Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival 2025 — Bendigo Winegrowers

Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival

You can still buy tickets on the day at the gate

Date: Saturday 5 April, 2025
Time: 11am to 4pm
Location: Rosalind Park, Central Bendigo

    • General Admission online: $60

    • General Admission at the gate: $65

    • Non drinker: $30

    • Children aged 13 - 18 years: $25

    • Children aged 12 years and under: Free

    *Plus booking fee at checkout

    Early bird: now sold out

    This year’s Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival is more accessible than ever! We’ve lowered ticket prices to ensure everyone can join in the celebration, and support our vendors and wineries on the day.

    • Unlimited Wine Tastings: Discover and sample over 80 wines from the region’s finest winemakers.

    • Food Stalls: Enjoy a fantastic variety of dishes from local food trucks and vendors.

    • Live Entertainment: Relax to the sounds of talented local musicians throughout the day.

    • Festival Glass: Take home a souvenir wine glass with every General Admission ticket purchase.

  • Enjoy a hassle-free day at the festival with our Wine Concierge Delivery Service, offering free combined delivery for orders of six bottles or more from participating wineries. Here's how it works:

    • Simply add your address during ticket purchase checkout, and you’ll automatically be registered for the delivery service.

    • You’ll also need to provide a name and mobile number for each of your guests at checkout.

    • On the day, you can order wine directly from the wine vendors.

    • During the week following the event, your wine will be group delivered, straight to your door.

    Relax and savour the day without worrying about carrying your bottles – we’ve got it sorted!

  • NOW SOLD OUT

    Upgrade your Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival experience with a reserved Umbrella Package! Enjoy the comfort of a private table, umbrella, and six chairs – perfect for sharing with friends.

    • Price: $200 per package (plus booking fee at checkout)

    *Only one person in your group needs to book this package, and it will be reserved under their booking name. Please note that entry tickets are sold separately.

  • If coming by train exit at Bendigo Train Station and walk down Mitchell Street to the park. By car Bendigo is 90 minutes from Melbourne and signs throughout town will direct you to Rosalind Park. We encourage responsible drinking. Taxis and Uber are available.

  • Sip and savour over 80+ wines, from crisp whites to bold reds, sparkling wines, and everything in between. Enjoy delicious food from talented local vendors, endless tastings, local music performances, and a vibrant atmosphere with friends in the stunning Rosalind Park.

    We will have an incredible lineup of local winemakers and wineries, who will be pouring rosè, white, red and sparkling varieties.

    More information coming soon.

    - No BYO alcohol is permitted

    - Your ticket provides access for all wine-tasting samples

    - Additional glasses and bottles of wine can be purchased from each winemaker

    - Water is available free all day from the stations provided

    - There is a variety of food trucks at the event to purchase from

    - Picnics and BYO food are welcome

  • Don't forget to bring everything you need like a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, a hat, sunnies, insect repellent, cash for food and your picnic blanket.

    Also, make sure you get there early to grab your perfect spot.

    Dogs are not permitted at the event. (service animals are exempt from this policy)

  • Want a private marquee for your business? We are offering exclusive Corporate sponsorship packages for this year’s festival!

    Contact us for more information: bendigowine@toughcookiemarketing.com

 

We'll be back in Rosalind Park in April! Join our local winemakers for a fabulous day in the heart of Bendigo.

Join us on Saturday, 5 April 2025, for the Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival – a fabulous day celebrating the best of Bendigo’s local wine, food, and music.

Sip and savour over 80+ wines, from crisp whites to bold reds, sparkling wines, and everything in between. Enjoy delicious food from talented local vendors, endless tastings, local music performances, and a vibrant atmosphere with friends in the stunning Rosalind Park.

Whether you’re a wine lover or after a great day out, this event has something for everyone, with a menu designed by our food vendors to pair perfectly with Bendigo’s finest wines. Bring your picnic rug, soak in the live entertainment, and immerse yourself in Bendigo’s unique flavours and welcoming community.

Local wines, great times in the heart Bendigo!

Other information
Refund policy:
There are no refunds for this event.

Event postponement:
Should the festival be postponed due to bad weather, tickets will be transferred automatically to the new date.

Event cancellation:
If for unforeseen circumstances the event requires cancellation, all tickets will be refunded in full.

Other restrictions:
• No BYO alcohol can be brought into the event
• No animals are permitted within the event space (service animals are exempt from this policy)
• Attendees deemed intoxicated will be removed immediately

The Bendigo Winegrowers Association prioritize the safety and well-being of all attendees. As such, we reserve the right to refuse alcohol to any guest who is deemed to be under the legal drinking age, visibly intoxicated, or behaving in a disruptive or inappropriate manner.

Thank you to this year’s sponsors