Fireside is returning to the Yarra Valley for its fifth year. At this 16-day winter festival, you’ll celebrate the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the region, with culinary experiences, a twilight market and more. Escape to the picturesque landscape of the Yarra Valley and warm up by the fire from Saturday July 8 to Sunday July 23.
Fireside Yarra Valley
This fantastic festival showcases the best food and drink of the region with special, winter-themed menus. This year, expect over 30 culinary experiences, centred around chargrilled, smoked and wood-fired local ingredients. Find collaborations from TarraWarra Estate x Frank Camorra, Jayden Ong Wines x Tom Sarafian, No7 Healesville x Bar Liberty, Rob Dolan Wines x Matilda 159 and more.
Don’t miss the Fireside Winter Twilight Market, which is returning after a popular launch in 2022. Taking inspiration from the enchanting Christmas markets of Europe, this winter market will focus exclusively on Yarra Valley food and drinks. Gather around toasty fire pits at Yarra Valley Railway in Healesville and indulge in a variety of flavoursome winter treats.
Expect wine, beer and cider from:
- Balgownie Estate Resort & Vineyard
- Hop Hen Brewery
- Jayden Ong Wines
- Kellybrook Winery
- Rising Wines
- Rob Dolan Wines
- Santolin Wines
- St Hubert’s Winery
- Sutherland Estate
- TarraWarra Estate
Food will be available from local producers like Lulu’s Bar & Burgers, Hubert Estate and Stone & Crow Cheese Co. The Twilight Market costs $45 per person, or $55 on the night. It includes a branded Bettercup to take home, wine tastings and a glass of wine, beer or cider. Additional drinks will be available to purchase by the glass and bottle. The market is 18+, and runs from 6pm to 10pm on Saturday July 22.
That’s just one of the incredible events happening at Fireside Yarra Valley. To see what else is happening, click here.