Denman Wine, Food & Film Affair

No! Entry to the Denman Wine, Food & Film Affair is FREE.

Gates open at 11am. Alcohol service ceases at 3:30pm, and gates close at 4pm.

Yes! Kids are welcome and there will be plenty of FREE kids entertainment including face painting and rides.

If you are drinking wine on the day, you will need to purchase a souvenir wine glass to meet liquor licensing requirements. The glass costs $10, comes with 2 tasting tokens and is yours to keep!

Before the event, you can pre-purchase souvenir wine glasses from Muswellbrook Shire Council Administration Centre or Precious Pieces at Denman.

On event day, you can purchase souvenir wine glasses at the Event Management Office (at Denman Library) and designated stalls. Check the event map closer to event day to view the designated locations.

There is no BYO food, drinks or glass permitted within the event site. Sealed plastic water bottles are permitted.

No. Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes (vaping) is prohibited in all areas of the event.

Prohibited items include but are not limited to, illicit substances, weapons, drones, dangerous goods, market umbrellas, BYO food or drink, bikes, skateboards and scooters. Full event conditions of entry are available here.

Yes. The event organisers want to provide a safe environment for all patrons, staff, volunteers and performers. For everyone’s safety, there will be security guards, RSA marshalls and User Pays Policing Services on site for the duration of the event.

There will also be traffic management in place around the event site for the safety of pedestrians and road users.

Yes. To ensure the safety of event attendees and facilitate event operations, there will be road closures in place. Check back here closer to the event for details.

Bus transport services are available through Cowan’s Bus Service. There will be limited seats available and pre-booking is recommended.
Call Cowan’s Bus Service on 6547 4900 to book.

If you are driving, the event is being held on Ogilvie Street Denman, with the closest main highway being Golden Highway. There is plenty of parking available in the streets surrounding the event.

Traffic management will be in place around the venue on the day.

While we understand some patrons want to be first in to get a good position, we recommend that you line up only a short time before the advertised gate opening time. Gates open at 11am. 

There is disabled parking available within close proximity to the event entry – behind Ogilvie Street with entry via Palace Street only. Disabled toilets will be available inside the event venue.

Yes. First aid is available at the Event Management Office (at Denman Library).

Yes, there will be limited seating areas provided.

Personal seating cannot be brought into the Denman Wine Food & Film Festival. Seating is provided on-site.

Yes, there will be an onsite ATM inside the event perimeter to provide cash out. All vendors will also accept both cash and card.

Local accommodation sells out quickly for this event. Denman Chamber of Commerce have arranged a limited number of glamping tents available for booking at Denman Recreation Area. Click here for details.

The event will proceed rain or shine. Only exceptionally severe weather conditions will affect the event, so come prepared for the conditions on the day. Note: personal umbrellas are allowed inside the event perimeter, but market umbrellas are not. 

If weather conditions are deemed dangerous for the event to proceed or put patrons’ safety at risk, the event may be cancelled.  

Please check Council’s Facebook Page or Discover Denman’s Facebook Page for the latest updates.  

The event organiser takes the responsible service of alcohol very seriously. Patrons will be assessed upon entry to the venue and if deemed to be intoxicated will be refused entry.   

There will be User Pays Policing Services, security guards and RSA marshalls roaming the venue.    

RSA marshals will assist to ensure that RSA standards are being maintained by all event staff and will alert Security to the presence of any person who is intoxicated and needs to be asked to leave. 

RSA marshals will also engage with patrons who may be at risk of becoming intoxicated and encourage the consumption of water and/or food.   

RSA marshals will also check signage requirements under the Liquor Act, and general compliance with the Alcohol Management Plan.  

While the event organisers will do their best to make sure responsible service of alcohol is monitored and adhered to, they cannot stop individuals from over indulging or having other guests purchase drinks on their behalf.  

If patrons are concerned about the condition or behaviour of others, please alert one of the Security, Police or RSA staff.  

All lost property will be placed at the designated Event Management Office. Patrons can check for any lost items during the event.