Victor Harbor Half Marathon and Blondie’s Bakehouse
This weekend, run to the finish line at the Victor Harbor Half Marathon, or treat yourself to a delicious cookie at the Adelaide Central Market.
Run away to the sea
Race to the finish line for the Victor Harbor Half Marathon on Sunday, December 1. Billed as South Australia’s flattest marathon course, the 21.1-kilometre route will take runners across the causeway to nature-filled Granite Island, with its picturesque ocean views. There are also options for 10 and 5-kilometre races, plus a free kids’ dash. Race entries include access to aid stations, race day medical support, electronic timing, race photography, post-race beverages and a post-race massage. The Victor Harbor Half Marathon is part of the Great Southern Runs Series, with upcoming races in 2025 including the Great Southern Bolt, the McLaren Vale Marathon, the Granite Island Run, the Myponga Loop and the Great Southern Half Marathon.
Christmas at Fabrik Arts + Heritage
Get ahead with your Christmas shopping at Fabrik Arts + Heritage in Lobethal. Browse the extensive range of gift options in the Gallery Shop, including South Australian art, furnishings, homewares and accessories. Then, head to the Handmade Christmas Market, where local artists and makers will showcase their unique designs alongside growers and producers. Or why not have a go at making your own Christmas crafts at one of Fabrik’s various workshops, including Screen-printing with Simone Tippett on December 1 and Festive Impression: Make Your Own Embossed Cards on December 7.
Ooey gooey cookies
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Make your way to the Adelaide Central Market this weekend to try Blondie’s Bakehouse, the Market’s new Producer in Residence. The New York-style cookies include red velvet, with its cream cheese centre and chunks of rich white chocolate, or have a taste of the classic New York cookie, with a dark chocolate and toasted walnut interior inspired by the iconic Levain Bakery. Blondie’s Bakehouse will be at the Adelaide Central Market until December 7.
Stomping the divots
Enjoy a glamorous day out as the Adelaide Polo Classic returns to Ellis Park/Tampawardli on Friday, December 13. This sophisticated event will feature two games of exhilarating 20/20-style polo alongside gourmet hospitality and live entertainment. This unique form of polo is played on a reduced playing field, leading to a fast-paced match, with the world-class thoroughbreds guaranteed to delight. Make sure you are dressed to impress for the Fashions on the Field Competition at 5pm, or take advantage of one of the generous accommodation packages at Sofitel Adelaide. For those seeking a more exclusive experience, secure your spot in the SALIFE marquee, which includes a four-hour premium beverage and platter service, as well as direct access to the polo field for divot stomping, the fashion competition and the field dash.
