Join the wine making families of the King Valley on the June long Weekend - where you too can feast like a King!
Festival Program
Festival tickets cover festivities across all wineries on both Saturday and Sunday.
At Pizzini this King’s Birthday Weekend it is all about wine, food, music and fun!
SATURDAY 6TH & SUNDAY 7TH
WINE
Explore our Italian varietal wines with a complimentary wine tasting included for adult festival goers. You can also relax in the grounds with a glass of vino, a wine cocktail, a local beer or a non-alcoholic cocktail.
FOOD
We will be serving up warming Italian fare from 11 to 3, plus antipasti plates, sweet treats and ice-cream to graze on throughout the day.
Full menu details available soon
ENTERTAINMENT
Saturday, enjoy lively tunes courtesy of DJ Mooser from 11 to 4.
Sunday, Paris and Co. and Bric a Brac will have you tapping your toes or up and dancing from 11 to 4.
NO BYO FOOD OR ALCOHOL
PETS WELCOME but must be on a lead at all times
Join us at Darling Estate Wines this June long weekend where we always have a good time with lots of laughter and of course stand out wines!
We’ll keep you warm and cosy all weekend with firepits galore plus our indoor suspended fireplace.
SATURDAY 6 & SUNDAY 7
WINE
A complimentary wine tasting is included in your ticket for adult festival goers.
New Wine Release – Chenin Blanc!!! Bringing it back. Grafted 2 years ago, it is our first Chenin Blanc since Grandad used to make it in the 90s and it is incredible.
FOOD
The all time favourite Homemade Koombahla Sausage, Oozy baked camembert, Bang bang chicken skewers and crispy potato balls.
ENTERTAINMENT
Live Music Saturday and Sunday by Erik Parker – @erikparker.music (Instagram)
For more information go to Darling Estate Wines
NO BYO FOOD OR ALCOHOL
Italian food — just like Nonna made. Italian wines — just like Nonno made. That’s what the Corsini family is bringing to you this King’s Birthday long weekend at La Cantina King Valley.
Join us for a feast of traditional, home‑made Italian dishes prepared by the family, including Nonna’s Lasagna, Arancini, Gnocchi, Spezzatino and more. And of course, save room for Nonno’s Fortified & Raisin Ice‑cream — it’s quickly becoming a crowd favourite
SATURDAY 6 JUNE & SUNDAY 7 JUNE
WINE
Tuscan‑Style Cellar Door. Step inside our classic Tuscan‑inspired cellar door, built from Glenrowan granite with solid timber doors — a nod to Gino’s hometown of Lucca.
Here you can sample our preservative‑free and vegan‑friendly wines across sparkling, white, rosé, red and fortified styles. There’s truly something for everyone.
Perfect Pairings
After something bold? Try our Saperavi — a full‑bodied wine with an intense deep purple colour, berry‑rich bouquet and firm tannins. Pair it with Spezzatino, our hearty Italian beef stew with rosemary, sage, pancetta and creamy polenta.
Prefer something lighter? You can’t go past the Sangiovese — ruby red with notes of bright plum and earthy spice. It’s the perfect match for Nonna’s Lasagna, layered with fresh egg pasta, mozzarella, parmesan and rich Bolognese.
FOOD
Traditional Italian Food. Enjoy a feast of home‑made dishes prepared by the Corsini family, including:
- Nonna’s Lasagna
- Arancini
- Gnocchi
- Spezzatino
- …and plenty more family favourites
And don’t forget Nonno’s Fortified & Raisin Ice‑cream or Tiramisu.
ENTERTAINMENT
Live Music & Market
Sit back and enjoy live music by Keepsake (Leticia Box Corsini & Mikaylah Rumbelow) from noon on Saturday and Sunday.
Wander through our produce market filled with local goodies, or enjoy a friendly game of table tennis, giant Connect Four or Jenga.
Comfort All Weekend. We have plenty of undercover space and heating to keep you warm no matter the weather.
BUSES POLICY
All buses must be booked in prior to arrival, please email or call our cellar door to make a booking.
For more information go to La Cantina King Valley – Presevative free and Vegan-friendly wines
NO BYO FOOD OR ALCOHOL
At John Gehrig Wines we are serving up great family wines all weekend at our beautiful riverside cellar door, why not plan your trip to visit us before you head up the Valley.
SATURDAY 6 JUNE & SUNDAY 7 JUNE
The perfect time to grab a fine red wine and have great conversation with friends by the fire or enjoy the riverside from our cellar door deck. Lawn games will be out (weather depending) & we have a small kid’s corner in the cellar door.
WINE
Visit to check out new vintages and discover what has been released since our 2026 harvest!
New release wine –
2025 Pinot Noir & 2025 Gamay
Back vintage wine – 2018 RG Riesling is out and drinking beautifully
Every purchase gets a choice of a bottle 2024 Cab Merlot or 2018 Durif Vintage port
Plus a chance of extra prizes from the “Lucky Number Game Board”
FOOD
Breakfast – We have a range of toasties to kick start your festival morning before heading up the valley!
