The main activities on the Festival calendar are the Australian Sparkling Wine Show, where the best sparkling wines in a variety of classes are chosen, a Gala Dinner and the wine festival itself, held on Melbourne Cup Day.

The festival is a day of food, wine and entertainment held on Marysville Central Park, in the main street of Marysville and nestled in the surrounding hills. Sparkling wines, local food and produce can all be sampled. The hills come alive with the sound of live music, fashions on the field and cooking demonstrations.

The festival is just part of the event, running right through the last week of October to that first Tuesday in November. This event incorporates not only the Cup Day Festival but also the Business Breakfast which was very well received in 2010, new for 2011, the Corporate Golf Day at Marysville District Country Club, the Gala Dinner at The Black Spur Inn and the Australian Sparkling Wine Show.

2011 Wine Show Results

Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5

Champion wine of show voted unanimously by all judges was the Class 2 trophy winner – the 2006 Brown Brothers Patricia Pinot Noir Chardonnay

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Wednesday October 26th

Business Breakfast 7.30 – 10.00 Holmesglen
Lee Freedman Fashion on the Fields Parade
Historical Society “Sneak Preview” 10am – 4pm

Thursday October 27th
Historical Society “Sneak Preview” 10am – 4pm

Friday October 28th
Festival Golf Day – 7.230am Marysville Golf Club
Sparkling Wine Exhibitors Marysville Golf Club
Opening Marysville Art Show – 7.00pm Visitor Information Centre
Historical Society “Sneak Preview” 10am – 4pm

Saturday October 29th
Family Fun Day – 10-3pm Marysville Primary School
Marysville Art Show 10am – 4pm Visitor Information Centre
“Wonky Donkey” book signing 1.30pm-2.30pm Post and Gift Shop
Calypso Night Crossways – From 6pm Featuring “Pans on Fire”
Historical Society “Sneak Preview” 10am – 4pm

Sunday October 30th
Marysville Art Show – 10am – 4pm Visitor Information Centre
Alexandra Jumbo Market
“Wonky Donkey” book signing -1.30pm-2.30pm Post and Gift Shop
Annual Duck Race 3pm Lions Park
Historical Society “Sneak Preview” 10am – 4pm

Monday October 31st
Marysville Art Show – 10am – 4pm Visitor Information Centre
Cup Eve Gala Dinner – 7pm Black Spur Inn
Historical Society “Sneak Preview” 10am – 4pm

Tuesday November 1st
Marysville Sparkling Wine Festival – 10am – 4pm
Helicopter Joy Flights – Flights begin 10am
Bev Fraser and her Jazz Affair from 10am
Country Singer, Leanne Patrick, – around 1pm
Blue Az from 1:30 pm
‘Lush Desserts – new Mobile Desserts Kitchen
Marysville Art Show – 10am – 2pm Visitor Information Centre
“Wonky Donkey” book signing – 1.30pm-2.30pm Post & Gift Shop
Historical Society “Sneak Preview” 10am – 4pm