Melbourne’s Wine Festival Scene: Must-Visit Events for Victorian Wine Lovers
When it comes to wine festivals in Melbourne, enthusiasts are spoilt for choice between the charm or regional wine events and bustling urban events.
Urban wine festivals in Melbourne offer a vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere. Visitors can sample wines and partake in masterclasses without leaving the city. Regional events allow guests to immerse themselves in the vineyards. Winery tours and barrel tastings amongst picturesque settings are an experience in themselves. With Melbourne’s Wine Festivals there’s so much to explore!
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
Date: Friday 20 March to Sunday 29 March
Location: City-wide
Cost: Depending on event, from $90 to $295
An epic festival featuring different wine and food events across the city and beyond. Expect favourites like the World’s Longest Lunch and other top events like Halliday Wines at Melbourne Park, Lunch with Helen Goh, JP Anglo x Serai Kitchen, Cariñita Tacos at Lincoln and so much more.
Good Food and Wine Show
Date: Fri 29 May – Wed 3 May
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cost: From $50 general admission one day flexi ticket, from $80 multi-day pass
From the Margaret River to the Barossa, we search the nation to find the most delectable and exciting products around and bring them all together in one place for you to savour. Highlights include over 300 exhibitors, live cooking demonstrations and masterclasses.
Grampians Grape Escape
Date: Sunday 3 May
Location: Halls Gap Recreation Reserve
Cost: From $40 general admission, tasting tickets from $105 to $185
The iconic festival celebrates dozens of the region’s finest wines, gourmet foods, and live music, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Grampians National Park. On offer are tastings, masterclasses, live music and family fun.
Vinehop Festival
Date: Saturday 22 November
Location: Mornington Peninsula
Cost: From $75 hub pass, $145 shuttle ticket, $79 general admission
Set across seven stunning Mornington Peninsula venues, VineHop showecases over 30 local craft drink producers. Sample cool climate wines, craft beers, seltzers, ciders, boutique vodka, gin, whiskey and rum. With live music, DJs, food trucks and several transport options like the ‘hop on, hop off’ bus, you’re in for a fun day!
Whether you prefer the relaxed, authentic atmosphere of regional festivals, or the faster paced excitement of the city, there will be a Melbourne wine festival for you. For info on festivals all over the state, check out Melbourne Food Festivals so you never miss out.
