Grape, Grain & Graze Festival
Get the royal treatment while indulging your senses as you sip and savour Sydney Royal medal-winning wine, beer and cider. This one-day-only food and wine festival presents Australia’s largest cellar door, showcasing over 1,000 medal-winning wines just waiting to be sampled. Experience the best of the 2025 Sydney Royal Wine, Dairy, and Fine Food Shows, with beers, ciders, cheese, fine food, grazing stations, and live music all included in your ticket price. Forage, sample and purchase within the Sydney Royal Marketplace while meeting the producers behind the products.
Saturday 20 September 2025 – 2pm – 7pm
Howie Pavilion, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park
- Tickets
- Additions and Activities
- Food and Beverage Offering
- Getting Here
- FAQs
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW is excited to announce that tickets for the Grape, Grain & Graze Festival are now on sale!
Join us on Saturday, 20 September, at the private Howie Pavilion and Lawn, located within Sydney Showground. This year’s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever!
Early Bird Tickets: $115 (Save $20)
Your ticket to Grape, Grain & Graze includes:
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Entry to the Grape, Grain & Graze Festival, including the outdoor beer garden.
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1 x wine glass for you to take home.
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Unlimited* tastings of medal-winning wine from the 2025 Sydney Royal Wine Show.
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Unlimited tastings of beer and cider from the 2025 Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show.
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Cheese & charcuterie grazing tables featuring medal-winning cheese from Meredith Dairy, along with a selection of winning products from the Sydney Royal Fine Food and Cheese & Dairy Shows.
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Live music performances and fun games with prizes.
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Access to the expanded Sydney Royal Marketplace, where you can try produce from the Sydney Royal Fine Food competitions.
The first 400 tickets purchased will receive 5 x free Trophy Wine Tastings^
^Trophy Wine Tastings are available to purchase for $15 (for 5 tastings), but numbers are limited so get in quick!
*In accordance with NSW RSA regulations.
Last drinks at 6:45 pm.
Members Tickets: $95
(Limit of 2 tickets per member.)
To unlock your discounted price, scroll to the bottom of the ‘Get Tickets’ pop-up box, click on ‘Have an access key’, and enter your RAS Member number. This will unlock the RAS Member ticket option, which will then appear in the list of tickets available for purchase.
Your Members ticket to Grape, Grain & Graze includes:
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Entry to the Grape, Grain & Graze Festival, including the outdoor beer garden.
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1 x wine glass for you to take home.
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Unlimited* tastings of medal-winning wine from the 2025 Sydney Royal Wine Show.
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Unlimited tastings of beer and cider from the 2025 Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show.
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Cheese & charcuterie grazing tables, featuring medal-winning cheese from Meredith Dairy, as well as a selection of winning products from the Fine Food and Cheese & Dairy Show.
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Live music performances and fun games with prizes!
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Access to the expanded Sydney Royal Marketplace, where you can sample produce from the Sydney Royal Fine Food competitions.
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PLUS: 5 x free Trophy Wine Tastings.
In accordance with NSW RSA regulations.
Last drinks at 6:45 pm.
Conditions of Entry
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS NSW) reserves the right to check bags at security checkpoints prior to entry if deemed appropriate. By entering the event, you agree and consent to filming and photography by RAS NSW approved personnel. This content may later be used commercially for advertising, marketing, or promotional purposes.
While alcohol is available for your enjoyment at the event, be aware of your limits and consume responsibly. We have a strict 'no tolerance' policy for bad behavior. Please don't drink and drive. The Howie Pavilion, within Sydney Olympic Park is local to ample public transport and is accessible to taxi services. Last pours will be 15 minutes prior to the end of the session to comply with licensing requirements.
This is an 18+ only event. A valid form of ID may be asked for upon entry.
Discover our exclusive add-ons and experiences below!
Tickets are extremely limited, so secure yours quickly before they sell out!
$25 per person.
Join us for a guided tasting experience celebrating Sydney Royal’s medal-winning wines and cheeses. Discover the stories behind the gold as you sip, swirl and savour your way through curated pairings, presented by industry experts. Whether you’re a curious foodie or a seasoned enthusiast, this intimate masterclass will ignite your senses and deepen your appreciation for Australia’s finest.
$25 per person.
Uncover the art of award-winning distilling in Spirit of Gold, an immersive masterclass showcasing Sydney Royal’s finest gins. Guided by expert distillers and cocktail creatives, you'll taste your way through premium botanicals, explore the nuance behind medal-winning spirits, and learn to craft cocktails that elevate every drop. With a hands-on garnish bar and recipes to take home, this experience is perfect for curious sippers, aspiring mixologists, and lovers of fine craft spirits.
