Lifestyle & Entertainment
24 March, 2025
Sip and support the Grampians
ONE of Australia’s longest-running food and wine festivals, Grampians Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap from May 2–4, 2025, for a weekend of exceptional food, world-class wines, and vibrant entertainment.
ONE of Australia’s longest-running food and wine festivals, Grampians Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap from May 2–4, 2025, for a weekend of exceptional food, world-class wines, and vibrant entertainment.
Nestled in the foothills of Grampians, the festival features close to 100 exhibitors, including the region’s finest wines, produce, craft beer, distillery creations and artisanal goods.
Guests can enjoy masterclasses, live cooking demonstrations and a stellar music line-up starting with all local talent on opening night – Feel Good Friday.
Visitors can sample wines from over 30 local wineries, from Mount Langi Ghiran to boutique labels like Clayfield Wines and new-wave makers Black & Ginger.
There will be tastings of award-winning Sparkling and Shiraz from the Western Victorian Wine Challenge and the Barrique Auction returns in 2025 with a 2023 Shiraz blended by award-winning Winemaker, Jacob Parton from Best’s Wines.
Apart from great wines, there will be three days of great music from the likes of Bel Kil who originally hails from Northern Grampians, Warrnambool’s Flynn Gurry and blues and roots rockers Smoke Stack Rhino.
• Masterclasses & Demonstrations – Cooking demonstrations from
Local talent Dean Sibthorp from Mount William Station alongside Masterchef alumni Justine Schofield and Dani Venn will hold masterclasses and demonstrations hosted by food writer Hilary McNevin.
A hands on sessions include a pickling ‘Acid Heads’ Masterclass will also be held with local producer Anthony Kumnick from Grampians Vinegar and Adam Porter from The Pickle Project.
And then of course there is great food from the likes of Grampians Vinegar, Grampians Olive Co, Kerrie’s Kreations, Wimmera Grain Store, Tim Bones Toasties and Schulz Dairy.
Grampians Grape Escape is an event for the whole family, and the kids haven’t been forgotten with rock climbing to creative activities in the Little Adventurer’s Precinct, plus, candle making and potted plants ready to spoil mum on Mother’s Day.
Regional events like Grampians Grape Escape are crucial for communities recovering from natural disasters, including the recent bushfires in the Grampians National Park.
With small businesses facing income losses and fewer visitors to the region over the summer period, festivals provide an essential economic boost.
“Grampians Grape Escape is about more than just food and wine. It’s a celebration of community and resilience. After the continuing challenges of the Pomonal and Grampians National Park bushfires, we’re grateful to offer an event that brings people together, supports local businesses and showcases the best of the region,” said Festival Director Kate Kirkpatrick.
Tickets for Grampians Grape Escape 2025 are on sale now at www.grampiansgrapeescape.com.au.
Options include general admission, tasting tickets and three-day passes along with local shuttle buses.
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