2025 Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival

We’re back in Rosalind Park this April!

Join us on Saturday, 5 April 2025, for the Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival – a fabulous day celebrating the best of Bendigo’s local wine, food, and music.

Sip and savour over 80+ wines, from crisp whites to bold reds, sparkling wines, and everything in between. Enjoy delicious food from talented local vendors, endless tastings, local music performances, and a vibrant atmosphere with friends in the stunning Rosalind Park.

Whether you’re a wine lover or after a great day out, this event has something for everyone, with a menu designed by our food vendors to pair perfectly with Bendigo’s finest wines. Bring your picnic rug, soak in the live entertainment, and immerse yourself in Bendigo’s unique flavours and welcoming community.

Local wines and great times in the heart Bendigo!

Event details

Date: Saturday 5 April, 2025
Time: 11am - 4pm
Location: Rosalind Park, Central Bendigo

What’s included:

• Unlimited Wine Tastings: Discover and sample over 80 wines from the region’s finest winemakers.

• Food Stalls: Enjoy a fantastic variety of dishes from local food trucks and vendors.

• Live Entertainment: Relax to the sounds of talented local musicians throughout the day.

• Festival Glass: Take home a souvenir wine glass with every General Admission ticket purchase.

Ticket options:

• General Admission online: $60
• General Admission at the gate: $65
  
• Non drinker: $30
  
• Children aged 13 - 18 years: $25
• Children aged 12 years and under: Free

*Plus booking fee at checkout

Early Bird offer:

Use the code EARLYBIRD at checkout to unlock our limited Early Bird discount. Offer will end on Friday 14 Feb or when Early Bird Tickets are sold out.

Umbrella package add-on:

Upgrade your Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival experience with a reserved Umbrella Package! Enjoy the comfort of a private table, umbrella, and six chairs – perfect for sharing with friends.

• Price: $200 per package (plus booking fee at checkout)

*Only one person in your group needs to book this package, and it will be reserved under their booking name. Please note that entry tickets are sold separately.

Wine Concierge Delivery Service:

Enjoy a hassle-free day at the festival with our Wine Concierge Delivery Service, offering free combined delivery for orders of six bottles or more from participating wineries. Here's how it works:

• Simply add your address during ticket purchase checkout, and you’ll automatically be registered for the delivery service.
• You’ll also need to provide a name and mobile number for each of your guests at checkout.
• On the day, you can order wine directly from the wine vendors.
• During the week following the event, your wine will be group delivered, straight to your door.

Relax and savour the day without worrying about carrying your bottles – we’ve got it sorted!

Why attend?

This is your chance to explore the best of Bendigo’s wine country in a single day and location. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or simply want to soak up the vibrant atmosphere with friends, the Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival is the perfect way to celebrate the Autumn sun in Bendigo.

This year’s Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival is more accessible than ever! We’ve lowered ticket prices to ensure everyone can join in the celebration, and support our vendors and wineries on the day.

What to bring?

Bring a picnic rug, a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and your sunnies to make the most of the day. Comfortable shoes are a must for exploring the festival, and don’t forget your best wine-tasting spirit! Please note, no BYO alcohol is permitted as we’ve got plenty of local wines and food to enjoy.

Secure your tickets now!

Don’t miss this unforgettable day of wine, street food, and fun in the heart of Bendigo. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or simply looking for a great day out, the 2025 Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival has something for everyone.

👉 Book your tickets today and join us for a celebration of the flavours, sights, and sounds of Bendigo wine country!

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Other information

Refund policy:
There are no refunds for this event.

Event postponement:
Should the festival be postponed due to bad weather, tickets will be transferred automatically to the new date.

Event cancellation:
If for unforeseen circumstances the event requires cancellation, all tickets will be refunded in full.

Other restrictions:
• No BYO alcohol can be brought into the event
• No animals are permitted within the event space (service animals are exempt from this policy)
• Attendees deemed intoxicated will be removed immediately

The Bendigo Winegrowers Association prioritise the safety and well-being of all attendees. As such, we reserve the right to refuse alcohol to any guest who is deemed to be under the legal drinking age, visibly intoxicated, or behaving in a disruptive or inappropriate manner.

We acknowledge the Dja Dja Wurrung people, the Traditional Owners of the land where the Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival takes place, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging.

Thank you to this year’s sponsors