Hunter Valley Beer and Wine Festival 2025
A weekend filled with local wine, beer, delicious food and good vibes.
Overview
One of the state's favourite regional food and drink celebrations, the Hunter Valley Beer and Wine Festival, returns for its 13th year on Saturday, July 12. Kicking things off at 11am at the Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, guests can explore over 45 of the Hunter Valley's best wineries, brewers, and distillers.
This year, there will also be an exclusive pre-event dinner hosted by celebrity chef Miguel Maestre on Friday, July 11 at 6.30pm. For those especially keen to learn more about the region's top local chefs, wines and produce, Dinner with Miguel Maestre & Friends offers an intimate experience including a thoughtfully curated three-course menu paired with local wines, plus a four-hour beverage package. On the night, Miguel will be joined by regional talent including Matt Dillow, Head Chef and Owner of Gartelmann Wines, and Ashleigh Hedger, Executive Chef at The Gates Restaurant, Leogate Wines.
On Saturday, enjoy drops from some of the best wineries in the region, with names like Pepper Tree Wines, Allandale Winery, Leogate Estate, Gundog Estate, Gartelmann Wines and Elbourne Wines all taking the stage. Beer lovers will also be catered to, with Sydney Brewery and Zymurgy Brewing pouring cold beers all day. Those looking for a dram will find small-batch producers including Phoenix Distilling Co. and Pants Off Distillery.
When hunger hits, local vendors will be offering tastings and artisan bites to balance the copious amounts of wine and beer. The Masterclass Stage, headlined by the ever-charismatic Miguel Maestre, will be offering food and beer matching, and guided tastings.
There will also be plenty of live music on the day to keep the vibes high, with performances by Kuta Groove Duo in the afternoon and the Fifth Whiskey Band taking the stage later on.
Tickets start from just $34 (or $29 for students with a valid ID) and include a complimentary drink on arrival and a souvenir wine glass. Plus, it's free entry for children accompanied by an adult — or, a Kids Zone Pass is just $10 and offers unlimited access to jumping castles, train rides, face painting and more. Tickets are on sale now via the Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival 2025 website.
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