The Riverland Wine and Food Festival is an annual tradition in the Riverland region offering an opportunity to showcase the region’s food, wine and produce and bring the community together. It is a highlight of the South Australian events calendar and attracts local, intrastate, interstate and some international visitors and delivers social and economic benefits to the region.
Have a look at our 2020 event programme and start planning your Riverland Wine and Food Festival weekend! Contact individual event hosts or use the links below to book now.
Friday night, 16 October
Salena Estate Wines / Cucina 837 - Kick off drinks
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5 PM – late, 837 Bookpurnong Rd, BookpurnongKick off the Riverland Wine and Food weekend with drinks under the stars. Choose from our large selection of wines, beers, spirits cocktails. VIP offer: VIP reserved seating either on the barrels or undercover seating. General entry, bookings are recommended. |
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River Jacks Café - Traditional Greek Feast
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6 PM – onwards, 19 Riverview Drive, BerriWe have:
 Traditional Greek charcoal pig on the spit Plate smashing Table Dancing Ol’ school Greek tunes Ouzo Shots + local beer, wine and ciders from the woodshed!$35 entry, bookings are recommended. |
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Berri Hotel
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6 – 9 PM, Riverview Dr, BerriEnjoy the regions finest offerings with our Native inspired based Tapas Menu paired with a Kingston Estate Wine Flight. General entry, bookings are recommended. |
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Mallee Estate / Eleni's Restaurant - Friday Night Live
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6 PM – late, 20055 Renmark Ave, RenmarkFriday Night Live at Mallee Estate with Nick and Tash. Come and Enjoy the live tunes in our alfresco area while you indulge yourself in the Greek menu and award winning wines from the 2019 Riverland winery of the Year at the New York International Wine Competition at Eleni’s Restaurant. $10 entry (including free glass of wine), bookings are recommended. 08 8595 1099 and malleeestate.com.au eventbrite.com.au/e/friday-night-live-at-mallee-estate-tickets-124489159427 |
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Saturday, 17 October
River Jacks Café - Charcoal Greek Souvlakia Lamb & Chicken
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8 AM – onwards, 19 Riverview Drive, BerriWe have:
 Traditional lamb charcoal souvlakia Traditional chicken charcoal souvlakiaGeneral entry, bookings are recommended. |
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919 Wines - Gourmet Grooves & Graze
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10 AM – 5 PM (3 sessions), 39 Hodges Rd, Glossop919 Wines and Illalangi Gourmet Foods combine to bring you some of the finest wine and produce that the Riverland has to offer as part of the Riverland Wine & Food Festival. Join us on either Saturday or Sunday to start your day right with a slow brunch, enjoy a lunchtime picnic with the dulcet tones of the Bowerbirds, or kick back in the afternoon with a grazing plate. Your session ticket includes a Festival glass and a complimentary glass of wine. So simply select your day, your time and your grazing option and join us as we celebrate the best of the Riverland. Brunch: $27.50 / Lunch: $38.50 / Chill afternoon: $27.50 per person, bookings are essential. |
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Bassham Wines - Spring Explosion
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10 AM – 6 PM, 27 Bassham Rd, BarmeraSpring Is Here! Come and join Val and Bruce with delicious wines and some local food. Ticket includes a Festival Glass and a complimentary glass of wine on arrival. Gudge’s food on Saturday and Bitchn Kitchn on Sunday. Sit back and relax listening to Froth & Bubble and One Fusion. See you there! $15 per person, bookings are essential. |
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Berri Hotel
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11 AM – 2 PM, Riverview Dr, BerriEnjoy the regions finest offerings with our Native inspired based Tapas Menu paired with a Kingston Estate Wine Flight. General entry, bookings are recommended. |
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Mundoo Ridge Wines & Spook Hill - Spring in the Riverland
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11 AM – 4 PM, 77 Battams Road, MoorookWinemakers Spook Hill and Mundoo Ridge are presenting a spring festival of wine. Some “old” favourites and other new styles. Come and enjoy the views of the river valley and the facilities at “THE NOOK”. Platters and small treats available. Sampling of Wines, Wine Sales and platters available. General entry, bookings are recommended. |
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Top Block - Cellar Door Grand Opening - Monash
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11 – 5 PM (3 sessions), 95 Whitelaw Road, MonashTop Block is opening the Cellar Door especially for the Riverland Wine and Food weekend. Come and enjoy a quality glass of wine produced from the surrounding vineyard. Herbal Revivals and wine Spritzers also available. $10 per person, bookings are essential. 0408 245 749 and topblock.com.au eventbrite.com.au/e/top-block-cellar-door-grand-opening-monash-tickets-120333762523 |
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Salena Estate Wines - General Admission
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11 AM – late, 837 Bookpurnong Road, BookpurnongCome along and enjoy Italian street food all day while kicking back to the music. Choose from our large selection of wines, beers, spirits and cocktails. General entry, bookings are recommended. |
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Salena Estate Wines / Cucina 837 - Long Lunch
