The Barossa Vintage Festival is filled with traditions and mainstay events which make it one of the most beloved celebrations.
One familiar local face, who has made an appearance at every festival since 1993, is Nuriootpa volunteer Charlie Braunack, who has helped the behemoth of an event stay on track each Festival, both figuratively and literally.
Charlie's involvement evolved through his affiliation with the local table tennis association.
As Charlie explained, there is often a volunteer call-out and a big information session at The Vine Inn Barossa Community Hotel prior to the Festival, which a number of community groups and organisations attend to learn how they can get involved and assist.
And there sure are a variety of jobs to be done; take Charlie's time volunteering as an example.
From roles at Festival soirees as a drinks waiter, table waiter and kitchen hand, Charlie's involvement in more recent events has been as a marshal at the Vintage Festival Parade.
One year, when the festival was held over Easter, an ecumenical service was held as part of the proceedings, with the ever-reliable Charlie there to assist with the pack up and pack down of the chairs for the service.
"It's just been something that I've enjoyed doing," Charlie said.
"It's great to meet people and have a bit of fun on the side of the road," he added, acknowledging that marshalling gets you the best seat in the house for the Vintage Festival Parade.
With so many events that rely on volunteers to help them run smoothly, Charlie said working on the Parade is as much fun as it is rewarding.
"As far as I'm concerned it's great fun, it's just something that to get involved with the community is one of those things that I wish more young ones would think about it and do it."
Charlie said he has also met people from all over the world.
He recalls one night in particular when after one of the Vintage Festival dinners, he shared some drinks with travellers from New Zealand.
"That was probably one of the most wonderful nights I can really say as far as the Vintage Festival (goes)."
Overall, Charlie says it is most enjoyable getting to know people and sharing the Barossa's history and traditions, particularly for those who are new to the region.
"It's just to make people welcome, that's probably the biggest thing when you're volunteering, not so much marshalling, but when you volunteer for individual bits and pieces, is make people welcome," Charlie said.
With so many locals around who have such a great knowledge of local history, what better time than now to share your love of the Barossa with the many visitors who will descend upon the Valley come April.