WIN: We’re giving away 5x double day-to-night passes to attend Eat Drink Play Gippsland

The inaugural festival is a celebration of local food producers, growers and culinary creators, with live music topping it off.

From the wild west to the lush east, and everywhere in between, Gippsland is bursting with flavour, creativity and community spirit. Eat Drink Play Gippsland is a vibrant one-day (and night!) festival that brings it all together, celebrating the very best of the region’s food, drink and music in one unforgettable event.

 

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The Eat Drink component of the day celebrates the region’s rich food and drink scene from cult-status restaurants to boutique wineries, small-batch cheesemakers, brewers, distillers and more. Running from 11am until 5pm, you’ll be full to the brim.

The epicurean indulgence includes restaurant representation from Messmates (Warragul), Sodafish (Lakes Entrance), Hogget Kitchen (Warragul), Tinamba Hotel, Mahob at Moos, and Trulli (Meeniyan).

To complement the indulgent food lineup, festival-goers will also be able to sip and savour a curated selection of Gippsland’s finest drinks. Leading winemakers Fleet, William Downie, Dirty Three, Patrick Sullivan, Xavier Wine, and Lightfoot Wines will pour their signature drops, while craft heroes Gurneys Cider, Loch Distillery, and Sailors Grave Brewing will add a spirited twist. Local dairy champions Gippsland Jersey, Prom Country Cheese, and Loch Cheese Merchant will bring the lactose to the table, and food conversations will be led by food and wine writer and restaurant critic Kara Monssen, and acclaimed wine writer Max Allen.

The Play component kicks off from 6pm and is a delicious dose of ear-dessert. Experience live music from local legend Steph Strings, followed by the powerhouse Emma Donovan performing ‘Take Me To The River’, and top off the evening with the high-energy Melbourne Ska Orchestra.

 

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Eat Drink Play Gippsland takes over on Saturday 18 October 2025.

To find out more about Eat Drink Play Gippsland head here.

To celebrate Gippsland’s most grand celebration of gastronomy and entertainment, we’re giving away 5 x day-to-night double passes to attend Eat Drink Play Gippsland. You’ll be able to indulge in both sessions, soaking in the premium products that Gippsland has to offer.

To enter, simply fill out the form below. Competition will be draw on Wednesday 15 October, with passes to be digitally distributed to winners.