A Little Bit of Broke
A Roaming Wine & Food celebration in the Hunter Valley
Saturday 14th March 10am - 5pm, Broke Fordwich Hunter Valley
Pre-sale tickets $35pp
Ticket includes a souvenir wine glass plus 4 x 60ml tasting vouchers (to use at venues of your choice throughout the day) and event program.
One fabulous day roaming, relaxing and immersing in small batch wines, farm gate produce and experiences, and live music whilst taking in the stunning views of Broke Fordwich, located only 20 minutes from the heart of the Hunter Valley. Gather your crew for a day in the vineyards, and wander between 15 cellar doors, restaurants and farms.
You don't need to book individual venues, simply purchase your ticket, pick up your glass from the Event Hub (located at the Bush Fire Station, Corner Milbrodale Rd & Wollombi St, Broke) on the day of the event and enjoy the freedom of choosing to roam between 15 of the best venues in Broke Fordwich, redeeming your vouchers for wine tastings and enjoying food, live music and more.
A Little Bit of Broke is proud to partner with and support Crowdcatcher, a ticketing platform from the Hunter region.
PLANNING FOR A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE
BEFORE
- Gather your family or friends
- Purchase your A Little Bit of Broke Event Kit
- Plan your day - each venue offers different experiences, wines, produce and food
- Organise your designated driver, or mini bus
- Book your accommodation (we have a great range of unique houses & B& B’s)
- Add additional activities & events – Friday dinners, immersive wine masterclasses, restaurant garden tours, restaurant experiences.
ON THE DAY
- Pick up your Little Bit of Broke kit from the Event Hub in Broke (located at the Bush Fire Station, Corner Milbrodale Rd & Wollombi St, Broke)
- Roam between the 15 participating venues and enjoying wine tastings, food and experiences. There's no need to book a spot at each venue, simply choose where to start and where you want to go to next
- Your ticket comes with 4 tasting vouchers, and additional tasting vouchers can be purchased throughout the day. You'll also have the opportunity to purchase a glass (or bottle) of wine and food, relax, and enjoy the entertainment, stories & making memories.
- Stock the cellar and pantry with your favourite wines & produce
Image credit: Destination NSW
A Little Bit of Broke is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.
Key
Pet Friendly 
Family friendly 
Coffee available 
Live music 
Restaurant
Cellar Door 
Vegetarian/vegan options
Venues
1813
VERONTON IN THE VINES
Pair your glass of single-vineyard 1813 wine with Veronton’s irresistible handmade dumplings, and unwind in the chic, Manhattan-meets-Hamptons surrounds of the 1813 cellar door set among the vines.
WINE
Discover award winning wines of 1813's estate grown, single vineyards from the contemporary Italian Fiano to classic Shiraz.
FOOD
A variety of premium, handmade dumplings by Veronton.
ENTERTAINMENT
Chilled playlist to relax and unwind to.
Beckels Vineyard
UNWIND AT THE FARMGATE
Beckels will join the team at Riverflats & Bare Nature'sKin with a pop up Cellar Door. Relax and unwind sipping award winning wines.
WINE
Hunter classics & Italian varietals
FOOD
Local Gourmet sausages, with Riverflats condiments, warmed olives, hearty vegetable soup, cakes, herbal teas & barista coffee.
ENTERTAINMENT
Live music by Brian Dillon Duo.
Cael's Gate Wines
VINES and VIBES
Linger over live music by Jordan Brady while enjoying artisan focaccia filled with deli favourites and finished with a sweet treat. Sip award-winning, small-batch wines as you soak up views of the Broken Back Range and the estate’s rustic-chic surrounds. Children’s options available, and a curated pantry offering select snacks.
WINE
Award-winning, small-batch handcrafted wines including Semillon, Rosé, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
FOOD
Explore the curated pantry for select snacks, or pre-book artisan focaccia layered with mortadella, stracciatella and fresh pesto, and finish with a dolce treat. Children’s options available.
ENTERTAINMENT
Linger with Jordan Brady’s live indie-pop performance for a behind-the-gate experience to savour.
Greenway Wines
SIP IT SLOW AT GREENWAY WINES
Set within a picturesque Red Barn beside Wollombi Brook and framed by the Brokenback Ranges, Greenway Wines invites you to relax with live acoustic music, thoughtfully paired “road less travelled” wines, and a generous taste of Broke.
WINE
Crisp Fiano, Pinot Grigio with a gentle ramato influence, romantic Grace, plush Merlot, or an expressive Sparkling Fiano or Merlot. Or why not try our Merlot inspired Frosé?
FOOD
Single person charcuterie boards served with a glass of wine, merlot inspired or non- alcoholic slushies from the Greenway van.
