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Annual Events
JANUARY
Cinema in The Vines – Cofield Winery
Relax outside and enjoy a feature movie, and a glass of Cofield Wine in our vineyards.
MARCH
Tastes of Rutherglen
Held on Labour Day Long weekend and concluding on the following weekend, the wineries, restaurants and regional producers put on a Food and Wine extravaganza not to be missed.
Day on the Green
Outdoor concert held at All Saints Estate combining fabulous music with food and wine.
Rutherglen Art Exhibition
Held during the tastes of Rutherglen festival, The Rutherglen and Districts Art Society hold their annual exhibition with over 250 paintings on display.
The exhibition also features works from different guest artists each year.
MAY
Bobbie Burns Dinner
Celebrate the release of the new vintage Bobbie Burns Shiraz with the Campbell family. Join in the frivolity at the annual black tie dinner in the cellars – kilts encouraged! Bookings essential, local courtesy bus provided.
JUNE
Rutherglen Winery Walkabout
From bands and barrel racing to dancing and dinners, join the excitement of Australia's original wine festival. Held on Queens Birthday long weekend, this is the best time to compare, contrast and buy magnificent wines from Rutherglen.
Rutherglen Country Fair
On the Sunday of Queens Birthday long weekend, Rutherglen Main Street is a hype of activity with the annual Country Fair. With over 350 stalls and stretching the entire length of Main Street, it is one of the largest Country Fairs.
AUGUST
Warrabilla Workshop
TOP SECRET! You've got to be a Warrabilla Wines cellar club member to get in and there is a waiting list to join which is longer than the waiting list to become an MCC Member. But ask them anyway.
SEPTEMBER
Valhalla Green Living Fair
The annual Green Living Fair is a free community event that showcases ways of living sustainably on the land, in your home and with our food. The Fair will provide opportunities for the community and special interest groups to investigate, demonstrate and implement practices and technologies that reduce impact on the environment. There will be information sessions, demonstrations, childrens activities and food available. Free Entry
Rutherglen Wine Show
Join in the celebrations at Australia's 2nd largest wine show. Test your wine tasting skills against expert judges and sample some of the best wines from Australia's top wine growing regions. You are invited to participate in the Public Tasting, Rutherglen Winemakers' Gourmet Dinner and the Wine Show Seminar. Don't forget the Snatch and Grab on Sunday Morning.
OCTOBER
Durif Weekend
Join the winemakers this weekend for special tastings, tours and dinners focusing on Durif, Rutherglen's legendary red wine first planted in the region more than 100 years ago. Watch out for 'Reflections of Durif', featuring current release and older Durif wines demonstrating how they evolve and mature with bottle age.'
Rutherglen Agricultural Show
Stroll through the live stock pavilion and explore the colourful display of arts and crafts in the Henderson Pavilion. Experience the quality art, the tasty cooking, fine needlework and skill of the 'Shutterbug' enthusiasts. Its like the big city shows used to be.
Tour De Rutherglen
Cycle tour through the majestic old vineyards and wineries of Rutherglen and indulge your wine passion as you go. Whether you're a lycra clad, mad keen cyclist or only dust off your two wheels once a year, the Tour de Rutherglen is a magnificent way to explore the Rutherglen Wine Region.