Hunter Valley Wine and Beer Festival
Highlights
- Savour exquisite tastings of local wines, beers, and ciders while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley.
- Indulge in fine local food and artisan products, enhancing your culinary experience amidst the festival's lively entertainment.
- Relax on spacious lawns between tastings, providing a perfect spot for families to unwind and enjoy the day.
- Engage in fun activities for kids, including a jumping castle and train rides, ensuring a memorable experience for the whole family.
The festival brings together the region’s best wineries, beer, spirit, cider tastings, fine local food, and entertainment in a family-friendly atmosphere.
The festival – held at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley – will be staged indoors and outdoors.
In between tastings (including local cheese and other artisan products), festival-goers can enjoy entertainment from well-known local musicians, foods from a wide range of providores and the opportunity to relax in the spacious lawns.
The Hunter Valley Wine and Beer Festival is a family-friendly event. Children receive complimentary entry to the Festival, where they will enjoy a variety of activities, including a jumping castle, train rides, a carousel, and face painting.
There is plenty of onsite parking at Rydges Resort.
The Festival will support the local Rural Fire Service, with fundraising activities on the day.
Just a two-hour drive north of Sydney, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is not only the ideal location for the festival but is also the perfect place to stay when discovering the Hunter region, with easy access to wineries and attractions.
Images and Video
Dates & times
- Next occurrence:
Accreditations
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Meetings and Events Australia
Features
Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Plan more around this area
Nulkaba, NSW Harrison's Dream
No expense has been spared to ensure this property is high on style and entertainment!
Lovedale, NSW Woodlane Cottages Hunter Valley
Woodlane Cottages Lovedale is the perfect location for your next Hunter Valley getaway centrally located to all of the restaurants, wineries and attractions in Pokolbin.
Pokolbin, NSW Carriages Boutique Hotel and Vineyard
You are going to love this place. Carriages is a boutique hotel with 10 rooms, set on an award-winning vineyard.
Nulkaba, NSW Wine Country Tourist Park
Welcome to the Wine Country Tourist Park – a family owned caravan park located in the beautiful Hunter Valley, New South Wales.
Nulkaba, NSW Tallowood House
Located in the quiet hamlet of Nulkaba, this spacious five-bedroom, three-bathroom home features multiple living spaces.
Pokolbin, NSW Tower Lodge
Hunter Valley wine country’s ultimate luxury accommodation, Tower Lodge, featuring impressive Spanish-mission styling.
Nulkaba, NSW The Valley Brewhouse
Located at the gateway to the stunning Hunter Valley, the Valley Brewhouse has something for everyone.
Pokolbin, NSW Sobels Wines
Many of Sobel's wines are grown, made and bottled locally.
Pokolbin, NSW Harkham
Harkham is a small, family-owned and operated winery set in the heart of the Hunter Valley, overlooking the picturesque Brokenback Range.
Pokolbin, NSW Tower Whisky Distillery
Visitors can savour the Whiskey Tasting Flight, offering a chance to taste the distillery’s first four initial single malt, single cask whiskeys.
Pokolbin, NSW 
Circa 1876 Restaurant Hunter Valley
Dine under the whimsical luxury of classical chandeliers in the grounds of this Hatted Restaurant and one of Australia’s most picturesque hinterlands.
Pokolbin, NSW Tower Lodge Restaurant
The restaurant and its adjoining terraces are the venues for a relaxed, yet refined a la carte dining experience.
