Campbells Easter Picnic – fun for the entire family! 

Thursday, April 14, 2011

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If you are looking for a fun, festive Easter activity for the family, look no further than Campbells Easter Picnic in Rutherglen. With free entry, this is the perfect way to enjoy the Easter break at the winery.

A sizzling gourmet barbeque and delicious seasonal platters will showcase the best in regional produce, along with Milawa Cheese Plates and decadent Gundowring Ice Cream.

Kids will love the Campbells Kidzone complete with Easter egg hunts, face painting, a jumping castle and traditional games on the lawns.

Meanwhile parents can enjoy new release tastings at Cellar Door, savour Rutherglen’s own Renaissance Chocolates, discover new pairings with a Muscat and chocolate flight tasting and stock up on some of Campbells much sought after Back Vintage wines. The Tony Gardner Swing Society will also be livening up the crowd with their smooth blend of jazz and swing.

Event Details -

What: Campbells Easter Picnic

When: Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 April

Where: Campbells Wines, Murray Valley Highway Rutherglen

Cost: Free entry, fully catered, (no BYO)

Information: Campbells Wines 1800 359458

Activities on both days will include:

  • Gourmet delights - sizzling barbecue, seasonal platters of regional produce, Milawa Cheese Plates and Gundowring Ice Cream
  • Campbells Kidzone – Easter egg hunts in the ‘enchanted garden’, face painting, jumping castle and traditional games on the lawns
  • ‘The Tony Gardner Swing Society’ - performing a smooth blend of jazz & swing classics
  • Muscat and chocolate flight tastings – including the full Rutherglen Classification
  • Vintage tours – see the colour and excitement of Vintage 2011 first hand
  • New release tastings – including 40th Anniversary vintage of Bobbie Burns Shiraz
  • ‘Back Vintage’ counter - aged and rare wines from the Campbell family cellar and the 100 point Merchant Prince Rare Rutherglen Muscat on tasting (a rare opportunity!)
  • Renaissance Chocolates from Rutherglen - tasting and sales of delicious truffles, pralines and chocolates
  • Picnic area - lush shady lawns, ample space to throw the picnic rug and enjoy the autumn weather