To put it quite simply, Heathcote on Show is your new favourite wine and food event.
Acknowledged as one of Australia’s wine icons, the Heathcote region is a must visit for anyone serious about wine and food. And there’s no better way to discover just that than at the Queen’s Birthday weekend, Saturday 8th – Monday 10th June, with more than 30 locations opening up their doors for a weekend of wine, food and fun.
Enjoy exclusive tastings, new releases, music, gourmet food, community activities and more while you discover this hidden gem.
Start in the main street
Kick off your long weekend with the High Street Festival, Saturday 8th June from 10am-3pm. Wander through Heathcote's Barrack Reserve and explore market stalls, discover crafts and handmade merchandise by local artisans. There’ll be lots to eat, plus music and an animal farm for the kids.
Local winemakers will tempt you with ‘A Taste of Cellar Doors’ from 10am-1pm, so you can plan your weekend and make the most of your visit.
But the High Street experience doesn’t stop there. You’ll find eight more cellar doors, including a selection of boutique family-owned wineries at pop up cellar doors all within walking distance of the Heathcote Visitor Information Centre.
Explore the longest main street in country Australia with delicious food and great coffee, gifts, fashion, antiques and art galleries.
Book an evening event
After a day of cruising between wineries you’re going to want something to do in the evening right? Sure there are plenty of free activities, entertainment and places to visit, but if you really want to step it up a notch you're going to need to book your special event tickets pronto!
Choose between a craft beer dinner, a burlesque show in the vines, Dan Kelly accompanied by Spanish wine & paella and so much more!
You can check out the full list here, but be warned, tickets are selling out fast!
How will you get there?
If you’re driving from Melbourne you’re looking at a short 90 minute trip up the Hume, or you can take the more scenic route starting with the Tullamarine and arrive in Heathcote via the rolling granite hills from Lancefield to Tooborac.
Travelling from Bendigo? Well friends, it’s only 35 minutes out the McIvor Hwy.
If public transport is more your style, coaches run from Southern Cross Station or you can catch the train to Bendigo then bus it out to Heathcote.
Pre-booked shuttle buses from Bendigo will run over the weekend, as well as the regular PTV bus line.
Go with the flow
What do regular Heathcote on Show-ians rave about the most? This festival is all about going with the flow. You’ve got over 30 locations to choose from, each with their own charm and surprises.
If you want to stay at one venue for a couple of hours? You can. Just after a quick tasting before moving on to the next stop? That’s fine too.
The most common complaint? There’s just too much to see and do. A good problem to have surely? You might just have to come back again next year.
What now?
Start your preparations now by downloading the festival program.
Be sure to book your special event and shuttle bus tickets now.