Heathcote Wine and Food Festival is an icon on the Australian wine calendar and the showcase of the region's major industry – running annually for more than 16 years.

Among the more than 4000 attendees each year are Festival regulars who have become enthusiastic ambassadors for the Heathcote wine region alongside first-time visitors eager to experience a weekend away in Regional Victoria.

Scavenger hunts
Overwhelmed with choice and not sure which wines to buy? Check out the Festival Scavenger Hunts.

New release wines
The festival is your chance to be among the first to sample new release wines from the Heathcote region and learn more about wines that have recently achieved success in international and national awards including the Interpack Heathcote Wine Show which is held in late July.

Family friendly celebration
The Heathcote Showgrounds are transformed into a stunning family-friendly village setting in the days leading up to festival celebrations, a contrast to the first festival featuring a handful of wineries in the courtyard of a local restaurant. With a live music stage curated by Bendigo Blues & Roots, lawn games and kids entertainment by Mr Mike there is fun to be had for all ages.

Conditions of Entry:
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Children under two years old are permitted free.
Animals are not permitted unless authorised service animals.
Heathcote Wine and Food Festival practises a very strict Responsible Service of Alcohol policy