Lunch – Something lighter maybe a serving of soup –paired with local sourdough bread.
BUSES POLICY
All buses must be booked in prior to arrival, please email or call our cellar door to make a booking.
For more information go to JOHN GEHRIG WINES | Wine makers since 1860 – King Valley and Rutherglen Wine Regions | Victoria | Australia
NO BYO FOOD OR ALCOHOL
PETS ALLOWED – on lead at all times.
SATURDAY 6 JUNE & SUNDAY 7 JUNE
WINE
Weekend fit for a King ticket holders receive a free classic tasting in cellar door. Guests can upgrade to a premium seated tasting for $10pp on the day.
Full bar open 9.00am-4.30pm.
FOOD
Restaurant dining open from 12-2.30pm. Bookings required.
Grazing menu available from 12-3.30pm no bookings required.
For more information go to https://www.brownbrothers.com.au/visit/restaurant
NO BYO FOOD OR ALCOHOL
This June long weekend, step into the warmth of Dal Zotto Wines for a more intimate take on Weekend Fit for a King.
As the King Valley settles into winter, we invite you to slow down, take a seat, and explore a curated tasting of our Italian varietals, led by our team in the cellar door. This is a chance to experience the stories behind the wines, discover something new, and enjoy a more considered pace across the weekend.
We look forward to welcoming you.
SATURDAY 6TH & SUNDAY 7TH – 10 AM to 5 PM
WINE
Your festival ticket includes a guided tasting featuring the winemaker’s current selections, hosted in our redesigned festival tasting room.
For those looking to explore a little further, we’ll be offering a Reserve Red Flight as an optional upgrade, showcasing a selection of premium wines alongside our new release Amphora.
Bookings recommended for 8 tastings or more.
FOOD
Settle in with a glass of red and enjoy a simple food offering from our kitchen, including woodfired pizzas and warm favourites designed to pair perfectly with the wines.
This is a more relaxed experience with an opportunity to enjoy great wine, good food, storytelling and the atmosphere of Dal Zotto in winter.
BUS POLICY
Bus Bookings directly to [email protected]
For more information go to Dal Zotto Wines | Events
NO BYO FOOD OR ALCOHOL
Join us the June long weekend and settle into the best of winter in the King Valley. Think cosy fires, live music, and for the first time, mulled wine served warm to keep you toasty all afternoon.
Slow down, stay a while, and enjoy a relaxed winter atmosphere with great food, wine and good company.
SATURDAY 6 & SUNDAY 7 JUNE 11am – 5pm
WINE
Your festival ticket includes a guided tasting of our award-winning wines, before you settle in with a glass of your favourite drop, paired with delicious Greek food by Pavlos Catering.
Enjoy King River Estate and Flying Duck wines. Explore our range including Prosecco, whites, rose, and reds from our Italian, French and Georgian varieties.
Along with our mulled wine to keep you warm we will be serving beer, spritzes and soft drinks.
FOOD
Hot Oregano Chips – with tzatziki
Pavlos Gyros – pita bread / tzatziki / Greek salsa / chicken gyros / oregano chips
Greek Box – pita bread / chicken gyros / oregano potatoes / Greek salad / tzatziki
GF, DF and Veg options
Galaktoboureko – Greek orange custard dessert
ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy liv music from Melbourne-based duo Sophie & Jack, performing from 12pm – 4pm Saturday and Sunday
IMPORTANT INFO
We will have undercover space, heating and outdoor fire pits to keep you warm and dry
We are dog friendly but must be on a lead at all times
For more information go to King River Estate
NO BYO FOOD OR ALCOHOL
Join us in the picturesque King Valley on Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 June for Weekend fit for a King — two glorious days of food, wine, and Italian spirit.
Enjoy Politini’s Sicilian-inspired wines, grazing platters, arancini, cannoli and tiramisu. It’s a weekend of food, wine, and Italian spirit.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11 am – 5pm
WINE
Taste Politini Wines
Pull up a chair, fill your glass, and taste the heart of Sicily in the King Valley.
A complimentary wine tasting is included in your ticket for adult festival goers.
From crisp, bubbly Prosecco and citrus-bright Grecanico, to the cherry-rich warmth of Sangiovese and the bold embrace of Nero d’Avola. At Weekend fit for a King 2026, share in the flavours we’ve carried from our Sicilian roots to the King Valley — wines made for food, for friends, and for celebrating life the Italian way.
Warm up at Politini Wines with our spiced mulled wine — the perfect winter festival companion.
FOOD – served from 12pm – 4pm
Indulge in Italian style grazing platters filled with Italian cheeses, cured meats alongside hot, crispy arancini made for sharing over a glass of wine
Finish on a sweet note with cannoli, and tiramisu, perfectly paired with coffee
BUS POLICY
All buses and groups of 8+ people require advance booking.
Please contact our cellar door to arrange your visit 0427 567 377 or email: [email protected]
For more information go to Home – Politini Wines – where Sicily meets the King Valley!
NO BYO FOOD OR ALCOHOL
PETS ARE WELCOME ON LEAD
