You can find us at the following farmers markets around Central Victoria each month:
Upcoming large scale events:
A Spirited Evening WITH BENDIGO BUSINESS
NOBLE BOOTLEGGERS AND MACKENZIE QUARTERS - SUPPORTED BY BE.BENDIGO
Join us for an exclusive evening that weaves together the stories of two remarkable Bendigo visionaries.
Your journey begins with an expert-led tasting of Noble Bootleggers' celebrated Amaro collection, perfectly complemented by a selection of matched bites from the MsBatterhams kitchen.
As the night unfolds, savour a series of bespoke cocktails, each artfully crafted to accompany a delectable multi-course menu.
Throughout this culinary experience, the founders of Noble Bootleggers and MacKenzie Quarters will share their inspiring, award-winning journeys, creating an immersive celebration of local history, artisanal spirits, and community.
Menu to include;
Bites to Start:
Confit Duck Rillette, pickles
Kangaroo Tartare with native spices on sesame tapioca crisp
Passione Cured Trevally with mayo and sea grapes (on spoon)
Chocolate Truffle with Amaro
Entree
Stracciatella with seasonal fruit and passionfruit oil, pine nut (Serve with house-made sourdough)
Main
Crispy Skin Duck Breast, pomegranate glaze, pumpkin puree
Dessert
Chocolate financier, rosewater white chocolate parfait
Australian Gin Day Mini Market @ Brogans Way
Come celebrate Australian Gin Day with us, Sat 15th November at Brogan's Way.
Brogan’s Way will be hosting a Mini Gin Market at the distillery featuring six other award winning Victorian distilleries in two sessions across the day.
Enjoy FREE TASTINGS of their latest creations and make the most of their SPECIAL OFFERS to stock up your gin cabinet and grab a few Christmas presents for othere gin lovers in your life.
Tickets are limited per session so book now.
$10 per person including a FREE G&T on arrival.
Bookings essential.
2025 Regional Gin Gala
Raise a glass to the return of the Regional Gin Gala!
Join us at Mackenzie Quarters this spring for a celebration of the region's finest gin distilleries. Sip, savour, and socialise as you explore a curated selection of gins through unlimited tastings.
2025 EVENT DETAILS
Two immersive sessions, each lasting 2 hours (2-4pm & 5-7pm)
Unlimited tastings of exquisite regional gins.
A Regional Gin Gala tasting glass.
A delightful goodie bag filled with surprises.
Grazing table and nibbles prepared by our talented Ms Batterhams team. (GF, DF, Veg options will be available)
Meet the Makers:
Big Tree Distillery
Daylesford Spirit
Echuca Distillery
Envy Distilling
Fossey's Gin
Gindu
In Good Spirits
Noble Bootleggers
Don't miss out! Tickets are on sale now, and session capacities are limited. Secure your spot for an unforgettable gin-tastic experience!
East Malvern Food + Wine Festival
The much-loved East Malvern Food and Wine Festival is back for its 10th anniversary celebration, returning to the beautiful Central Park in Malvern East.
This free public event invites you to enjoy a day of exceptional Victorian wines, local craft brewers, small batch distillers, gourmet food, and an artisan producer market experience in one of Melbourne’s most picturesque garden settings.
Canberra Spirits on the Foreshore
Love whisky? love gin? Interested in sampling some coffee liqueur, lemoncello, negroni or Australian rum? What about a sip of Vodka paired with a caviar bump? Or a unique whisky masterclass? How about getting into the spirit and spoiling yourself at this unique tasting event at our new venue by the foreshore?
Your ticket grants you unlimited tasting samples (sensibly of course), tasting cup, Long Rays mixers and a tote bag, along with the opportunity to chat with Aussie and International craft distillers and sample their unique creations. Your favourite bottles will also be available for take home purchases.
Food trucks will be on hand to complement your tasting experience, while Long Rays mixers are proud sponsors of the event, ensuring all your drinks are top-notch.
Find all these bottles and more at the Spirits at the Foreshore festival!
Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market
Good Food. Good Wine. A Feast of Festive Flavours.
Indulge in the magic of the festive season at the Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market.
Immerse yourself in a merry medley of tasty treats and foodie delights as over 150 producers showcase the best in artisan food, wine, and curated products for gifting and styling.
Find the perfect Christmas gifts that go beyond the ordinary, exploring gourmet ideas and sparking inspiration for thoughtful presents that are sure to impress your loved ones. The Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market is your one-stop-shop for all things delicious during the holiday season.
Whisky by the Bay
An Afternoon of Whisky Exploration!
Join us Saturday, October 25th, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the finest whiskies in Australia and beyond.
Meet the makers, learn the stories behind each drop, and taste your way through some of Australia’s top whisky offerings. The line-up features established distilleries creating some of Australia's best whisky, new players shaking things up, and independent bottlers bringing an international flavour. Additional tastings, dram’s and Take Home bottles available for purchase direct from the distiller.
