Food & Wine by the River
Sip back and relax – Food & Wine by the River returns to Burns Bay Reserve, Riverview on Sunday 2 November 2025!
Lane Cove Council and the Mudgee Wine Region are once again bringing the best of regional NSW to Sydney’s lower north shore. With over 20 wineries and producers, delicious food stalls, live music, a new dog show, and plenty of riverside vibes, this year’s event is set to be bigger than ever
A Taste of Mudgee in Lane Cove
Sip and savour wines from some of the Mudgee region’s most celebrated wineries, including:
- Petersons of Mudgee
- Grattai Grove
- Bunnamagoo Estate Wines
- Burrundulla Wines
- Slowfox Wines
- First Ridge Wines
- McIntosh Estate
- Skimstone Wines
- Logan Wines
- Mudgee Wines Estate
- Martins Hill Organic Wines
- Elephant Mountain Wines
- Widden Brook Farm
- De Beaurepaire Wines
- Lowe Family Wines
Plus enjoy gourmet treats and produce from Mudgee:
- Rylstone Olive Press
- Linda’s Original Sweet Chilli Relis
- Milnes of Mudgee
- Sacred Circle Bagels
As well as produce, food and drinks from:
Sofrito (paella), Lucio Pizzeria, The Gnocchi Way, Cheeky Naked Oysters, Piggy & Moo Burgers, Authentic Turkish Gozleme, Maido Okonomiyaki, Smokey Sues BBQ, Chillato, Citrus & Sugar Lemonade, Goose on the Loose, Choccy Strawbs, Finders Distillery, Buffalo Vale Distillery, Blue Bird Brewery, Espresso Coffee 2 U – and more!
What’s New in 2025
Paws, Prizes and Plenty of Tail Wags
It’s not just the wine lovers who get to shine. This year features a fun Dog Show and Parade, with categories including Best Dressed, Waggiest Tail, Most Like Their Owner, and Best Trick. Prizes are up for grabs, but spaces are limited to 20 dogs.
Register here: Paws on Parade 2025
Vinyl Vibes with Oh My Days
Enjoy an eclectic mix of jazz, funk, soul, disco, and down-tempo grooves spun on a hand-built sound system by Oh My Days. Better yet, bring along your favourite record – it’s a BYO vinyl concept, so you could hear your track spun live riverside!
Family-Friendly Fun
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Live music throughout the day
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Lawn games and free activities for kids
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Plenty of space for picnic rugs
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Dogs welcome (on leash)
Event Details
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When: Sunday 2 November 2025, 11:00am – 5:00pm
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Where: Burns Bay Reserve, Riverview
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Cost: Free entry. Pre-purchase a $30 tasting package (souvenir glass + five tokens) or buy on the day
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Note: This is a licensed event – no BYO alcohol or glass permitted
RSVP on Facebook
Buy tasting tickets here or on the day!
From the Community
Mayor Merri Southwood:
“Food & Wine by the River is one of our community’s most anticipated events. Whether you’re here for the wine, the food, the music, or the dog show, there’s something for everyone. It’s a celebration of both the Mudgee region and the playful spirit of Lane Cove.”
Deborah Clear, Mudgee Wine Association President:
“Mudgee is known for its superb wines, delicious produce, and genuine country hospitality. Food & Wine by the River is a wonderful opportunity to bring a taste of that to Sydney.”
How to get there
Drive
There is event parking at St Ignatius' College (Regis Campus).
From here you can catch a shuttle bus to the event.
The car park opens at 10:30am.
Shuttle Bus
Council's Free Shuttle Bus departs from outside The Spotted Orchid florist on Burns Bay Road.
The route takes you to Riverview Street and Kooyong Avenue where you can alight for Food and Wine by the River.
The bus will depart approximately every 20 minutes.
Public Bus
Board the 252 or 530 bus from either the Lane Cove Interchange or the bus stop outside Burns Bay Bookery.
Buses run approximately every 15 minutes.
Alight just before Waterview Drive on Burns Bay Road. Follow the signs and walk to Burns Bay Reserve (Approximately 8 minutes).
When
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Sunday, 02 November 2025 | 11:00 AM
- 05:00 PM
Location
Burns Bay Reserve, Kooyong Road, Riverview, 2066, View Map
-33.8208239224952, 151.1539963074068
Kooyong Road ,
Riverview 2066
Burns Bay Reserve
Kooyong Road ,
Riverview 2066
Food & Wine by the River