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Join us Sunday, 30th March 2025, for our Heritage Apple Fete – a free community celebration of Carrick Hill’s heritage orchard and historic gardens.
With perfect autumn weather forecast, bring your family and enjoy a day of delicious food, live music, and family-friendly activities. Expect good old-fashioned fun with expert talks, craft stalls, and a petting zoo—there’s something for everyone...
Event Highlights:
- Expert Talks & Guided Tours
- Petting Zoo- Food & Drinks
- Crafts for All Ages
- Market Stalls
- Apple Tasting
Event Program
Live Performances on The Stables Lawns
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM | Scotch College Guitar Ensemble
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Mitcham City Brass Band
Talks & Tours by the Apple Orchard
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM | She'll Be Apples... How Roses are Apples Too | Talk with Trevor Nottle
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Orchard Tour with Rare Fruit Society
2:20 PM - 2:40 PM | Cooking Demonstration by Rozelle's
2:50 PM - 3:10 PM | Pruning Demonstration with Rare Fruit Society
Carrick Hill Garden Tours | Leaving every 30 mins
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Event Information
Site Location
The Heritage Apple Fete is located at Carrick Hill, on the Stable Lawns and surrounding gardens. Follow the signs from the car park, past the House Museum to the event hub.
Car Parking
Onsite car parking at Carrick Hill is limited. Your event registration does not include or guarantee an onsite car park. We suggest that visitors leave their car at home and make alternative transport arrangements. For those driving, please be prepared that street parking will require a short walk to the grounds. For those catching public transport, map your route at www.adelaidemetro.com.au
Accessibility
Lift access from the car park is available through The Pavilion. Access is limited in some areas of the gardens due to the use of stairs and uneven ground.
Food & Beverage
Food stalls will be avaialble on the day, include a Rozelle's pop up, serving Apple & Porchetta rolls, toffee apples and ice cream. Potato on a Stick, serving cheese sticks, potato on the stick, fries and donuts and Mrs Sippy, serving coffee and sweet treats.
We welcome guests to BYO food and beverage. Please note BYO alcohol is not permitted. Drink bottles can be filled at a SA Water fountain.
Sun-smart
Shade on the grounds is limited, please remember to be SunSmart. No BYO shade umbrellas or marquees will be allowed in the formal gardens around the House Museum.
Chairs
This is a picnic event, chairs and tables are limited. We encourage visitors to bring a picnic blanket and low folding chairs.
Pets
While pets are welcome on leads in the Carrick Hill Gardens, please be mindful that we are expecting large crowds, which may be distressing to your pet.
