October 9th, 2025Budburst is back

Budburst is back for another fabulous weekend.
Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16, this is a once-a-year opportunity to go beyond the cellar door, sip rare wines not found anywhere else, and meet the passionate people who craft some of Australia’s most exciting cool-climate wines.
Over two festival days, more than 20 winemakers across 15+ Budburst venues will open their doors, to offer wine tastings, varied food and entertainment offerings, while sharing their stories. From established icons to hidden gems, Budburst is all about connection – between the makers, the wines, and wine lovers.

Budburst is a must for wine enthusiasts, culture seekers and weekend wanderers Victoria wide and beyond to get lost in the wine, the produce and the magic of Macedon Ranges.
Festival hours run from 10am to 5pm each day, with tastings, curated food menus, and the chance to chat directly with the winemakers at every stop.
Participating wineries include: Attwoods Wines (Mount Monument); Cleveland Estate (Mount Monument): Cold Acre (Hanging Rock); Double Oaks Estate; Granite Hills; Hanging Rock Winery; Hesket Estate; Hunter-Gatherer Winery; Kyneton Ridge; Lane’s End (Wilimee); Lord Malmsbury Vineyard (Paramoor); Lyons Will Estate; Metcalfe Valley (Kyneton Ridge); Midhill Vineyard; Mount Monument Winery; Mount Towrong; North Wines (Hunter Gatherer); Paramoor Parkside Winery and Farm; Passing Clouds (Paramoor); Red Poppy Estate and Wilimee.
With so many wineries to choose from there is a wide range of food, music and art offerings to serve as perfect enhancements to the discovery of the Ranges. From local vendors to winery and estate grown produce, discover quality bites and musical delights, getting lost in a magical weekend in the vines.
Festival passes start from $39 and weekend passes are only $52.
Designated drivers and children under 18 are invited to join the festival for free. Also, checkout the hop-on/hop-off Budburst weekend bus routes.

Link: www.budburst.com