Dark Cellars
31 October | Old Geelong Gaol
You're being held at Dark Cellars. One day, no parole.
On Halloween this year, the cells of the Old Geelong Gaol swing open, not for prisoners, but for you. Twenty of the region's best winemakers, distillers, brewers and artisan producers are locked in the cell blocks, waiting to pour you their best.
When: Saturday 31 October 2026, 1:30pm to 8pm (2 Sessions)
Where: Old Geelong Gaol, 202 Myers St, Geelong
Age restriction: Strictly 18+
Your ticket includes:
- A tote bag and tasting glass to keep
- Full access to every producer tasting across both levels of the gaol
- Entry to masterclasses hosted by our Wine Warden
- Music and entertainment
- Mugshots
- Free shuttle from Geelong Station
Additional Extras:
- Mano Deli's elite interpretation of a gourmet prison-ration pack- fit for Meat-eaters, Vego's and Vegans
What you'll do
Grab your mugshot on arrival, then roam freely from cell to cell across both levels of the Gaol, tasting your way through 20+ local wines, beers, spirits and produce at your own pace. Catch themed masterclasses hosted by our Warden, settle in for a gourmet prison pack by the phenoms at Mano Deli at your allocated dining slot, get inked at the temporary tattoo station, a Rocky Horror soundtrack carries you between cells as you discover all things epicurious.
On the day
- 1:30pm — Doors open, check in
- 1:30pm to 4:30pm — Session One tastings
- 4:30pm to 5:00pm — Changeover
- 5:00pm to 8:00pm — Session Two tastings
- Masterclasses, live entertainment and gourmet prison dining run throughout
This is a genuine celebration of Geelong's food and wine culture, delivered somewhere no other wine event in Victoria could pull off.
Come thirsty, come curious, and dress for the occasion.
Lineup
Winemakers & Producers (A–Z)
Anther Distilling
Austins Wine
Barwon Ridge
Bellarine Estate
Blackmans Brewery
Bryne Wines
Circulus Wine
Hounds of the Vine
Kilgour Wines
Leura Park
McGlashan Estate
Mulline
Oakdene
Provenance Wines
Scotchmans Hill
Three Horns Meadery
Terindah Estate
Yayoi Wines
Other Exhibitors:
Geelong Animal Rescue
Mano Deli
The Chocolateries Great Ocean Road
Sponsors:
Crowne Plaza
Cellar Door App
K rock 95.5
Epic Taste Adventures
GB Foods
Go Solar Go Green
Fleetwood Printing Group
Chaos Bar - Halloween Afterparty
Event venue
Old Geelong Gaol, Myers Street, Geelong VIC, Australia, 202 Myers st, Geelong, Australia
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