Making the most of budburst
Over the weekend experience the very best of the whole Macedon Ranges region as it bursts with flavour, vibrancy and character. Beyond the wineries and cellar doors, a number of the region’s iconic venues are putting on specials for Budburst festival.
So why not stay a night or three and take the time to explore nearby villages celebrating the region’s finest food, wines and warm local hospitality with a series of special Budburst weekend offers.
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Friday night Teaser Tasting @ The Albion Hotel
Kick off your Budburst weekend with a special Budburst Teaser Tasting at The Albion Hotel, Kyneton.
Find out more about the Budburst Festival line-up, meet some of the producers and get a preview taste of a curated selection of Budburst wines. Then relax and settle in for dinner with The Albion's menu of lovingly prepared seasonal dishes and pub classics. Holders of Budburst weekend passes get to enjoy this event free of charge. Please note Budburst Festival passes will be available to purchase at the event.
Date: Friday 13th November from 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Tickets: $20 per person (if not a holder of a Budburst Festival Weekend Pass)
Click here to grab your ticket and get your Budburst weekend off to a great start!
Woodend Cellar & Bar - Wilimee Underwater Flight Tasting
Join Adam and the team at Woodend Cellar & Bar for a very special tasting with Ben Ranken of Wilimee Wines. Be one of the first to taste the latest vintage of Wilimee's renowned Pinot Noirs, including their underwater aged Pinot Noir. A great way to kick off your Budburst weekend, with some delicious tapas style dining to round off the evening. There will also be a great range of discounts available on the night. This is always a popular event, so please call or email Adam to reserve your spot: info@woodendcellarandbar.com.au or (03) 5427 2228.
Date: Friday 13th November from 4.00pm
Tickets: $49 (payable on the night.)
Want to Volunteer and join the Budburst team?
If you'd like to get involved in Budburst 2026, we are looking for volunteers to help support the running of this event over the festival weekend.
We need volunteers to help with registration on Friday night in Woodend and Kyneton (from 5pm-7pm) and on Saturday & Sunday mornings with bus registration in both Woodend and Lancefield (from 9:30-11am).
All volunteers will be provided with a weekend festival pass so that you can enjoy everything Budburst has to offer!
Need a place to stay this Budburst?
Budburst partner Cleveland Estate are offering an exclusive discount over the festival weekend. Stay in the heart of Macedon Ranges wine country and enjoy a 15% discount on your booking using the code: BUDBURST2026. Head over to their website to reserve your suite now to do Budburst in style!
For a wide range of other accomodation options, please visit Macedon Ranges Accommodation Association where you'll find a list of unique country escapes for you to explore.