Nestled in the Grampians National Park, Gariwerd, Grampians Grape Escape is a must-do festival. Kickstarting things is Feel-Good Friday with five homegrown bands and local drops from wineries affected by the summer bushfires and select food trucks. 

The full festival village opens on Saturday and Sunday where food and wine lovers can indulge in 100 stalls offering delights from fine wine to calamari. Enjoy masterclasses, live bands, and free kids’ activities. Saturday features guest chefs Tim Bone and Nornie Bero, and Sunday’s guests include Karen Martini, Matthew Evans, and fresh pet food specialists, Chefs and Dogs.