A St Patrick’s Day Great Green Day Experience
The Horticulture Media Association of South Australia warmly invites you to a unique, behind-the-scenes experience at Adelaide Oval—Australia’s most iconic sporting ground—perfectly timed to coincide with St Patrick’s Day, making it a fitting celebration of all things green.
This exclusive 60‑minute tour offers a rare opportunity to step onto the world-class turf and hear directly from one of Adelaide Oval’s senior groundspeople in a private Turf Talk session. You’ll gain insider insight into the meticulous care, innovation and expertise that keeps the Oval’s playing surface in peak condition year round—an ideal way to mark a “great green day” with fellow horticulture professionals.
Perfectly timed, this tour takes place just days before the first AFL match of the season and only three days after the final scheduled cricket match, giving attendees a fascinating look at the transport and preparation of the Oval’s drop‑in pitches during one of the busiest periods of the sporting calendar. There will be ample time for questions and discussion—so bring your curiosity!
Following the Turf Talk, we’ll venture inside the heritage‑listed Adelaide Oval scoreboard, learning how this much‑loved landmark continues to operate 115 years after its construction.
To round out the afternoon, we’ll also enjoy a gentle walk through the historic plantings surrounding Adelaide Oval, highlighting significant trees and landscapes that form part of the broader Adelaide Parklands—an important green legacy woven into the Oval’s setting.
📍 Tour Details
Tour: Adelaide Oval
Meeting Point: South Gate, The Telstra Plaza, War Memorial Drive
Date: Tuesday 17 March 2026 (St Patrick’s Day)
Time: 3.00 pm
Cost: $30 per person
🍽️ Stay for Dinner & Networking
After the tour, we’ll enjoy a relaxed stroll back through the Adelaide Parklands before gathering for an informal meal and a chance to catch up with colleagues—a perfect way to continue the St Patrick’s Day camaraderie.
Dinner: The Queens Head
Address: 117 Kermode Street, North Adelaide
Time: 4.30 pm for a 5.00 pm start
Cost: On consumption
Menu: See HERE
✅ RSVP
Firm RSVP required by Thursday 5 March 2026
Places are limited—don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to see, hear and learn from the people who keep Adelaide Oval match‑ready at the highest level, while celebrating a great green day in one of Adelaide’s most historic landscapes.
Bank Details:
Horticulture Media Association of SA
BSB: 015-310
Account Number: 261067326
We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a fantastic evening.
We look forward to seeing you there! 🍀
