Grampians Grape Escape
From May 3-5, the Grampians Grape Escape is taking over the beautiful foothills of Mount William with a weekend-long program of world-class wines, gourmet food and live music. The festival will kick off with a 'feel-good Friday' session, which will celebrate local music talent from homegrown bands like The Settlement and Orange Whip. The weekend program will feature more than 100 exhibitors, including wineries, food trucks, creators and makers. There will be cooking demonstrations by guest chefs like Karen Martini, Nornie Bero, Tim Bone, and Matthew Evans, plus a wine auction (which will raise money for Pomonal, a township significantly impacted by the recent bushfires), masterclasses, grape stomping, free tastings and entertainment. In a festival first, TikTok sensation Chefs and Dogs will hit the stage to demonstrate fresh pet food recipes, continuing their mission to globally promote fresh pet food. If you're bringing the kiddos along, there will be plenty of activities to keep them going including rock climbing, herb and flower planting, table tennis and a giant cubby house building competition. And you'll be able to shop up a storm with stalls showcasing everything from candles and jewellery to art and condiments. There are a variety of ticketing options available now (including single and multi-day passes), and you can find out more at the Grampians Grape Escape website. Want to make a whole weekend out of drinking wine? Check out our ultimate travel guide to the