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30/01/2023
Peninsula Picnic serves up a food, drink and musical feast
by Mornington Peninsula Magazine

Victoria’s most loved coastal celebration of top drops, mouthwatering produce and stunning musical talent descends on Mornington next month for the seventh edition of The Peninsula Picnic. Offering social explorers the perfect opportunity to indulge in a stacked line-up of the Mornington Peninsula’s best, this year’s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Boasting a selection of the region’s most acclaimed wineries sure to satisfy curious connoisseurs, accompanied by the finest local fare, The Peninsula Picnic is the pinnacle of Peninsula food, wine and music gatherings. It will be headlined by Aussie music royalty The Temper Trap, supported by acclaimed multi-ARIA-winning acoustic troubadour Josh Pyke, folk-indie powerhouse Tia Gostelow, Queen Of Hearts Mariachi Band, and up-and-coming songwriter Tahls.

Four of the Peninsula’s best restaurants – DOC Mornington, Red Gum BBQ, The Rocks Mornington, and Lorida – and a selection of the Peninsula’s most acclaimed wineries and producers – Montalto, Paringa Estate, T’Gallant, St Andrews Beach Brewery, Bass & Flinders, and JimmyRum – have been hand-picked so you can discover the hidden gems and experience the cream of the Peninsula all in one day.  Starring the region’s best produce, you can expect a diverse range of cuisines, tastes and cooking techniques as you sample some of Australia’s favourite drops in the leafy and sea-salted surrounds of Mornington Racecourse.

A true celebration of our acclaimed distilleries, breweries and food talent, The Peninsula Picnic seamlessly blends a foodie festival with spirit tastings, a farmers’ market and the sweet sounds of some of Australia’s best songwriters. Get your friends and family together and pack your picnic rug for a day of gourmet play just minutes from picturesque Port Phillip.

The Peninsula Picnic is on Saturday, March 25, with gates opening at 11.30am. Tickets from $99 at www.peninsulapicnic.com.au