The next great thing from King Island – whisky made with love

Local King Island resident Heidi Weitjens was the tenth person to open a distillery in Tasmania, and the first to do so on King Island. Inspired by King Island’s incredible produce, made with love, and guided by the mentoring of The Godfather of Tasmanian whisky – Bill Lark, Heidi’s Distiller Choice is a whisky to watch, and it’s already a whisky to love.

King Island Distillery also produces native gin, ruby grapefruit spirit, Bella Chella Limoncello, a cold brew coffee martini that rivals any on the market, and Heidi’s signature spirit, Peerless Point cask aged vodka. And the first ever garlic spirit – local manuka honey meets lemon garlic and ginger to create an antibiotic tonic.

Griffith JUMP INTO SPRING WITH

Spring Fest

Visit Griffith this October from 8–22 to enjoy Griffith Spring Fest: a celebration of the citrus harvest, incredible local open gardens and an abundance of food, wine and art in this stunning Riverina city.

Citrus Sculptures

Sunday 8 – Saturday 21 October

The centrepiece of Griffith Spring Fest is the Citrus Sculpture display which is now in its 26th year. View more than 60 sculptures in all shapes and sizes created from an impressive 100,000plus locally grown oranges and grapefruit. 800 community volunteers come together to build these impressive monuments. Visitors can spot everything from cars, castles, animals and more as they wander through the display. All of the citrus fruit is juiced by sponsor Real Juice Company at the end of the festival with nothing going to waste!

Launch Party

Friday 13 October

Griffith Spring Fest kicks off with a lively Launch Party, where visitors and locals alike gather at the Griffith Tourism Hub Carpark next to the Citrus Sculpture display. The free street party runs from 5pm to 8.30pm and is a family friendly event, featuring plenty of children’s activities, live music, games and entertainment for everyone to enjoy. There will be plenty of delicious food and drinks available to keep you fuelled up.

Open Gardens

Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 October

Now in its 31st year, the 2023 Open Gardens will see six beautiful private gardens open their gates to enthusiastic visitors. From clever town gardens to rambling country farms that are immaculately tended, there’s plenty to inspire avid green thumbs. Relax while you’re there with a snack or lunch hosted by the community charities.

PICCOLO FAMILY FARM: A DAY IN THE ORCHARD

Saturday 7 October

A Day in the Orchard is set within an orange orchard on a boutique working farm. The ticketed familyfriendly event celebrates the region’s produce, music and art with local food and drink stalls and fantastic live entertainment.

Garden Bus Tours

Friday 13 – Sunday 15 October

Garden bus tours will be running throughout the festival, departing the Griffith Tourism Hub and exploring exclusive open gardens accompanied by a light lunch amongst nature.

SIP & STRETCH AT YARRAN WINES

Saturday 14 October

What better way to start your weekend than with a wonderful morning of yoga and bubbles?

Join Em from Saltbush Stretch for a 45-minute yoga class on the winery lawns, followed by a light breakfast and a glass of Yarran bubbles amongst the vineyards with a view of the serene Cocoparra National Park from the cellar door terrace.

SIP AND SAVOUR AT FOOD & WINE EVENTS

Griffith’s delectable food and wine will be on offer each day for visitors to sample throughout the festival. It’s the perfect time to take an organised tour, enjoy a special meal or head to your favourite vineyard for a tasting.

Discover more at griffithspringfest. com.au. TA