Barossa Vintage Festival 2023

James March CEO BAROSSA AUSTRALIA

Welcome to Barossa Vintage Festival 2023, Barossa Australia is delighted to be the custodian of this wonderful event.

75 years of history precedes the 2023 Festival, and our team acknowledges the communities that have contributed to the Festival in that time. The merger between Barossa Grape & Wine Association and Tourism Barossa Inc. in January 2022 to form Barossa Australia has empowered us all to truly embrace the Festival theme “Old Roots, New Ways”.

My great hope is that this theme will balance our responsibility to the traditions of the Festival but will also enable an evolution that guarantees its sustainability and relevance for the future. The Festival is arguably the most important event on the Barossa calendar. It is important for our communities and enables those that don’t live in the region to experience a little of what makes Barossa, Barossa.

We are pleased that Release Creative have been engaged as our Festival partner bringing their experience in the field and their own, direct Barossa experiences to this year’s Festival.

I am delighted that we can present Barossa Vintage Festival 2023 and I look forward to the celebration of harvest and our wonderful region.

A Front Cover Story

The vision behind our hero image campaign was dreamt up by local graphic designers Emily Hay (of Barossa Australia), Erica Brady and Kim Jericho (of Brady & Co). Our program cover design references the original festival program cover looping in a celebration of aging with joy, grace, and glamour with a contemporary nod. The model for this campaign is the 1953 Barossa Vintage Festival’s Miss Tanunda, Jillian Wehr. Styling was executed by Sharmonie Cockayne, hair and makeup was completed by Gemma Vendetta. Photography credit: Claudio Rashella.

Ben Patten HEAD OF DESTINATION AND VISITOR ENGAGEMENT, BAROSSA AUSTRALIA

Barossa Vintage Festival is important to community and to our visitors. It shows a little of the Barossa spirit through events such as the Ziegenmarkt and the Vintage Parade as well as the 70+ events that our businesses are hosting. Over 70,000 festival-goers converge on Australia’s premier wine and food region every two years, and we look forward to welcoming them and ensuring the best possible experience.

As the custodians of the Festival, our theme of “Old Roots, New Ways” speaks to our approach to the delivery of the program. Our outlook as a region and our great hope is that all visitors are as enamoured with Barossa as we are. A place of strong tradition, resilient communities, of outstanding wine, food, and experiences that almost a million visitors a year are immersed in. The global pandemic has been disruptive for us all, Barossa Vintage Festival 2023 is a celebration of the hard work that has gone before and the promise of what is to come. I can think of no better way to acknowledge Australia’s longest running regional Festival. Welcome to Barossa.

Ruth Blythman FESTIVAL DIRECTOR, RELEASE CREATIVE

Flicking through the pages of every festival program since 1947, it is clear that each festival has been produced with passion, creativity, resilience, and Barossa’s quintessential artisan skills on display. It’s little surprise Barossa Vintage Festival fills locals with a sense of pride and visitors with wonderment and an everlasting connection to the region. There is so much human value in passing on this rich tradition of culture, tourism, arts, and all the life lessons that come along with putting on a large-scale community led festival.

For the 75th Anniversary of the Vintage Festival, it feels fittings to honour the traditional spirit of the event by ushering it into the next chapter of its evolution. I’m incredibly proud of the 2023 program that has been achieved through the support of our team, event producers, volunteer committees, partners and broader community.

As with every festival prior, the 2023 Vintage Festival will be a celebration of community spirit as we collectively reap the rewards of labour with locals and visitors alike in true Barossan style.

Barossa Vintage Festival Ticketing & Box Office

All tickets for Barossa Vintage Festival can be purchased online at barossavintagefestival.com.au

Prefer to talk to us directly?

The Barossa Visitor Centre offers all visitors to the region a free Concierge Service to help you plan your trip. Offering insider tips and insights, we can help you plan and book your Barossa Vintage Festival experience to ensure you discover the best Barossa has to offer. The concierge can assist with festival program, accommodation, tours, restaurants, wine tasting and a wonderful range of activities throughout the region.

Get help from a local

The Barossa Visitor Centre team are here to help

1300 852 982

Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Sat 9am - 4pm, Sun 10am - 4pm visitorcentre@barossa.sa.gov.au

Visit us in person at 66-68 Murray Street Tanunda 5352

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The Festival Hub

The Barossa Vintage Festival Hub will be open each day of the Festival. In 2023, the Hub will be extending its offering and opening hours to include daytime workshops and evening activations. The Festival Hub will feature a bespoke site design, bars, food, live music, and markets.

This is a free activation to bring festival attendees together in one place in the heart of the Barossa.

Enjoy this Festival destination providing tourism information, box office services and a home base for festival goers to relax between events. Please check barossavintagefestival.com.au for Festival Hub opening hours and scheduled activities.

Barossa Vintage Festival / Dragan Radocaj

WEDNESDAY 19TH APRIL

Lyndoch

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

During your relaxed dinner at the awardwinning Novotel Resort the night before, rock, paper, scissors for who gets up with the kids on Day One to watch the sunrise at Steingarten. Then self-drive to southern Barossa and visit one of our gorgeous Reservoirs. Hop in a kayak and then make your way to the Whispering Wall engulfed in native bushland. Keep your eyes peeled for kangaroos and echidnas!

FEATURED EVENT: I SEE YOU LIKE THIS

PRESENTED BY

In the afternoon head to St Hugo for a leisurely wine tasting, then walk across to the Jacob’s Creek Visitor’s Centre, to take part in ‘I See You Like This’. Listen to live music, relax into a deckchair to munch down on some treats from the on-site food trucks. Enjoy a peaceful stroll through native bushland back to your Novotel accommodation. Try your luck at a hit of golf in the morning before making your way to the next destination.

‘I See You Like This’ by artist Jessica Wilson, is an interactive photo studio event, pairing child and guardian in an experience that turns the camera back and allows children to see their guardians as subjects through the lens of their own imagination. The experience includes the opportunity for the child to adorn their guardian with props, and to work with an artist and local photographer, to capture a professional portrait which will be on display during Festival days.

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Historical Timeline 1948 1947

This timeline was compiled by 2021 Barossa Young Ambassador, Rebekah Rosenzweig who has authored a book celebrating the History of the Barossa Vintage Festival.

