Calling out to all foodies, this year's Grampians grape escape will be a gastronomic delight held against the back drop of the beautiful Grampians.
With continued blue skies and warm sunny days forecasted, this years festival will showcase food and wine from the
local region as well as 100 speciality vendors.
With over 8000 people expected, this year's festival is the big one not to miss. With live bands and cooking demos from James Campbell and Sienna Johnston as well as My Kitchen rules resident chef Manu Feidel sharing his craft using locally sourced fresh produce.
If you're looking to burn off some of those extra calories there will be grape stomping and plenty of activities for kids including the cupcake challenge which involves making and decorating cupcakes.
General infoGeneral admission is $10 per day or a great escape passport for $20 that gives you admission to all the cooking demonstrations.
The festival runs from this weekend, 30th April - 1st May.
Opening times are from 11am to 4.30pm on Saturday and 10am to 3.30pm on Sunday.
Driving takes approximately 3 hours from the Melbourne CBD or take a leisurely train from Southern Cross Station with VLine with connnecting buses at Ararat.
There will be plenty of live music including Andy McGarvie to chill out to some cool sounds.
And a night tour of the underground cellars at Seppelt Winery with the ambiance from lanterns lighting the corridors.
With the recent floods in the region many of the walking tracks are closed so visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au for up to date information.
More info
www.grampiansgrapeescape.com.au