This ritual celebrates the end of the grape harvest and the start of the new season’s bud-burst, with grapevine cuttings burnt in bonfires to symbolize rebirth.
Following last year’s inaugural sold-out event, ‘The Burning of the Canes’ event returns to Austin’s Wine as part of the Winter Shiraz Weekend happening across Geelong in August.
An ancient pagan ritual, this event will see a giant bonfire light up the 1500 sprawling acre property in Sutherlands Creek this winter.
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Austin’s grows and produces single-vineyard, premium wines, and is owned and operated by second-generation family members, Scott and Belinda Austin. Harnessing 30 years of Austin’s winemaking history, they are driven to reshape the ‘typical’ Australian fine wine occasion into a vibrant, exploratory and welcoming experience. Crafting Pinot Noir for the people, and Riesling, Chardonnay and Shiraz to be seriously shared, you’ll find something you love across their two labels Austin’s and 6Ft6.
Resurrecting a tradition drawn from the vineyards of France, the ‘Burning of the Canes’ takes place at Austin’s every year, calling for a prosperous year ahead. The ritual involves burning last year’s crop remains and welcoming the new season and new year’s growth.
This will be the second year that the ritual has been made open to the public with the winery asking the community to join in the tradition, watching the flames of a bonfire engulf last year’s cane.
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Taking place on Saturday, August 5, the night turns into a celebration with live music, a feast of food, and award-winning wines.
Enjoy live DJs bringing the fiery vibes, mouth watering slow-cooked BBQ from Mulita BBQ, and award-winning wines. With mulled wine, winter cocktails, plenty of fabulous vino, delicious food, the bonfire of canes and their famous fire pits, this all-weather event promises an unforgettable night.
Running from 5pm, tickets are $25 and includes entry, entertainment and 6Ft6 cup to take home.
Bus transfers from Geelong and Bannockburn are also available, and please note, this is an 18+ event due to the open fire.
Put on a pair of boots, a big jacket, your beanie and grab a wine, and get ready for an unmissable event.
The Burning of the Canes goes down at 870 Steiglitz Rd, Sutherlands Creek on Saturday, August 5 2023. You can purchase tickets to the event here. Tickets were previously sold-out with re-sells being made available. Trust us, these won’t last!! If they do sell out again, your best bet is to join the waitlist for tickets to become available.
