EVENTS 2026
Proudly Partnering with the following Events in 2026
Lyonville Woodchop
February 7th, Lyonville
The annual Lyonville Woodchop is held at the Lyonville Hall. For over 50 years, this iconic event has showcased axe-wielders and of course the hammer–hefting ladies in the nail drive competition!
Hepburn Distillery is proud to be providing a bottle for the raffle & serving refreshing Gin & Tonics and Vodka Lime Sodas. Free Tastings & bottles for sale.
Trentham Spudfest
May 2nd, Trentham
May 3rd, Distillery Door
Every Autumn, Trentham - 2025 winner of Australian's Top Tiny Tourism Town Award - comes alive with two days of delicious food, live music and artisan makers as we celebrate our people, our produce and the region.
SATURDAY 2nd MAY STREET FAIR
On Saturday, Trentham comes alive with their famous street fair held in the heart of town.
Explore four vibrant precincts packed with delicious spud-inspired food, fresh regional produce and local artisan makers, while live music and roaming entertainment set the soundtrack for the day.
With hands-on activities, games and family-friendly fun for kids and adults alike, Saturday is all about big energy, great flavours and classic Spudfest atmosphere.
Hepburn Distillery will be offering FREE TASTINGS at our Market Stall. Try and take home a bottle of our incredible POTATO VODKA. Slightly sweet, slightly minerally, reflecting the rich local earth at Wombat Forest Organics where our organic potatoes are grown.
SUNDAY 3rd MAY DISCOVERY DAY FREE DISTILLERY TOURS
Sunday is dedicated to the discovery of food, produce, and stories of our region.
Spend the day in Trentham Town, dance to music in Town Square, wander the streets on historical tours, visit our Traders or take part in Spudfeast.
Explore our region through a guided farm tour, take part in The Great Spud Scavenger Hunt or simply spend the day eating your way through spudtastic dishes across venues across the region.
Hepburn Distillery are offering FREE DISTILLERY TOURS with Owner & Head Distiller, Brett. Spend 20mins learning about how the humble spud is crafted into our stunning POTATO VODKA at our Distillery in the heart of Daylesford.
1 Gin Lane, Enter off Central Springs Rd.
Tours commence at 11am and 2pm.
Cocktails, Flights, Bottles & gourmet cheeseboards available for purchase.
ChillOut Festival
March 5-9th, Daylesford
ChillOut Festival is Australia's premier regional LGBTQIA+ pride event, held annually in Daylesford, Victoria — over the Labour Day long weekend in March.
From humble beginnings in 1997, ChillOut Festival has grown to become Australia's largest and longest running queer country pride festival. Attracting over 30K+ visitors to the region across the festival weekend.
Hepburn Distillery are proud partners again in 2026, welcoming ChillIOut visitors to the Distillery Door to enjoy cool, cosmic vibes and out of this world cocktails.
FRIDAY 6th COSMIC FRIDAY 10am-9pm
Happy Hours $11 Gin and Tonic, Vodka Lime Sodas, Cocktail Specials 3-5pm
Sip & Sing Blow Up Microphone Sing Along Night 6-9pm
SATURDAY 7th STELLAR SATURDAY 10am-9pm
Gin Mimosa & Croissant Brunch $30pp 10am until sold out
Happy Hours $11 Gin and Tonic, Vodka Lime Sodas, Cocktail Specials 3-5pm
SUNDAY 8th SUPERNOVA SUNDAY 10am-6pm
$11 Gin and Tonic, Vodka Lime Sodas ALL DAY
Happy Hours Cocktail Specials 3-5pm
LIVE MUSIC by Dan & Ando 2.30-5.30pm