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All your questions answered for the Clare Valley Gourmet Week

When they get around to building a museum to the Clare Valley’s winemaking history, and surely one day they will, there will need to be a special place set aside to display Jane and Andrew Mitchell’s old dining table. It was at that table Australia’s first wine region gastronomy event was born.

Autumn is one of the most magical times of the year in the Clare Valley, and we can't help but feel a special affinity for it.

In the lead-up to Clare Valley Gourmet Week, trailblazing winemaker Jane Mitchell reflects on how a conversation around her kitchen table in 1985 led to the inception of South Australia's first gourmet food and wine festival of its kind.

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate culinary journey? The Clare Valley Gourmet Week is a highly anticipated event that attracts food and wine enthusiasts from all over the world. From May 16 to 25 in 2025, the Clare Valley region in South Australia will be transformed into a food lover's paradise, showcasing the best cuisine and wine that the region has to offer.

The Clare Valley offers a diverse range of accommodation options to suit any taste and budget, from quality hotels to cosy B&Bs and rustic cabins. We’d highly recommend booking your accommodation for the Clare Valley Gourmet Week as soon as possible. As the dates draw closer, availability becomes limited, so it's best to secure your spot sooner rather than later.