ONLINE BOOKINGS CLOSED. TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE GATE FOR £19.50

Join us for a celebration of the very best wines from the East of England! Hosted by WineGB East, the regional trade body for vineyards and winemakers in the East of England, this special tasting festival brings together passionate local winemakers, showcasing a diverse selection of exceptional English wines — from crisp whites and elegant rosés to vibrant sparkling varieties.

What to expect:

• Unlimited wine tastings from top regional producers
• Meet the winemakers and hear the stories behind the bottles
• Masterclasses about wine and pairings
• Winners announced and trophies presented
• Delicious local food available to pair with your favourites
• Beautiful riverside setting overlooking the Orwell

Whether you’re a seasoned wine lover or just curious to explore East of England wines, this relaxed and friendly event is the perfect way to sip, learn, and discover something new.

Tickets include:

• Welcome goodie bag
• Sampling glass
• Booklet to rate the wines you taste
• Entry into prize draw to win a luxury Hamper including the trophy winning wines
• Up to 80 wines to sample
• Free access to the workshops
• Ability to meet and chat to local vineyards including this years winner

Date: Saturday 18th July

Time: 11am – 4:30pm

Location: Outside paddock of Suffolk Food Hall

Day Plan:

11:00am – Gates open

1:00pm – Wine Awards Presentation

2:00pm – Meet the Vineyards Masterclass

2:45pm – How to start a Vineyard Masterclass

4:00pm – Prize Draw (winner must be present)

4:00pm – Final pour

4:30pm – End

Early Bird Tickets: £17.50

Second Ticket Release: £19.50

Raise a glass with us and experience the flavours of East Anglia—cheers to local wine!

Your booking confirmation email is your e-ticket. Please bring this along with you on the day.

Getting here

Car

We have a large car park which will be signposted as you arrive. Parking is free and has no time restrictions. You are also welcome to leave your cars overnight at your own risk and collect the following day as our gates do not close.

Taxi

There are many taxi companies in Ipswich who will be able to transport you to Suffolk Food Hall. There is a big car park next to the event where you can be dropped off and picked up.

Bus

We are on bus route 92 and 97 which you can hop on from town. Simply say to the driver Suffolk Food Hall when you get on the bus and they will stop outside our entrance.

Bike

We have bike sheds available to lock your bikes in for the duration of the event.