festival 2026, a vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and community across the Copper Coast. Returning for its third edition, this biennial event lights up the towns of Kadina, Moonta, and Wallaroo with a spectacular showcase of local talent and artistic flair.
Whether you're a curious visitor or a proud local, FLAME Festival offers something for everyone, a chance to connect, create, and celebrate the spirit of the Copper Coast.
Event date: 10 - 16 May 2027
One may ponder, what does Kernewek Lowender mean or what does it represent?
Kernewek Lowender means “Cornish Happiness”.
Cornish Happiness is what the Cornish migrants discovered when they migrated to the towns of Moonta, Kadina & Wallaroo.
Why do we hold a festival biennially to celebrate this one may ask?
We celebrate the traditions, culture, and heritage of our Cornish ancestors.
The Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival is a beloved staple on the events calendar of both Yorke Peninsula and South Australia.
The festival week sees tens of thousands of people gather to celebrate Cornish heritage and traditions, while enjoying the best of the region’s food and beverage, culture, and of course, welcoming hospitality.
Wed 11 Jun '25 – Wed 06 May '26 (WEEKLY event)
Enjoy an informative history tour while cruising the beautiful Clarence River.
Departing from Yamba and Iluka, the Scenic River cruises to Harwood are approximately a 30-kilometre round trip, approximately four-hour river cruise.
A variety of lunch options are available, along with light refreshments and snacks, and there is a fully licensed bar on board.
Clarence River Ferries was formed in 1986. They operate a daily passenger service between the beautiful coastal towns of Yamba and Iluka on the mouth of the majestic Clarence River