Roam Rutherglen Winery Walkabout

Roam Rutherglen, it’s the place on every wine lover’s lips. The Winemakers of Rutherglen are now emerging as Victoria’s most progressive artisans for new style Muscats, gins, Fianos, Malbecs, aperitifs, Iberian wines and more.

The June long weekend festival is certainly one not to be missed. The full festival program features premium tastings, live entertainment, and unique sensory cellar door experiences from 16 of our region’s wineries.

There will be something for everyone, from sipping on Muscat cocktails and dancing to live music, to connecting wine lovers and winemakers through new varietals and unexpected winemaking techniques.

Festival Lover & VIP Wine Lover Tickets included festival access all weekend with a Saturday Only Special tickets just $40 Our continuous hop-on, hop-off bus loop give all patrons an opportunity to explore all participating wineries through out the weekend.

With more than 40 buses operating and driving in both directions, this format allows ‘roamers’ to taste the region in your own time, your own way.

Jump on any Festival Shuttle Bus and it will get you where you need to go.

For those travelling from elsewhere in the region, regional bus services will run from Corowa, Howlong, Yarrawonga, Mulwala, Bundalong, Wangaratta, Chiltern, Beechworth, Albury and Wodonga.

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June

Preparations are ramping up for Australia and New Zealand’s flagship horticulture event, Hort Connections 2025, to take place at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 June.

To mark the 50th anniversary of the National Wine Show of Australia, the nation’s capital will host a four-day festival from 12-15 June, set to become an annual tourism event – the National Wine Festival of Australia.

FoodTech Queensland brings together the most innovative food manufacturing and technology solutions into one destination event on the beautiful Gold Coast.

August

The 2025 AIFST Convention (AIFST25) will bring together Australia’s agrifood science and technology community for two days of cutting-edge insights, industry connections, and professional growth.

September

The 13th ICSD 2025 will be an opportunity to share ideas and research findings relevant to the Sustainability Science, through the European network of academics.