Fromage A Trois Cheese Festival
Event Information
Description
TICKETS NO LONGER AVAILABLE VIA EVENTBRITE TICKET SALES ON THE DOOR ONLY
Your ticket to gourmet grate-ness!
Set in the stunning surrounds of Werribee Park Mansion, Fromage a Trois Cheese Festival will take you from farm gate to picnic blanket, with the best in artisan cheese and local produce.
Meet the makers, sample their wares and pair those delicious cheeses with boutique wine, craft beer or cider.
Shop direct, or create your own picnic to enjoy out on the lawn with the Build Your Own Picnic Pavilion.
Or avoid the queues and leave it to the experts at Richmond Hill Cheese & Larder and book your hamper with your tickets now.
Watch chefs and cheesemakers in action, enjoy the live music and indulge with your cheese-loving friends.
TICKETS
Ticket price includes booking fees, GST, samples, branded event glass (polycarbonate) and event entry.
No BYO food, drinks or glass.
Children 14 and under are free but must be accompanied by an adult and be registered with a free ticket.
BOOK YOUR PICNIC HAMPER
Picnic Hampers can be added at checkout (scroll down to the bottom of the page to view options) until 5pm 5 April.
All pre-sold hampers will go into the draw to win one of five $50 vouchers to use at Richmond Hill Cheese & Larder - Bridge Road, Richmond. Winners will be drawn on 26 April and notified by email.
For more details and full terms and conditions visit www.fromageatrois.com.au
Event Information and Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to get to Werribee Park?
Getting There by Car
Werribee Park is located 35 kilometres west of Melbourne’s city centre, on the Princes Freeway. It is a 30-minute drive over the Westgate Bridge or via the Geelong Road. Take the Werribee South exit to K Road (Take the 2nd Werribee exit- Follow sign to Werribee Mansion). Traffic marshals will direct you to car parking from the Werribee South freeway exit on the day.
Visit Google Maps for further information
Onsite parking is available and FREE. Please enter Werribee Park through Gate 2 on K Road, Werribee. Follow signs and parking officer instructions.
Getting There By Train
From Melbourne - take the train towards Werribee from Flinders Street of Southern Cross Stations and get off at Werribee.
From Geelong or Sunshine – catch the Geelong line train and get off at Wyndham Vale or Tarneit.
Free shuttle buses will run to and from Wyndham Vale and Werribee Train Stations.
For more details, including maps, timetables and a journey planner, visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au
Getting There By Bus
From Tarneit Station – take the 170 towards Werribee Station. Buses depart every 20 minutes and take approximately 20 minutes to get to Werribee Station.
For more details, including maps, timetables and a journey planner, visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au
Please note that Shuttle Buses to the event will also run frequently from Werribee Station. More detailed information will be provided shortly.
Traffic
Due to the popularity of Fromage a Trois, traffic will be heavier than usual and we appreciate your patience. Therefore, please allow extra time to get to and from the event.
Alcohol
Patrons are not permitted to bring their own alcohol into the event. Exhibitors will be offering samples and selling product for you to enjoy on the day in your event glass (polycarbonate) and also to take home with you in a sealed bag. Alcohol will not be sold to anyone under the age of 18 and ID may be requested. Festival glass (polycarbonate) will not be issued to those under the age of 18.
ATM
An ATM will be onsite for the duration of the event.
Children
This is a family friendly event and children 14 years and under can attend for free if accompanied by an adult – please select a free ticket for children when purchasing an adult ticket.
Conditions of Entry
All bags are subject to a security search upon entry. Any prohibited items will be confiscated. No alcohol, food, glass or pets are permitted to the event. Seeing eye dogs are permitted.
Food
Patrons are not permitted to bring food into the event. We encourage you to support our Exhibitors and fill up your bags with their amazing produce on sale at this event to enjoy on the day or purchase to take home.
There will be a huge variety of lunch options available to patrons including:
- Purchase food directly from exhibitors
- Build Your Own Picnic by Richmond Hill Cheese & Larder – this farmers market style marquee will have a variety of exhibitor products for sell all in one place, as well as other delicious and carefully selected gourmet items so that you can build your own picnic to enjoy on the lawn with friends. You can also pre book a range of hampers to avoid the queues on the ticketing page at the checkout.
- Pop Up food exhibitors and food trucks will also be selling a range of sweet and savoury foods
What to Bring
Picnic rug, a hat, sunscreen, jacket, and a poncho for any inclement weather. Please note there are limited shaded areas – so please come prepared for rain or shine.
What happens if I am unable to attend?
All tickets are transferable but not refundable. The official tasting glass (polycarbonate) included in your ticket price will only be available to collect on event day at Werribee Park on Sunday 8 April.
Got more questions about the event? Email us at events@wyndham.vic.gov.au
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