Shoal Bay Food & Wine Festival
❌ Shoal Bay Food & Wine Festival – POSTPONED ❌
We’ve made the difficult decision to postpone this Saturday's Shoal Bay Food & Wine Event due to the unpredictable weather conditions in and around the Ports Stephens region.
Forecasts predict rain for Saturday, potentially impacting key attractions like the live stage, music, and food and wine pop-ups.
Additionally, heavy rain would make navigating the event site challenging, especially for those with accessibility needs.
The disappointment is palpable – and we're sure you’re all feeling it too! We apologise for the inconvenience. We look forward to delivering this delicious event for you in early 2025.
Get ready to indulge your senses at the inaugural Shoal Bay Food and Wine Festival, a mouthwatering celebration of some of the region's food, wine, craft beer, and spirits.
This exciting event will transform Shoal Bay Road and the stunning foreshore into a vibrant alfresco dining precinct, showcasing the region's food and beverage scene.
Enjoy live music, and activities for all ages as you soak up the relaxed atmosphere.
Make this festival an amazing weekend experience in Port Stephens by booking your accommodation here.
Participating businesses
Local businesses | In region pop-ups | Visiting Wineries |
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Entertainment
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Music across the main stage, acoustic stage and DJ stage
The DJ Stage will be aimed at kids between 3 to 6pm and adults from 6 to 9pm. |
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Accessibility at Shoal Bay Food and Wine Festival
Download our Social Story to learn about how we're making the Shoal Bay Food and Wine Festival accessible to all and plan your attendance. Social stories are short stories used to describe situations or concepts in a way that is meaningful for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Access our social story download here
Plan your trip
Shuttle Service
Shuttle #1
- Pick-up: Salamander Square bus stop
- Drop-off: Shoal Bay
- Departure times: Every hour from 2:30PM to 9:30PM
Shuttle #2
- Pick-up: Bus zone on Victoria Pde, Nelson Bay (in front of Dolphin Watch Cafe) Bus stop on Shoal Bay Road (near Bill Strong Oval, Nelson Bay)
- Drop-off: Shoal Bay
- Departure times: Every 30 minutes from 2:30PM to 9:30PM
Parking
Street parking will be available in the surrounding streets.
Taxis
- Diggers Taxis: 02 4032 7999
- Lucky Dog Tours (for groups up to 11): 0439 155 845
This event is made possible thanks to funding from the NSW Government.