Staged at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, the festival will this year feature more exhibitors, food and entertainment.
For $20 entry, guests can enjoy five tasting vouchers to taste wines from over 40 vineyards. There will also be beer and cider tastings at Lovedale Brewery, food outlets, and entertainment throughout the day.
“The Festival will be an important addition to the Hunter Valley Food & Wine Month,” said Festival Manager Jenny Farrell.
“Since re-establishing the festival after a 30 year hiatus, it has been held in October, but on both occasions it coincided with a severe heat wave and we thought that with the Hunter’s very mild winter climate, it would be more comfortable and attractive for wine lovers to appreciate the valley’s superb wines as part of Food & Wine Month.
“It has been fantastic to have the support of the major producers – many of whom had been at the previous Hunter Valley Festivals back in the early 1980s – as well as the so many boutique wineries. The new-style festival is a friendly, high-quality event which now boasts a very attractive venue that makes it ideal for all wine and food lovers, from the aficionado to those who just want an entertaining Saturday with family and friends.”
The Hunter Valley Wine Festival is a Schwartz Family Company community initiative, with the local Rural Fire Service benefiting from funds raised during the Festival.
For tickets and further Festival information visit www.huntervalleywinefestival.com
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