The Strategem Grape Day Out 2026 is Bendigo’s annual winegrowers festival, rebranded with new features including flexible tickets, food upgrades from local restaurants like The Woodhouse, The Dispensary, and Le Foyer, and live music by Baker Boys Band on the main stage. Held on May 2, 2026, from 11:00 to 16:00 at Rosalind Park in Bendigo, the event offers wine tastings from regional winemakers, activities like Grape Stomp and wine classes, food trucks, beer from Bendigo Brewing, and support for Harcourt wineries recovering from bushfires via included wine glasses in upgrade tickets. Families are welcome with free entry for kids under 12, teen tickets, and alcohol-free options for non-drinkers. Additional perks include a Grape Shop for convenient wine purchases with delivery and pre-order food to skip lines.