Variety Key Dates and Fundraisers

Variety Key Dates and Fundraisers

The Variety calendar includes all fundraisers for our Bash, Moto Run and 4WD, run by participants . More information for these fundraisers can be found by clicking the more information link below each listing.

Variety Kids’ Easter Picnic

Each year South Australian kids who are sick, disadvantaged or who have special needs are treated to a day of fun, entertainment and lunch at the annual Variety Kids' Easter Picnic.

Variety Kids’ Surprise Party

Each year South Australian kids in need are treated to a day full of fun with; entertainment, dancing, activities, snacks, lunch, and the chance to meet and greet with their favourite characters at the Variety Kids' Surprise Party.

Variety SA Radiothon

The Variety SA Radiothon in collaboration with FIVEaa was held on Friday, 31 May, 2019. What a fantastic day and amazing result! The Variety SA FIVEaa Radiothon is in the books and was a HUGE success, raising $108,575 for SA kids in need! Thank you to everyone who contributed on any level. From tuning in, to donating and bidding on the online auction, your support is truly appreciated.

Variety SA Annual Themed Ball

Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide SA, Australia

The Variety Annual Themed Ball was a great night with an ‘End of Prohibition Era’ theme embraced by 1,500 guests at the Adelaide Convention Centre, raising $275K (net) for kids in need in SA. Headline Act, Justice Crew, along with Lucky Seven and Audio Box ensured everyone hit the dance floor for one of Adelaide’s largest private functions. Thanks to everyone who attended.

Variety Showdown Shield Luncheon proudly presented by Jarvis Toyota

Adelaide Oval, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide SA, Australia

The second annual Variety Showdown Shield Luncheon proudly presented by Jarvis Toyota was a great success. Guests attended the William Magarey Room at the iconic Adelaide Oval for a fantastic 2 course meal while enjoying exclusive pre-match insight from coaches Ken Hinkley and Don Pyke, club captains Tom Jonas and Rory Sloane, plus special guest panellists Mark Ricciuto and Dom Cassisi. Hosted by Mark Soderstrom, the Luncheon provided guests in attendance a unique and often humorous look behind the scenes during Showdown week.

Variety Kids Special Events

Each year, Variety SA enriches the lives of thousands of children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs through wonderful, entertaining and educational experiences. Variety kids functions offer children an opportunity to be a part of activities and events that due to disability or financial hardship, they otherwise would not be able to experience.

Variety Showdown Shield

6 Jul 2019Adelaide Oval, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide SA, Australia

The Adelaide Football Club and Port Adelaide Football Club have joined forces to support Variety – the Children’s Charity of South Australia and help make a greater impact on the lives of local kids in need. The three-year partnership between the organisations is focused around the bi-annual Showdown and will see the popular sporting event renamed the Variety Showdown Shield, providing a vehicle for Variety to educate the broader South Australian community on the assistance it provides to local children.

Variety Footy Jet

20 Jul 2019Etihad Stadium, Docklands, Victoria, Australia

Book your seat on the Variety SA Footy Jet to attend the AFL blockbuster between Port Adelaide Football Club and Richmond Football Club on Saturday, 20 July at the MCG. Travel to the game in style with same-day return flights and bus transfers to the MCG. Perfect to spoil yourself or as a surprise gift.

SA Variety Bash

10 Aug 2019 - 17 Aug 2019

Register now for the 2019 SA Variety Bash proudly sponsored by Tim Adams Wines | Mr Mick, and give yourself the maximum opportunity to fundraise! The event departs from Mawson Lakes and ends in Murray Bridge with surprises in between. It's the adventure of a lifetime. The Bash. Ya Gotta Do it!

Variety Moto Run

17 Oct 2019 - 20 Oct 2019

The Variety Moto Run proudly sponsored by Adelaide Brighton Cement will be exploring the very best of the Riverland in 2019. Four days of camaraderie and fun, whilst riding and driving some of our most interesting roads (all asphalt) during the day and enjoying the best food and wine the state has to offer in the evenings. The event is open to entrants with touring motorcycles and luxury vehicles. During the event entrants also have the option of flights in the helicopter or relaxing in the bus that both accompany the event.

Melbourne Cup Luncheon

5 Nov 201912.00pmAdelaide Convention Centre North Terrace, North Terrace, Adelaide SA, Australia

More than 450 attended the Variety SA Melbourne Cup Luncheon at the Adelaide Convention Centre in the stunning Panorama Ballroom. Guests enjoyed tips from celebrity bookmaker “Hollywood” Syd McDonald and special comments by MC, Jane Reilly OAM as well as being entertained by live band, The Cast. All proceeds assisting children who are in need in South Australia.

Variety Vintage Luncheon

15 Nov 2019

The Variety Vintage Luncheon and wine auction is one of Variety SA's main functions, raising funds for South Australian children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs. The function will be returning again on Friday 15 November (2019) at the National Wine Centre. Twelve prominent South Australian wineries have each donated a barrel of their finest 2018 vintage wine that has been bottled and uniquely labelled for this special event. Ticket includes: Wine tastings, 3 course lunch, fine wines, beer and soft drink with plenty more to keep you satisfied throughout the day.

Variety Kids’ Christmas Party – Port Lincoln

21 Nov 2019Port Lincoln, South Australia, Australia

Every year Variety hosts the Variety Kids' Christmas Party in Port Lincoln. The event intends to bring joy and Christmas spirit to over 100 local children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs along with their carers.

Variety Kids’ Christmas Party

27 Nov 2019

More than 2,800 kids, carers and volunteers attend the Variety Kids' Christmas Party at the Adelaide Showgrounds. With activity stations all around the room and entertainment on the stage up front, there is so much to see and do! Register to find out more.

4WD Adventure

28 Mar 2020 - 3 Apr 2020

An Adventure in the Red Centre - 'Between a Rock and a Hard Place.’ Do you have a craving for adventure? The Variety SA 4WD Adventure, proudly sponsored by Jarvis Toyota, provides entrants the opportunity to explore exclusive tracks around South Australia and beyond. Friendly atmosphere throughout, unique dining experiences and entertainment along the way, this fully catered journey offers a fine balance of comfort, adrenaline and outright adventure, all while raising much needed funds for South Australian kids in need. New entrants welcome and encouraged. Adventure, proudly sponsored by Jarvis Toyota, provides entrants the opportunity to explore exclusive tracks around South Australia and beyond. Friendly atmosphere throughout, unique dining experiences and entertainment along the way, this fully catered journey offers a fine balance of comfort, adrenaline and outright adventure, all while raising much needed funds for South Australian kids in need. New entrants welcome and encouraged.

Phil Hoffmann Travel: Inaugural Charity Cruise, proudly supporting Variety

30 Nov 2020 - 7 Dec 2020Tasmania, Australia

Come and join your hosts Rambo, Rosalie and Cherylee for early Christmas celebrations, live shows, Variety cocktail party, and a host of other Variety surprises on board all while helping South Australian kids in need through Variety - the Children's Charity of South Australia.