Wine and Cheese Fest
It's hard not to love Melbourne's annual Wine and Cheese Fest – an event that brings together some of the state's best cheesemongers, winemakers and small goods producers under the one roof. And for its 13th iteration, the beloved event will be taking over the Timber Yard in Port Melbourne on March 14.
The one-day festival is set to be a 'gouda' time, where you can learn techniques from live masterclasses conducted by experienced chefs and cheesemongers, and enjoy plenty of free tastings (the most important part, obvs).
This year, the likes of That's Amore Cheese, Boatshed Cheese, The Cheese Rebels Australia, Newbridge Wines, and Mr Velvet Ears Wine company will be exhibiting their goods, among more than 50 other producers. DJs and roving artists will also be around to keep the vibes high, and your little ones can hang out in the dedicated kids' zone complete with face painting, lawn games and more.
Best of all, the annual Grape Stomp Competition is back. If you're up for some fun and want to try your hand at making some wine the traditional way, sign up here.
Attendance will be split between two sessions: one from noon to 3.30pm and another from 4pm to 7.30pm. Every ticket includes free tastings, a tote bag and a festival glass. Find out more and book your tickets via the website here.
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