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Our precinct's most anticipated event, the Pyrmont Festival, kicks off today. We invite you to join us for this colossal celebration.
 
For the fifth consecutive year, the annual festival returns with an epic 10-day program, showcasing the best of the Mudgee region and the Pyrmont precinct. Guests can experience both the country charm of the Mudgee region, coupled with the best of the city, as the festival turns on an array of wine dinners and tastings, photo exhibitions and art displays.

Local restaurants will deliver a series of sublime dining experiences, with Mudgee wines to match, at lunches, dinners and tastings across the 10 days. Participating Mudgee wineries include Burrundulla Wines, Robert Stein Vineyard, Lowe Wines and Huntington Estate.
 


Festival foodies, hold on to your forks – the 10-day dining program is a culinary roller coaster ride through Pyrmont’s best eateries.
 

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Tuesday 19th May 

The Apprentice at TAFE NSW presents Wine Dinner, a dining experience where menus are designed, prepared and served at five-star level by the rising stars of Sydney’s hospitality industry, with wines from Bunnamagoo Estate. Tickets $65 pp.
 

Wednesday 20th May 

Signorelli Gastronomia hosts an incredible four-course dining experience with all courses expertly matched with Huntington Estate Wines. Tickets $80pp.
 
Strictly limited to just 10 guests, the Sydney Connection Progressive Dining Walk is a one-night only event, highlighting the diverse range of hospitality options available in the Pyrmont precinct. Locations include Gallon Bar for a pre-dinner drink; Brio for contemporary Australian food enjoyed in an historic Terrace; The Persian Room for authentic, aromatic Persian delights on a candle lit terrace; and then finishing up at LuMi for some casual fine dining. The event runs from 6.30 -10.30pmwith tickets at $150pp.
 

Thursday 21st May 

At Progressive Dinner Safari at Harbourside Darling Harbour, guests can drink in the beautiful views while enjoying signature dishes from four of the Centre’s best restaurants: Cohibar, Zaafran, Criniti’s and Cyren. All food offerings are matched with Mudgee region wines. All proceeds from the dinner will benefit Barnados Australia. Tickets $100pp.
 
Signorelli Gastronomia will host ‘City Hub Pop Up Event’ from 6-9pm to launch a new community campaign to expand Pyrmont’s Ballaarat Park, and to celebrate the closing night of City Hub’s crowd funding campaign,Don’t Make Your News Limited. Mudgee Grape Growers Association will donate proceeds from the evening to the campaign.


 

Friday 22nd May 

Flying Fish Restaurant and Bar presents a four course degustation with wines from Mudgee’s iconic Huntington Estate. Tickets $120pp.
 
At Cafe Morso, on the water’s edge of Jones Bay wharf, Chef Justin King will deliver a finely crafted menu matched with Bunnamagoo Estate Wines to delight you. Tickets $99pp.
 

Saturday 23rd May 

Blue Eye Dragon’s award winning restauranteur Muriel Chen hosts a 10-course banquet at the Heritage St. Bede’s Church Hall matched to Wines from Mudgee’s Gooree Park Wines. Tickets $80pp.
 
Bar Zini Cafe and Wine Bar, Pyrmont’s own little slice of Florence, presents great Italian food with wines from Mudgee’s Vinifera Estate. Tickets $70pp.
 
Throughout the Festival, Pyrmont locals can sample Mudgee wines and spirits at various Pyrmont venues, including Foundry 616, 1888 Hotel, Pyrmont Point Hotel, Brio Tapas and Bar, Made in Italy and Biaggio Cafe.
 
The festival headliner is a free, two-day outdoor wine, food and art event in Pirrama Park from 11am to 5pm on the weekend of May 16-17. This event caters to the whole family, with children’s entertainment and rides, live music, and local artists across both days. Guests can meet the wine-makers and taste more than 150 wines, and a range of fine foods will be available from more than 50 stalls.

The host of Foxtel’s River Cottage Australia (RCA), Paul West will join the festival in Pirrama Park on Sunday May 17 to cook up a storm with Mudgee produce, courtesy of Subaru Australia. Subaru has joined forces with RCA to take the show on the road, showcasing various local growers around the country. Cooking demonstrations will occur throughout the day at Pyrmont Festival.
 


And the gourmet joyride doesn't end in Pyrmont. One lucky festival-goer will continue wining and dining their way through Mudgee's best. Subaru and the Mudgee Region have generously donated a weekend getaway valued at $2,800.

The prize package includes:
* Weekend use of a Subaru vehicle to drive to Mudgee, including fuel costs
* Two nights’ accommodation for two at Evanslea Guesthouse
* Golf and lunch with a bottle of Mudgee wine at Mudgee Golf Club
* Three-course dinner for two at Blue Wren Wines & Restaurant 
* $150 voucher for either breakfast, lunch or dinner at Pipeclay Pumphouse
* Tapas dinner for two at Zin House 
* Breakfast for two at Wineglass Bar & Grill 
* 12-bottle case of premium Mudgee regional wines
 
A supplementary prize winner receives a 12-bottle case of Mudgee regional wines, including delivery within NSW, courtesy of the Mudgee Wine Grape Growers Association.

For your chance to win this indulgent weekend getaway to Mudgee, visit http://pyrmontfestival.com.au/competition/ to enter the exclusive online competition.

We look forward to seeing you at the festival!