The history of Lovedale dates back to the 1800s when local wheat,
dairy and general produce farmers turned their hand to grape growing.
The Lovedale Long Lunch was started in 1994 to market Lovedale as
a premium wine producing area and tourist attraction. Now in its 19th
year, it includes seven wineries and vineyards to visit over the Long
Lunch weekend.
The Lovedale Long Lunch has been the winner at the Hunter Region
Awards for Excellence in Tourism for the category Significant Regional
Festivals and Special Events in 1996, 1998, 2000 and 2007. In 2009
the Lovedale Long Lunch received a Distinction in the same awards.
In 2006 the
event was classified as a Regional Flagship Event by
Tourism NSW.
The Lovedale Long Lunch is an annual event, held on the third
weekend in May. It is a progressive-type lunch where visitors wine
and dine their way around the seven participating wineries over the
weekend enjoying a glass of wine, gourmet food, fabulous music and art.
This event is a must for all food and wine lovers. Come and see for
yourself!
Click on a venue in the left hand column to see the food and entertainment planned at that venue.
Be careful when viewing details of our event on third party websites. We are aware of at least one website advertising the incorrect date for the 2012 Lovedale Long Lunch. Next year's Lovedale Long Lunch is on the 19th and 20th May.
