Wine & Cheese Fest scheduled at The Timber Yard on 14th March 2026
The Wine & Cheese Fest will take place at The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne on Saturday, 14th March 2026. The event will feature more than 50 wineries, cheesemakers and artisan food producers, with tastings, masterclasses and live entertainment delivered across two ticketed sessions.
The 2026 edition marks the 13th Melbourne Wine & Cheese Fest. Producers from Victoria and interstate will present wines, cheeses and speciality products, with attendees able to taste, purchase and engage directly with exhibitors throughout the day.
Confirmed producers include Boatshed Cheese, The Cheese Rebels Australia, That’s Amore Cheese, Newbridge Wines, Santolin Wines and Mr Velvet Ears Wine Company. Additional exhibitors will represent wine, cheese, spirits and prepared food categories, expanding the range of products available on site.
The Timber Yard’s indoor space will host the main exhibitor hall, while outdoor areas will accommodate additional food stalls, seating and entertainment zones. A central bar will operate throughout the event, offering wine by the glass between tastings. An undercover outdoor area will host DJs, bar tables and the Grape Stomp activity.
Educational content will form part of the event program. Free masterclasses will run across both sessions, covering wine production, wine and cheese pairing, and cheese-making demonstrations. The full masterclass schedule will be released closer to the event date.
Grape Stomp and live entertainment
The Wine & Cheese Fest Grape Stomp Competition will run between 3pm and 4pm. Led by event MC Ben Sorenson, participants will compete to produce the highest volume of grape juice within a set timeframe.
Live music, DJs and roving performers will appear throughout the day, programmed to align with both sessions. Entertainment will operate continuously across the venue, supporting the festival schedule.
Two sessions will be available to ticket holders. The first session will run from 12pm to 3.30pm, followed by a second session from 4pm to 7.30pm. Each session will provide access to tastings, masterclasses, live entertainment and festival amenities.
Ticket options include General Admission, Total Wine Indulgence and VIP access. General Admission includes entry, tastings, masterclasses, a wine glass, tote bag and live music. Total Wine Indulgence adds three glasses of wine from the bar and a bottle of boutique wine to take home. The VIP option includes all-day access, a Riedel Overtures wine glass, a scheduled VIP masterclass at 2pm titled Tasting Museum Wines, and access to an upstairs VIP lounge overlooking the festival.
Children under 18 will be admitted when accompanied by a legal guardian.
The Wine & Cheese Fest was established in Melbourne in 2014 to showcase boutique and artisan producers in a festival format. The event has since expanded, with 2026 also featuring a separate Sydney edition.
Location: The Timber Yard, 351 Plummer Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Date: Saturday 14th March 2026
Time: 12pm to 7.30pm across two sessions
Access: Tickets HERE