ENTERTAINMENT
Live acoustic music throughout the day, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Hunter Lavender Farm
SIP, STROLL & DISCOVER LAVENDER
Sip lavender-inspired cocktails and drinks, stroll through Serenity Square and the Lavender Labyrinth, then discover the Lavender Farm Shop and Distillery showcasing handcrafted products and learn how essential oils are distilled on-site.
WINE
Relax at the Lavender Bar with Australian Lavender and Botanicals gin and signature cocktail creations.
FOOD
Treat yourself to seasonal Lavender Gelato and Sorbet, sparkling lavender lemonade, coffee and matcha drinks with a lavender twist. It’s the perfect way to cool down on the day.
Kawal Rock Distillery
A DAY WITH THE GIRL'S ON THE HILL
Sip on signature Kawal Rock cocktails with owners & distillers Louise & Maria, dine on your favourite food truck treats, chill with soulful live tunes. Stay for an hour or the day.
WINE
Kawal Rock unique small batch gin, vodka and brandy and local wines.
FOOD
Mexican Food Truck.
ENTERTAINMENT
Live music with Joana Ruival.
Magoony's Coffee Shop
THE PIT STOP
Coffee pit stop. Select from a menu of café classics, indulge in house-made sweet treats & good vibes.
FOOD
Café classics, coffee, sweet treats
Mahony Estate
WINES, VIEWS & TIME TO ENJOY
Make a day of it at Mahony Estate. Bring friends, family, and wander the grounds, join a winemaker-led experience, or find a spot on the terrace. The valley view with Yellow Rock in the distance is worth pausing for.
WINE
Mahony Estate offers a small selection of premium wines grown and made on site. Each wine reflects the character of Broke, Fordwich.
FOOD
Stoked BBQ – fire driven, slow cooked barbeque served by the popular Entwine to pair perfectly with Mahony wines. Grab a plate and enjoy on the terrace or under the shade at your own pace.
ENTERTAINMENT
Wander the grounds, play a game of pétanque, or settle with a glass of Mahony Estate wine. Listen to relaxing, background music and soak up the atmosphere.
Margan Wines
100m WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE
Enjoy estate grown and made, food and wine produced onsite at Margan. Casual courtyard dining, live music and a glass of your favourite wine. Guided garden and winery tours.
WINE
Estate farmed wines, featuring emerging varieties Albarino and Barbera, as well as regional classics, sourced from 50year+ old vines.
FOOD
A blackboard selection featuring farm-grown produce - grilled, wood fired, toasted, fresh, preserved and pickled. Enjoy estate reared lamb, grilled over coals, fresh garden sides, wood fired flat breads, and more.
ENTERTAINMENT
Relax in the courtyard with a glass of your favourite Margan wine and enjoy live music from country singer Chenay Nesbitt will perform live with her soulful voice and down-to-earth charm (11am to 3pm).
River Flats Estate & Bare Nature'sKin
UNWIND AT THE FARMGATE
Spread the picnic rug, taste River Flats Estate Produce, and Beckel's Vineyard award-winning wines, unwind with live music, take a stroll through the olive groves, wander to the lake, feed the animals, relax with a foot soak, and try Bare Nature’sKin handmade products.
WINE
Hunter classics & Italian varietals from Beckel's Vineyard.
FOOD
Local Gourmet sausages, with Riverflats condiments, warmed olives, hearty vegetable soup, cakes, herbal teas & barista coffee.
ENTERTAINMENT
Live Music from Brian Dillon Duo.
Starline Alpacas Farmstay
FARM FILLED FAMILY FUN
Meet & feed the animals, learn to weave, watch a whip cracking display, discover why alpaca wool is so sought after. Try bush tucker, enjoy a pony ride or farm inspired games. Enjoy wines from Unruly Wines.
WINE
Unruly Wines pop up. Hand crafted, single vineyard wines. From fruity Verdelho, Chardonnay done differently, chillout reds & traditional Hunter Shiraz.
FOOD
A bush tucker influenced menu by Blackseed Catering to include pies, sliders & mini rolls for adults & children.
ENTERTAINMENT
Whip cracking, animal feeding, pony rides, games.
Talits Estate
PINOT, PETANQUE & PLATTERS
Sip estate wines overlooking the tranquil lake, enjoy grazing platters made with local produce, French café music, freshly baked cakes, pétanque and lawn games. A relaxed, family and dog-friendly escape.
WINE
A refined selection of estate-grown wines including Rosé, Shiraz, Chardonnay, and newly released Burgundian-style Pinot Noir.
