Our biggest annual celebration – and the college’s flagship event – is the Twilight Food Affair.

In 2026 the Twilight Food Affair will return on Friday 20 March 2026, 4:30pm-9:00pm.

The Twilight Food Affair is one of the many ways our college community comes together on a large-scale to have fun, express gratitude for the life we share and commemorate the important role of togetherness in the lives of our children. 

The event is known for its delicious international street food and range of standout wines and beers produced by McLaren Vale’s most beloved cellar doors and breweries. The Twilight Food Affair also boasts a range of carnival rides, sideshow entertainment, live music and some of the most impressive fireworks in the region.

The Twilight Food Affair takes place in term one every year on college grounds and attracts 4,000+ people from across the Fleurieu Peninsula, the Adelaide Hills and metropolitan Adelaide.

It is one of the largest community events in McLaren Vale and a significant fundraiser for the school.

Entry is free and open to all members of the community.

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Apply to become an event sponsor

Local South Australian businesses are warmly invited to become part of the Twilight magic by sponsoring the 2026 Twilight Food Affair. Friends of the college can become sponsors too!

Sponsorship offers a valuable opportunity for local businesses to elevate their brand profile, engage with thousands of attendees and demonstrate meaningful support for education and community in the southern vales.

In 2026 there are four sponsorship packages available to event partners: ‘family and friends’, ‘bronze’, ‘silver’, and ‘gold’. Sponsorships can take the form of cash or ‘in-kind’ contributions.

Whether you’re a parent, alumnus, small business or major local brand — there’s a sponsorship level for you.

For more information on our 2026 sponsorship packages, and to become an event sponsor, please visit our Humanitix site.

Apply to become a food vendor

Tatachilla Lutheran College invites all Fleurieu-based food vendors to consider bringing along their food truck to the 2026 Twilight Food Affair. Registrations of interest are open until 27 February 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to apply now!

Food vendors are chosen by the college based on quality, suitability and diversity of the overall Twilight food mix. 

The college charges an upfront site fee of between $200-$300 (depending on site size), which helps cover the college's costs.

















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