Bimbadgen Blues Roots Funk n Grooves
Lovers of Good Food, Wine and Music Head to Hunter Valley Festival
Aug 19, 2009
More than 4 thousand people are expected to head to the Bimbadgen Estate in the Hunter Valley wine region in September for a day of great music, food, and of course wine.
In a tenth anniversary shake up, the 2009 Bimbadgen festival has changed direction slightly, and adjusted its name to suit.
The festival formerly known as Bimbadgen Blues is now Bimbadgen Blues Roots Funk n Grooves, and has set its sights on becoming the best Funk n Grooves festival in the country.
The 2009 Festival will be held on Saturday the 12th of September, and will feature The Panics, Blue King Brown, Kram, Ash Grunwald, Bluejuice, Philadelphia Grand Jury, Dialectrix and Here Come the Birds.
Funk n Grooves, Food n Wine in Hunter Valley Wine Country
Event producer Grant Smith says the 2009 festival will have a fresh new look and feel.
“We are trying to create something memorable and a little bit different to the other concerts and festivals in the Hunter Valley – there are going to be a few surprises on the day and we have a lot of ideas to implement as the event grows.”
Smith says with so many of the artists having singles in the charts or about to be released, the festival is going to be a great opportunity to hear new music from top bands. Then there’s the venue itself.
“Bimbadgen Estate is a fantastic venue for a festival,” Smith explains. “It has the best facilities, they do great food and drinks and the view is awesome. We will also have two completely different stage areas with all of the bands performing for an hour or more each which will really add to that festival feeling.”
Festival Perfect Chance to Enjoy Hunter Valley Wine Tours
As the Bimbadgen Blues Roots Funk n Grooves festival only goes for one day, it gives festival goers a chance to enjoy some of the many Hunter Valley wine tours while they are in the region.
Just two hours north of Sydney, the Hunter Valley is a popular weekend getaway. The world famous wine region has more than 120 wineries and 60 restaurants.
There is a wide range of Hunter Valley Wine Tours to choose from, including large day tours, overnight excursions, smaller tour groups that travel by car, bus, Cadillac or Hummer. There are even tours that involve being put in a helicopter and enjoying a birds eye view of the Hunter Valley between drinks.
For those with a designated driver another valid option is simply driving down country lanes and seeing what can be found among the vines.
Finding Hunter Valley Accommodation for the Bimbadgen Festival
When it’s time to fall into a satisfied sleep in the Hunter Valley, there are lots of options to choose from. Fancy snuggling up in a romantic hotel or resort? Getting cosy in a B&B or taking a room in a country pub? How about getting a group of friends together to rent a house and making a real weekend of it, sampling the local cheese and olives along with a favourite new wine?
All of these options and more are available through a range of websites. When looking for extra tips on how to enjoy your stay, The Hunter Valley Wine Country Tourism website has a long list of activities, from cooking schools to hot air ballooning.
Booking Tickets to Bimbadgen Blues Roots n Grooves Festival
To buy tickets, visit the Bimbadgen Blues Roots Funk n Grooves Festival official website.
The festival is held on the Bimbadgen Estate, 790 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin, from 3pm to 11pm on Saturday the 12th of September.
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