Food and wine

Celebrate autumn in the vineyards. Grapes are harvested and turned into wine at this beautiful time of year. Visit the Canberra District Wineries to see the vineyards at their best. Discover all the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of harvest. Engage your senses with special wine tastings or  ...

Discover the magic of truffles at the Capital Country Truffle Festival. The region celebrates these highly prized gems from late June to early August. Learn from celebrity chefs and other truffle experts. Join a truffle hunt or simply indulge in the special flavours and intoxicating aromas of the  ...

Celebrate a mid winter Christmas at Shepherds Run! The tinsel will be shimmering, the bon-bons popping and the fire crackling. Come and have a traditional Christmas dinner in July. Dine on maple and chilli creamy pumpkin soup served with Italian bread. Follow that with a full roast dinner of  ...

Venues around the Canberra region are turning up the heat this August for the capital's annual celebration of winter - Fireside Festival. Sip on exquisite cool climate wines, taste the delicacies from the region, meet local artists with a passion for their craft, or just relax and warm yourself on  ...

Tantalise your taste buds with the Murrumbateman Moving Feast, a roving degustation of fine local wines matched with delicious tasting plates. The Murrumbateman Moving Feast, takes place over the October long weekend. The feast features numerous local wineries, each offering a main meal and/or  ...

Come to the Pyjama Party at Shepherds Run Wines and Restaurant for breakfast in your PJs and get a free cup of coffee or soft drink! Have some fun with your breakfast. There'll be egg and spoon races with prizes, an Easter egg hunt and Twister! Some of the old favourites are on the menu along with  ...

Cellar doors in the Canberra District come alive with entertainment, food, activities and of course wine tastings during the Wine, Roses and All That Jazz Festival. Sample award-winning reds and whites, indulge in gourmet food, and relax to live music in the vineyards. Take a wine tour and meet  ...