Learn more on page 30

First Vintage Festival Ball.

First official Barossa Valley Vintage Festival. Two-day festival; program included Daughter of Bacchus competition.

First Float Procession held.

THURSDAY 20TH APRIL

Tanunda

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

PRESENTED BY

Spend the day exploring Tanunda by foot and kick things off with a stroll down Murray Sreet, Tanunda. Grab your morning cup of coffee at one of Tanunda’s many cafes that pull enviable latte art as you make your way to Goat Square for the locally loved ‘Ziegenmarkt’. Pick up a breaky roll (and second coffee!) between auction bids at this 1800’s style live market auction. As the theatre of the auction winds down late morning, walk to the Barossa Vintage Festival Hub. Buy bespoke, artisan products and produce at Barossa Made Market. Around the corner, an art exhibition is just a three-minute walk away (we timed it) at the Barossa Regional Gallery. Take your time absorbing the 70+ entries into the Barossa Vintage Festival Art Prize. Wrap your perfect festival day up by settling into an evening at the Festival Hub. Drink and eat with friends under the stars reflecting on an idyllic day.

1949

Daughter of Bacchus competition changed to Barossa Valley Vintage Queen competition. Grape Picking Championships introduced. Car races and motorcycling races held. Tanunda hosted a motor cycle circus and chariot races as part of the Saturday evening entertainment.

1950

A rodeo; the Australian Rough-Riders’ Association championships was held in Angaston.

FEATURED EVENT: ZIEGENMARKT

Roll up to Goat Square, Tanunda to witness one of the Festival’s most boisterous and exciting events: a live produce and livestock market. Ziegenmarkt has been adored by locals since its inauguration into the festival program in 1979. Ziegenmarkt will once again see the reliving of the first town market. Billy Goat Square will ring with the hustle and bustle of a traditional market day as it recaptures the atmosphere of a bygone era. A quintessential Vintage Festival event featuring Barossa wine and food (produce as well as ready-to-eat), a live auction and plenty of family friendly entertainment.

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1952

Festival cancelled due to the death of King George VI.

FRIDAY

Seppeltsfield

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

Spend the day exploring the iconic Seppeltsfield Road and its surrounds. Start in Greenock by devouring a mouth-watering breakfast at one of the local cafes. Then prepare your wallet as you fall in love with the art, craft, homewares and natural beauty products on offer in this part of the world. With your artisanal products in hand, head to one of the award-winning restaurants and book your afternoon gin or wine tasting while you’re waiting for dessert. If you are feeling more spontaneous, then don’t worry about the booking and just head to one of many cellar doors nestled in the rolling hills of Seppeltsfield. Finish off the day at the spectacular Sunset at Seppeltsfield Road event before heading to one of Seppeltsfield Road’s accommodation options, from luxury offerings to beautifully restored historic vineyard cottages, cosy bed and breakfasts or family-friendly log cabins.

FEATURED EVENT: SUNSET AT SEPPELTSFIELD ROAD

Overlook the vineyards as the sun sets over Seppeltsfield Road’s Avenue of Palms at what is poised to be one of the region’s most iconic and unforgettable experiences.  Settle into the afternoon on the road as we bring together more than 18 wineries, distilleries, food, art and music and you tip your hat off to this ‘money can’t buy experience’.

1953

Marching Girls National Championships.

Glider pageant and passenger flights held at Nuriootpa.

PRESENTED BY

PRESENTED BY

Nuriootpa

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

With a 50-minute drive from Adelaide, there’s little time for the obligatory ‘are we there yet?’ from the back seats, before arriving at your destination in Nuriootpa. The Vintage Festival Parade boasts its reputation as the longest Parade in the Southern Hemisphere! Find your patch early and admire the creativity and quirk of this year’s floats. Stop in at Vine Inn Barossa for lunch as the family debate the favourite float of the Festival. Best to close your eyes and point to decide what to order from the Vine Inn Barossa menu given the extensive regional produce featured in their meals. Check into your four-star accommodation on site situated just 350 metres from the nearest local winery before seeing what the township has put on a show for this year’s festivities. We recommend making a stop into Provenance for a tasting, coffee or pizza before the day is out.

FEATURED EVENT: THE PARADE

The Vintage Festival parade has seen crowds line our streets since 1948. Taking place from Tanunda to Nuriootpa in 2023, over its many years, awards have been given to the best floats with sections including town float, floral float, winery, humorous, commercial, and best decorated grape wagon. Could we call The Parade the Barossa Vintage Festival’s Magnus Opus? Piece de resistance? Or perhaps the jewel in the Barossa Vintage Festival crown? We’ll leave that for the public to decide, but this year, we’re turning up with our picnic basket, rug and family to enjoy the tremendous work fashioned by the entrants. See who swoons the judges and wins perpetual bragging rights by taking home the award for best float in their category.

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Barossa Vintage Festival Art Prize begins. Rare Wine Auction began. Weingarten, the first of three traditional dinners introduced.

Maypole dancing was a feature of the Vintage Festival Carnival.

Angaston introduced an event for the town, The Festival Finale.

PRESENTED BY

Angaston

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

Start the day by taking a drive through Riesling country in the stunning Eden Valley. Surrounded by rolling hills and stands of ancient red gums, you’ll see why Eden Valley is known as the ‘Garden of Grapes and Gums’. Absorb the kaleidoscope of colours, patterns, church spires and historical homes that encapsulate the region.

Next, if you’ve come with the family, be sure to make a stop at Angaston. The kids will be ready to stretch their legs, and there’s no better place for them to burn off some energy than at Barossa Adventure Station which flaunts a multi-level play space, skate ramp, fitness station, a zip wire, a 1km mountain bike loop (hire your bikes from the nearby Angaston Hardware store if you have not bought your own). End your festival experience with a drive to Thorn-Clarke for our official festival wrap-up party, Paddock to Plate.

FEATURED EVENT: PADDOCK TO PLATE

What better way to wind down from the 75th Anniversary of the Barossa Vintage Festival than a new release red tasting and char-grilled lamb nestled in the landscape of Eden Valley? Indulge in a tasting of seven luxury reds, warm up by the fire bowl and immerse your senses in everything around you. Drink in the spectacular views, toe-tapping music and food to warm the soul. Thorn-Clarke Wines are family-owned, Estate grown, sustainability accredited and focused and it’s all here to see and enjoy!  This is a family-friendly event to unwind and reflect on our heritage while drinking wines that will see us through to the next chapter in our journey. Tickets include a Thorn-Clarke glass, seven tastings and a Char-grilled Lamb Yiros. Bring a deck chair, your friends, and your family or just come alone and mingle with our team.

