Swan Hill set to delight with it’s annual Food & Wine Festival!!!
The Swan Hill Region Food and Wine Festival is a three day event featuring, festivities, tastings, entertainment and food and wine focused happenings all over town.
Take a cruise on the PS Pyap and enjoy fine food, wine and music as the old paddle boat makes its way along the Murray.
Collect your wine glass on entry to the festival at the Pioneer Settlement then taste your way around the region at the many fine food and wine stalls as you take in the music, festivities and entertainment.
Indulge in a fine dining experience at one of the many great restaurants around town or just pack up a picnic basket filled with fresh produce of the region and settle back on the banks of the Murray to take it all in.
The largest event of the weekend is on Saturday at the Pioneer Settlement in Swan Hill, with food and wine stalls, music and entertainment featuring Ross Wilson, Peta Evans-Taylor and Jeff Gibson.
Swan Hill is rolling out it’s red carpet for you all! So come along and celebrate Swan Hill region’s abundant locally produced food and wine and enjoy country hospitality at its finest.
Friday 9th March, 2018
‘OPENING NIGHT CRUISE’
Soak up the ambiance of the sensational setting and enjoy a stunning Mallee sunset with award winning Andrew Peace wines and an impressive variety of tempting finger food from Spoons Riverside.
Cruise along on the PS Pyap as you soak up the Murray and it’s beauty whilst enjoying the tunes of the Jeff Gibson.
Time: 6:45pm arrival for 7pm departure on the Pyap. Cruise ends at 9 pm.
Location: Pioneer Settlement Wharf
Cost: $75.00
Saturday 10th March, 2018
‘THE FESTIVAL’
Swan Hill’s Pioneer Settlement will come alive with food and wine offerings for your tasting pleasure. With all the best produce from the heart of Australia’s food bowl, this is a treat like no other.
Don’t miss our line up of fantastic entertainers Ross Wilson, Peta Evans-Taylor and Jeff Gibson. The kids will be entertained with face painting and a jumping castle.
Location: Pioneer Settlement
Cost: $15 per adult (includes entry, wine glass and tastings); $5 – High School Students & Free for younger children
Sunday 11 March 2018
‘PRODUCE & DESIGN MARKET’
From the heart of Australia’s food bowl to your dinner table, it’s time to get fresh at the local produce and design market. Home to the tastiest, crunchiest and juiciest produce from the region, this event is an absolute delight for the senses and home to the most authentic produce currently in season.
Time: 9am-1pm
Location: Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery Car Park
Cost: Gold coin donation