ON THIS WEEKEND - Wisely Wine And Food Day

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Wisely Wine and Food Day 2025 will be a delight for all the senses with mouthwatering food, refreshing beverages, epic music and the feel of juicy grapes between your toes!

Yes! Grape stomping is just one of the many amazing Wisely Wine and Food Day attractions on offer at Queens Park on Saturday, July 19.

Whether you’re in it for fun, or just a great photo op, festivalgoers will have the opportunity to step back in time and experience the age-old winemaking tradition of crushing grapes with their feet.

Festivals and Events Coordinator Phoebe Short said the day would feature all the regular favourites of this drawcard event, as well as some new and exciting experiences.

“There’s a huge array of delicious food on offer at the Gourmet Bites restaurant pavilion, with local restaurants serving their signature dishes from gourmet meals to quick bites,” Ms Short said.

“The whole festival area will again be fenced and licenced so people can sit anywhere to enjoy the entertainment while sipping on their refreshment of choice,” she said.

Ms Short said the music was the other big drawcard for festivalgoers.

“We’ve got seven top quality bands and performers on the BB Print Main Stage from 10.45am, with our headliner Sneaky Sound System kicking off at 4.40pm to end the day on a high,” she said.

“Sneaky Sound System is well known for its chart-topping hits, and they have continued to draw crowds at some of the biggest music festivals around the world.

“The duo has won two ARIA awards and their three-times platinum debut album includes smash hits UFO, Pictures and I Love It.

“They are going to be a fantastic finale to what is set to be another great Wisely Wine and Food Day.”

Mayor Greg Williamson said there were some other exciting acts as well.

“Eales Road are going to be tremendous – this home-grown blues trio has been inspired by hill country blues and blues pioneers with their trademark sound,” Mayor Williamson said.

“Joshy J and the Ricochets will have everyone up dancing with their rock ‘n’ roll, swing and rockabilly sounds,” he said.

“And of course the Dance Stage will feature all the amazing talent of our local dance groups.”

There will also be multiple bars offering a wide variety of craft beers, wines and ciders; an exciting paint and sip experience (four sessions available) and a live art challenge where artists will create works onsite in response to their surroundings.

For more information, and to buy tickets to the event experiences, visit themecc.com.au/festivals

BB Print Main Stage Schedule

Mick Woodbridge – 10.35am

Joshy J and the Richochets – 11.40am

Alchemunk – 12.40pm

Eales Road – 1.40pm

Obisun – 2.40pm

Chaperone – 3.40pm

Sneaky Sound System – 4.40pm

Dance Stage Schedule

Claddagh School of Irish Dance – 12.25pm

Latin Grooves – 1.25pm

Dance Fit with Elena – 2.25pm

Dance Express Mackay – 3.25pm

Experiences

Grape Stomping – 12.30pm, 2pm, 3pm

Artisan Market Trail – 11am to 3pm

Paint and Sip sessions (1 hour) – 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm (bookings required)

Live Plein Air Painting – 11am to 5pm

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Festivalgoers embraced the fun and flavour of Wisely Wine and Food Day 2024, from gourmet eats, to chilled drinks and live beats — setting the scene for another epic day at Queens Park this weekend. Photo credit: Cherrie Hughes

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