Australia’s longest-running wine festival (previously known as Winery Walkabout) is a weekend in Rutherglen you won’t want to miss! Every year on the King’s Birthday Weekend (2025 is June 7th & 8th), grab your crew, get dressed up, and join us at Stanton & Killeen, your ultimate Roam Rutherglen party destination!

Dance the day away to the beats of our live DJ while soaking in the vineyard views. Sip on award-winning white, red, and fortified wines, or mix it up with a stop at our fortified cocktail van. Keep the good vibes going with mouth-watering meals and treats, and test your skills at our hole-in-one golf challenge for a chance to win a 5L barrel of Muscat!

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The Winemakers of Rutherglen invite you to stray into the Dark Side.

From 2-10 August in Rutherglen, Northeast Victoria, step into a world where the last rays of sun fade into the horizon and the winter moon rises, revealing the dark arts of winemaking. The Dark Side of Wine is a festival for the curious and the bold, offering a series of immersive experiences.

Try your hand at blending aged stocks and experimenting with vibrant new vintages at both day and nighttime events. With Muscat and Durif as the intensely beating heart of the program, each experience will leave you enriched by the lore of Rutherglen’s wines and enlivened by the playful spirit of its winemakers.

And don’t miss out on Stanton & Killeen's annual sell out Murder Mystery event Deadly Vintage: A Murder at Gracerray set in the 1950s amongst the gangstas and rock 'n rollers of the Rutherglen wine scene. With limited places available, this event is sure to be a killer good time!

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Calling all wine enthusiasts and aspiring winemakers! The Liquid Luxury Amateur Wine Show is your chance to showcase your own handcrafted creations. Whether you're blending fortifieds in your shed or perfecting a new blend in your kitchen, this is your moment to shine.

Held annually in August, enter your wines to compete for top honours, including the coveted Best in Show prize! With categories for all levels of experience, this event celebrates the passion and creativity of amateur winemaking.

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SATURDAY 1st of NOVEMBER / 4:30pm - STANTON & KILLEEN, RUTHERGLEN

It’s been a big year, and we’re capping it off the only way we know how—with good food, great wine, and even better company.

Join us on the Stanton & Killeen lawn for a laid-back cocktail party with mouthwatering canapés from Grace. Bar and Eatery and live music by Sweet Buzz, serving up jazzy big band tunes perfect for dancing the night away. This isn’t just an event; it’s a celebration of 150 years of winemaking, storytelling, and the people who make it all worthwhile—you.

So grab your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and let’s make it a night to remember. We can’t wait to see you there.

Stay tuned for ticket information and event details—this is an event you won’t want to miss!