Pyrmont and Mudgee Festival comes to Sydney

Pyrmont and Mudgee Festival comes to Sydney

In its seventh year running, the two week festival of wine, food and art is bringing the Mudgee Region to the heart of Sydney.

From 13 – 27 May, wine enthusiasts and foodies alike, will have the opportunity to experience both the country charm of the Mudgee Region, coupled with the best of the city, with many free events and experiences on the menu including wine dinners and tastings, photographic exhibitions and art displays.

Participating Mudgee Wineries in this year’s festival include award-winning cellar doors Moothi Estate, First Ridge Wines, Manners Wines and newcomers Slowfox and Elephant Mountain Wines. Paired with Pyrmont eateries including Pizzaperta, The Apprentice and Pyrmont Point Hotel, visitors will enjoy the best Mudgee wines amongst Pyrmont and the harbourside city views as the perfect backdrop.

The highlight of the festival is the annual headline weekend event in the city’s Pirrama Park on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May. Designed for the whole family, patrons can enjoy live music, local and Mudgee region artists showcasing renowned Mudgee Sculptures, rides,  children’s entertainment, and of course  food and wine tasting! There will be about 100 stalls where guests can meet wine-makers, participate in tastings and sample a broad range of fine foods and regional produce.

The festival will conclude with the Pyrmont Growers Market, offering a diverse range of artisanal food from local producers and farmers against the iconic backdrop of Pyrmont Bay Park on 27 May.

The Pyrmont + Mudgee Region Festival is a product of regional collaboration between Mudgee Wine Association, Mudgee Region Tourism and Mid Western Regional Council, presented by Pyrmont Ultimo Chamber of Commerce with the City of Sydney.


Event Details

When: Saturday 13 – Sunday 27 May 2017
What: Pyrmont + Mudgee Region Festival 2017, A two-week festival showcasing more than 50 restaurants, wine bars, hotels, winemakers and artists from Pyrmont and the Mudgee Region.
Where: Pyrmont Festival dining precinct, with the headline weekend event, the Pyrmont & Mudgee Region Food & Wine Fair on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May
Price: Free entry with wine tasting packages from $20

For more event information and accommodation, or for your chance to win a Reset Your Senses in Mudgee Region Escape, go to www.pyrmontfestival.com.au

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