Soak up the sun at Grazeland’s Summer of Fun

Grazeland is firing up its grills and stocking up its ice coolers this summer with exciting foodie delights and live entertainment these holidays. The perfect Christmas treat, Grazeland’s world-class food stalls are being decked out for the holiday season with brand-new menus!

With 50 vendors to choose from offering irresistible sweet and savoury delights from around the globe, Grazeland is sure to have visitors’ mouths watering – and not because of the summer heat.

To ensure no visitors go parched, there will be two new cocktail bars, the Grazeland Deck and Hudson. All bars will also be gifted a new summer spritz menu that will quench even the most extreme summer thirsts.

Not only have the food and beverage menus been given ‘hot’ new makeovers for the summer season, but Grazeland will also be adding extra live entertainment across two live stages.

With talented local headlines playing catchy tunes every weekend, visitors are sure to get their holiday jig on.

For little ones to get in on the festive fun, Santa will be making a special visit down under for meet and greets at Grazeland on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th of December, and Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th of December.

For those after more holiday fun, say hello to 2023 at Grazeland’s giant New Year’s Eve celebration.

For those celebrating with the family, General Admittance allows those of all ages to enjoy Grazeland’s tantalising food and drink offerings while being entertained by the glittering performances of roving Mirror Men.

A Fire Artist will also be showing off their daring skills and a Face Painter will be roaming around for kids to rock some cool designs.

Sure to get even the most unlikely on the dance floor, visitors will be treated to groovy tunes from Melbourne cover band Tryst and catchy remixes from DJ and saxophonist Frankie Says Sax.

For New Year’s Eve partiers aged 18+, ticketholders for the Grazeland Deck will not only be in the premium position to watch the dazzling fireworks display but can enjoy an array of delicious grazing.

With free-flowing beer, wine, sparkling, soft drinks and cocktail upon arrival, the night is bound to be a great one.

Grazeland Deck attendees will dance the night away with live performances from DJ Patryk B and Percussionist Juan Pablo, as well as having access to the rest of the precinct’s roving entertainment.

Located in Spotswood, Grazeland is the perfect foodie getaway with one of the most diverse food offerings in Melbourne, perfect for couples, families and groups of all sizes and ages.

Crack open a cold one and enjoy a summer of fun at Grazeland these holidays! For more information, please visit https://www.grazeland.melbourne/ or @grazeland.melbourne.

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