Hunter Valley Wine & Food Festival

Hunter Valley Wine & Food Festival is one of Australia’s leading regional culinary and wine tourism events, celebrating the renowned wineries, gourmet produce, and hospitality experiences of the Hunter Valley region in New South Wales. Held annually across multiple venues, the festival attracts wine enthusiasts, food lovers, tourists, and hospitality professionals from around Australia and internationally.

The festival presents an extensive program of wine tastings, vineyard tours, long lunches, degustation dinners, cooking classes, live entertainment, and produce markets. Visitors can experience premium wines from award-winning cellar doors while enjoying locally sourced cuisine prepared by leading chefs and regional restaurants. Signature experiences often include winemaker masterclasses, food pairing events, twilight tastings, and exclusive vineyard gatherings.

Hunter Valley Wine & Food Festival strongly supports local producers, boutique wineries, artisan food businesses, and agritourism operators. The event showcases the Hunter Valley’s reputation as one of Australia’s oldest and most respected wine-producing regions while encouraging sustainable regional tourism and economic development.

The scenic vineyard landscapes, luxury accommodation options, and relaxed country atmosphere make the festival particularly popular for weekend travel and culinary tourism experiences. Family-friendly activities and broader cultural programming also help expand the festival’s appeal beyond wine-focused audiences.

Its combination of premium hospitality, regional identity, and immersive culinary experiences has established Hunter Valley Wine & Food Festival as a major event within Australia’s food and wine calendar and an important showcase for NSW regional tourism.