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● The VineHop Festival will proceed this November. But what about 2024? ■ The Peninsula VineHop Festival has been awarded a grant for its November event, but organisers say there is uncertainty about future years. The grant was obtained through the State Government’s Small and Medium Events Pro“VineHop has repeatedly delivered signifigram. cant benefits to the region beyond the participat“We’re thrilled to be recognised as a high- ing brands.” quality event that brings visitors to discover the People are encouraged to purchase their tickbeautiful Mornington Peninsula,” said Lisa ets early to ensure accurate attendee numbers MacGregor, VineHop founder and event pro- are known in the planning stages. ducer. “We’d love the community to get behind “We are extremely grateful for the grant fund- VineHop this year. If you’re planning on coming. To say the last few years have been chal- ing, please book your ticket early. lenging for the events industry and small busi“If you’ve been thinking about coming over nesses is an understatement,” Ms MacGregor the last couple of years, we’d love you to come said. along this year as it might be your last opportuThe cost of running VineHop has increased nity to take part.” by 40 per cent since COVID-19, and we know “Helping people discover the Mornington event ticket sales are down across the industry. Peninsula and our incredible craft beverage in“As a small, locally-run business, we’re do- dustry is what drives us. We hope we can keep ing absolutely everything we can to manage the delivering VineHop for years to come,” said Ms increased costs and keep ticket prices afford- MacGregor. able for our customers while still delivering a Peninsula VineHop Festival is on Saturday memorable festival experience. November 18 and is a multi-venue craft drinks “But the reality is – if we don’t sell enough tour on a festival scale, incorporating popular tickets this year, it’s likely this will be our last venues and showcasing around 40 craft beverVineHop.” age brands – including craft beer, cider, spirits, The festival last year generated an estimated wine and seltzer. $1.44 million of economic benefit for the region, Shuttle buses transport attendees between loincluding approximately 2600 overnight stays. cations easily and safely throughout the day, with Of the 7200 attendees in 2022, 50 per cent were a number of different shuttle route options to from outside the Mornington Peninsula region. choose from. “The festival was created to showcase the Private bus options are also available, allowdynamic craft beverage industry here on the Pen- ing personalised itineraries and dedicated bus insula – with everything from wine, beer and transport. Food trucks, DJs and live music at cider to a range of different spirits, seltzers and each venue keep the festival vibes high throughspritzers. out the day.
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