Meet the Makers 2025

Overview

Springtime is about to bloom, and you can celebrate its return with a massive program of foodie events taking over the NSW South Coast from Milton for most of September. Running on weekends from Saturday, September 6–Sunday, September 28, there's a full program of 35 events to pick from. From food and drink to arts and crafts, you're spoiled for choice.

Kick off at Barn on the Ridge, where ten local makers will host a long lunch on the opening Saturday from 12.30–3.30pm. From there, you can choose from the likes of a walking tour and wine tasting or a signature wine blending workshop at Cupitt's Estate; morning bushwalks guided by a local forager; local beverage showcases by the pool at Bannisters; and afternoon tea tours of the historic Airlie House.

Other program entries include an exhibition launch at Our Gallery Milton; a four-course dinner collaboration between Dangerous Ales and the Milton Hotel; a still-life ceramics workshop; candle crafting at Black Wolf Candles; and a croissant masterclass with chef Alex Pautonnier.

When the festival nears its end, don't miss the fire feast at Milk Haus, with live music and openair fire cooking over a four-course banquet, or the South Coast Craft Beer Festival, pouring refreshing tastes of local brews at the Milton Showground — both on Saturday, September 27.

Tickets are already on sale for the entire program, and some events have already sold out, so don't wait too long to secure yours on the Meet the Makers website.