Annual Major Feature Events
February
Draytons Family Wines Vintage Fair
Date – Sunday 28th February, 2010
Music, entertainment, amusement rides, barrel rolling and food stalls to enjoy at Drayton’s Family Wines.
T: 02 4998 7513 W: www.draytonswines.com.au
March
16th Annual Reg Lindsay Wine Country Rodeo and Music Re-union
Date – Saturday 13th March 2010
This event features the Whiskey River Band, Rodeo from 3pm with bands starting at 8.30pm
T: 02 4991 1585 / 0412 967 863 W: www.reglindsay.com.au
Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival
Date – 26th – 28th March 2010
A great line up of bands, market stalls, hot rods and classic American cars.
T: 02 4936 1909 / 0418 263 799 W: www.kurrikurrinostalgiafestival.com.au
April
A Little Bit of Italy in Broke
Date – 10th & 11th April 2010
Enjoy all the fun & gusto at the Hunter Valley’s Italian Festival. Experience the many local cellars, olive groves and farm outlets.
T: 02 6579 1259 W: www.wollombi.nsw.au
May
Lovedale Long Lunch
Date - 15th & 16th May 2010
Seven wineries, seven top chefs providing sumptuous cuisine and an array of music and art, over a two day weekend. This is a great opportunity to discover some of the boutique and lesser-known producers of the Hunter Valley and to sample some of the superb cuisine.
W: www.lovedalelonglunch.com.au
June
Hunter Valley Wine & Food Month
Throughout the month of June
June is the perfect month for wine and food lovers to visit the Hunter Valley. Hunter Valley Wine & Food Month runs throughout the Hunter Valley with a full calendar of wine and food indulgences, educational experiences and great opportunities to meet and dine with our winemakers, and producers.
W: www.visithunter.com.au/wineandfoodmonth
August
Chocolate Festival @ Hunter Valley Gardens
Date – 7th & 8th August 2010
Be immersed in a chocolate experience you will never forget while enjoying family fun activities and information inspired by chocolate.
T: 02 4998 4000 W: www.hvg.com.au
September
Festival of Flowers
Throughout September 2010
100,000 annuals and 10,000 bulbs burst with colour. Music, dancing, floral demonstrations, art exhibitions, roving entertainment, cooking demonstrations, garden talks, all at the beautiful Hunter Valley Gardens.
T: 02 4998 4000 W: www.hvg.com.au
Funk n Grooves Festival -
Date - 11th September 2010
2 stages & 6 hours of non-stop music by the best pop, rock, funk, dance, roots & soul musicians in Australia. Great food & wine in beautiful surroundings.
T: 02 4930 9190 W: www.funkngrooves.com.au
Broke Village Fair & Vintage Car Display –
Date – Sunday 12th September 2010
Discover Broke Fordwich and its local wines, be entertained by pipe & drum bands as you wander through the craft stalls and classic vintage car display.
W: www.brokefordwich.com.au
The Feast of the Olive –
Date – 25 & 26th September
Learn all that there is to know about olives & olive products, with tastings, cooking demonstrations, classes & free recipes.
W: www.hunterolives.asn.au/feast
October
Hunter Semillon & Seafood
Date – 8th - 10th October
An fabulous outdoor Semillon and Seafood festival right here in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Saturday’s main event (9th October) features interactive Semillon& Seafood experiences including master classes, oyster bar, cooking demonstrations with celebrity chefs, educational seafood sessions, and of course opportunities meet the Hunter Valley’s Semillon winemakers.
W: www.huntersemillonandseafood.com.au
Sculpture in the Vineyards @ Wollombi –
Date – Oct - Dec
An eclectic range of large-scale outdoor works by local, regional and city-based artists, and will also feature a wide variety of locally inspired events.
T: 4998 3322 W: www.wollombivalley.com/sculptureinthevineyards
Rose Spectacular at Hunter Valley Gardens –
Date – Monday 11th October – Sunday 14th November 2010
Showcasing over 35, 000 rose bushes in 125 different varieties along with talks, buggy tours and cooking demonstrations.
T: 02 4998 4000 W: www.hvg.com.au
Opera in the Vineyards @ Wyndham Estate
Date – Saturday 23rd October 2010
Experience the magic of an open-air amphitheatre for this opera gala, accompanied by a full orchestra under the stars for an opera gala.
T: 02 9960 2411 W: www.operainthevineyards.com.au
Jazz in the Vines at Tyrrell’s Vineyards
Date – 30th October 2010
Not your average Jazz Festival. This is a party in the paddock with Australia’s big names in jazz, with great food & wine.
T: 02 4930 9190 W: www.jazzinthevines.com.au
Spirit of the Vines at Broke Fordwich
Date - 24th October
You are invited to come and meet the winemakers and taste award winning wines from the Broke Fordwich wine region. This is a great opportunity to sample Broke's renowned Semillon, Shiraz, Chardonnay and Verdellho and also to try some tasty new varieties like Barbera, Sanglovese, Viognier and more.
November/December
Christmas Lights Spectacular at Hunter Valley Gardens –
Date – Thursday 11th November 2010 - Wednesday 5th January 2011
Open every night with over a million Christmas lights on show throughout designated areas of Hunter Valley Gardens. Including special guest Santa, entertainment with food and beverages available for purchase on-site. Also have your photo taken with Santa by a professional photographer. Special night rates apply. Closed the 25th December.
T: 02 4998 4000 W: www.hvg.com.au
