Over 60 producers & eateries in one day, plus free tastings and masterclasses!
It’s only seven weeks until the Wine & Cheese Fest returns to Melbourne to give visitors the opportunity to try the best wines and cheeses alongside artisan produce and delicious dishes!
Being held at The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne on Saturday 1st March across two sessions, Wine & Cheese Fest serves up over 60 exhibitors and eateries, unlimited free tastings, free masterclasses, entertainment and, of course plenty of produce to buy and take home!
Exhibitors will include Witchmount Estate, Santolin Wines, Rob Dolan, Bellarine Estate Winery, Milawa Cheese Company, Boatshed Cheese, Frenchese and L’Artisan Cheese.
Those looking for delicious eats can choose from eateries including That Arancini Guy, Alara Bites, Pellegrino Pizza and La Santa Muerte (Mexican Cantina).
Attendees can also make the most of learning from the producers and wine makers with the free masterclasses that can turn wine and cheese lovers into aficionados. While the program will be announced closer to the event, the classes will include wine making, wine & cheese pairing and cheese making demonstrations.
The ultimate fun wine experience is watching, or taking part in, the Wine & Cheese Fest Grape Stomp Competition between 3pm and 4pm in the under-covered outdoor area. It’s a friendly competition with prizes up for grabs and those interested in feeling the squish of grapes underfoot should complete the expression of interest form on the website www.wineandcheesefest.com.au.
All day entertainment will include live music from Zoe Taylor Mitchell Duo, DJ Boffatron and roving artist Hoop Sparx, the perfect accompaniment to relaxing with a glass of wine in hand and a delicious cheese dish.
There are two mouthwatering sessions available, early and late afternoon, and all tickets include tastings, masterclasses, a tote bag and a glass.
What: Wine & Cheese Fest 2025
When: Saturday 1st March 2025, 12pm – 7.30pm (across two sessions)
1st session: 12pm – 3.30pm
2nd session: 4pm – 7.30pm
Where: The Timber Yard, 351 Plummer St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Who: Over 60 local wineries, cheesemakers, and artisan producers
Why: To enjoy the best wine and cheese, and other artisan produce in one delicious event
Cost: General Admission $60, Total Wine Indulgence (TWI) $120, VIP $160 (limited number available). GA ticket bundles available (6 tickets for 5)
Children under 18 free when accompanied by a legal guardian
All tickets include tastings, masterclasses, tote bag, glass & live music
Bookings: www.wineandcheesefest.com.au/tickets
Tickets are on sale now with a range of options available from General Admission to Total Wine Indulgence (which also include three glasses of wine to enjoy at the W&CF bar and a bottle of boutique wine valued at $30 to take home), plus the VIP experience (which includes all-day admission, access to the exclusive VIP room upstairs, and a VIP Masterclass at 2pm titled ‘100 Years of Wines.’ where guests will sample rare Museum wines selected by Mount Avoca’s sommelier from their private cellar, expertly paired with a selection of cheeses from featured vendors).
Wine & Cheese Fest 2025 is the perfect reason for everyone to head to Port Melbourne with friends and family, taste the very best wines, cheeses and food while relaxing in the outdoor areas listening to live music, before taking plenty of produce home to enjoy!