$15 x 5 Trophy Wine Tokens
Trophy wines have been awarded a gold medal as an outstanding exhibit, gaining 95 points and over, while also being recognised as best in class.
Charley Castle and The Boys in the Well
Charley Castle and The Boys in the Well offer an old-is-new brand of bluegrass, connecting elements of bygone country and folk with modern sensibilities. A fast-paced, infectious dynamic and equally catchy songs make for a holler-inducing live show. In the classic string band style, the group features the talents of Reuben Ryan on acoustic guitar, Henry Junor on double bass and George Teasdell on mandolin, with harmonies galore.
Charley was a student at the CMAA Academy of Country Music in 2023, the winner of the Australian National Busking Championships Best Vocals Award 2023, and was twice shortlisted for the ASA Australian Songwriting Contest in 2020. She has shared the stage with The Bushwackers, Kevin Bennett and The Flood, and Lyn Bowtell (among others), and opened for Aussie icons Daryl Braithwaite, Brian Cadd, You Am I, and Thirsty Merc.
Instagram: charleycastle_
Facebook: www.facebook.com/charleycastlemusic
The 2025 Grape, Grain & Graze Festival features more food experiences than ever before!
Yes, there are unlimited wine tastings. Yes, there are unlimited beer and cider tastings. And yes, there is a wide array of sumptuous foods presented on cheese & charcuterie grazing boards, featuring both Sydney Royal award-winning and by-invitation-only producers.
After something hot to eat? We’re excited to welcome Antico Woodfired Pizza to this year’s festival. Serving authentic, handcrafted pizza straight from a traditional woodfired oven, they’re bringing rustic Italian flavour to the heart of the event.
Bianco Kitchen is also returning with their award-winning pasta, keeping traditional food alive with recipes approved by Nonna Bianco.
Grape, Grain & Graze is held at Sydney Showground at Sydney Olympic Park which is conveniently serviced by trains, buses and ferries.
Sydney Olympic Park is easily approached by road, with the M4, Victoria Road and Parramatta Road in close proximity.
Casual parking
Sydney Olympic Park has over 10,000 parking spaces site-wide. Carparks P1, P5 and P6 are in close proximity to Sydney Showground. Costs: $7 per hour, up to a maximum fee of $35 per day.
We recommend you pre-book parking if you plan to visit Sydney Showground on the day of a major event. Cost is $35 per car for the day. This cost is for one entry and exit into your selected car park.
For the latest information on parking at Sydney Olympic Park visit www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/parking You can also pre-book parking through Sydney Olympic Park.
By Train
Olympic Park train station is on Sydney Showground's doorstep. The Sprint service, operated by CityRail, travels between Lidcombe and Olympic Park Stations daily, every 10 minutes.
A limited number of direct services also operate between Central Station and Olympic Park Station in the afternoon on weekdays and for some major events.
By Bus
Sydney Buses operate direct bus services to Sydney Olympic Park from a number of locations including Lidcombe, Strathfield and Parramatta.
By Ferry
Sydney Ferries run a daily service between Circular Quay and Parramatta stopping at Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf. To travel to Sydney Showground, visitors must also catch a connecting bus.
To plan your trip and get the latest travel information visit www.transportnsw.info.
The room is split into red and white wine tasting areas, with wines grouped by varietal. Beer and cider can be found at the bar within the dedicated beer garden.
Trophy wines will be highlighted within the general wine bays, making them available for you to taste as you move across the room. You will need to use your tokens to try these very special wines.
The Results Catalogue will be available at the conclusion of the 2025 Sydney Royal Wine Show and can be downloaded from the Wine Show Results page. Results are listed by class order, with the score and any medal the wine has won noted.
There are many wines available to taste at the event, and we want to ensure our guests have the opportunity to experience a variety of them.
Unfortunately, we don't have enough wine for everyone to taste everything, and some wines may be more popular with guests than others.
The white wine is not chilled so that you can experience and taste it as the judges do during the judging process. Chilling wine dulls its taste and flavour, so serving it at room temperature allows its aromas to be at their peak.
A wide range of medal-winning produce will be showcased on the grazing tables for all attendees to enjoy, and hot food will also be available for purchase at the event.
For the safety and comfort of all guests, a cloakroom is available where large bags can be held on your behalf.