Burning of the Barrel: Glandore Wines

Saturday June 28 2025, from 3pm till late

While Australia may have experienced the smallest harvest in decades, we’ll be celebrating like it’s 2021. The magnitude of our bonfire will certainly make up for any lack in harvest volume! The great vibes & entertainment line-up is just the thing to get us focused on and celebrating the positives from our 2025 harvest.

Every year we celebrate turning of vintage with a spectacle of mammoth proportions boasting the biggest bonfire you’re likely to see all year, wonderful wine, great food and tons of entertainment. Burning of the Barrel is a chance for Glandore’s wine makers, cellar door staff, club members, locals and guests to come together and enjoy the fruits of our labour. Of course, the highlight of the night is ignition of the ‘sacrificial’ wine barrel, whilst lighting up the sky with a brilliant fireworks display.

Running every June since 2012, Burning of the Barrel is a sell out every year and has been voted in the ‘top 50 wine experiences worldwide’ even drawing guests from Europe and America!

Highlights for Burning of the Barrel 2024

• Roving Entertainment
• Lawn Games
• Welcome to country
• Souvenir glass & cheese boards on Arrival
• Live music throughout the event
• Burning of the sacrificial wine barrel and bonfire of epic proportions!
• Fireworks show
• Fireside all night Chef prepared grazing menu of warming winter favourites (Jonathan Heath of Well-Seasoned Catering)
• Family friendly with plenty of space for kids to run around

Winemakers Nick, Duane and the Glandore team would love to welcome you to this special evening.

Date: Saturday 28 June, 2025 – main event starting at 3pm (Cellarhands Firestarter Lunch from midday)

Location: Glandore Wines, 1595 Broke Rd, Pokolbin 2320 NSW