The Hunter Valley doesn’t slow down when the temperature drops, in fact winter is one of the most exciting times to visit. With a packed calendar of events from wine and food festivals to live music, winter markets, and cosy evening experiences, there’s always something happening. Grab your coat, rally your crew, and get ready to explore everything our region has to offer this season.
Stomp Festival
Saturday 30th August
Get ready to stomp, sip, and celebrate in the heart of Cessnock wine country. This year’s event promises an unforgettable day of fine wines, delicious food, live music, family-friendly fun and grape stomping. Click here to find out more.
Whispering Brook's 25 year anniversary
Saturday 30th August
Step into the soul of Whispering Brook for one extraordinary day celebrating 25 years of artisan winemaking and deep connection to land and community. Hosted on their estate in the Hunter Valley, this intimate experience blends vertical tastings of museum and current release wines, immersive storytelling, live music, and a long table feast created in collaboration with acclaimed EXP. Restaurant. This event is exclusive to wine club members and guests. Click here for more information.
Ceramic Bird workshop at Winmark Wines
Sunday 31st August
Join artist Lisa Hölzl at Winmark Wines to learn ceramic bird makingand glazing techniques. You will take home at least three hand-made beautiful feathered friends for your garden or home, or to gift to bird loving family or friends. All experience levels welcome. All materials, refreshments & lunch provided. Click here to book.
WEEKLY EVENTS
No matter when you are planning to visit these fantastic events will be on.
Friday Night Wine and Chill at Saddler’s Creek
Every Friday Night
Go where the locals go. The Saddler’s Creek Friday Night wine and chill has become a popular local institution. With outdoor firepits, wine pouring until 8:30pm, a local food truck on site for dinner and music, it's easy to see why it’s the spot to be on Friday nights. Click here for more information.
Live Music at Nineteen
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Nothing creates an atmosphere quite like live music. Sit back, grab a drink, a meal, and enjoy live music at Nineteen’s beer garden every Friday (5pm - 8:30pm), Saturday (4:30pm - 8pm) and Sunday (12pm - 3pm). Click here for more information.
Handmade in the Hunter Markets
Every Saturday
Who doesn’t love a local handmade market when on holidays. The Handmade in the Hunter Markets are hosted each Saturday at Sobel’s Wines in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Here you will find a variety of products made by local artisans, all handmade right in the Greater Hunter area. Click here for more information.
Glandore Monthly Trivia
Every second Thursday of the month
Join the fun from 5.30pm at the cellar door, with questions kicking off at 6pm sharp. Grab a glass of Glandore wine, settle in on the deck overlooking the vineyard, and get ready for a night of laughs, local food, and plenty of prizes including a meat raffle. Rug up if it’s a cool evening as the event is hosted outdoors. Click here for more information.
This blog was created by Hunter Valley wine and Tourism Association.
