Grapes of Mirth returns to Coonawarra in March

Merrick Watts set to MC the popular festival

Australia’s pre-eminent comedy and wine festival, Grapes of Mirth, is back at Penley Estate next month.

This is the fifth time Grapes of Mirth have brought their touring event to Coonawarra and as always, they are bringing with them an incredible line-up of Australia’s funniest people. Headlining in Coonawarra for the first time is Australian comedy icon Dave Hughes. Finding a spare day in Hughesy’s calendar is no easy task, so Grapes of Mirth are thrilled to finally be bringing him with them.

Also gracing the main stage are Triple J host Michael Hing, winner of the best show award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Geraldine Hickey, one of the busiest (and funniest) women in Australian showbusiness Lizzy Hoo, and Prue Blake, a comedian who has set the comedy scene alight since winning national comedy competition Raw Comedy in 2021.

MCing proceedings, is Grapes of Mirth founder and Head Clown Merrick Watts, who says his annual trip to Coonawarra is always among his year’s highlights “It’s no secret this is one of my favourite gigs but for the first time in a couple of years we’ve got a clear runway with no pesky pandemics to joke block! BRING IT ON!!”

The event will be held on the beautiful grounds at Penley Estate. A picnic rug or comfy chair is essential, as the crowd settles in for an epic six hours of comedy, wine, and of course music, with the return of DJ Pedro Moshman.

DETAILS:
When: Saturday, March 18 • Gates Open: 11.45am • Events Ends: 6pm
Where: Penley Estate • 148 McLean Road, Coonawarra
Tickets: General Admission tickets: $89 • Tickets at grapesofmirth.com.au