March Forward: An International Women’s Day Celebration

March Forward with Us

Celebrate International Women's Day 2025 with inspiration, empowerment, and connection. Join us on Sunday, March 9th, as we honour women's achievements and invest in the future of female leaders in the tourism, hospitality, and wine industries.

Start Your Day with Femme Power 

Kick off the event with our Femme Festival, where you can sample exquisite wines from incredible female-led brands like Thea Wines, Glover Wines, Winmark Wines and more. Mingle with these inspiring women, enjoy delicious canapés, and soak up the beautiful ambience of Circa 1876's lawn.

Enjoy a 3-Course Lunch

Indulge in a delectable three-course lunch paired with exquisite wines. 

FIRST: Pink beetroot goats curd | beetroot & onion relish | poached beet fondants
dressed in blood orange oil | kale | toasted buckwheat crumb

MAIN: Confit Trout | lemon myrtle oil | macadamia puree | shaved fennel
salad | caramelised mandarin jam

DESSERT:  Hunter Lavender Farm Honey parfait | salted honeycomb |purple lavender &
lemon jelly 

*All dietaries and preferences can be catered for, please just let us know in the booking form

Be inspired by two captivating panels:

• TrailblazHer Panel: Hear from established leaders like Halliday Winemaker of the Year Liz Silkman, and CFO-turned-Lavender-farmer Marianne Villanueva, with more to be announced.
• Young LeadHers Panel: Get inspired by the next generation of female leaders, including local entrepreneur Madi Ingram, winemaker Emily Glover, and real-estate-agent-turned-chef Lara Hagan.

Support the Future of Female Leadership 

Participate in our exciting auction and raffle to support The EmpowHer Scholarship. This scholarship is dedicated to empowering female talent in the tourism, hospitality, and wine industries by providing financial assistance for education and professional development. These awards will be presented at the Hunter Culinary Association Food Fight on June 24th, 2025.

Dance the Afternoon Away 

Keep the celebration going with live music and dancing as the sun sets.  Purchase refreshing cocktails and beverages by the glass while mingling with fellow attendees.

Your ticket includes:

• Pre-drinks from female-led wine brands
• Canapes
• An indulgent three-course lunch with matched wines
• Live DJ on the lawn
• All proceeds will support The EmpowHer Scholarship

Please let us know of any dietary requirements or seating preferences upon booking. Otherwise, we may not be able to accommodate them.