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The Rosé and Dumpling Festival returns to Howard Vineyard for a long weekend of food and wine

The Rosé and Dumpling Festival at Howard Vineyard, promising a weekend of delicious dumplings, premium rosé, live music, and family-friendly activities.

After an incredibly hectic festive season, a weekend spent relaxing with good food and wine is just what we need. Luckily, the Rosé and Dumpling Festival is BACK in 2025 for an epic January long weekend! Set in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, you can soak up the sun with rosé in hand, all against the perfect backdrop of live music, lush lawns, and mouthwatering dumplings.

Hosted amidst the glorious gardens of the beautiful Howard Vineyard in Nairne, the Rosé and Dumpling Festival will run on Saturday, January 25th, and Sunday, January 26th. This is the perfect excuse to head to the hills and enjoy stunning scenery, great entertainment, and delicious dumplings.

At the festival, you’ll find a fantastic lineup of rosés, but there will also be a full bar featuring sparkling, white, and red wines, plus beer and cocktails crafted in collaboration with Threefold Distilling Co. As for food, expect a wide selection of dumplings, as well as other festival favourites like create-your-own Korean bowls, vegetarian and vegan-friendly options, and a St. Louis Gelato cart.

With plenty of dumpling flavours to try like pork, vego, and prawn and chive, you can rest assured you won’t leave hungry.

As for the entertainment, on Saturday enjoy tunes by DJ DFoe from Foebiz Entertainment, and live band Mr Buzzy on the main stage, and in the Chill Out Lawn Zone, Georgia Germein will be playing. On Sunday DJ DFoe from Foebiz Entertainment will return to the main stage, and the live band playing will be Purple Monkey. In the Chill Out Lawn Zone listen to Brad Lee.

Howard Vineyard offers a variety of ticket packages, from VIP to general admission, each designed to ensure everyone will make the most of the Rosé & Dumpling Festival. Each ticket option comes with unique perks and offerings included.

VIP TERRACE PACKAGE – $125 to $160

  • Event entry
  • Riedel glass to keep
  • Reserved VIP terrace seating under the shade
  • VIP Bar access
  • 2 x Food tokens for the festival menu
  • 1 x Bottle of Howard Vineyard or 400 wine
  • 1 x Blush Gin & Mixer token
  • 1 x Individual cheese plate token
  • 1 x Icecream token
  • VIP bathroom facilities access

ROSÉ RESERVED LAWN – $40 to $60

  • Event Entry
  • Riedel glass to keep
  • Reserved area with tables, chairs and umbrellas provided.
  • VIP bar access
  • 1 x Food tokens for the festival menu
  • 1 x Icecream token
  • VIP bathroom facilities access

GENERAL ADMISSION – $20

  • Event entry
  • Riedel glass to keep

For general admission tickets, it’s first in best dressed so seating so it’s suggested to arrive early to secure your table for the day! Howard Vineyard will provide ample furniture for all attendees and lots of lawn spaces to bring your own picnic rug.

If you’re thinking of taking kids with you to the festival, children aged under 17 are free but are required to still book a free ticket. On Sunday, there will also be a kids’ zone, with all tickets allowing access. In the kids’ zone, there will be games, face painting and activities.

Whether you’re a rosé enthusiast, a dumpling lover, or simply looking for a fun-filled weekend in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, the Rosé and Dumpling Festival at Howard Vineyard has something for everyone. Gather your friends, bring the family, or head out solo for an unforgettable weekend of relaxation, indulgence, and celebration.

Rosé and Dumpling Festival
When: Saturday, January 25th and Sunday 26th 2025
Where: 53 Bald Hills Rd, Nairne SA 5252
Tickets: Saturday and Sunday

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