Taylors Wines, Clare Valley, SA

Grapes of Mirth is returning to South Australia in 2023, and to the Clare Valley for the first time, bringing with it an all-star ensemble of Australian comedians.

Six of Australia’s best comedians will make their way to Taylors Wines brand new cellar door for an afternoon of comedy, music, wine, gourmet grub, and the most amazing festival vibes.

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$74 + Booking Fee

When

Saturday, Dec 2

3:00pm – 9:00pm

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Where

Taylors Wines – Clare Valley

89A Winery Rd, Auburn SA

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What’s Pouring

Taylors Wines
Local Beer & Cider

What’s Cooking

Food vendors to be announced

What You Need To Know

This is an 18+ event
Strictly no BYO food or alcohol
All tickets include a take-home wine glass
This is an outdoor event BYO picnic rugs and / or foldable chairs
There is no allocated seating

Prohibited and Unprohibited Items

Allowed: sealed bottles of water, empty water bottles, picnic blankets, foldable chairs, soft cooler bags
Not Allowed: food, hard eskies, other beverages other than water, professional photography equipment

Lineup

Whenever we can get Mel out of Brisbane and into wine country we do! She’s the absolute best, whether you know her from Bake Off, The Project, or as her internet persona “mum”, Mel’s at her absolute best on the Grapes of Mirth stage about three glasses of wine down (in our humble opinion).

Mel Buttle

As ‘Chopper’, Heath Franklin is an Australian cultural and comedy icon. With his own TV show, four live comedy specials, 2 ARIA nominations, 1 Logie nomination and over 500,000 tickets sold worldwide, Chopper has nearly done it all. The man behind the tatts and ‘stache, Heath Franklin, is an Australian actor, comedic performer, improviser and writer.

Heath Franklin’s ‘Chopper’

WINNER: Best Comedy Adelaide Fringe Weekly Awards 2018 and a regular across all TV networks, Nath is going from strength to strength as a performer and stand-up and is in high demand, both in Australia and internationally. He’s a true craftsman of the art form.

Nath Valvo

Self-identifying bogan genius Brett Blake is a whip-smart, high-spirited stand up who has performed widely across Australia and the UK. A regular sell-out at the Melbourne International Comedy and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, Brett also starred on ‘Common Sense’ for Network 10, has a hand in Melbourne’s Comedy at Coopers Inn, is a regular visitor to ‘The Little Dum Dum Club’ and shares the reins on ‘Worst First Dates’ podcast with Kelly Fastuca.

Brett Blake

Gillian Cosgriff is a musician and comedian, who has taken the comedy world by storm in 2023 with her critically acclaimed show Actually, Good . She’s toured the word to sell out shows and rave reviews and took out one of the world’s most prestigious comedy awards, the Most Outstanding Show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. We can’t wait to have Gillian and her keyboard on stage at Grapes of Mirth.

Gillian Cosgriff

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

Experience

Taylors Wines New Cellar Door

Grapes of Mirth, Clare Valley will be held on the beautiful grounds at Taylors Wines new cellar door.

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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 2:30pm, with the comedy starting from 4:00pm. DJ Pedro Moshman will play his last track just before 9:00pm, which is the official end time.

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

There will be ample on-site parking and there are return buses running from Adelaide and Clare. 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]