Orange Wine Festival begins

Orange Wine Show Tasting & Masterclass
Friday, 18 October

Taste and judge all the wines from the Orange Wine Show, including the trophy and medal winning wines. In between tasting, graze from generous platters of delicious local produce. The Masterclass, hosted by local winemaker Nadja Wallington will introduce you to the colour, aroma, taste and regional characteristics of Orange wines and why the Orange Region is so special.

Comedy at Factory Espresso
Saturday, 19 October

Factory Espresso Comedy is bringing award-winning comedian Matt Okine back to Orange along with favourites Julia Wilson and Emma Malik.

With the first show selling in days, Factory Espresso has added a second performance this Saturday night and tickets are selling fast.

The multi-talented comedian, actor and presenter Matt Okine has scooped some major accolades in the past few years, including an ARIA and the prestigious Director’s Choice Award at the 2015 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Matt performs sell out national tours of his live shows and has gained much popularity at the Australian and New Zealand Comedy Festivals, as well as appearing at JFL Montreal and Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Matt has toured in London, Singapore, Hong Kong and India, and has supported international acts including Dave Chappelle, Aziz Ansari and Chelsea Handler. He has also made appearances in several TV shows including ABC TV’s It’s a Date and Dirty Laundry Live, SBS’s Legally Brown, Ch 7’s Orange Is The New Brown and Ch 9’s Doctor Doctor.
Matt spent three years co-hosting Triple J’s hugely successful Breakfast Show before hanging up his headphones. He has just released his debut novel Being Black 'n Chicken & Chips.

Catch Matt Okine with Julia Wilson and Emma Malik at Factory Espresso, Saturday 19 October. Tickets $50 (with meal) from trybooking.com or at the cafe.

Wine in the Vines
Friday, 25 October

Meet local vignerons and get an exclusive insight into how some of Orange’s best cool climate grapes go from vine to wine. Board the bus and enjoy a roving lunch with matching wines throughout the region on this all-inclusive day trip!

Wine Festival Night Markets
Friday, 25 October

A wine and food market not to be missed. With over 50 stalls offering award winning cool climate wines from the Orange Wine Region. Set in stunning Robertson Park, relax to the sound of local music with family and friends at long communal tables. Children’s catering and activities on site. Gold coin entre 5.30pm - 8.30pm.