Events
What’s On at the Yankalilla District Historical Society
General Meetings
Six meetings per year in February, March, April, September, October, November on the second Monday of the month,
7:00 pm Guest Speaker (20–30 mins), followed by meeting & supper
YDHS Friday Talks
Five talks per year in March, May, July, September, November.
10:30 am Guest Speaker (40–50 mins), followed by Q&A and morning tea
Members’ Tours
Two to three times per year. Includes tours, outings, and social events
Upcoming events
Cape Jervis Coastal
Community Group
Carolyn Schultz
Friday 21 November 2025
10:30am - 12:30noon
Yankalilla Library Main Hall
181 Main South Road, Yankalilla
Free event, bookings essential
Phone: 8558 2043 or email library@yankalilla.sa.gov.au
Carolyn Schultz will talk about the natural heritage of Cape Jervis, touching on the different underlying geology within the region which has created a range of different habitats for plants and the animals and insects they support. Carolyn will share insights gained from observation, trial and error and sharing with others that are helping protect and re-join fragmented habitat at Cape Jervis and providing homes for our wildlife.
Rejuvenation at The Cape
Members' End-of Year Picnic
Woodvale
Saturday 22 November 2025
From 2:00pm
Woodvale is at the end of Woodvale Road off Inman Valley Road, just past Yankalilla Cemetery. Pease register with Sue Speck 0448438974 so we can contact you in case of changes or inclement weather
Join us for some festive fun, while enjoying a rare opportunity to visit this privately owned property. Bring your own drinks and chairs, and a plate to share. Festive food contributions are encouraged with the possible exception of Parrot Pie. Many thanks to owners Peter and Di Watson for their hospitality.
Please Note. This event replaces our General Meeting scheduled for Monday 10 November.
Yankalilla Band 1873 (with artistic licence!)
Heritage Fleurieu Coast Festival
May 2026
Planning for the Heritage Fleurieu Coast (HFC) Festival is going well, with over 25 events already pencilled in for the month of May 2026.
The official opening of the Festival will be at Second Valley Hall on Saturday 2 May and will feature the launch of our new booklet Old Second Valley/ Wirrina. If you would like to find out more, or have any ideas for an event, please email e.fretwell@bigpond.com or message Emanda 0457329272.
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