Noble Bootleggers Seasoned & Cellared Night
A five-course snack menu where food meets cocktails. Join Nick Anthony (ex-Masons) and Kristin for an intimate evening of flavour, expertly paired cocktails, and the stories behind every sip.
Tickets: $120 per person – includes five courses with paired cocktails. Seats are limited, so book early to avoid missing out.
Heritage & Hidden Spaces Wine Walk
Team Bootleggers will also be on the line up for the 2025 Heritage & Hidden Spaces Wine Walk!
Date: Saturday 18 October, 2025
Time: 11am - 4pm
Venues: 9 venues in Bendigo CBD to explore. Select your starting venue then move from venue to venue at your own pace.
Age limit: This is an 18+ event
Wineries: 17 local wineries and 80+ wines to taste throughout the day!
Melbourne Royal Show
From Thursday 25th September to Sunday 5th October, the Melbourne Show returns with a vibrant program packed full of much-loved traditions, exciting new attractions, fresh content, and even greater value for visitors of all ages.
Step into a world where agriculture meets entertainment in this iconic Victorian event that’s been bringing families together since 1848. Meet hundreds of farm animals in the beloved animal nursery, cheer on high-energy dog shows, and experience the raw strength of competitive woodchopping. Discover inspiring displays of arts, crafts, and cookery, and soak up the fun with showbags, rides, and family-friendly entertainment.
This year, Noble Bootleggers Distilling Co. will proudly be showcasing our handcrafted spirits in the Gourmet Pantry & Cellar Pavilion, alongside the finest local producers. Come say hello, taste our award-winning spirits, and explore the flavours of Victoria in one of the Show’s most delicious precincts.
Wine & Vine Festival
Experience 30 boutique VIC wineries at Wine & Vine Festival! All tastings included, plus live music, food trucks & an engraved glass!
Spirit on the Murray
Spirit on the Murray – Craft Spirits Festival
Sip, savour, and celebrate the best of local distilling on the banks of the Murray.
Join us for a one-of-a-kind celebration of small-batch, handcrafted spirits at Spirit on the Murray, a boutique festival bringing together independent distillers from across Victoria and beyond. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Murray River, this event is your chance to meet the makers, discover unique gins, whiskies, vodkas, liqueurs and more – and taste the true spirit of regional Australia.
Expect:
• Tastings from top-tier artisan distilleries
• Bespoke cocktails and tasting flights
• Local food trucks and gourmet bites
• Live music and riverside vibes
• Masterclasses, bottle sales, and more
Whether you're a curious newcomer or a seasoned spirits enthusiast, Spirit on the Murray is a flavour-filled weekend you won’t want to miss.
Makers & Shakers Market - Melbourne
The Makers & Shakers Melbourne showcases a curated collection of 180 of Australia’s leading artisans across homewares, slow fashion, food, and drink. Alongside the stalls, the event offers affordable workshops, product tastings, and live DJ sets - creating a vibrant, hands-on shopping experience that celebrates quality, creativity, and local talent.
Melbourne Cheese Wine & Spirits Festival
Join us at the Melbourne Cheese, Wine & Spirit Festival.
Indulge in a celebration of regional wines, cheeses, and spirits as we showcase the best local producers.
Immerse yourself in a world of flavour and discover Victoria's rich diversity of artisanal products. Don't miss this opportunity to savour the finest selections in a picturesque, indoor waterfront setting.
Discover a vast selection of rare and unique cheeses, wines, and spirits, many of which you won't find in mainstream retailers. Enjoy tastings, live music, and DJ sets while exploring food trucks and relaxing in cozy, heated undercover areas. Your entry ticket includes a wine glass and a stylish bag. Don’t miss this perfect blend of tastings, entertainment and fun — get your tickets now!
Noble Bootleggers x Bendigo Brewing Bar Takeover
For one special night, the crew at Bendigo Brewing are joining forces with the team from Noble Bootleggers Distilling Co. to bring you an evening of beer, pizza, and seriously good cocktails.
The Noble Bootleggers team will be behind the bar, mixing up a menu of creative concoctions featuring their handcrafted spirits - all set to complement the brews you already know and love. Whether you’re a cocktail fan, a craft beer lover, or just up for a good time, this one’s for you.
Tickets details:
$55 gets you a double pass which includes
2 x Cocktails & 1 x Pizza OR
1 x Cocktail, 1 x Beer Tasting Flight and 1 x Pizza
Drink Victorian
Discover Victoria’s best drinks of 2025
Join Victoria’s most exciting drink producers as they showcase the state’s best beers, wines, ciders, spirits and non-alcs under one roof at the Medallion Club at Marvel Stadium on Monday 28 July from 12 noon to 5pm.
After a hugely successful event in 2024, it's time to gather your team again to discover what's new and what’s trending in Victorian drinks and connect with key players in hospitality and drinks production.
This year, more than 200 producers are taking part – we’re talking wines from the likes of Syrahmi, ECK Wines, Dirty Three, Lethbridge and Mayer Yarra Valley, plus boundary-pushing liqueurs from Marionette, top-drawer beers and cider from Gippsland’s Gurney’s Cider, to name a few.