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Scarecrow trail programmed for the first time.

First year of the Barossa Young Ambassador’s Program.

Ziegenmarkt began, programmed by the Barossa Valley Historical Trust.

BAROSSA VINTAGE FESTIVAL

19 - 23 APRIL 2023

Vintage Festival Ball

Celebrate the very special 75th Platinum Anniversary of the Barossa Vintage Festival in style and join us for the annual ‘Vintage Festival Ball’ at Seppeltsfield.

Location:

Vintage Cellar at Seppeltsfield

Date: Saturday, 22nd April 2023

Time: 6:30 - 11:30 PM

Price:

Vintage Festival Ball Dinner at $135/person

Dress Code: Black Tie/Cocktail

Limited tickets available.

We will start the evening with wine and canapes to announce the Barossa Young Ambassadors for 2023, before moving into the ‘Vintage Festival Ball’ for the official proceedings.

Here you will enjoy a three-course dinner, by Owen Andrews Artisan Cuisine, award-winning wines on offer by Seppeltsfield, and of course, dance the night away with live entertainment by Colonel Mustard.

Vintage Festival Ball / Vintage Cellar, Seppeltsfield

DRINK

Ancient Vines and Museum

Wines at The Baron’s Table

BARONS OF BAROSSA

An extraordinary tasting, perfect lunch and your own vine. The Barons of Barossa unlock their wine vault to present an exceptional tasting of 10 Barossa wines dating back decades, followed by a 5-course lunch by 3 of the region’s best chefs. Select your vine from the Heritage Shiraz Vineyard containing some of the world’s oldest shiraz genetics.

Grand Barons Tasting

BARONS OF BAROSSA

Join your host and Baron of Barossa, on a tour of the magnificent Barossa Cellar, then don the staple uniform of a vigneron – gumboots – as you enjoy exclusive access to a shiraz vineyard like no other. Wander The Vault, a 3000+ bottle collection of wines followed by a private tasting of six hand-selected wines from this prestigious collection. The

South Australian Tourism Commission / Adam Bruzzone

Barossa Wine Auction BAROSSA AUSTRALIA

An integral part of the Barossa Vintage Festival since 1965, the Barossa Wine Auction has now grown to become Australia’s premier regional wine auction. The Barossa Wine Auction brings you an exclusive opportunity to access rare and covetable wines. Provenance is assured, with wines sourced directly from the winery and winemaker’s own collections.

The Barossa Cellar

991 Stockwell Rd, Vine Vale, SA, 5352

Barossa Italian Festa CALABRIA FAMILY WINES

Chill over the Vintage Festival weekend on the Calabria lawns…. Italian style!

Kicking the vintage festival off on Friday 21st April, there will be live music, free kids’ activities, Italian produce markets –including the family’s homemade passata, Bocce, bean bag chill zones and of course, great food, wine and local beer!

Calabria Family Wines

284 Magnolia Rd, Vine Vale, SA, 5352

The Chateau Fest CHATEAU TANUNDA

After the Vintage Parade kicks off, join us on the manicured lawns of the historic Chateau Tanunda sunken garden for an afternoon of award-winning wines, live music, kids activities and food trucks. Set to the majestic backdrop of the iconic 1890-built Chateau and the Barossa ranges, this is a must visit to relax and unwind with family and friends.

Château Tanunda

9 Basedow Rd, Tanunda, SA, 5352

Go Rogue with Us: Gin Flights @ Gomersal Wines GOMERSAL WINES

‘Go Rogue with Us’ offers gin lovers the opportunity to engage in a guided gin tasting featuring Gomersal Wines’ two VINGIN styles: Modern Australian & Rogue Grenache (infused with fruit from our vineyard!). Alongside a 30ml taste of each gin, every gin flight comes with a VINGIN glass and dehydrated fruit pack to take home.

Gomersal Wines

203 Lyndoch Rd, Gomersal, SA, 5352

A Barossa Table Harvest Lunch GREENOCK CREEK WINES

10:00 am - 2:00 pm $80 EAT & DRINK W 19 T 20 F 21 S 22 S 23

Greenock Creek Wines

450 Seppeltsfield Rd, Marananga, SA, 5355

The Fine H’Art of the Long Lunch

HART OF THE BAROSSA

Master the Fine H’Art of the Long Lunch with five courses of pure Barossan indulgence.

Hosted by vintners Michael & Alisa Hart in the the Glassroom, located in the midst of their vineyard. Enjoy a hand-picked selection of premium wines and immerse yourself in the Hart ancestral tradition of breaking bread with family and friends!

Hart of the Barossa

931 Light Pass Rd, Vine Vale, SA, 5352

Hayes Family Wines Single Vineyard Shiraz & Grenache Horizontal HAYES FAMILY WINES

‘Hayes Family wines Single Vineyard Shiraz and Grenache Horizontal’ is a chance to taste through a minimum of 6 single vineyard wines from the exceptional 2021 harvest in our friendly cellar door. Bring some friends, take your time to experience a diverse range of rare and wonderful wines. Choose either Grenache or Shiraz.

Hayes Family Wines Cellar Door

PAAR (pair) - a pop-up canapé and wine experience at Henschke Winery HENSCHKE

Immerse yourself in ‘Paar (pair)’ Local Barossa chef Daniel Murphy will pair his locally-sourced contemporary style of food with a line-up of beautiful Henschke wines. Enjoy your canapé and wine flight while seated in the stunning surrounds of the Henschke family’s 1860s winery to soak up the sights and sounds of harvest.

Henschke

-11:30 am $75 EAT & DRINK W 19 T 20 F 21 S 22 S 23

10:00

Session times 11:00 am 12:30 pm 2:00 pm $65 W 19 T 20 F 21 S 22 S 23

DRINK

Discover the Vines behind the Wines HOFFMANN FAMILY VINEYARDS

Join sixth generation and current custodian of the Hoffmann Vineyard, Adrian Hoffmann, as he walks you through a tasting from family-owned Northern Barossa vineyards as interpreted by Barossa winemakers. Discover these exceptional wines in the rustic Dimchurch Barn with lunch prepared by Howards Fire.

