Grapes of Mirth is bringing a HUGE TWO-DAY COMEDY & WINE FESTIVAL to the Barossa Valley this October.

WHEN - Saturday 29 October 2022, 11:00am - 10:00pm
& Sunday 30 October 2022, 11:00am - 9:00pm

WHERE - Seppeltsfield Estate

2 DAYS - 3 STAGES - loads of stand-up comedy, live podcasts, comedy cooking shows, roaming entertainers, wine and food masterclasses, art activations, a G&T walkthrough mister, a wine bottling station, a rosé and nail bar, music acts, AND MORE!

The Festival will play host to comedy greats for a world-first, two-day wine and comedy festival. After a series of successful one-day events around Australia, Grapes of Mirth ‘Head Clown’, comedian and wine connoisseur, Merrick Watts, has curated a line-up of best-in-class wines, fine foods, and incredible comedy talent, transforming Seppeltsfield Estate into an entertainment village.

The huge comedy line-up includes sets from, Judith Lucy, Tom Gleeson, Melanie Bracewell, Nazeem Hussain, Geraldine Hickey, Rhys Nicholson, Chris Ryan, Nick Cody, Peter Helliar, Michelle Brasier, Dane Simpson, Zoë Coombs Marr, Luke Heggie, Lizzy Hoo, Dave Thornton, and Nath Valvo.

Some of Australia’s favourite comedy podcasts will be recorded in the Vintage Cellar in front of a live audience, including Myf Warhurst and Zan Rowe’s hit ABC podcast, Bang On, The Chaser Report hosted by Charles Firth and Dom Knight, as well as Peter Helliar’s You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet, and Kyran Wheatley’s Wax Quizzical. Luke Heggie and Nick Cody round out the podcasts with their smash hit show Mid-Flight Brawl.

Culinary expert, food writer and presenter, Melissa Leong, will join comedian Colin Lane to host the ultimate stand-up cook-off, challenging the festival's top talent to create a dish highlighting some of the Barossa’s best produce. Drinks expert Mike Bennie will challenge comedians to make him a cocktail that nearly killed them. Live cooking demonstrations continue with Ivan Aristeguieta’s lockdown cooking sensation, About This Much, making its stage debut. The program is rounded out with live music performances by Odette, Stellie, and DJ sets from GoM resident DJ Pedro Moshman & The Party People!

SATURDAY

Rhys Nicholson | Melanie Bracewell | Cooking with Melissa Leong & Colin Lane | Dave Thornton | Luke Heggie | Peter Helliar | Nick Cody | Stellie | Dane Simpson | Michelle Brasier | In Vino Veritas with Merrick Watts & Melissa Leong | Chris Ryan | Wax Quizzical with Kyran Wheatley | Mid Flight Brawl with Luke Heggie and Nick Cody | The Chaser Report | Merrick Watts | Mike Bennie

SUNDAY

Judith Lucy | Tom Gleeson | Odette | Nazeem Hussain | Geraldine Hickey | Dave Thornton | Lizzy Hoo | Myf Warhurst & Zan Rowe - Bang On | Nath Valvo | You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet with Peter Helliar | About This Much with Ivan Aristeguieta | The Chaser Report | Merrick Watts | Mike Bennie

ALL WEEKEND

DJ Pedro Moshman & The Party People | Grapes of Barossa Bar | Gin & Tonic Mister & Cocktail Bar | Cocoloco Roving Performers | Espresso Martawny Bar | Rosé and Nail Bar with Nails By Kirsten | Gourmet Food Stalls | Wine Masterclasses hosted by Mike Bennie and Merrick Watts | Bottle Your Own Wine Station

WINES BY

Seppeltsfield Estate, Paulmara Wines, Whistler Wines, Forage Supply Co, Yelland & Papps, Alkina Wine, Small Victories

Grapes of Mirth – The Festival will deliver a weekend of non-stop entertainment Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 October 2022.

VIEW THE FULL PROGRAM HERE

This is an 18+ event, because there are comedians involved, and well, because there are comedians involved.

Strictly no BYO alcoholic beverages
Please note this is an outdoor event. All tickets include your very own take-home wine glass.

There is no allocated seating - grab your friends, your picnic rug, or chair, and join us on the lush lawns at Seppeltsfield Estate.

RETURN BUS DETAILS

Adelaide - Seppeltsfield

Pick up and drop off at Adelaide Central, 83 Franklin St, Adelaide
10:00 Adelaide > 11:30 Seppeltsfield Estate
11:30 Adelaide > 1:00 Seppeltsfield Estate

20:30 (based on demand) and 22:10 return trip - Saturday
19:45 (based on demand) and 21:10 return trip - Sunday

Gawler - Seppeltsfield 

Pick up and drop off at Exchange Hotel in Murray Street, Gawler
10:30 Exchange Hotel > 11:00 Seppeltsfield Estate

22:10 return trip - Saturday
21:10 return trip - Sunday

Angaston Bus Shuttle 

Departure Times:

10:30 Sunrise Bakery > 10:40 Big 4 Barossa > 10:50 OTR Nuriootpa > 11:10 Seppeltsfield Estate
12:30 Sunrise Bakery > 12:40 Big 4 Barossa > 12:50 OTR Nuriootpa > 13:10 Seppeltsfield Estate

20:30 and 22:10 return trips - Saturday
19:45 and 21:10 return trips - Sunday

Lyndoch Bus Shuttle 

Departure Times:

Lyndoch Hotel 10:30 > Rowland Flat Community Centre 10:35 > Novotel Barossa 10:45 > 10:55 Discovery Parkes Barossa > 11:05 Barossa Visitor Centre > 11:15 Seppeltsfield Estate

Lyndoch Hotel 12:30 > Rowland Flat Community Centre 12:35 > Novotel Barossa 12:45 > 12:55 Discovery Parkes Barossa > 13:05 Barossa Visitor Centre > 13:15 Seppeltsfield Estate

20:30 and 22:10 return trips - Saturday
19:45 and 21:10 return trips - Sunday