Dark Cellars

31 October | Old Geelong Gaol

You're being held at Dark Cellars. One day, no parole.

On Halloween this year, the cells of the Old Geelong Gaol swing open, not for prisoners, but for you. Twenty of the region's best winemakers, distillers, brewers and artisan producers are locked in the cell blocks, waiting to pour you their best.

When: Saturday 31 October 2026, 1:30pm to 8pm
Where: Old Geelong Gaol, 202 Myers St, Geelong
Age restriction: Strictly 18+

Your ticket includes:

A tote bag and tasting glass to keep
Full access to every producer tasting across both levels of the gaol
Entry to masterclasses hosted by our Wine Warden
Music and entertainment
Mugshots
Free shuttle from Geelong Station

Additional Extras:

Mano Deli's elite interpretation of a gourmet prison-ration pack- fit for Meat-eaters, Vego's and Vegans

What you'll do

Grab your mugshot on arrival, then roam freely from cell to cell across both levels of the Gaol, tasting your way through 20+ local wines, beers, spirits and produce at your own pace. Catch themed masterclasses hosted by our Warden, settle in for a gourmet prison pack by the phenoms at Mano Deli at your allocated dining slot, get inked at the temporary tattoo station, a Rocky Horror soundtrack carries you between cells as you discover all things epicurious.

On the day

1:30pm — Doors open, check in
1:30pm to 4:30pm — Session One tastings
4:30pm to 5:00pm — Changeover
5:00pm to 8:00pm — Session Two tastings
Masterclasses, live entertainment and gourmet prison dining run throughout

This is a genuine celebration of Geelong's food and wine culture, delivered somewhere no other wine event in Victoria could pull off.

Come thirsty, come curious, and dress for the occasion.

Lineup

Winemakers & Producers (A–Z)

70 Greenhills
Anther Distilling
Austins Wine
Barwon Ridge
Bellarine Estate
Blackmans Brewery
Bryne Wines
Circulus Wine
Hounds of the Vine
Kilgour Wines
Leura Park
Maluka Estate
McGlashan Estate
Mulline
Oakdene
Provenance Wines
Scotchmans Hill
Terindah Estate
Yayoi Wines

Other Exhibitors:

Geelong Animal Rescue

Manu Deli

Ocean Road Chocolate

Geelong Animal Rescue -

Sponsors:

Crowne Plaza

Bay FM

Epic Taste Adventures

GB Foods

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