Grampians Grape Escape 2023

Overview

It's not like you ever need much of an excuse to flee the city for a couple of days filled with top-notch wine, regional eats and entertainment. But hey, that's exactly what's calling you to jump in the car and head a few hours northwest of the city this weekend.

Long-running flavour fest Grampians Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap Recreation Reserve from Friday, May 5–Sunday, May 7, dishing up yet another jam-packed program to mark its 30th instalment.

Your tastebuds are certainly in for a treat as you spend your days sampling hundreds of local craft beers, ciders and wines, and sinking your teeth into a huge array of food stalls slinging everything from wood-fired pizza to paella.

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You can pick up some new skills at one of the weekend's many masterclasses, and learn culinary secrets at cooking demos led by the likes of Miguel Maestre, Khanh Ong and toastie king Tim Bone. Vino-obsessed comic Merrick Watts will also be hitting the stage for a wine-tasting-meets-comedy-gig.

There'll be loads of live tunes to groove to across all three days, plus market stalls brimming with artisan wares. You can even round up some mates and dig your toes in at a grape-stomping competition for the chance to win a helicopter picnic flight or wine tour.

Admission costs vary depending on which day(s) you'd like to visit, starting from $50 online. Bus transfers and local glamping options are also available.

Making a weekend of it? Here's a lineup of gorgeous Airbnbs you can book in the Grampians region right now.