Penley Estate,
Coonawarra, SA

Join host Merrick Watts and his funny friends; comedy, music, food, wine – everything you could possibly wish for.

An entire afternoon of entertainment, as lovers of comedy and wine gather at Penley Estate.

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$74.50 – $84.50 + Booking Fee

When

12:00 – 6:00pm

Sat 18 March, 2023

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Where

McLean Rd, Coonawarra SA 5263

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What’s Pouring

Wines by Penley Estate, Blok Coonawarra, Raidis Estate, Parker Coonawarra, and Patrick of Coonawarra
Local beers and cider

What You Need to Know

This is an 18+ event
Strictly no BYO food or beverage
All tickets include a take-home wine glass
This is an outdoor event, BYO picnic rugs and chairs
Return bus tickets available from Penola, Mt Gambier and Naracoorte

What’s Cooking

Turk Bey (Turkish street food), Nacho Average Taco Truck, & platters by Pichnic

Prohibited and Unprohibited Items

Allowed: sealed bottles of water, empty water bottles, soft cooler bags, chairs and picnic rugs
Not Allowed: food and beverages (other than water), eskies, professional photography equipment

Lineup

The host of ‘Hughesy We Have A Problem’, ‘The Masked Singer’ and one half of HIT Network’s ‘Hughesy & Ed’. Dave is back for another Grapes of Mirth stint after appearing at the very first GoM event in early 2017. The great man is in great form and it’s great to have him back!

Dave Hughes

Gez has a deceptively effortless knack for turning low-key yarns about agapanthuses and bouncy-castles into high-stakes, helplessly funny narrative rollercoasters. She has won the biggest award in Australian Comedy, and the Comedians Choice award, she’s the best in the biz, and we can’t get enough!

Geraldine Hickey

Writer, noodle enthusiast, designer, actor, rugby lover, and rescue greyhound owner. Lizzy is also a stand-up comedian who has rapidly become one of Australia’s most exciting new voices. She’s spent the last two years touring with the biggest names in comedy and her solo shows sell out instantly. Lizzy is going BIG places.

Lizzy Hoo

Michael Hing is a man of many talents and projects. He can be found hosting Triple J’s ‘Drive Show’, is a new co-host on ‘The Project’, and host of ‘Celebrity Letters & Numbers’. On stage is where it’s at though, Hingers is making his Grapes of Mirth debut in Coonawarra, and we can hardly wait!

Michael Hing

Prue won the prestigious national comedy competition ‘Raw Comedy’ in 2021 and hasn’t looked back since. She is one of the fastest rising stars of the comedy scene, gathering fans wherever and whenever she performs. This is her first Grapes of Mirth and we’re sure you are going to love her as much as we do.

Prue Blake

The “Merric” from Merrick and Rosso. Mez, as he is affectionately known, has worked at almost every radio and TV station in the country. You might have seen him recently getting smashed in the face on SAS Australia, Australia’s REAL reality show. Mez loves wine, so much so that he’s a qualified sommelier, with dreams of retiring to a big Chesterfield, smoking a cigar and drinking Cabernet.

Merrick Watts

If Grapes of Mirth falls in a Vineyard and DJ Pedro Moshman isn’t there to pick us up and get us dancing, did GoM really ever happen? No, it did not. No Pedro, No Party.

DJ Pedro Moshman

Experiences

Wine Wine Wine

At Penley Estate it’s all about community, and as a result we’ll have several of the Coonawarra’s best wine producers pouring the good stuff, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

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FAQ

Is there allocating seating at the event?

The event does not have allocated seating. Bring your favorite picnic blanket or chair and just pick your spot for the day.

Can I leave the event and come back later?

We do not provide pass-outs at the event. Please bring everything with you that you will require on the day.

Can I smoke at the event?

Yes, but you must stick to the designated smoking area, and please ensure you use the ashtrays.

What time does it all start and finish?

We will release a full schedule closer to the event, but gates will open at 11:45am, with the comedy starting from 1:00pm. DJ Pedro Moshman will play his last track just before 6:00pm, which is the official end time.

What about car parking and bus services running to and from the event?

There will be on-site parking and there are return buses running from Mt Gambier, Naracoorte, and Penola. Bus tickets are available when you purchase your tickets. Please check the departure locations and times to ensure they suit your requirements.

What can I bring to the event, and what is prohibited?

We recommend you bring something to sit on (chair/blanket), a large brimmed hat, and something warm (depending on the final forecast). We’ve put together a kick-ass selection of food and beverages, so please don’t bring your own. Also, no hard eskies, but soft cooler bags with ice blocks is all good to keep your drinks cold throughout the day – and feel free to bring your own empty refillable drink bottles and / or sealed bottles of water. To look after the ecosystem of the vines we also ask that you don’t bring pets (official assist animals will be permitted). Also, no professional photography equipment.

Will there be shade?

This is an outdoor event, please prepare accordingly for all weather conditions. We will do our best to provide as much shade protection as possible, but unfortunately, it is not feasible for us to provide shade for all attendees. Depending on the final forecast, we will make further announcements to ensure that everyone is as comfortable as possible.

Can I bring a child?

This is an 18+ event due to the nature of the comedy and content, no children are permitted. If you have a dependent young baby that you would like to bring along, we ask that you email us to arrange this – [email protected]

Penley Estate,Coonawarra, SA