Previously known as Hahndorf. Handmade. Handcrafted. Handpicked, this popular and successful festival has been renamed Hahndorf Immersed, rebranded and amplified to provide even more ways to engage meaningfully with one of South Australia’s living gems.
Having won the Best Regional Event in the 2021 South Australian Tourism Awards, Hahndorf Immersed champions local artisans who are abundant in and around the main street of the historic South Australian village.
Carolyn Cattrall, Chairperson of Hahndorf Business & Tourism Association said Hahndorf has a rich lineage of artisan culture.
“This festival celebrates our unique traders. From leather smiths, candle makers, artisan cheese and chocolate, journalling, floristry and a plethora of art related experiences – there really is something for everyone in our beautiful village,” she said.
Event seekers of all ages and tastes can expect brand new events to join last year’s favourites, all of which fall under one or more of the six event categories: food & drink, art & craft, family fun, fashion & beauty, history & story-telling, workshops & masterclasses or if you simply love a free event.
New events on the program include; fun for the whole family at The Haus with a sweet pretzel decorating class; learning the art of Sabrage and making a spring bouquet with brunch and bubbles at Sidewood Estate; crafting your own clay masterpiece at the Hahndorf Academy’s pottery making class; a private, educational and personal opal cutting demonstration with your own polished stone valued at $150 to take home at the end of the session at the Opal and Gemstone Studio; learning and experimenting with calligraphy and wax stamping at Walden’s General Store with their leather journal binding workshop; creating and customising your very own roll-on perfume oil at 3 Wishes; and so much more!
These new events join festival favourites including; crafting the perfect accessory for your furry friend at a personalised dog collar workshop at the Handorf Leathersmith; an afternoon at The Cedars enjoying tea, coffee, sparkling wine and delicious, gourmet home-baked sweet treats; the perfect couples escape with wine tastings, nibbles and a historic tour through Somerled Wines; a relaxing and meditative class to explore your creativity by learning to carve decorative reusable stamps whilst enjoying a glass of your choice and nibbles with the Fill Your Cup series at the Same But Different Cafe by Storison; and plenty more!
“With overwhelming positive feedback from event goers and traders alike, this year’s event program is as diverse as we are, and there is truly something for everyone. Some experiences only happen once and some happen every day, but all events are small – so get in quick to avoid disappointment,” said Cattrall.
The festival starts on Sunday 1 September and runs for the entire month with both midweek and weekend experiences on offer. Just a 15-minute drive from the start of the freeway, book your tickets today. To see the full event line up and to book your tickets visit https://hahndorfsa.org.au/.
Hahndorf Immersed is proudly supported by the Hahndorf Business & Tourism Association, who created the event to champion the region’s bespoke and diverse artisan culture.
