Essentials
Running times for the event
Winery Stage
3pm Here Come the Birds
4.30pm Philadelphia Grand Jury
6pm Blue Juice
7.30pm Kram
Vineyard Stage
2pm Skye Meynell
3.30pm Dialectrix
5pm Ash Grunwald
6.30pm Blue King Brown
8pm The Panics
Where is Bimbadgen Estate? For area map click HERE
Can I bring food? Yes you can bring your own food and sealed bottles of water and softdrinks. Free water will be available all day and Bimbadgen Estate will have plenty of great food at great prices.
Wear comfortable shoes you dont want your high heels sinking into the grass when youre dancing!
Wear sunblock and a hat even on overcast days your skin can burn
Dress in layers so you can strip some off if the day warms up or add a few layers if the afternoon breeze gets nippy. If wet weather is forecast bring something suitable to keep you dry as the fun keeps on going unless conditions become extreme.
Something to sit on As this is an outdoor picnic style event, no marquees or large tents are allowed but feel free to bring a blanket, a shade, umbrella, or deck chair.
Leave your pets at home Please note there are no pets allowed on-site.
Mobile phones to keep in contact with mates and record the contact details of new friends;
Bring Cash cause there are no ATMs on site
Bring a camera At Bimbadgen Blues Roots Funk n Grooves youre surrounded by natures splendour the spectacular backdrop of the Brokenback Range, the sweeping vista of the Hunter Valley. Be prepared to capture the stunning golden light as the sun sinks low in the western sky not to mention the fun and action of the concert and crowd.
Talk to people! Have fun! Bimbadgen Blues Roots Funk n Grooves is a great place to meet people Its the friendliest festival around, infused with great food and wine as you would expect in the Hunter but it is the great vibe that makes the difference oh and some of the grooviest music around.
What about the kids? Children under 12 years have free entry to Bimbadgen Blues Roots Funk n Grooves (with accompanied adult) but its more of an adult event and there are no specific activities for them or child minding facilities at the event. There are childminding services available throughout Hunter Wine Country Contact Wine Country Tourism for details and bookings. If you do bring the children ensure you keep track of them make sure they have your mobile phone number on them and that they know what to do if they get separated from you.
What if it rains? If it rains, the show will go on. The show will only be abandoned if conditions are deemed dangerous.
How much for Parking? Nothing! Free parking is available onsite.
Can I get a refund if I can't go or don't like a band? Tickets are non-refundable so once you buy a ticket the only way you can get a refund is if the promoter has to cancel the entire event.
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