Events

This spectacular dining experience will see renowned chef Matt Golinski present a superb six-course degustation, celebrating both local produce and talent. Together with premium drink pairings, fantastic entertainment and more, there is no denying this exclusive event will excite and delight once again.

Sunset Sips takes you up to enjoy the spectacular views from the Mt Archer Amphitheatre. Indulge with a selection of fine wines, beers and a tasting platter between 4 guests.

Capricorn Food and Wine Festival returns with new and local culinary talent, sommeliers and craft brewers, for an experience unlike any other in the region. Your Festival Pass gives you access to a range of food, wine, spirit, produce exhibitors as well as live music, great amosphere, plenty of seating and more.

Ticket holders will enjoy a plate of barbecue meats, slow cooked and smoked over traditional wood fire and seasoned with a unique blend of homemade spices to ensure a lip smackin’, juicy meat feast.

Curious about plant-based foods, and vegan cooking? This special edition VEGAN Chef’s Table is just the event for you. Learn the fundamentals of vegan cooking from renowned local chef Cameron Maltby, how to create restaurant quality vegan dishes and the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle.

This special edition Chef’s Table experience begins with a panel discussion with the producers, followed by cooking demonstration by Festival Chef: a locally inspired dish for you to enjoy, using the freshest produce direct from the farms – perfectly matched with a glass of fine wine.

Pack your passports as CocoBrew invites you to an evening of whisky, wine and tantalising food.

Brunch - the not quite breakfast, not quite lunch, that allows us the opportunity to squeeze in a cheeky meal between the two. And we’ve made it even better by pairing your meal with a 2 hour package of mimosas and prosecco supplied by Brown Brothers Winery. 

Due to popular demand, CFWF has released a second Chef's Table with Matt Golinski. Thanks to the suppport from Stockland Rockhampton.

Capricorn Food and Wine Festival returns with new and local culinary talent, sommeliers and craft brewers, for an experience unlike any other in the region. Your Festival Pass gives you access to a range of food, wine, spirit, produce exhibitors as well as live music, great amosphere, plenty of seating and more.

Equally elegant and deliciously decadent, the Ladies of the Vine Soiree presnted by Laser Clinics Australia Rockhampton is the perfect way to spend your Saturday afternoon.

This is a complete overview of the world of rosé wines, from production methods to shopping hints and tips, and everything in between.

Join us for an intimate and educational food tasting designed to challenge the perception of Australian food as more than just crumbed steak and meat pies.

Enjoy an intimate afternoon of tapas, beer and wine, and sets by CFWF resident DJ Blake Hamlyn, before taking a leisurely stroll down the picturesque Quay street to the Festival Grounds.

Delight your palate, indulge your senses and discover the beauty of everything cheese. Hosted by master Cheesemonger and founder of Archer Cottage Cheese Lovers John Evans, this masterclass will delve into the origins of cheese, how different types of cheese are made and more.

This Wines for the Ages masterclass will delve into the intricate variances between Red Wines from different vintages . Compare and explore why not all vingages are created equal.

Join us at the Chef’s Table experience, a sit down tasting prepared in front of ticket holders by our Festival Chefs. Ask questions, soak up some priceless cooking tips, and enjoy a delicious tasting showcasing some of Australia’s finest produce.

Come dressed in your best white attire, with a common love of high fashion, fine wine and fabulous food. As the sun goes down, the stage will be set for an epic night of delectable dining, dancing and drinks.

A signature event now synonymous with the Capricorn Food and Wine Festival, the 2021 Long Lunch is not to be missed. Enticing visitors from the region and further afield, come share an afternoon that showcases and celebrates our region's burgeoning local produce.

Join your friends at Boathouse Rockhampton for waterfront views while indulging in a 3 course lunch with speciality Saleyards Distillery Gin inspired cocktails to match.