The Kernewek Lowender is a Cornish-themed biennial festival held in the Copper Coast towns of Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo on Yorke Peninsula, South Australia.
'Kernewek Lowender' means 'Cornish happiness' in the Cornish language. It is held in the late autumn starting on the second Monday of May, every two years. The Kernewek Lowender claims to be the world’s largest Cornish Festival outside Cornwall.
The festival is held over seven days with the highlight being 'The Big Weekend'. 'The Big Weekend' features three large Fairs, the Village Green Fair Fer Kernewek and a Classic Cavalcade of Cars. Traditional Cornish food, such as Cornish pasties and Swanky beer is served during the Festival. Maypole performances, Furry Dancing and selection of a May Queen. The region typically hosts more than 30,000 visitors during the festival.
Read more about Kernewek Lowender: History, Festival Dates