The Cowra Winter Wanderlust celebration is back!

After the immense success of the first festival, Cowra Tourism Corporation have once again partnered with the Cowra Show Society Inc. along with a number of local businesses and groups to bring a full program of wonderful events to compliment the Cowra Wine Show Public Tasting.

With events to suit all, gather a group of friends, book your accommodation and spend the weekend in Cowra!

Join in on the festivities of the Cowra Wine Show weekend with the Cowra Winter Wanderlust Weekend running from July 21st till the 23rd! 

Icy Bowls - Cowra Bowling & Recreation Club

Begin your Cowra Winter Wanderlust celebrations at the Cowra Bowling and Recreation Club! Gather your friends for a couple of rounds of ‘icy bowls’ and finish the night with a delicious 2 course meal paired with local wines.

21st July I $25pp I 6pm
Bus transfer avaliable.
Bookings are essential.

Degustation Dinner - The Quarry Restaurant

Indulge in a 7 course Degustation Dinner at Cowra’s fine dining restaurant The Quarry Restaurant and Cellar Door and tantalize your tastebuds with a drop from Rosnay Organic.

21st July I From $140* I 6pm
Bookings are essential.

Ploughman’s Lunch - Glen Donald Estate

Inspired by a traditional British lunch, visit Glen Donald Estate and enjoy a delicious Ploughman’s Lunch upon your visit to this delightful farm. Wander through the olive groves, meet and greet the cute farm animals and sample some of the delicious product.

22 July I $40 I 12pm
Bookings are essential.

Paint & Sip - Rosnay Organic

Learn from local artist Michelle McCormack, how to create an original abstract mixed media canvas painting, whilst painting and sipping on the fine wines at the Rosnay Cellar Door.
This intimate workshop includes lunch, a full tasting of Rosnay wines, olives and figs, and all art materials.

22 July I $80 I 1pm
Bookings are essential.

Blind Wine Tasting - CJ’s 101 Brisbane

Get ready for the Cowra Wine Show Public Tasting and put your best judging skills to the test with this unique Blind Wine Tasting experience at CJ’s 101 Brisbane.

Sample local wines from award winning vineyards and enjoy a grazing board with local product.

22 July I $40 I 2pm
Bookings are essential.

Wine Show Public Tasting - Cowra Showground Pavilion

Cowra is proud to have one of Australia’s largest wine shows and the Public Tasting is a signature event on the Wine Show Calendar.

Test your wine tasting skills against expert judges and sample some of the best wines from Australia’s top wine-growing regions.

22nd July from 6:00pm.

Bookings essential.

WINE SHOW AFTER PARTY- Imperial Hotel

Let your hair down after the Wine Show Public Tasting and head to the Imperial Hotel for the After-Party in the Beer Garden.

Please note that this is an 18+ event.

Management may refuse entry.

22 July I 10pm

SELF CARE SUNDAY - Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre

Re-energize your body and mind at our Self-Care Sunday Yoga & Breakfast at the Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre.

Following Yoga, enjoy a healthy and delicious breakfast served in the Cowra Japanese Garden Cafe.

23 July I $65 I 9am

Bookings are essential.

Recovery Brunch - CJ’s 101 Brisbane

Looking for the perfect way to recover after the Wine Show Public Tasting? Enjoy a 4 course gourmet recovery breakfast paired with some delicious mimosas at CJ’s 101 Brisbane.

Listen to some live entertainment and and don't forget to order a freshly squeezed orange juice or a glass of sangria to help perk you up. The welcoming atmosphere at CJ's 101 Brisbane will have you forgetting your headache in no time.

23 July I $50 I 9am
Bookings are essential.

Antica Australis & Windowrie Wines - At Antica in Carcoar

Wander over to Antica Australis in Carcoar for the Cowra Winter Wanderlust Festival for a heart-arming regional Italian set menu 3 course set menu dining expereince with local organic Windowrie Wines.

We have curated a special event set menu for this event featuring Antica’s renowned cheese & pepper pasta matched with Windowrie Wines Chardonnay and we are bringing back our hero Venison Burger matched with Windowrie Wines Family Reserve Shiraz for this event only! Guests will tuck into blueberry panna cotta for dessert and we’ll be serving complimentary stovetop espresso with biscotti too.

Additional wine available for purchase on the day. No BYO.

[Please also note this is a special event and we are unable to cater for any dietary requests]

23rd July I $130* I 1pm

Bus Transfer avaliable
Bookings are essential.

Vino n Revamp - Rosnay Organic

Have you got some much loved furniture that needs a revamp? Local artist Michelle McCormack from The Gypsy Cure Studio here on the Rosnay farm invites you to join her in her private studio to learn the secrets and techniques to bring it back to life.

This intimate workshop includes lunch, a full tasting of Rosnay wines, olives and figs, and all art materials.

23 July I $160 I 10am
Bookings are essential.

Cocktails on the Train - Cowra Railway Station

Cap off the Winter Wanderlust Weekend with a cocktail or two on board the MBV Lounge Car at the Cowra Railway Station.

As you sip your drink and mingle with other wine enthusiasts, you'll have the opportunity to reflect on all the amazing wines tasted at the Cowra Wine Show and plan your next visit to the region.

23rd July I $50 I 5pm
Bookings are essential.