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12 – 3:30 PM, 837 Bookpurnong Rd, BookpurnongKick back and settle in for Salena Estate / Cucina 837 long lunch. Enjoy the sunshine and good company while we serve 4 delicious courses to tantalise your tastebuds. Want to upgrade your lunch further? For an additional $50.00 you can have wines paired to each meal. Less decision making and more wine, PERFECTION!! VIP offer: Complimentary bottle of wine to take home. $100 per person, bookings are essential. 08 8584 1333 and salenaestate.com.au eventbrite.com/e/salena-estate-long-lunch-tickets-121679730349 |
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Banrock Station - Bud Burst Long Lunch
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12 – 4 PM, Holmes Rd, Kingston on MurrayJoin us for a leisurely lunch to celebrate the arrival of spring. Enjoy canapés and a glass of Banrock Station on arrival, followed by a sumptuous three course lunch whilst taking in spectacular views of the wetlands from our restaurant. $90 per person, bookings essential. 08 8583 0299 and banrockstation.com.au banrockstation.rezdy.com/413116/banrock-station-bud-burst-long-lunch |
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Twenty Third Street Distillery - Day at the Distillery
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12 – 7 PM, Corner of 23rd Street and Renmark Ave, RenmarkWe are brining the Riverland Wine and Food Festival to the lawns of 23rd Street in Renmark. Join us for a glorious day on the green with some throwback tunes, Riverland picnic packs and 23rd Street’s signature spirits. General entry, bookings are recommended. |
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Saturday night, 17 October
Twenty Third Street Distillery - Day at the Distillery
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12 – 7 PM, Corner of 23rd Street and Renmark Ave, RenmarkWe are brining the Riverland Wine and Food Festival to the lawns of 23rd Street in Renmark. Join us for a glorious day on the green with some throwback tunes, Riverland picnic packs and 23rd Street’s signature spirits. General entry, bookings are recommended. |
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Mallee Estate / Eleni's Restaurant - Dining in the Barrel Hall
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6 PM onwards, 20055 Renmark Ave, RenmarkDine in the Barrel Hall surrounded by wine barrels. Indulge yourself in the Greek menu and award winning wines from the 2019 Riverland winery of the Year at the New York International Wine Competition at Eleni’s Restaurant. $10 entry (includes festival glass with wine), bookings are essential. 08 8595 1099 and malleeestate.com.au eventbrite.com.au/e/dinning-in-the-barrel-hall-tickets-124498411099 |
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Berri Hotel
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6 – 9 PM, Riverview Dr, BerriEnjoy the regions finest offerings with our Native inspired based Tapas Menu paired with a Kingston Estate Wine Flight. General entry, bookings are recommended. |
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Sunday, 18 October
River Jacks Café - RiverJacks Big Hangover Breaky
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8 AM – onwards, 19 Riverview Drive, Berri RJ’S BIG HANGOVER BREAKKY! Gosh knows we’ll all need it
  General entry, bookings are recommended. |
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Ruston’s Restaurant - Rosey Lunch @ The Garden
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9:30 AM – 4 PM, 70 Moorna Street, RenmarkEnjoy a Rosey Lunch @ The Garden from 12pm. 2-course luncheon including a glass of bubbles, LIVE music by Dale Broughton, local wineries selling produce, and all your fashion needs covered. $50 per person, bookings are essential. |
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919 Wines - Gourmet Grooves & Graze
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10 AM – 5 PM (3 sessions), 39 Hodges Rd, Glossop919 Wines and Illalangi Gourmet Foods combine to bring you some of the finest wine and produce that the Riverland has to offer as part of the Riverland Wine & Food Festival. Join us on either Saturday or Sunday to start your day right with a slow brunch, enjoy a lunchtime picnic with the dulcet tones of the Bowerbirds, or kick back in the afternoon with a grazing plate. Your session ticket includes a Festival glass and a complimentary glass of wine. So simply select your day, your time and your grazing option and join us as we celebrate the best of the Riverland. Brunch: $27.50 / Lunch: $38.50 / Chill afternoon: $27.50 per person, bookings are essential. |
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Bassham Wines - Spring Explosion
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10 AM – 6 PM, 27 Bassham Rd, BarmeraSpring Is Here! Come and join Val and Bruce with delicious wines and some local food. Ticket includes a Festival Glass and a complimentary glass of wine on arrival. Gudge’s food on Saturday and Bitchn Kitchn on Sunday. Sit back and relax listening to Froth & Bubble and One Fusion. See you there! $15 per person, bookings are essential. |
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Berri Hotel
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11 AM – 2 PM, Riverview Dr, BerriEnjoy the regions finest offerings with our Native inspired based Tapas Menu paired with a Kingston Estate Wine Flight. General entry, bookings are recommended. |
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Mundoo Ridge Wines & Spook Hill - Spring in the Riverland
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11 AM – 4 PM, 77 Battams Road, MoorookWinemakers Spook Hill and Mundoo Ridge are presenting a spring festival of wine. Some “old” favourites and other new styles. Come and enjoy the views of the river valley and the facilities at “THE NOOK”. Platters and small treats available. |
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Top Block - Cellar Door Grand Opening - Monash
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11 – 5 PM (3 sessions), 95 Whitelaw Road, MonashTop Block is opening the Cellar Door especially for the Riverland Wine and Food weekend. Come and enjoy a quality glass of wine produced from the surrounding vineyard. Herbal Revivals and wine Spritzers also available. $10 per person, bookings are essential. 0408 245 749 and topblock.com.au eventbrite.com.au/e/top-block-cellar-door-grand-opening-monash-tickets-120333762523 |
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