Dimchurch Barn

452 Sturt Rd, Ebenezer, SA, 5355

Kaesler Large Format Long Lunch

KAESLER WINES

Hosted by our winemaker and viticulturist, we invite you to an exclusive lunch where we will be serving for the first time Kaesler icon wines from our magnum and jeroboam collection. These extremely rare and iconic wines will be carefully matched with food prepared by Peter Clarke, owner and chef of renowned Barossa restaurant Vintners Bar & Grill.

Kaesler Wines

3174 Barossa Valley Way, Nuriootpa, SA, 5355

Chill Zone KELLERMEISTER WINES

Chill with family & friends and celebrate the end of another successful vintage out on our lawns overlooking the stunning Barossa ranges.

Enjoy food truck deliciousness, local cheese platters and our award winning wines, cider and beer on tap while soaking up the ambient tunes from a local live guitarist.

Kellermeister Cellar Door

Krondorf Icon Masterclass

KRONDORF WINES

Come on a journey and be immersed in the iconic world of Krondorf Wines. This masterclass profiles the Krondorf Icon range including the new release of ‘The Honorary’ Cabernet, a dedication to the 40th anniversary of the Jimmy Watson that was awarded to Krondorf in 1980. This masterclass will be matched with local charcuterie produce.

Krondorf Wines

32-34 Murray St, Tanunda, SA, 5352

9:30 am EAT & DRINK

pm W 19 T 20 F 21 S 22 S 23

Old Vine Garden Experience

LANGMEIL WINERY

This is your opportunity to taste Langmeil’s Old Vine Garden Collection in the privacy of the restored Freedom Room. Hosted by our knowledgeable staff, this an intimate tasting in Riedel grape variety-specific glassware.

Langmeil Winery, Freedom Room

Corner Langmeil and Para roads, Tanunda, SA, 5352

Festival Recovery

LEVRIER WINES BY JO IRVINE

Join us for a fun, relaxed day of recovery on the grounds of our Cellar Door and Barrel Hall - a wind down from the Vintage Festival week - purchase and enjoy before some delicious Spanish-influenced street food, refreshing icy cocktails, great wine and some chilled live music by legendary trio ‘PFEA’ to top it all off!

Wine Option Quiz Night

LOU MIRANDA ESTATE

Fancy yourself a wine-smith? Or if you are just up for a challenge than the Wine Option Quiz Night is made for you. A fun night tasting some cracking wines with good friends, join us for a blind tasting of 6 wines. Get your team of 4 together and start thinking about the glory that could be yours as we take you on a wine journey.

En Primeur with Michael Hall Wines

MICHAEL HALL WINES

Taste the new vintage from barrel and secure your stake in the 2023 prior to bottling and general release. Taste 2023 Barossa Valley Shiraz and Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir from their barrels. Hear the winemaker’s description of vintage conditions and witness the influence of barrel ageing.

Michael Hall Wines

103 Langmeil Rd, Tanunda, SA, 5352

Lou Miranda Estate

1876 Barossa Valley Way, Rowland Flat, SA, 5352

Levrier Wines by Jo Irvine 928 Research Rd, Nuriootpa, SA, 5355

Graze in the Gardens MURRAY STREET

Celebrate the conclusion of the Barossa Vintage Festival at Murray Street. Gather your family and friends, bring your picnic rug, and relax on our manicured lawns. Entry is complimentary with wine and food available for purchase. Treat yourself to some of the best wines in the Barossa and enjoy a tasty lunch from The Bearded Cook.

Murray Street

Murray St, Greenock, SA, 5360

‘Wine Down’ - ‘Pull Down’ PETER LEHMANN WINES

‘Wine Down’ on local beverages from Peter Lehmann Wines - ‘Pull Down’ on American BBQ from Rik’s Grill! Cellar door lawn will be open for the whole family to enjoy, live music, wine, beer, spirits paired with a ‘Low n Slow’ whole Hog ‘Pull Down’. Celebrate the ‘75th Barossa Vintage Festival’ with us, one not to be missed.

Das Bierhalle (The Beer Hall) REHN BIER

Celebrate Oktoberfest Barossa style with traditional bierhalle seating, a delicious German lunch, live Oompah music and most importantly authentic locally made German style beers. Entry includes souvenir bier stein, first fill of beer, plus a delicious two course lunch and musical entertainment. Ein Prosit!

Freakishly Matched at fermentAsian RIESLINGFREAK

Back by popular demand for a celebration of Riesling. Please join The Freak, Freakette and The Other Guy on a journey through the regions, sub regions and styles that Rieslingfreak create, all matched with stunning dishes by Tuoi and her team at fermentAsian. Join us to explore the diversity and vibrant personality of Riesling with Rieslingfreak.

fermentAsian

90 Murray St, Tanunda, SA, 5352

Rehn Bier Brewhouse

23 Magnolia St, Tanunda, SA, 5352

Peter Lehmann Wines Para Rd, Tanunda, SA, 5352

Superfreak RIESLINGFREAK

An immersion into Riesling from around the world. Join us at Fino, as we embrace the day looking at how the Freak has developed over the years, by looking at verticals of Rieslingfreak. Followed by lunch at Fino, where the Family Cellar will be opened, and a selection of Rieslings from around the world will be matched with a Riesling inspired menu.

Fino Seppeltsfield

730 Seppeltsfield Rd, Seppeltsfield, SA, 5355

Grenache from the ground up ROCKFORD WINES

From the 1840s Grenache was planted by Barossa pioneer vignerons to make fortified wine and has evolved to make outstanding red wine. It has been part of Rockford since the beginning. Using produce from our garden we’ll create a roaming five-course tasting menu highlighting expressions of Grenache that honour the past and shine light on the future.

Rockford Wines

131 Krondorf Road, Tanunda, SA, 5352

Moorooroo Shiraz Tasting Experience SCHILD ESTATE WINES

A rare opportunity to taste four vintages of the limited release Moorooroo Shiraz. Sourced from the four remaining rows of preciously old vines planted in 1847 this iconic wine is full of history, stories and generational wisdom waiting to be shared. Includes the opportunity to purchase museum releases. VIP ticket includes gourmet platter for two.

