Wine Festivals
Wine Shows
Field Days
New Season Launch Days
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Dates - 17 to 21 March 2011 
The annual Margaret River Wine Region Festival is an abundance of wine, food, music and art experiences. The exciting program of events includes the following highlights:
• Thursday 17 March - Street Fiesta, Dunsborough town centre
• Friday 18 March– Slow Food Long Table Feast, Leeuwin Estate
• Friday 18 March - Street Fiesta & Wine Barrel Cart Race, Margaret River main street
• Friday 18 March - Wine Auction & Cabaret at Xanadu Wines
• Saturday 19 March - Vintage Festival at Palmer Wines, featuring over 50 of the region’s best wineries and foodies plus the People’s Choice Poster Art Competition and local artisan displays.
• Sunday 20 March – Twenty20 Cricket Match & Luncheon at Cowarmup Oval.
• Petanque Competition at Wise Wine (Saturday & Sunday)
Please click for registration form.
• As well as food, wine & art events at individual wineries throughout the duration of the Festival
Full details available at www.margaretriverfestival.com, visit the site and enter a competition to win a cellar of superb Margaret River wine.
Tickets on sale in December through Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com.au.
Don’t miss out on this feast for the senses – Winenot?
Join the Margaret River Lovers and be the first to receive Festival news with the first opportunity to make festival bookings, invitations to participate in members only tasting events and functions, as well as member offers from local businesses. Please email events@margaretriverwine.org.au if you would like to become a member.
2010 Margaret River Wine Region Festival
Dates - 8 - 12 April 2010The annual Margaret River Wine Region Festival is an abundance of wine, food, music and art experiences.
The exciting program of events includes the following highlights:
• Thursday 8 April – Slow Food Long Table Feast, Leeuwin Estate
• Thursday 8 April - Street Fiesta, Dunsborough town centre
• Friday 9 April - Street Fiesta & Wine Barrel Cart Race, Margaret River main street
• Friday 9 April - Wine Auction & Cabernet Cabaret at Xanadu Wines
• Saturday 10 April - Vintage Festival at Leeuwin Estate Amphitheatre, featuring over 50 of the region’s best wineries and foodies plus the People’s Choice Poster Art Competition and local artisan displays.
• Sunday 11 April – Vintage Concert at Leeuwin Estate Amphitheatre featuring Daryl Braithwaite and Jon Stevens.
• Petanque Competition at Wise Wine (Saturday & Sunday)
• As well as food, wine & art events at individual wineries throughout the duration of the Festival
Full details available at www.margaretriverfestival.com, visit the site and enter a competition to win 40 cases of premium Margaret River wine.
Tickets on sale through Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com.au.
Don’t miss out on this feast for the senses – Winenot?
Join the Margaret River Lovers and be the first to receive Festival news with the first opportunity to make festival bookings, invitations to participate in members only tasting events and functions, as well as member offers from local businesses. Please email events@margaretriverwine.org.au if you would like to become a member.
2009 Margaret River Wine Region Festival
Dates - 16 - 20 April 2009
The Margaret River Wine Region Festival presented by Channel 9 / WIN TV has an exciting program of events including the following highlights:
• Thursday 16 April –Vintage Vibe Street Fiesta & Wine Barrel Cart Race, Margaret River main street.
• Friday 17 April – Cabernet Cabaret & Fine Wine Auction featuring an Absolute Kylie tribute show at Saracen Estates.
• Saturday 18 April - Vintage Festival at Leeuwin Estate Amphitheatre, graze your way through over 50 of the region’s best wineries and foodies.
• Sunday 19 April – Vintage Concert with James Morrison & Deni Hines at Leeuwin Estate Amphitheatre.
Full details available at www.margaretriverfestival.com, visit the site and enter a competition to win 40 cases of premium Margaret River wine.
Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster, 136 100 www.ticketmaster.com.au.
Don’t miss out on this feast for the senses – Winenot?
Join the Margaret River Lovers and be the first to receive Festival news with the first opportunity to make festival bookings, invitations to participate in members only tasting events and functions, as well as member offers from local businesses. Please email events@margaretriverwine.org.au if you would like to become a member.
Get your hands on some frivelous Festival Merchandise!
• Friday 2 May - Down Hill Barrel Cart Race & Street Party, Margaret River main street.
• Saturday 3 May - Vintage Festivals & Winery Explorer Bus.
• Sunday 4 May – Vintage Stomp
Lavan Legal 2009 Margaret River Wine Show
24 - 27 November 2009
The Margaret River Wine Show is a regional show open to producers within the Margaret River GI.
Important Dates:
12 October 2009 (C.O.B.) - Closing date for entries
12 October 2009 - Entry payment due
17 - 19 November 2009 - Delivery of wine for judging (MREC)
25 - 26 November 2009 - Judging of exhibitor entries
26 November 2009 - Gala Awards Dinner
27 November 2009 - Exhibitor Tasting
Winemaker Master Class
Featuring: Cabernet Sauvignon and blends of (2004 vintage) with discussion leader being 2009's International Judge, Neil Martin.
Venue: Xanadu Wines
Date: Tuesday 24 November
Time: 1pm
Cost: $150 (inc GST)
Contact mrwia@margaretriverwine.org.au for to book.
As places are limited payment is required at the time of booking to secure your place.
2008 Macquarie Margaret River Wine Show 
The Margaret River Wine Show is a
regional show open to producers of
Margaret River GI.
Wine Master Class: Tuesday 25 November
with the variety being blends of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, with discussion leader being 2008's international judge, Jane Skilton from New Zealand.
Tickets: $110 (inc GST), places strictly limited. Contact events@margaretriverwine.org.au to book.
