At this time of year, Sunbury and District Grape Growers
Association would normally be preparing for the biggest annual event on
its calendar – the Sunbury Region Wine and Food Festival.
But this
year’s festival will be later than usual, on October 27.
Association president Peter Simmie [pictured right with Chris
Smith of Galli Estates] said the later date is expected to attract a
bigger audience.
“Hopefully, with better weather and a different venue
in Rupertswood Mansion, [previously it was held at Craiglee Vineyard]
more people will come,” he said. “Normally we get 200. This time we hope
to get 2000.”
Mr Simmie said the association wanted to make the festival — for
winegrowers from Bulla, Clarkefield, Sunbury, Keilor, Diggers Rest,
Rockbank, Parwan, Melton and Bacchus Marsh — more than just about wine,
with food tastings, children’s activities and a nursery.