Schild Estate

1095 Barossa Valley Way, Lyndoch, SA, 5351

Seppeltsfield 1948 Platinum Experience SEPPELTSFIELD

Start with a behind the scenes tour of our iconic 1888 Gravity Cellar and Great Terraced Vineyard. Then move into our Centennial Cellar, home to the world’s only collection of single vintage barrels of Para Tawny spanning 145 vintages from 1878 to today. You will finish with a tasting from the 1948 vintage!

Seppeltsfield

730 Seppeltsfield Rd, Seppeltsfield, SA, 5355

11:00 am - 12:00 pm $169

Soul Growers Single Vineyard Barrel Tasting With Stuart Bourne

SOUL GROWERS

Discover the generational single vineyards that make our most iconic wines with award-winning winemaker Stuart Bourne. Tour the vineyards, shake the hands of the grape growers and taste these wines straight from the barrel and leave with a bottle of your favourite Single Vineyard Wine. Valued at $160 a bottle.

Soul Growers

230 Murray St, Tanunda, SA, 5352

Festival of St Hugo

ST HUGO

Immerse yourself in the ‘Old Roots and New Ways’ with the Festival of St Hugo at our iconic cellar door as we celebrate 40 years since the first release of St Hugo wines back 1983. Experience our range of fine wines, indulge in delicious produce from our Kitchen Garden & delve into the heritage of St Hugo, while enjoying live music, art & more.

St Hugo

2141 Barossa Valley Way, Rowland Flat, SA, 5352

Paddock to Plate

THORN-CLARKE WINES

Paddock to Plate couldn’t be more authentic. The official launch of our new 2023 reds, hand crafted from our estate vineyards, to our paddock reared lamb, char grilled on our garden fire bowl. Our passion for all that we achieve and stand for will be on show! Visit us to wrap up the 2023 Barossa Vintage Festival with wine, food, music and family.

Thorn-Clarke Wines

266 Gawler Park Rd, Angaston, SA, 5353

The Factor Retrospective

TORBRECK

The Factor pays homage to the Barossa’s unique point of difference – great old Shiraz vineyards and the growers who painstakingly tend and nurture them each year. Join Torbreck’s Winemakers for a retrospective tasting of six vintages of The Factor, our most quintessential Barossa Valley Shiraz, drawn from across two decades of vintages.

Torbreck Cellar Door

348 Roennfeldt Rd, Marananga, SA, 5355

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The Secret Garden Party

TURKEY FLAT VINEYARDS

The tranquil gardens of Cellar Door will be transformed with a vibrant mix of food, wine & music. Bring your deck chairs or picnic rugs and its time to chill, relax and enjoy the vintage vibe. Let the children be entertained with lawn games, face painting and other activities.

12:00 pm W 19 T 20 F 21 S 22 S 23

5:00 pm Adult: $30

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Turkey Flat Vineyards

TWO HANDS WINES

Since our very first vintage, we have endeavoured to produce wines that truly reflect regionality, that show the characteristics that we associate with the regions the fruit is sourced from. Please join Owner Michael Twelftree and Winemaker Richard Langford for a rare, full catalogue tasting showcasing our 20 year journey of Shiraz.

The Barossa Cellar 991 Stockwell Road Vine Vale, SA, 5352 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm $50 EAT & DRINK W 19 T 20 F 21 S 22 S 23

Barossa Regional Gallery 3 Basedow Rd, Tanunda, SA, 5232 12:30 pm - 05:30 pm $75 EAT & DRINK W 19 T 20 F 21 S 22 S 23

Join the Vine Vale Winemakers on a special tour of the sheds and vineyards of Vine Vale. Try our estategrown wines, hear tall tales of vintage from the Vine Vale winemakers and take a behind the scenes look at our sheds! It only happens every 2 years for Vintage Festival, come and explore Vine Vale with us.

Join second generation owners, Sam and Kelsey Pfeiffer for an intimate tasting experience. After bubbles and pastries on the lawn you’ll enter the barrel shed where the real magic happens. Over grazing tables, stocked with gourmet produce, we’ll explore our ‘new way’ wines and look back to admire Whistler’s evolution throughout its 25-year history.

Whistler Wines

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10:00

1:00 pm

MUSIC & ARTS

Vintage Festival Art Prize 2023

THE BAROSSA COUNCIL - BAROSSA REGIONAL GALLERY

A long-standing and popular Barossa Vintage Festival tradition, the celebrated ‘Vintage Festival Art Prize’ exhibition comprises of new works from many artists, local and beyond, inspired by the 2023 theme of ‘Vanishing Point’. Visit the Barossa Regional Gallery to view new creative talent on show and vote for your favourite in the People’s Choice.

Barossa Regional Gallery

3 Basedow Rd, Tanunda, SA, 5232

Embroiderers’ Exhibition

EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD - BAROSSA BRANCH

This creative, inspiring letter ‘B’ themed exhibition is a colourful display of articles using a variety of stitches, styles and techniques.

Discover the beauty of Bargello, Blackwork, Brazillian, Berlin Work, Beading and more. If you are a beginner, an advanced embroiderer or just curious there will be something to ‘B’ INSPIRED by.

St Paul’s Hall

Cnr Murray Street & Basedow Road, Tanunda, SA, 5352

Claudio Raschella

MUSIC & ARTS

Music for Grand Organ

FRIENDS OF THE HILL & SON GRAND ORGAN

Experience the magnificent 1877 ‘Hill & Son Grand Organ’ in concert, played by one of Australia’s finest organists. Hear the oldest concert organ on the Australian mainland - notable for its impressive looks and outstanding grand sound. With 3 manuals and pedals, 37 stops and 2,260 pipes, it’s fantastic, fascinating and fun!

Barossa Regional Gallery

3 Basedow Rd, Tanunda, SA, 5232

Concert & High Tea

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH GRUENBERG

Welcome to a lively performance by the SA Police Jazz Band at the historic Gruenberg Church. This one hour concert will be followed by a leisurely High Tea, including a complimentary glass of champagne/wine.

An experience capturing heritage and exuberant music in an intimate country setting.

