Dark Cellars
Twenty local winemakers, distillers and brewers pour their drops in the cells of the Old Geelong Gaol this Halloween.
20+ of the region's best winemakers, distillers, brewers & artisan producers are locked in the cell blocks, waiting to pour you their drops
Purchase Tickets via Humanitix
You're being held at Dark Cellars. One day, no parole.
On Halloween this year, the cells of the Old Geelong Gaol swing open, not for prisoners, but for you. Twenty of the region's best winemakers, distillers, brewers and artisan producers are locked in the cell blocks, waiting to pour you their best.
When: Saturday 31 October 2026, 1:30pm to 8pm Where: Old Geelong Gaol, 202 Myers St, Geelong Age restriction: Strictly 18+
Your ticket includes: A tote bag and tasting glass to keep Full access to every producer tasting across both levels of the gaol Entry to masterclasses hosted by our Wine Warden Music and entertainment Mugshots Free shuttle from Geelong Station Additional Extras: Mano Deli's elite interpretation of a gourmet prison-ration pack- fit for Meat-eaters, Vego's and Vegans
What you'll do
Grab your mugshot on arrival, then roam freely from cell to cell across both levels of the Gaol, tasting your way through 20+ local wines, beers, spirits and produce at your own pace. Catch themed masterclasses hosted by our Warden, settle in for a gourmet prison pack by the phenoms at Mano Deli at your allocated dining slot, get inked at the temporary tattoo station, a Rocky Horror soundtrack carries you between cells as you discover all things epicurious.
On the day 1:30pm — Doors open, check in 1:30pm to 4:30pm — Session One tastings 4:30pm to 5:00pm — Changeover 5:00pm to 8:00pm — Session Two tastings Masterclasses, live entertainment and gourmet prison dining run throughout This is a genuine celebration of Geelong's food and wine culture, delivered somewhere no other wine event in Victoria could pull off.
Come thirsty, come curious, and dress for the occasion.
Lineup Winemakers & Producers (A–Z)
70 Greenhills Anther Distilling Austins Wine Barwon Ridge Bellarine Estate Blackmans Brewery Bryne Wines Circulus Wine Hounds of the Vine Kilgour Wines Leura Park Maluka Estate McGlashan Estate Mulline Oakdene Provenance Wines Scotchmans Hill Terindah Estate Yayoi Wines
Other Exhibitors:
Geelong Animal Rescue
Manu Deli
Ocean Road Chocolate
Geelong Animal Rescue -
Sponsors:
Crowne Plaza
Bay FM
Epic Taste Adventures
GB Foods
Go Solar Go Green
Fleetwood Printing Group
