Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival

Entertainment

Live music

11 - 1.30pm DJ Big Deck

DJ Big Deck will be spinning feel-good beats and setting the vibe all day. Perfect tunes for your Hunter Valley festival experience.

1.30 - 5pm JOy band

Joy Band is guaranteed to bring the fun, delivering a vibrant mix of pop, funk and classic hits. From lively dance sets to relaxed tunes, they’ll create an unforgettable festival atmosphere.

Activations

1pm Taco eating competition

Step up to the Taco Eating Competition on our main stage and prove your skills. It’s fast, messy and a whole lot of fun!

3:30 Macarena Dance Battle

Think you’ve still got the moves? Join our Macarena Dance Battle on the main stage and show us what you’ve got!

dart shooters - all day

Test your aim at dart shooters and be in with a chance to win some great prizes. Step up, take your shot and see if you can land a winner!

golf daze - all day

Take a swing with Golf Daze and test your skills in this fun festival activation. Whether you’re a pro or just having a go, it’s all about giving it your best shot.

lawn games - all day

Enjoy some delightful moments engaging in games like croquet, quoits, bocce, cornhole, and more!

Raffle Draw

NSW rural fire service

Purchase your tickets to go into the draw to win some amazing prizes. All proceeds will go to Rural Fire Service. Winner will be drawn at 4.15PM and contacted.

Masterclasses

Pick your session

Running throughout the day, these flavour-packed sessions offer guided tastings, food and beer matching, and insider knowledge from Latitude 32 Wines, Sydney Brewery, Hunter Belle Cheese and Pants Off Distillery.

Kids activities

unlimited kids activity pass ($10)

We’ve got plenty to keep the little ones entertained, from a jumping castle, lawn games, basketball and pickleball to rides on the Water Dragon Express. Plus, enjoy family favourites like the Ferris wheel, pedal coaster, face painting and a balloon twister.

Three Blue Ducks Experience

Enjoy shared courses, welcome drink on arrival and 3 pairing drinks at this exclusive pop-up restaurant.

Seven Seals

Be the first to try this exciting new Australian release.

Dollar Bill

Indies winners 2 out of the last 3 years, the legends from Victoria will be pouring their popular Gold Teeth peach sour.

Mountain Culture

Exciting collaboration… (more info to come)

Paint and sip

Renowned Australian artist and Archibald finalist, Julianne Ross Allcorn will take you through a learn to paint class including Winmark wine tasters through the session.

The Winmark Gallery

Browse & buy at the beautiful display of pictures, pottery & glassware from 10 of Australia’s most talented artists.