If you know anything about Heathcote you’ll know that they can throw a seriously good festival.
The Heathcote Wine & Food Festival and Heathcote on Show are both major players on the wine & food calendar, so it comes as no surprise that their latest offering is set to be a cracker.
Held on Saturday 2nd November in the centre of town at Barrack Reserve oval, Vibes & Vino will be a laid back, cruisey affair. Take along a picnic rug or fold-up chair and settle in for an afternoon and evening of seriously good vibes.
So what’s the deal?
We’ve put together 3 reasons you can’t afford to miss this new festival...
1. The line up is top notch
Vibes & Vino will be a feast for the eardrums with the latest in indie rock.
Kicking off their nation-wide, debut album tour Dyson Stringer Cloher head the bill with three of Australia’s most accomplished and dynamic songwriters in Mia Dyson, Liz Stringer and Jen Cloher.
Dyson Stringer Cloher are backed up by a killer line up in Josh Cashman, Neighbourhood Youth, Jess Parker & The Troubled Waters, Four Lions as well as local acts still to be announced.
Sounds good right?
2. It’s a feast for all the senses
So they’ve got the soundtrack sorted, what about the rest?
Well you won’t go thirsty with the offering from local wineries and craft breweries who will be serving from a huge list of vinos and cold brews.
A selection of quality food trucks will keep the munchies away with a variety of delicious goods including vegan options.
3. There’s plenty more to keep you entertained
If the tunes, drinks and food aren’t enough for you there’ll be a mini-makers market to explore full of local goodies to take home.
Have little people? They’ve been looked after too, with a dedicated kids area full of activities to keep them busy.
Convinced? We thought you might be!
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here.
The fun doesn’t end there - Sunday 3rd of November will see Heathcote turn it on with local venues putting on live music.
Follow the Facebook page here to stay up to date.
How to get there
Heathcote is only 35 minutes from Bendigo and 1.5 hours from Melbourne.
Buses from Bendigo are available and can be purchased with your tickets here.
V/Line run coaches to Heathcote from Southern Cross Station or jump on the train to Bendigo and come out on the bus.
Stay the weekend
With the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday on Tuesday 5th, it’s basically a long weekend. Tell the boss you won’t be in on Monday and stay for a few days to enjoy everything Heathcote has to offer.
You’ll find a list of accommodation options here and plenty of things to do here.