Events
Black and Ginger Wines attend wine and food events throughout the year, including regional events such as the iconic Grampians Grape Escape and regularly feature on the Urban Wine Walk. As members of Grampians Wine Black and Ginger we showcase our wines at An Evening in the Vines, annual pop-up in January, Red Series in Ballarat in July and Grampians in a Glass in Melbourne during August. We also collaborate with local chefs and venues to bring exciting events to you.
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SUNDAY 5TH APRIL 2026
Halls Gap Market
The Halls Gap Market, established in 1997, is proudly hosted by Halls Gap Primary School. Located at the Halls Gap recreational reserve throughout the year.
This vibrant outdoor market is run by dedicated parent volunteers and features a diverse range of high-quality local stalls, offering everything from arts and crafts to fresh produce, plants, fine food, and drinks including wine of course. Food and coffee vans provide delicious hot meals on-site, so come along and enjoy the warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
When: Sunday 5th April 2026
Where: Halls Gap Recreation Reserve, Halls Gap
Time: 9am-1pm
Cost: Gold coin donation
FRIDAY 10TH APRIL 2026
Autumn Feast with Cat Clarke
That's right! Black & Ginger Wines are once again teaming up with the incredible Cat Clarke for a very special collaboration dinner. The wines will be flowing and the food will be delicious! This time we're headed to Cat's new home at the Dimboola Golf Club. Click the booking link below for more details.
Where: Dimboola Golf Club
When: Friday 10th April, 6:30-10pm
Cost:
$125 with matched wines
$80 dinner only
FRIDAY 17th April 2026
BIG BIRTHDAY
It’s been a touch over 12 months, but we’re calling it close enough for a joint 1st-ish birthday party.
Join Black & Ginger and Barneys Bar & Bistro on Friday 17 April 2026 for a an epic celebration.
Canapés, wine and live music by The Double Agents. What more do you need to celebrate?
The event will be at Barney's but the Black & Ginger Wine Takeover means the bar will be pouring Black & Ginger wines only, while Barneys runs the rest of the bar as normal.
Celebrate with the community that’s backed us from day one. Tickets limited.
When: Friday 17th April 2026
Where: 3447 Ararat-Halls Gap Road, Pomonal, VIC 3381
Time: 5pm-late
Cost: $50pp
Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd May 2026
Grampians Grape Escape
One Festival. One Location. Endless Good Times.
Grampians Grape Escape is your go-to festival the first weekend in May each year. Think epic live music, award-winning wines, and masterclasses for every kind of wine lover—all set against the stunning backdrop of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park.
Since 1992, this iconic event has brought together more than 120 local wine and food producers, offering a feast of flavours, sights, and sounds. Held across three days in Halls Gap, you can sip, snack, and groove to your heart’s content. And with shuttle buses running from nearby towns, you can enjoy it all without a worry.
This family-friendly festival pulls in up to 8,000 guests annually, with plenty of activities and tourism experiences waiting just beyond the festival gates. Whether you're here for the wine, the tunes, or the adventure, the Grampians Grape Escape has it all.
When: Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd May 2026
Where: Halls Gap Recreation Reserve, Halls Gap
THURSDAY 28TH MAY 2026
Pitch Imperfect Karaoke at the Wine Shed 🎤🍷
Ready to hit the high notes (or at least give it a red-hot go)? Join us at the Black & Ginger Wine Shed for Pitch Imperfect - Karaoke – a night of bold ballads, questionable harmonies, and seriously good wine.
Barney’s Bar & Bistro will be taking orders from the shed and delivering dinner straight to your seat, so you can fuel up without missing a beat. Whether you're crooning classics, belting out bangers or just cheering from the crowd with a glass in hand, this is your stage. Wine will be flowing, mics will be hot – and yes, your friends will film you.
Free to join, fun to sing, and totally unforgettable.
When: Thursday 28th May 2026
Time: Dinner from 6pm; Karaoke 7:30-10pm
Free Entry - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
SUNDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2026
Knit Happens - Threads & Reds
Grab your yarn and your glass – we’re getting cozy at the Black & Ginger Wine Shed for an afternoon where 'Knit Happens'
Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or just curious about casting on, join us for a laid-back afternoon of wine, wool and good vibes.
Bring along your current project or start something new — we’ll have yarn and needles on hand. Better yet, help us create a one-of-a-kind Black & Ginger 'Yarn Bomb' to warm the Shed.
Free entry, great wine by the glass, and plenty of warm fuzzies. Let’s knit, sip, and make something together.
When: The last Sunday of each month from May-September.
Where: The B&G Wine Shed, 3447a Ararat-Halls Gap Road, Pomonal, VIC
Time: Anytime from 12pm onwards
BOOKINGS PREFERRED
THURSDAY 25th June 2026
Boardgames & Booze
Ready to roll the dice on a great night out? Join us at the Black & Ginger Wine Shed for Board Game Night — where strategy meets Shiraz and fun is always on the cards.
Bring your favourite game from home or dive into our stash of classics and cult favourites. Whether you're into fierce competition or chill, wine-fuelled laughs, there’s a table (and a glass) waiting for you.
Come solo, bring a crew, or make new mates as you game the night away in our cosy Grampians wine shed. No pressure, just plenty of wine (or beer) and good times.
Hungry? Order dinner from Barney's next door and enjoy it at the wine shed!
When: Thursday 25th June 2026
Time: 6-10pm
Free Entry - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
TUESDAY 14TH JULY 2026
Mrs Smith's Trivia
Mrs Smith, the Queen of Melbourne Pub Trivia is coming to Pomonal... Don’t miss out!
'A fast game is a good game and we’re here for a good time not a long time'
– Mrs Smith.
Time Out Melbourne and Just Melbourne voted Mrs Smith's Trivia the best and no.1 in Melbourne for her fast-talking, high-vibe, popular show. Mrs Smith has been slinging sassy questions about pop culture, music and bizarre trivialities to pub punters for over 25 years and continues to retain the 'Trivia Queen' title.
We're co-hosting Mrs Smith's Trivia alongside Barney's Bar & Bistro on Tuesday 14th July 2026!
LIMITED PLACES, BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.
Dinner + trivia
Bookings via Barney's Bar & Bistro
FRIDAY 17TH - SATURDAY 18TH JULY 2026
Red Series
Black & Ginger Wines are excited to once again be pouring at Red Series in Ballarat, celebrating the best cool climate wines from across Western Victoria.
Join us for a taste of our favourites – including an exclusive pre-release preview of our 2024 Grenache Nouveau. Light, juicy, and dangerously smashable – be among the first to try it before it is officially released.
Come say hello, sip something new, and explore the wild side of Grampians Wine!!
When:
Friday 17th July 5-8pm
Saturday 18th July, 1-4pm & 5-8pm
Where: Ballarat Mining Exchange, 16 Lydiard St N, 12 Lydiard St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350