Mid-Winter Festival - 2026 - Everything you need to know for Festival Day. Festival at a Glance. Saturday 25 July Gates open 12:00 PM Live Music All Day 12:30 PM – 8:00 PM 5 Bars • 3 Food Spots Free water stations throughout Bus Transfers Depart from the Distillery entrance Scroll down for all the information you’ll need! DOWNLOAD MAP & MENUS FOOD & DINING Festival favourites are available across three food locations throughout the day. (Gluten Free & Dairy Free Options Available) Smokehouse Gin Lane BBQ Boxes • Grazing Boxes • Hot Chips • Curry Pizza Kitchen & Café Inside the Distillery Pizza • Grazing Boxes • Coffee • Tea Paella Kitchen GA on the Grass The Farmer’s Paella VIEW & DOWNLOAD FOOD MENU BARS & DRINKS Gin Bar GA on the Grass Gin Cocktails Main Bar Inside the Distillery Gin Cocktails • Beer • Wine • Spirits • Soft Drinks Silo Bar GA on the Grass Gin Cocktails • Beer • Wine • Spirits • Soft Drinks Pallet Bar Gin Lane Hot Gin Cocktails • Beer • Wine Canned Bar GA on the Grass Canned Gin Cocktails • Beer • Soft Drinks VIEW & DOWNLOAD DRINKS MENU MUSIC Here’s who’s performing throughout the day. Grab a drink, find a spot and enjoy the music! Emily Smith 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Komiti Levai 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM After Party Band 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM Switch Band 4:30 PM – 6:15 PM Vanguard Players 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM FESTIVAL MAP Looking for a bar, food location, toilets, parking or the entertainment stage? Open the Festival Map and save it to your phone before you arrive. Mobile reception can be limited throughout the day, so you’ll always have it ready when you need it. VIEW FESTIVAL MAP GETTING HERE & BUS TRANSFERS Getting Here The Farmer’s Wife Distillery 1378 The Bucketts Way, Allworth NSW Gates open at 12:00 PM. Parking Free parking in our main car park and grass areas. Our attendants will direct you on arrival. Bus Information Travelling on a Farmer’s Wife bus? You’ll get a coloured wristband when you board. Your colour matches your bus for the trip home. After the festival, head straight to your bus outside the Distillery entrance. Not returning on your bus? Let a staff member know before you leave. Need Assistance? Speak to any Farmer’s Wife team member or call (02) 4920 0220. Festival FAQ's On The Day What time do the gates open? Gates open at 12:00 PM with full bar service from opening. What does my ticket include? Your ticket includes festival entry, one meal and one gin cocktail, beer or wine. Additional food and drinks are available to purchase throughout the day. Is EFTPOS available? Yes! All bars, food vendors and the Bottle Shop accept EFTPOS. Transport & Parking Where do I park? Free parking is available in both our main car park and designated grass parking areas. Our parking attendants will assist you on arrival. I’m travelling on a Farmer’s Wife bus. You’ll receive your coloured wristband when boarding. Your wristband matches your bus for the trip home. Where do I catch my bus after the festival? Your allocated bus will be waiting outside the Distillery entrance. What if I’m not returning on my allocated bus? Please notify a Farmer’s Wife staff member before leaving. Where do third-party buses collect passengers? Outside the Distillery entrance. Food & Drinks Do you cater for dietary requirements? Yes. If you have a dietary requirement or allergy, please speak with our team before ordering. While we take every care, we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment. Can I purchase additional food and drinks? Absolutely! Food and drinks are available for purchase throughout the day. Can I bring my own food or alcohol? No outside alcohol or glass is permitted. You may bring your own food. Festival Information What should I bring? A picnic blanket or camp chair, an umbrella or poncho if rain is forecast and your dancing shoes! What can’t I bring? Outside drinks and alcohol, pop-up gazebos, beach tents and glassware. What happens if it rains? The festival goes ahead rain, hail or shine. We recommend bringing a poncho or umbrella if wet weather is forecast. Can I bring children or pets? No. The Mid-Winter Festival is a strictly 18+ event, and no pets are permitted on site. Assistance animals are welcome. Can I smoke or vape? Smoking and vaping are only permitted in designated smoking areas. What time does the festival finish? The festival wraps up at the conclusion of the live music at 8:00 PM. Last drinks will be called at 7:45PM. Buses depart from outside the Distillery entrance at the conclusion of the festival. Need Help? Mobile reception is limited. What should I do? We recommend opening and saving the Festival Map and Bus Information to your phone before you arrive. Who do I contact if I need assistance? Find any Farmer’s Wife team member or call (02) 4920 0220.