Holy Cross Gruenberg Lutheran Church

184 Gruenberg Rd, Penrice, SA, 5353

‘I See You Like This’ by Jessica Wilson, hosted at Jacob’s Creek Cellar Door

CRAIG HARRISON

‘I See You Like This’ by artist Jessica Wilson, is an interactive photo studio event, pairing child and guardian in an experience that turns the camera back and allows children to see their guardians as subjects through the lens of their own imagination.

Jacob’s Creek

2129 Barossa Valley Way, Rowland Flat, SA, 5352

Create & Sip - Paint Your Own Wine Label

KAREN NICKELS

A fun, creative experience where you get to be the Artist! Our local Artist gives step by step guidance to create a finished painting in acrylics that will then feature on a wine label for you to take home as a special memento of your day. Absolutely no experience needed and all art materials are provided plus a glass of wine and grazing platter.

Rosenvale Wines

467 Research Rd, Nuriootpa, SA, 5355

Linger Longer... And Be Spoilt Like a Barossan

Z WINE

This Vintage Festival @ Z WINE Cellar Door & Wine Bar indulge yourself in a structured wine tasting or enjoy a tasting plank with a glass of our award winning wines. Live acoustic music from local artists daily from 5.30pm.

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1918 Parade Party

1918 BISTRO & GRILL

Join us at 1918 for the Barossa Vintage Festival Parade Party.The Festival Parade is the highlight of the Barossa Vintage Festival, as well as the LONGEST Parade in the Southern Hemisphere! The Parade will wander past our lush gardens from approximately 10am, so get in early! We’ve got breakfast and takeaway street food available from 9am.

94 Murray St, Tanunda, SA, 5352

High Tea in the Secret Garden

BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH

From Tuesday to Friday let your taste buds transport you to grandma’s kitchen as you delight in mouth-watering home-made delicacies while enjoying the ambience of the beautiful and tranquil garden.  Delicious teas served in grandma’s fine china.  Unlimited tea and coffee.  Garden address advised once booked.

Barossa Vintage Festival at Brothers at War

BROTHERS AT WAR

Come join Brothers at War for a relaxing evening of live music and spoil yourself with a range of gourmet locally and internationally sourced food options, platters and our award-winning Eden Valley and Barossa wines in our newly renovated Brothers Laneway outdoor wine garden.

Brothers at War Cellar Door

58 Murray St, Tanunda, SA, 5352

The Farm Eatery Cooking School

THE FARM EATERY COOKING SCHOOL

Friday Cooking Class: Handmade Bread, Cheese & Butter.

Saturday Cooking Class: Market to Table (includes lunch with wine).

Sunday Cooking Class: Pheasant Farm Classics (includes lunch with wine). For the cook, the chef, and the inquisitive in all of us, so roll up your sleeves, grab an apron, and join Chef Tim Bourke.

The Farm Eatery & Experience Centre

50 Pheasant Farm Rd, Nuriootpa, SA, 5355

Dinner in the vines

LAMBERT ESTATE WINES

Join our winemakers for a long dinner overlooking our beautiful vineyards at sunset. With a delicious 5-course degustation menu by our Head Chef Roger Farley and a premium wine tasting to match by our winemakers Kirk and Vanesa Lambert. Enjoy the the scenery, live music, food and wine during your Vintage Festival ventures!

Lambert Estate Wines

55 Long Gully Rd, Angaston, SA, 5353

Bon Appetit!

LE MAS BAROSSA

Celebrate amongst the vines at Le Mas Barossa. Join us for a long lunch of indulgent French cooking by MarieFrance. Providing dining as it should be: fresh, authentic, heart warming dishes to be enjoyed with friends and family. BON APPÉTIT! includes 6 courses with a glass of BilliecartSalmon Champagne & live performance by Baby et Lulu.

Le Mas Barossa

1929 Barossa Valley Way, Rowland Flat, SA, 5352

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Meat & Two Barrels MICHAEL HALL WINES

A Saturday night feast at the barn. Taste a snapshot of the 2023 vintage from barrel, Hills vs Barossa! Then settle in for a night of superb cuisine complete with wines new and old, large and small. Join Michael and Phil for tales of vintage, gastronomy to thrill and bottles to share at our heritage-listed stone barn.

Michael Hall Wines

103 Langmeil Rd, Tanunda, SA, 5352

A Vintage Celebration Dinner

NURIOOTPA FUTURES ASSOCIATION

To celebrate 75 years of the Vintage Festival at the Nuriootpa Vintage Celebration Dinner. Enjoy an amazing culinary and wine experience in a unique location with a vintage theme and music. With surprises on the night too, you’ll have a truly delicious celebration evening with a difference.

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm EAT & DRINK

Nuriootpa Soliders Memorial Hall

Pepperjack Shiraz x Sherrin (AFL) Lunch @ Saltram Wines

SALTRAM WINE ESTATE

Hosted by Pepperjack Winemaker Richard Mattner, meet some real AFL characters as they chat about football, wine and everything in between. Enjoy a five course lunch, prepared by Executive Chef, Scott Liddell, matched with great wines- including some new players in the Pepperjack wine team….Malbec, Grenache, Sparkling and the iconic Rare Find Shiraz

Saltram Wine Estate

425 Angaston Rd, Angaston, SA, 5353

Schubert and Jiaozi.

Dumplings and Shiraz our way SCHUBERT ESTATE

A fun filled lunch where you get to make and eat dumplings whilst enjoying a selection of wines from Schubert Estate. Start the experience with a glass of wine and learn from our experts how to make the perfect dumpling. With a selection of different fillings our Chief Winemaker will then guide you through the key to matching the perfect wine.

Schubert Estate Wines

261 Roennfeldt Rd, Marananga, SA, 5355

HISTORY

A History of the Barossa Vintage Festival - Past & Present Events

BAROSSA COUNCIL PUBLIC LIBRARY

The official book launch of ‘A History of the Barossa Vintage Festival – Past & Present Events’; a project by 2021 Barossa Young Ambassador participant, Rebekah Rosenzweig. Meet and listen to Rebekah as she shares some of the festival stories she uncovered and take a journey through history.

Barossa Regional Gallery

Barossa Vintage Festival Trail

BAROSSA COUNCIL PUBLIC LIBRARY

Download the free Barossa Heritage Trails App to explore the Festival’s history via a self-guided tour. Connect with the event’s origins by engaging with stories showcasing the strong community spirit. Pause at the Nuriootpa Library to reprise the images and films from our 2021 Photographica event celebrating the fun and frivolity of past festivals.