Entry Forms Due: C.O.B. 10 October
Exhibitor Samples Due: 18-20 November
SBS Master Class: Tuesday 25 November
Judging: 26 & 27 November
Awards Dinner: Thursday 27 November
Exhibitor Tasting: Friday 28 November
The Exhibitor Schedule is now available and has further details on the events surrounding the Wine Show. To download this document, please click here.
Commonwealth Bank 2005 Margaret River Wine Show
Innovest 2004 Margaret River Wine Show
Innovest 2003 Margaret River Wine Show
Westfarmers Landmark 2002 Margaret River Wine Show
The inaugural Margaret River Wine Show
Landmark 2006 Wine Industry Field Day
May 5 & 6, 2006
Attracting exhibitors from all aspects of the wine industry.
Margaret River Wine in Sydney
11am to 7pm 11th October at Customs House, Sydney
A tasting of a superb selection of Margaret River wines open to consumers, media and trade.
Have a chat with and sample from these great Margaret River producers:
Brookland Valley
Cape Mentelle
Capel Vale Winery
Devil's Lair
Fermoy Estate
Fraser Gallop Estate
Howard Park Wines
Juniper Estate
KarriBindi
Laurance Wines
Lenton Brae
Thompson Estate
Voyager Estate
Woodlands
Xanadu Wines
Cost: $20
includes a tasting notes booklet, wine samples and a stylish Plumm glass to take home
(free for pre-registered trade and media)
As numbers are limited please email events@margaretriverwine.org.au to pre-book your ticket.
Come along for your chance to win thousands of dollars worth of Margaret River Wine!
Margaret River Wine in Melbourne
12 noon to 7pm 13th October at the Prince Wine Store, South Melbourne
A tasting of a superb selection of Margaret River wines open to consumers, media and trade.
Have a chat with and sample from these great Margaret River producers:
Arlewood
Brookland Valley
Cape Mentelle
Capel Vale Winery
Cowaramup Wines
Devil's Lair
Fermoy Estate
Fraser Gallop Estate
Howard Park Wines
KarriBindi
Laurance Wines
Lenton Brae
Ringbolt Wines
Thompson Estate
Voyager Estate
Woodlands
Xanadu Wines
Cost: $20
includes a tasting notes booklet, wine samples and a stylish Plumm glass to take home
(free for pre-registered trade and media)
As numbers are limited please email events@margaretriverwine.org.au to pre-book your ticket.
Come along for your chance to win thousands of dollars worth of Margaret River Wine!
Margaret River Wine in Perth
12 noon to 6pm 19th October at State Reception Centre, Fraser’s Restaurant, Kings Park, West Perth
A tasting of a superb selection of Margaret River wines open to consumers, media and trade.
Have a chat with and sample from these great Margaret River producers:
Aravina Estate
Arimia
Arlewood
Brookland Valley
Cape Mentelle
Capel Vale Winery
Celestial Bay
Cowaramup Wines
Credaro Family Estate
Deep Woods Estate
Devil's Lair
Fermoy Estate
Fraser Gallop Estate
Grace Farm
Howard Park Wines
Knee Deep Wines
Lenton Brae
Ringbolt Wines
Rosabrook
Stella Bella
Tassell Park Wines
Thompson Estate
Vintners Ridge Estate
Voyager Estate
Wise Wines
Woodlands
Woody Nook Wines
Xanadu Wines
Cost: $20
includes a tasting notes booklet, wine samples and a stylish Plumm glass to take home
(free for pre-registered trade and media)
As numbers are limited please email events@margaretriverwine.org.au to pre-book your ticket.
Come along for your chance to win thousands of dollars worth of Margaret River Wine!
A day-long tasting open to consumers, media and trade of a superb selection of Margaret River wines in the heart of Sydney at the Museum of Contemporary Art’s Foundation Hall, in the Rocks at Circular Quay.
When
Thursday 28th October 2010 - 11am until 7pm
Cost
General Public - $10 (inc GST)
Trade & Media - Free (please contact events@margaretriverwine.org.au to register)
Please click for General Public invitation.
Please click for Trade & Media invitation.
“Margaret River Wine in Sydney” Lunch
Friday 29th October 2010
Fix St James
Featuring Gold Medal winning wines from the Lavan Legal 2009 Margaret River Wine Show.
Please click for further information and how to book.
Margaret River Wine in Perth
21 October 2009
This annual tasting day is a superb showcase of latest release wines from Margaret River. The event is by invitation only to trade, media and members of Margaret River Lovers.
If you would like to secure an exclusive invite become a Margaret River Lover by clicking here (its free!). The benefits of joining include being the first to receive Margaret River Wine Region Festival news, invitations to participate in members only tasting events and functions, as well as special offers from Margaret River businesses.
2008 Margaret River Red & Whites New Release Tasting Day
The Margaret River Reds & Whites New
Release Tasting Day was held on Monday
27 October at Frasers Restaurant, Kings Park.
Over 300 people sampling new release wines
from 28 exhibitors.
2007 Margaret River Reds Day New Season Launch
Supported by National Liquor News
The Margaret River Reds Day was held on Monday, July 30 at Frasers Restaurant, Kings Park.
Click here for more information
2006 Margaret River Whites Day New Season Launch
The inaugural Margaret River Whites Day was held on Monday, October 16 at Frasers Restaurant, Kings Park.
The annual event is part of the Association’s strategic initiative to showcase the latest vintages from one of Australia’s premier fine wine regions. 
Following the success of the event, the Association will now look at taking it to Sydney and Melbourne in 2007.
This is a private tasting for wine trade and media, dedicated to the latest release white wines from Margaret River.
Wine Australia International 2006
July 14 - 17, 2006
In an exciting first, Margaret River stood as a regional banner at this biennial event, aimed at wine trade, media and the consumer.
