
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

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!

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.

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.

Wine & Vine Festival
Experience 30 boutique VIC wineries at Wine & Vine Festival! All tastings included, plus live music, food trucks & an engraved glass!
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.


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!

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!

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.



The Bloomin Good Market
Presented by the City of Greater Bendigo as part of their annual BLOOM FESTIVAL, which sees more than 43,000 tulips bloom throughout the city, THE BLOOMIN GOOD MARKET will take place on Sunday September 29 and Sunday October 27 allowing visitors to Bendigo and locals alike to tip toe thru tulips, sip bloomin good coffee, savour sweet and savoury treats, stimulate your senses with beautiful botanics, enjoy live music and more…
More like a mini festival than a market, THE BLOOMIN GOOD MARKET celebrates local bakers, makers, and shakers.
The market will take place at Sidney Myer Place, between tulips blooming along Pall Mall and in the historic and incredibly beautiful Conservatory Gardens - pets are welcome and ENTRY IS FREE.

Heritage & Hidden Spaces Wine Walk
Join us for a day of wine tasting and exploration. Move between 10 Bendigo CBD locations, some hidden, some historic and some are open only for this event.
Move at your own pace, from one venue to the next, discovering new wines, new tastes and the stories of the incredible buildings and spaces.
All venues are located within Central Bendigo and are easy to walk between.

Melbourne Royal Show
Tickets go on sale August 9th. For more info, please click the link below:

Regional Gin Gala - MacKenzie Quarters
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.
This year's event features:
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)

Botanica Spirits & Food Festival
Explore the world of Botanica. An immersive Gin, Food & Spirits Festival at the Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra / Ngunnawal.
Not your usual gin festival, Botanica is an experience like no other. Taste, smell, and learn about the botanicals that are expertly crafted into award winning gins, spirits & products.

Botanica Spirits & Food Festival
Explore the world of Botanica. An immersive Gin, Food, Crafts & Spirits Festival at The Timber Yard, Melbourne / Naarm.
Not your usual gin festival, Botanica is an experience like no other. Taste, smell, and learn about the botanicals that are expertly crafted into award winning gins, spirits & products.
Experience Gins, Spirits, Snacks & Food from over 20 curated Australian distillers and botanical crafters. Every ticket includes up to 4 hours of sampling of a range of spirits, including Gin, Vodka, Liqueurs, Rum & Whiskey.
For tickets, please visit the Botanica Spirits Festival website.

Bootleggers & Barrels: A Night of Whisky & Bites
Calling all whisky enthusiasts and foodies! ️
Join us for an unforgettable evening of exquisite tastes and informative delights at MacKenzie Quarters on Saturday, July 27th starting at 6:30 pm. This matched food & whisky dinner features the award-winning spirits of Noble Bootleggers & Dusty Barrel, expertly paired with a delectable four-course meal.
Tickets are $130pp, and spaces are limited. Visit the MacKenzie Quarters website for more info.

Australian Sheep & Wool Show
Team Bootleggers will be showcasing their wares in the Festival of the Lamb tent at the Australian Sheep & Wool Show. Held in Bendigo, it is the largest event of its type in the world, as the 'best of best' sheep breeders compete and some of the country's most passionate food, fashion and fibre lovers gather to celebrate the mighty Australian sheep.

Handmade Canberra
We’re thrilled to be a part of a fantastic lineup of over 250 incredibly gifted artisans at the June Handmade Canberra Market. Entry is free and will be held June 29 & 30. 10am - 4pm.

Seymour Alternative Farming Expo
Held in the heart of Victoria at Kings Park Seymour, the Expo features approximately 400 exhibitors.
Explore the latest technology, practices and trends in small and backyard farming, visit the animals and enjoy the market style shopping, food and entertainment.