The

Step Back in Time

BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Visit ‘Step Back in Time’s’ early crafts and skills. Demonstrations of fence building, old machinery, rope making, lacemaking, spinners, weavers, noodles, honey biscuits and butter churning. Photographic displays of our church, school and community. Daily organ recitals 1pm. Hear the 1883 Bell ring. Morning/afternoon tea and light lunches available.

Bethany Lutheran Church Complex

184 Bethany Rd, Bethany, SA, 5352

Historic Pipe Organs & Bells Tour

FRIENDS OF THE HILL & SON GRAND ORGAN

Discover the unique pipe organ and bell heritage of the Barossa, visiting several churches throughout the region. There will be a short recital and guide talk at each location. With a total of 25 instruments of contrasting size and sound dating from 1850 to 2014, the region has an interesting organ landscape! Transport between venues is by own car.

Barossa Regional Gallery

3 Basedow Rd, Tanunda, SA, 5232

Barossa Bygones

LUKE & FAYE ROTHE

A German influence is displayed in the furniture, domestic wares, craft and textiles made by the Barossa settlers in this diverse collection.

The colourful 1970s era is represented, plus vintage toys, tins, signs, packaging, garagenalia, kitchen gadgets & much more. Share our collecting passion at the Barossa Bygones Museum & Antique Shop.

Private Residence

368 Penrice Rd, Light Pass, SA, 5355

Tasting Room: 11am – 5pm every day 41 Victor Road, Greenock, (08) 8562 8246 www.alkinawine.com

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EXPLORE

Barossa Bush Foraging

BAROSSA WELLNESS

A mindful exploration of the Barossa Bush Gardens where you will be taken on a curious adventure, foraging and exploring what’s around you using your five senses. The session will finish off with a fun reflection and creative storytelling of what you’ve found on your adventure. This is the perfect free experience for the family!

Limit to 30 people!

Barossa Bushgardens

653 Research Rd, Nuriootpa, SA, 5355

On The Prowl

THE CARL LINDNER COLLECTION OF CLASSIC JAGUARS

Step into the world of car collecting on a grand scale. The Carl Lindner Collection of Classic Jaguars is an amazing & internationally significant collection of classic & vintage Jaguar motor vehicles. Open Tues, Wed & Thurs of Vintage Festival Week this stunning collection is truly not to be missed.

The Carl Lindner Collection 55 Basedow Rd, Tanunda, SA, 5352

Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop /  Sven Kovac

Punkt Zu Punkt Trail Run ~ 33km/19km/9km

CHAFFEY BROS WINE CO.

KRONDORF B&C TO DESIGN

A trail run for all abilities like no other! Starting & finishing at the new Artisans of Barossa, runners follow the Heysen Trail on an ‘out & back’ course through rugged forest tracks before emerging in the vineyards of Eden Valley’s high country. With sweeping views across the Barossa on the downhill run home, finishing in the most spectacular way.

Artisans of Barossa

24 Vine Vale Rd, Tanunda, SA, 5352

Flavours of the world

LAMBERT ESTATE WINES

Experience the flavours of the world as you take a journey on one of our electric carts through the vineyard on a guided tour. Sampling Vietnamese, Peruvian and Italian cuisines with a matching wine. As the journey comes to a close join us in our beautiful restaurant and cellar door for a 3-course cuisine specific dining experience.

Lambert Estate Wines

55 Long Gully Rd, Angaston, SA, 5353

Sunset at Seppeltsfield Road

SEPPELTSFIELD ROAD BUSINESS ALLIANCE

Overlook the vineyards as the sun sets over Seppeltsfield Road’s Avenue of Palms at what is poised to be one of the region’s most iconic and unforgettable experiences. Settle into the afternoon on the road as we bring together more than 18 wineries, distilleries, food, art and music and you tip your hat off to this ‘money can’t buy experience’.

Avenue of Palms

Seppeltsfield Rd, Seppeltsfield, SA, 5355

COMMUNITY

The Parade

BAROSSA AUSTRALIA

The Vintage Festival Parade has been a treasured tradition since 1948 and is considered the most boisterous biennial event in the Barossa. Stake out your spot among the thousands of locals and visitors who line the route with pavement picnics, brunches and sausage sizzles, and be sure to pack your esky. This is the longest parade in the Southern Hemisphere.

Route: Tanunda to Nuriootpa

Barossa Valley Way

Ziegenmarkt

BAROSSA AUSTRALIA

Step back in time to a bygone era and get lost in the atmosphere of this bustling live market at the 2023 Barossa Vintage Festival. Literally meaning ‘goat market’, Ziegenmarkt first appeared in Tanunda during the mid 1800s and is brought back to life every two years for the Vintage Festival. Immerse yourself in the heritage of Barossa’s old-world live auction; bid for fresh produce, preserves, pickles and smallgoods; taste the local fare and soak up the excitement and atmosphere of Ziegenmarkt.

Goat Square

Cnr John & Maria St, Tanunda, SA, 5352

Living Library - Oral Histories of the Barossa BAROSSA VILLAGE

Barossa Village presents a special oral and visual histories project focusing on residents who grew up, and lived their lives in the Barossa. We are privileged to be amongst people who have helped to shape the community that we live in and who have contributed to the heritage of the Barossa. Each of these people have a unique story to tell.

Provenance Barossa

18-28 Tanunda Rd, Nuriootpa, SA, 5355

Barossa Made Market BAROSSA

VISITOR CENTRE

The Barossa Made Market showcases our local makers, artists & producers authentic Barossa Made wares.

Begin your day at the historic Ziegenmarkt followed by a stroll to the Barossa Made Market at the Vintage Festival Garden.

Purchase bespoke wares, handmade in the Barossa with integrity, authenticity & passion in a vibrant, family friendly market.

Barossa Visitor Centre

66 - 68 Murray St, Tanunda, SA, 5352

Sunday Funday at Gibson Wines GIBSON WINES

Sunday Funday events have become a Barossan tradition with the locals and visitors flocking to Gibson Wines for an afternoon of fun, food, music and laughter. So, gather your family and friends, grab a picnic rug and join us on the lawns at Gibson’s cellar door in Light Pass for a fun Sunday afternoon.

