Founded in 1991, the event has grown substantially attracting more than 9,000 visitors last year.

In recognition of the impact of recent bushfires in the Grampians, Tourism Minister Louise Asher has announced a Victorian Government grant of $50,000 to promote the month long festival to local, intrastate and interstate tourists.

More than a hundred exhibitors will provide the very best of Western Victoria's wine, food and produce.

The event offers the opportunity to meet the signature winemakers from over forty Grampians, Henty and Pyrenees wineries and to participate in a Grape Stomping competition.