The festival brings together the region's best wineries, along with beer, spirit and cider tastings, and fine local food and entertainment in a family-friendly atmosphere. The festival – which is held at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley (Formerly Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley – will be staged both indoors and outdoors between 11am and 5pm. In between tastings (which will also include local cheese and other artisan products), festival-goers can enjoy entertainment from well-known local musicians, foods from a wide range of providores and the opportunity to relax in the spacious lawns. The Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival is a family-friendly event, with children receiving complimentary entry to the Festival, where they will enjoy a variety of activities including a jumping castle, train rides, carousel, petting zoo and face painting. There is plenty of onsite parking at Rydges Resort. The Festival will support the local Rural Fire Service, with fundraising activities on the day. Just two hours’ drive north of Sydney, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is not only the ideal location for the festival but is also the perfect place to stay when discovering the Hunter region with easy access to wineries and attractions.