Warmer days, fresh produce and vines bursting with green buds make spring one of the best times to visit Rutherglen.
Whether you're after great wine, live music or a relaxed Sunday morning, Rutherglen delivers.
The Rutherglen Farmers' Market, held on the second Sunday of each month, is a good place to start.
Local growers, artisan makers and seasonal produce fill the stalls, and the conversations are often just as satisfying as what you take home.
Spring is also the season for long lunches, cellar door wanderings and relaxed afternoons by the water.
On the first Saturday of every month, Music on the Murray at St Leonards Vineyard pairs live music with sweeping river views and a glass of local wine in hand.
On the last Friday of each month, Super Tuscan Friday at James & Co. Wines brings together Italian-style pizza, cool-climate Sangiovese and easy-going weekend vibes.
October brings the Rutherglen Agricultural Show, a proper country tradition with livestock displays, wood chopping, homecraft exhibits, an animal nursery and classic country show entertainment that has brought locals and visitors together for generations.
Mark your calendar for Sunday 18 October.
In between, take time to explore Rutherglen's welcoming cellar doors, cycle the Rutherglen Loops, browse Main Street's boutique stores or simply linger a little longer over a shared meal and good conversation.
This spring, discover Rutherglen for real.
Real flavours, real people, real moments - and everything you need for a brilliant day out, closer than you think.