Strategem
Grape Day Out

Presented by the Bendigo Winegrowers

BUY EARLY BIRD TICKETS

Are you ready for a seriously Grape Day Out? 

Date: Saturday 2 May, 2026
Time: 11am to 4pm
Location: Rosalind Park, Central Bendigo

    • General Tickets: includes wine tastings

      General Tickets Plus Food: select 1 of 3 food options

      Alcohol Free Tickets: includes children and non drinking option

    See prices on ticket page.

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

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

    • Flexible food: In addition to our food truck friends, we welcome local restaurants The Woodhouse, The Dispensary and Le Foyer.

    • Live Entertainment: A pumping main stage featuring music by Baker Boys Band, plus activities all day.

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

  • Enhance your Grape Day Out experience with these special upgrades. Add-ons can be purchased during ticket checkout.

    UMBRELLA PACKAGE

    Upgrade your 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.

    THE BUBBLES CLUB

    Elevate your day with VIP access to The Bubbles Club — an exclusive lounge area featuring premium sparkling wine tastings, including some exclusive pours you won't find anywhere else at the festival. Enjoy gourmet finger food and a relaxed space to unwind between tastings.

    Price: $50 (plus booking fee at checkout)

    *Limited capacity. Entry tickets sold separately.

    WINE MASTERCLASS

    Join a local wine expert for an intimate 20-minute masterclass, with a special guest appearance from one of our regional winemakers. Discover the stories, techniques, and terroir behind Bendigo wines in a hands-on tasting experience.

    Session time: 12:00pm

    Price: $25 per person (plus booking fee at checkout)

    *Limited capacity. Entry tickets sold separately.

    GRAPE STOMP COMPETITION

    Think you've got what it takes? Sign up at the gate to compete in our legendary Grape Stomp Competition. Multiple sessions throughout the day, one champion. Will it be you?

  • Join us for a day of tasting beautiful local wines, made by the passionate growers and winemakers who call our region home. From crisp whites to bold reds, sparkling wines to rosés – come and discover (or rediscover) what makes Bendigo wine country so special.

    Enjoy delicious food from talented local food trucks, plus special appearances from beloved Bendigo restaurants The Woodhouse, The Dispensary, and Le Foyer. Soak up the atmosphere with live music from Baker Boys Band on the main stage, and enjoy the vibrant festival vibes with friends in the stunning Rosalind Park.

    This year, supporting our local winegrowers means more than ever. Your presence, your purchases, and your love for our region's wines makes a real difference.

  • 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.

  • Order Online, Collect Later

    Love a wine but don't want to lug bottles around all day? We've made it easy.

    Browse and buy from our winegrowers digitally – scan a QR code at any vendor stall, or shop online before or after the event. Your wines will be carefully packed and delivered to your door within 10 days of the festival.

    How it works:

    • Shop anytime: Browse online up to 48 hours before the event, on the day, or up to 48 hours after

    • Scan & select: At the festival, simply scan the QR code at any participating vendor's stall to view and order their wines

    • Relax & enjoy: No bottles to carry, no queues to navigate – just pure festival vibes

    • Delivered to you: Your order arrives at your door within 10 days

    No registration required. No fuss. Just great wine, delivered.

    Prefer to take your bottles home on the day? You can still purchase directly from vendors as usual.

  • 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

Supporting Our Region

As many of our wineries rebuild from recent bushfires, your support means everything. Every glass raised and every bottle purchased makes a real difference to our winemakers.
Thank you for joining us!

 

Bendigo’s much-loved, annual winegrowers festival returns in 2026, with a brand new name and exciting new additions.

The Strategem Grape Day Out, presented by Bendigo Winegrowers,  invites you to spend the day with our region’s winemakers, celebrating our sensational local wines, and the talented people who grow and make them.

What makes a Grape Day Out?

Brand new for 2026, we’ve added new ticket inclusions, options to add-on your favourite experiences, some serious entertainment and fun, plus the usual great vibes and hospitality that we know you love. 

Make the day yours.

🍷 Flexible tickets: choose a General Entry or a Food Upgrade option

🍴 Flexible food: In addition to our food truck friends, we welcome local restaurants The Woodhouse, The Dispensary and Le Foyer.

🎶 Flexible fun: A pumping main stage featuring music by Baker Boys Band, plus activities all day.

🍾 Flexible add-ons: Join The Bubbles Club, take a class or compete in the Grape Stomp. 

Longtime fans and newcomers of all ages, tastes and budgets will love our Grape Day Out!

Local wines, great times in the heart Bendigo!

Local wine, food, and music to get you grooving by Baker Boys Band

Other information

Refund Policy
All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued for this event.

Event Postponement
If the festival is postponed due to severe weather, your tickets will be automatically transferred to the new date.

Event Cancellation
In the unlikely event that unforeseen circumstances require full cancellation of the festival, all tickets will be refunded in full.

Event Conditions

  • Wine tastings are only available to General Ticket holders. Alcohol consumption is not permitted for Alcohol Free Ticket holders.

  • No BYO alcohol permitted

  • No animals permitted within the event space (service animals exempt)

  • Attendees deemed intoxicated will be removed immediately

  • The Bendigo Winegrowers Association reserves the right to refuse entry or service to any guest who is underage, visibly intoxicated, or behaving in a disruptive or inappropriate manner

Safety First
The safety and wellbeing of all attendees is our top priority. Please drink responsibly and look after your mates.

 

Thank you to this year’s sponsors