Gibson Wines

190 Willows Rd, Light Pass, SA, 5355

Hey Hey it’s Saturday

KAESLER WINES

Enjoy the vintage festival parade from the Kaesler lawns. Come for the day and stay for a play! Wine, coffee, food and lawn games. Bring the whole family, there will be something for everyone.

Kaesler Wines

3174 Barossa Valley Way, Nuriootpa, SA, 5355

An evening with Alchemy

LANGMEIL THANKSGIVING CHURCH

A magical night of music presented by accomplished Barossa group Alchemy in the beautiful surrounds of Langmeil Church at sunset. Also featuring guest artists.

To follow: Join us in the Langmeil Church for a superb display of quilts created by Hope Cottage Quilters.

Langmeil Thanksgiving Church

7 Maria St, Tanunda, SA, 5352

Delightful Devonshire & Demonstrations

MICHAEL & JUDITH MASON

Woodturning demonstrations by the talented and experienced in all woodworking areas, Michael Mason, Devonshire Teas/coffees with homemade scones and raspberry jam topped with freshly whipped cream by Judith, wine tasting and cheeseboards available whilst sitting among the gum trees. A tranquil and uplifting experience for all. The

Nuriootpa Town Day

NURIOOTPA FUTURES ASSOCIATION

Join us at the Nuriootpa Town Day as we celebrate the 75th Vintage Festival with music, stalls, secret experiences, games and a Vintage Path for the whole family. The event will run from 1pm to 4pm. Just head to the Nuriootpa main street to start the fun. Plenty of parking and toilets available.

Nuriootpa Main Street

1 Murray St, Nuriootpa, SA, 5355

Scarecrow Scatter

NURIOOTPA FUTURES ASSOCIATION

Scarecrow Scatter - an extravaganza of the wildest, most creative scarecrows you’ve ever seen. Meet the big, the small, the short and the tall. Meet the neat and the very untidy. Be intrigued, delighted and very curious as you never know what surprises scarecrows come up with. Follow the scattery trail to ‘meet’ our scattery scarecrows.

Coulthard House Lawns, Murray Street Nuriootpa

66-70 Murray St, Nuriootpa, SA, 5355

Stitches

SACWA ANGASTON BRANCH

Stitches connect us to each other and the Community. Display of stitches and yarns showcasing the skills of the SACWA Angaston Branch Members.

St Hughs Anglican Church Hall

10 Schilling St, Angaston, SA, 5353

The Vintage Festival Ball

SEPPELTSFIELD WINERY

Celebrate the 75th Platinum Anniversary of the Barossa Vintage Festival in style at Seppeltsfield. Join us for the announcement of the 2023 Barossa Young Ambassador followed by a three-course dinner, by Owen Andrews Artisan Cuisine, live entertainment and award-winning wines by Seppeltsfield. Dress code: Black Tie. Limited tickets available.

St Petri Lutheran Church

Floral Art Display

ST PETRI LUTHERAN CHURCH

‘Stepping from the Old to the New’ theme depicted in flowers and artistry. Bible texts to inspire. Gold coin donation to the Bible Society.

Morning and afternoon tea available in the St Petri Hall for $5.

Sunday 23rd April join us for Vintage Harvest Thanksgiving worship 8.45 am (pipe organ) and 10.30 am (band). We invite you to join us!

St Petri Lutheran Church

21 Second St, Nuriootpa, SA, 5355

Miracles and More

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, ANGASTON

The members of the Angaston Lutheran Community have worked tirelessly over the last twelve months to create this stunning display which brings to life the miracles of the bible and their relevance to us today. The display includes personal stories of how God continues to work in the lives of our local community. Souvenir book available to purchase.

Zion Lutheran Church Hall

85 Murray Street, Angaston, SA, 5353

BVF Staff

Barossa Australia CEO

James March

Head of Destination and Visitor Engagement

Ben Patten

Marketing and Communications Manager

Emily Hay

Events and Membership Officer

Ashleigh Hogan

Festival Producers

Release Creative

Graphic Design Brady & Co

Publicity, Website and Social Media

Super Assembly

Volunteer Committees

Vintage Festival Ball

Jacqui Shannon

Karen Kalleske

Takeru Saito

The Parade

Carla Wiese-Smith

Kaitlyn Viergever

Angela Pickett

Casey Miles

Byron Hoffmann

Sage Lawless

Young Ambassadors Program

Abbey Underwood

Ellie Neindorf

Kaitlyn Viergever

Jenny O’Brien

Linda Parbs

Sarah Noack

Nicola Biagi

Rebekah Rosensweig

Scarecrows

There are few things more telling of a Barossa Vintage on the horizon than scarecrows appearing throughout the region. A festival favourite since 1995, see these straw-filled personalities springing up as families in fields, appearing as winemakers in cellar doors, and surprising you in all shapes and sizes in shops and front yards throughout the region.

Whether you want to build your own, or find them along the trail, join us to celebrate the creativity, ingenuity, and artistry of the community, with straw-stuffed into weird, wacky and wonderful characters for you to discover.

Download your scarecrow trail map at barossavintagefestival.com.au to make the most of this free, self-guided tour.

Scarecrows

Adele Grieger

Rhia Daniel

Santiago Bribiesca Diaz

Ziegenmarkt

Julie Lynas

Isabel Nietschke

James Rothe

Rockford Wines and the Young Ambassador Program

Rockford Wines is a family business committed to keeping the best of Australia’s traditional wine trade alive. One of Rockford’s founding principles was to always contribute to the Barossa community in both capital and labour; ensuring its ongoing health and viability.

When the opportunity arose to become major partner of the Young Ambassador Program we were pleased to take it up.

Supporting the emerging and future leaders of our region is another way to safeguard our community and provide opportunities and mentorship to the next generation. We look forward to the enthusiasm, commitment and innovation that the Young Ambassadors put forward this Vintage Festival and into the future.

2023 Young Ambassadors

Karen Kalleske, James Rothe, Santiago Bribiesca Diaz, Takeru Saito, Isabel Niestschke, Byron Hoffmann, Rhia Daniel, Sage Lawless and Casey Miles.

2021 Barossa Young Ambassadors

Music & Arts

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