The Prosecco Festival 2025

Join us for the 8th annual Prosecco festival - coming back to the fabulous Abbotsford Convent on Saturday 22nd February 2025!

2 session times are available : 11am-3pm and 4.30pm-8.30pm

Meet growers, winemakers and importers, and taste some of the best Prosecco available in Australia today, and with over 50 different Proseccos to try there's one to suit every palate!

This unique event brings together Italian and local Prosecco producers, as well as Van Di Vino, Australia's original Prosecco and Spritz Bar, wines by the glass, award-winning craft beer, delicious food, and great tunes to get you in the mood. This year we're going with an 90's theme for the music so expect to hear some absolute classic bangers as you enjoy your bubbles!

We're even throwing a little 90's after-party in The Oratory if you're coming to the second session.

All our faves should be joining us in 2025 including -

Italy: Babo, Bandini, Bellusi, Cester Camillo, Cipriani, Divici, Rebuli, Rigoni

Australia: Dal Zotto, Brown Brothers, Pizzini Wines,Box Grove Vineyard, Billy Button Wines, Cavedon Wines, See Saw Wines, Sam Miranda Wines, Santa & D'Sas, Tar and Roses, Vinea Marson, De Bortoli, and Austin's Wines.

Extra sparkling wines will also be available as well as Sidro Del Bosco Italian cider, local craft beer, and non-alcoholic options thanks to our alcohol-removed sponsor Edenvale.

The lush green lawn will be host to an array of delicious Italian and local food and wine including:

Australia's original Prosecco Van, Van Di Vino serving up Aperol Spritz, Sparkling wines and soft drinks

We are in the process of finalising the food on offer this year but our past years have included fare from:

Arrostocini from Abruzzo Lab

Il Panzerotto Taste of Puglia

Arancini Art

Milawa Cheese

Yes Porketta

The Hamptons Bakery

The Pav Queen

Yummy Cannoli

Gluten free and vegetarian options will be available

Each ticket includes a beautiful tulip-shaped Plumm sparkling wine tasting glass that's yours to keep, a Festival program and a tote bag which holds up to 2 bottles of wine for take-home purchases, and tastings of all wines.

This is an adults only event - children under 18 cannot be accommodated at any time (including babies, children in prams)

2 session times are available : 11am-3pm and 4.30pm-8.30pm

VIP Sessions :

There is 1 VIP session for each time slot - which includes a 45 minute Prosecco Masterclass with the Prosecco Queen, Melissa Brauer, where guests will taste 4 different styles of Prosecco paired with antipasto snacks and cheese. Dal Zotto and Aperol team up to provide guests with Aperol Spritz on arrival.

Session One VIP Masterclass starts at 11.30pm sharp

Session Two VIP Masterclass starts at 5.00pm sharp

Masterclasses run for 45 minutes, and are held in the Oratory at the other end of the Sacred Heart Courtyard ( where the entrance is located )

AFTER PARTY: For those of you who want to keep the party going, from 8.45pm-10.30pm we are turning The Oratory into a little dance party complete with disco ball and lasers, playing the best 90's tunes ever, DJ'd by The Prosecco Queen.

Only 175 tickets available.

(Note this ticket can only be purchased in conjunction with a Session 2 ticket)

ALL TICKETS

Please note all tastings are including in the ticket price. Additional wines by the glass will be available direct from each exhibitor at $10 each. Van Di Vino will be serving up Aperol Spritz and wines by the glass on the lawn.

You can purchase wines to take home directly from each exhibitor, or place orders for home delivery. All wine sold on the day to take home will not be chilled and cannot be consumed at the festival, as this breaches our liquor licence conditions. Security will also be patrolling the area to ensure these breaches do not occur. Anyone found breaching this condition will be asked to leave the festival immediately.

** NB limited tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event unless sold out prior . The 2024 festival sold out weeks before the event date**

GETTING THERE:

The ride or walk to the Convent is spectacular, with the Capital City cycling and walking path directly passing the precinct. The St Heliers Street turn-off is opposite the entrance to the Collingwood Children’s Farm.

Catch a Mernda or Hurstbridge line train to Victoria Park Station. The train station is a 10 – 15 minute walk to the Convent, or you can catch the 200 or 207 bus down Johnston Street to the Clarke Street stop. The bus stop is a 3 – 5 minute walk to the Convent.

Parking

All day parking is available in the car park directly across from the Convent on St Heliers Street. The machines accept credit cards, notes and gold coins. Funds from the car park go towards the restoration and daily operation of the Convent, and also support our neighbours, the Collingwood Children’s Farm. Just don't drink and drive.

Refunds:

If you can't attend unfortunately we are unable to refund your ticket but you can always sell it to someone else as tickets are fully transferrable.

Huge thanks to our fabulous sponsors:

Dal Zotto Wines, Australia's First Prosecco

and

Edenvale Alcohol-removed wines.

We are also grateful for the ongoing support from Aperol and Brown Brothers.

*line-up of food and wine vendors may be subject to change

Host or Publisher The Prosecco Queen