FOOD
Grazing platters of local cheeses, charcuterie, olives, and artisan accompaniments; and a selection of handmade cakes and sweet treats. Children's sandwiches available.
ENTERTAINMENT
Atmospheric French café music pétanque and family-friendly lawn games overlooking the lake.
The Little Wine Co.
A LITTLE TASTE OF VINTAGE
Sit amongst the barrels in the Little Wine Co’s sustainably certified winery while you enjoy a relaxed and informative tasting. Winemakers Suzanne & Ian Little will be on hand all day to chat about their Hunter Valley alternative varieties.
WINE
Take a deep dive into something new with a selection of emerging varieties including Pecorino, Albarino, Vermentino, Sangiovese, Barbera, Tempranillo & Montepulciano.
FOOD
Build your own platter to accompany your tasting from our range of cheese, quiche, charcuterie and gourmet European tinned seafood.
Unruly Wines
FARM FILLED FAMILY FUN
Unruly Wines will join the team at Starline Alpacas with a pop-up Cellar Door and loads of fun.
WINE
Unruly Wines pop up - single vineyard, hand crafted wines. From fruity Verdelho, Chardonnay done differently, chillout reds & traditional Hunter Shiraz. These wines will be available for tastings, by the glass & by the bottle to sip on at Starline Alpaca or to take home.
FOOD
A bush tucker influenced menu by Blackseed Catering to include a selection of pies, pastries & mains for adults & children.
ENTERTAINMENT
Lots of furry, wooly friends, whip cracking and games.
Whispering Brook
TASTE OF TERROIR
Experience Portuguese varietals, a Taste of Terroir wine & aromatic bites, olive-grove picnics with grazing boxes, and winemaker vineyard and winery tour & tasting experiences.
WINE
Hunter favourites and vibrant Portuguese varietals.
FOOD
Flavour-packed grazing boxes, local cheeses and charcuterie, plus artisan chocolates to enjoy as you settle into the olive grove or under the trees overlooking our vineyards.
ENTERTAINMENT
Relaxed music.
Winmark Wines
CHARDONNAY & ART LOVER'S DISCOVERY
Immerse in yourself in Winmark's range of Chardonnays, relax with a Seafood & Chardonnay Lunch or treats from the pantry. Roam the Sculpture Park, and gallery. Learn from our artist in residence.
WINE
Take a deep dive into 5 different interpretations of award winning Winmark Chardonnays.
FOOD
Select from the open pantry or pre book an indulgent Seafood and Chardonnay Lunch.
ENTERTAINMENT
Join the artist in residence and take home tips for your next art work. Wander the Sculpture Park, Gallery & Gift Store.
Add on's
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1813
Reserve your 1813 wine tasting experience or glass of 1813 wine to pair perfectly with irresistible handmade dumplings by Veronton, and unwind in the 1813 cellar door set among the vines.
Cael's Gate
Pre-book one of three artisan focaccia options, picture silky mortadella, creamy stracciatella fresh pesto and more. Perfectly balanced and irresistible. Add a dolce treat to finish. Children’s version available.
Greenway Wines
A guided tasting with thoughtfully matched sweet and savoury pairings.
THE ULTIMATE GREENWAY EXPERIENCE
A guided wine tasting with paired bites, followed by your choice of a Merlot-inspired frosé with build-your-own vineyard pizza, or a feature seafood paella paired with a glass of our Fiano or Pinot Grigio. Available at select times.
Hunter Lavender Farm
Learn the basics of beekeeping through this hands-on exploration of an active and buzzing beehive.
HONEY HARVEST EXPERIENCE
Discover the fascinating world of busy bees and harvest raw honey straight from the hive.
Mahony Estate
Discover the processes that turn grapes into wine while tasting wines directly from oak barrels in the winery.
FOOD & WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE
Explore how wine and food interact and discover what really matters when choosing the right wine to pour.
Margan Wines
Guided tour of Margan kitchen garden and orchard with horticulturalist Alicia (10am start). Learn gardening tips, feed the chickens and take home some organically grown seeds. Bookings essential.
Starline Alpacas Farmstay
The Little Wine Co
Join Ian & Suzanne Little on a winery tour. Taste 2026 wines straight from the barrel & finish with a masterclass accompanied by cheeses & charcuterie. Bookings essential
Whispering Brook
A curated sensory wine & bites experience (5 wines + 5 bites).
VINTAGE REVEALED
A behind the scenes vintage experience.
FESTIVAL HARVEST BOX
A delicious Harvest Box for two - quiche, cheeses, cake, fruit and more, ideal for picnicking under the olive trees $65/box.
SPONSORS
A Little Bit of Broke would like to thank the following sponsors of the event. 
