“October is always a fantastic time of year to visit Kangaroo Island. On top of the Art Feast we have other events taking place including the Cape Borda 150th Anniversary, Penneshaw Farmers Markets, KI Motor Fest and the Bike SA Annual Tour,” said Tourism KI regional manager Tania O’Neil.

Feature events include:

Art Feast Opening at Seal Bay Tourist Park @ Kaiwarra celebrating the very best of Kangaroo Island art, food and wine and a jazz trio playing live.

The Best of Fine Art Kangaroo Island at Sunset Winery featuring art from 15 of the Island’s leading artists and food from Sue Pearson.

The Pages at Dudley Wines Cellar Door featuring a selection of paintings by Dianna Keir.

Dreamful Journeys at Rustic Blue Gallery featuring hand printed etchings from Sydney artists Christina Cordero and Susan Baran.

Bay of Shoals Wines presents Feathers and Footprints featuring iconic Australian artist Bernie Walsh and Kangaroo Island photojournalist Sean McGowan.

Pelican Lagoon Presents at the Kangaroo Island Lodge featuring an exhibition of wearable art, silver jewellery, pottery, paintings, photography, textiles and sculpture from artists who live and work around Pelican Lagoon.

Rustic and Rural at the Beehive featuring a collection of photographs from Robyn Field and folkart from Toni Soutar.

Indulgent Delights at Clifford’s Honey Farm featuring local honey, chocolate and olive oil tastings and new work from a selection of artists comprising of pottery, jewellery, rustic nests and solar plate etchings.

Feast for the Eyes & the Palate at the Comfort Inn, Wisteria Lodge featuring creations from Kangaroo Island artists and a variety of tasty snacks featuring local wine and food from the Wisteria kitchen.

K.I Young at Art at Kingscote Lions Hall featuring artwork from a diverse group of Kangaroo Island artists incorporating watercolour, oil, pastel and acrylic painters.

Feast of the Senses at Andermel Marron and Two Wheeler Creek Wines featuring fresh marron, Kangaroo Island wine and the work of two Kangaroo Island artists.

Cape Borda Lighthouse 150th Anniversary featuring Neil Sheppard producing new works live as artist-in-residence, living history performances by the KI Players and the launch of the Cape Borda sesquicentenary red wine.

Faces of KI at Kangaroo Island Artworks Gallery featuring work from members of the KI Artists Collective.

Kangaroo Island Gallery featuring a wide range of locally produced art & crafts, jewellery, paintings, pottery, woodcrafts and hand painted silks.

Shep’s Studio featuring paintings from Kangaroo Island’s most celebrated and recognisable artist.

For a full program of events go to www.tourkangarooisland.com.au