Slow Food & Wine Festival 2025

A Celebration of Culture & Sustainability!

Join us in the heart of Swan Valley on May 3rd & 4th, 2025, for an unforgettable weekend of wine tastings, cultural cuisine, and sustainability-focused workshops.

Meet passionate winemakers, food artisans, and storytellers as we celebrate the region’s rich heritage—from Noongar traditions to Croatian and Italian influences. Don’t miss this sensory journey through food, wine, and history.

The Slow Food & Wine Festival is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of heritage, sustainability, and community in the heart of Swan Valley. Inspired by the global Slow Food movement, this festival brings together winemakers, food artisans, and cultural storytellers to showcase the region’s rich traditions.

What’s it all about?
This festival honours the deep connection between food, wine, and the land, embracing Good, Clean, and Fair principles. From the wisdom of the Noongar people to the influence of Croatian and Italian settlers, you’ll explore the flavours and history that make the Swan Valley so unique.

The Festival kicks off with an exclusive launch dinner on Friday, 2 May, followed by three Slow Food and Wine sessions—two on Saturday, 3 May, and one on Sunday, 4 May.

Exclusive Dinner experience

On Friday, 2 May, the event launches with an exclusive dinner experience, offering a unique opportunity to meet the producers and sponsors of the inaugural festival. This immersive six-course dinner celebrates the valley’s rich traditions, with each course perfectly paired with a wine from one of our participating wineries.

Who will you meet at the Slow Food and Wine Sessions?

• Winemakers sharing the art of sustainable viticulture
• Local producers & food artisans showcasing traditional and innovative flavours

• Cultural storytellers & chefs celebrating heritage through food and wine
• Noongar, Croatian and Italian folklore groups expressing culture through music and dance

Sessions:

• Saturday: Two sessions (morning & afternoon)
• Sunday: One session (midday)
• Each session accommodates only 140 guests, ensuring an intimate and immersive experience.
• Expert-led workshops on wine and sustainability

Your $50 ticket includes:

• Entry to Albion on Swan
• Picnic table seating, with a marquee on site in case of rain
• Live entertainment by Etta D’Elia, Wadumbah Noongar Dance Group. Plus, enjoy inspiring talks by First Nations Dale Tilbrook and presentations from Croatian and Italian wine makers sharing cultural (food &  wine-making) traditions.
• Access to free workshops (booking required, limited to 20 per session)
• Workshops are free but must be booked in advance and offer a deeper dive into the region’s wine story—beginning with Aboriginal history through to modern styles—featuring a panel discussion and Q&A with featured speakers.

Food highlights during festival sessions (not launch dinner):

• Indigenous: Kangaroo Stew
• Italian: Wood Fired Pizza and Zeppole Calabresi
• Croatian: Lamb on the spit
• (Additional dishes may be available)

Clarification: Talks, entertainment, and workshops are all included in the $50 ticket — no payment for the workshop ticket, but booking is essential due to limited capacity.

Participating Wineries:

• Local Weirdos
• Swan Valley Wines
• Talijancich Wines
• Vino Volta

TICKETS are live NOW: https://events.humanitix.com/slow-food-and-wine-festival