Drop in for half an hour or settle in for half a day to taste, network, learn and snack, with culinary delights from Lee Ho Fook.
This is a trade-only tasting event, exclusive to the hospitality industry. It's free to attend, and registrations are essential.
The Drink Victorian program is proudly supported by the Victorian Government through Agriculture Victoria and Global Victoria. It's an initiative of the Victorian Drinks Alliance, a collaboration between Food + Drink Victoria (the not-for-profit behind Melbourne Food & Wine Festival), Cider Australia, Independent Brewers Association, Spirits Victoria and Wine Victoria.
Whether you’re new to the trade or a WSET Jedi doing your MS and MW back-to-back, you’ll find plenty at the tasting to sharpen up your venue’s drinks offering and enrich your own understanding of who’s making what right now, right here in Victoria. We’ll see you there.
Australian Sheep & Wool Show
The Australian Sheep and Wool Show is the largest event of its kind in the world, drawing up to 3,000 sheep from more than 30 breeds across the country to compete in the show ring. Complementing the livestock action are around 400 trade sites featuring everything from high-end woollen fashion to agricultural machinery. The event also includes crowd favourites like shearing and dog trial competitions.
As part of Bendigo’s UNESCO City of Gastronomy showcase, the Festival of Lamb marquee celebrates paddock-to-plate excellence, with demonstrations on carcass breakdown and culinary techniques. Noble Bootleggers Distilling Co. will proudly be featured within the Festival of Lamb tent, sharing our locally crafted spirits as part of this celebration of regional produce and artisan skill.
Adelaide Gin Festival 2025
Get ready, Adelaide! The ultimate gin extravaganza is back!
We've scoured the country to bring you not only your all-time favorite gins but also some hidden gems from new and exciting boutique gin distillers. This promises to be the most entertaining and unforgettable gin tasting experience yet! Tickets will go on sale soon. For more information, please visit the Gin Events website.
Australian Distillers Festival
Hosting 30+ Craft Australian distillers at the Abbotsford Convent, all tastings included in ticket price - Don’t miss out on Australia’s best spirit tasting festival.
Melbourne Gin Festival 2025
The Timber Yard will again play host to the Australian Craft Distillers at this romatic and rustic venue in the heart of Melbourne.
All drinks are included in the price of the ticket and bottles are available for purchase and take home.
There will be live music and five food trucks for when you take a break from tasting so gather a bunch of friends and make a day of it!
We will also be hosting a special masterclass Saturday 22 March 2025. Check out the GinEvents website for more information.
Taradale Mineral Springs Festival
The Taradale Mineral Springs Festival is on again for 2025! Recognised as one of the best family attractions in Central Victoria, the Festival will be held on Sunday 9th March, 2025.
For a $5 entrance fee (over 15’s), visitors can enjoy fine wine, diverse cuisine, arts, crafts, a classic car show, spinning wheel, a huge raffle and entertainment for the whole family.
All proceeds go to Taradale Community projects.
2025 Harcourt Applefest
Get ready for the most a-peeling event of the year!
Join us this March for the Harcourt Applefest—a celebration of everything apple! From delicious apple treats, live music, and local artisans to fun-filled family activities, there's something for everyone.
Featuring:
Kashmir Bellydancers / Duck Cameron / Thompson Foundry Band / Vintage Vixens
Kids Activities - Baking / Lego / Apple Pie Eating / Laser Tag / Rockwall
Market Stalls
Noble Bootleggers x Killiecrankie Tasting
This February, John Monteath from Killiecrankie Wines along with Dan and Kris from Noble Bootleggers Distilling Co, will be joining us to showcase some of their favourite drops. Indulge in sampling a selection of their favourite wines and gins as they share the history of their brands and what gives each tasting its unique character.
Tickets include a cocktail on arrival, included tastings and a Long Paddock Cheese share platter during the evening.
Whether you're a wine or spirit connoisseur or just looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect for all. Sample different wines and gins, mingle with fellow enthusiasts, and maybe discover your new favourite flavour!
Bookings are essential as spaces are limited.
Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market
Indulge in the magic of the festive season at the Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market.
Immerse yourself in a merry medley of tasty treats and foodie delights as over 150 producers showcase the best in artisan food, wine, and curated products for gifting and styling.
Find the perfect Christmas gifts that go beyond the ordinary, exploring gourmet ideas and sparking inspiration for thoughtful presents that are sure to impress your loved ones. The Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market is your one-stop-shop for all things delicious during the holiday season.
Canberra Spirits Festival
Love whisky? Love Gin? Interested to try some Bourbon, Tequila or Rum? What about a sample of Vodka paired with a Caviar bump? Or a unique Whisky guided tasting? How about spoiling yourself at this ‘first time in Canberra’ unique event?
Australian and imported spirits will make your day – or evening.
All spirits samples are included in the cost of your ticket. Bottles are available for take home purchases. Tote bags are provided.
