Wine & Cheese Fest #10

GOUDA SEE IT TO BRIE-LIEVE IT

Welcome to the 10th edition of the Wine and Cheese Fest - the Premier Food and Wine Festival staged in Melbourne since 2014.

Have you thought of visiting 50 wineries, cheese, and artisan producers in a day? Well, you don't have to drive because we will bring them all to you under one roof for the tastiest day of the year!

Calling all people to come along to this premier culinary event where you can meet the producers, enjoy Free Tastings, learn few tricks of the trade at the Free Masterclasses throughout the day and support our local vendors by purchasing selected boutique goods they will bring from all corners of our state and beyond.

The mouth-watering festival will convert the iconic Port Melbourne location into the best and coolest wine and cheese delicatessen. The event is brought to life with vibrant entertainment and some of the most delectable vendors with a strong representation from boutique local producers.

Learning from experienced cheesemongers and chefs, the masterclass stage will teach guests new skills and give greater confidence in the kitchen. The live music, DJs and roving artists will keep guests entertained while their taste buds take a trip around Victoria, trailing many appetizing flavors. And don't worry if you must bring the kids along - they can enter for Free and will be entertained in the dedicated kids' zone with face painting, lawn games and more.

Bringing an empty stomach to the event is essential, with The Wine and Cheese Fest's guests gaining access to some of the finest producers and providores, including That's Amore Cheese, Schulz Organic Cheeses, The BoatShed Cheese, The Cheese Rebels, Dal Zotto Wines, Rob Dolan Wines, Pizzini Wines, John Gehrig, Santolin Wines, Red Edge, Newbridge Wines, Mount Avoca Organic Winery and many more names you've heard of (or not).

The festival attracts a growing number of visitors each year - it is one of Melbourne’s must visit festivals for foodies. This will be an unmissable event - Be sure to pen this one into your diaries!

Stay tuned for the release of the entire Wine and Cheese Fest program, as well as the exciting full list of well-known and loved exhibitors.

To avoid disappointments, book your tickets early as capacity is limited for each session. Based on past years experiences, a sell out event is always a possibility.

Wine and Cheese Fest

A true celebration of the senses.

Further Information:

Due to venue capacity limits and in order to create more enjoyable experience (also to avoid long queues and congestions), we created two entry sessions, 11.30am and 3.30pm
All ticket holders may be able to enjoy the outdoor area for the whole day untill 8pm, regardless of their Session. However, the warehouse area (where the wine and cheese producers are located), will be restricted to the current Session ticket holders only.
The GA ticket holders will receive our reusable Festival stemless wine glass. As an add-on for $10 you can buy a Riedel Overture Red Wine Glass (RRP $27.50). Limited numbers!
Masterclasses - FREE for all ticket holders. The Masterclass schedule will be announced closer to the Event. Generally, we run 4 Masterclasses per Session.
VIP tickets. The VIP experience will include 1. All Day Entry Ticket, 2. Access to the VIP room overlooking the festival, 3. A VIP Masterclass at 2pm presented by Matthew Barry from Mount Avoca - tasting 'Museum' wines, 4. Riedel Overture Wine Glass.
Children / Minors Tickets are FREE of charge. It is noted that Children are considered from 0 to 18 years of age. Children must be accompanied by a responsible guardian at all times. Children will receive a wristband that must be worn during the event at all times.
Grape Stomp Competition. We will run the competition around 3pm in the outside part of the festival. All ticket holders are able to participate in cheering the stompers. Only the bravest few are able to participate in the competition. If that sounds like you - please email us your details through our website.
Disabled Accessibility - All areas accessible by wheelchair - except for the VIP room upstairs.
Companion Card holders - Free Entry - please email us for information.
Dogs - allowed in the outside area only.
Wet Weather Contingency - The vendors and the entertainment area are under cover within the warehouse and under temporary marquees outside. Wet weather will not affect the festival operations and entertainment.
Tastings of wine, cheese and cider are all included in the ticket price. We encourage all attendees to BUY and SUPPORT our vendors after they have tried their products. After all - this festival is made for our local producers - please respect that.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy the outside area of the Timber Yard all day . It will be expected the patrons attend the indoor part of the festival only for the hours shown on their tickets.
We engage a photographer and a videographer to capture some of the festival moments. These photos and videos are then published on our social media and may be used for marketing purposes. If you don't want to be part of this conduct, please email us with your name and photo so we can advise the photo/video crew.

Event Enquires - please email us at cheers@wineandcheesefest.com.au