Discover the cool wines and warm hearts of the Macedon Ranges winemakers at Budburst, the much-anticipated annual wine festival, returning over the weekend of November 16 – 17.
Budburst offers a unique, once-a-year opportunity to venture behind the vines and meet the passionate family-owned and small-batch winemakers of mainland Australia’s coolest wine region. Over two days, more than 20 winemakers across 16 Budburst locations will open their doors to showcase their finest creations.
From 10am to 5pm on both the Saturday and Sunday, indulge in wine tastings, paired with curated food menus celebrating local produce. Explore a vibrant mix of art exhibitions, sculpture walks and live music performances as you immerse yourself in the Macedon Ranges.
Attendees can create their own bespoke experience by choosing to travel independently around the Macedon Ranges’ picturesque country roads and mountain ranges. Alternatively they can connect with one of the various local wine tour companies and relax knowing they are in experienced hands.
PARTICIPATING WINERIES
Attwoods Wines (at Mount Monument)
Cleveland Estate
Cold Acre (at Hanging Rock)
Double Oaks Estate
Glenhope Vineyard
Hanging Rock Winery
Hesket Estate
Hunter-Gatherer
Kyneton Ridge
Lord Malmsbury Vineyard
Lyons Will Estate
Midhill Vineyard
Mount Monument
Mount Towrong
North Wines (at Mount Monument)
Northern Hope Winery (at Wilimee)
Paramoor
Parkside Winery and Farm
Passing Clouds (at Mount Towrong)
Red Poppy Estate
Shadowfax (at Hunter-Gatherer)
Wilimee
Zig Zag Rd (at Parkside)
WINERY OFFERINGS
With so many wineries to choose from, there is a wide range of food, music and art offerings to provide the perfect accompaniments to your weekend in the Ranges.
From pizzas, tapas and paella through to home-grown organic sausages and barbecue beef sliders, there is sure to be something for everyone. Complete your afternoon with local performers providing a soundtrack to every sip.
TICKET INFORMATION
Budburst festival tickets start from $39, including a Macedon Ranges tasting glass to remember your experience, a festival passport featuring information about the wineries and the weekend, as well as all your tastings at Budburst wineries across the weekend.
– Weekend Pass – $49
– Sunday only ticket – $39
– Designated drivers and children – free
Tickets are on sale now at budburst.com
TRANSPORT
This year the Budburst bus loops have already sold out! The festival has, however, partnered with some of Victoria’s leading wine tour companies to help attendees explore the many wineries over the weekend.
Attendees can create their own bespoke Budburst tour by contacting one of the following tour companies:
Cool Climate Tours | Journey Through the Ranges | Wine Tours Victoria | Kangaroo Hopping Tours
Daylesford Wine Tours | Blue Wren Shuttle | Kimco
LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS
Enjoy the full Budburst experience with venues such as 600 Above, The Cosmopolitan Hotel and The Albion Hotel who will be showcasing local wines and more through their Budburst offerings.
FAST FACTS: BUDBURST 2024
WHAT: Budburst – a celebration of Macedon Ranges wine and hospitality
WHERE: Various wineries, cellar doors and venues across the Macedon Ranges
WHEN: Saturday November 16 – Sunday November 17
TICKETS: On sale now at budburst.com
Each ticket includes a keepsake Macedon Ranges wine glass to take home as well as a festival passport, to remember your Budburst experience.
