Optional masterclasses, guided tastings and winery tours are available with individual producers for those wanting a deeper understanding of how Hunter Valley wines are grown and made.
Broke Fordwich was formally recognised as a Geographic Indication in 2003 a reflection of the region’s distinct soils, elevation and winemaking identity within the wider Hunter Valley wine region. It is a place shaped by both long-standing agricultural tradition and careful custodianship of land that has been home to the Wonnarua/Wanaruah People for millennia.
For visitors searching for things to do in the Hunter Valley in March, A Little Bit of Broke offers a genuine way to experience the region meeting winemakers, tasting wine at cellar doors, and spending a day outdoors among the vines.
Experiences
Saturday 14 March 2026, A Little Bit of Broke returns!
March in Broke Fordwich is a beautiful time to visit the Hunter Valley. The vineyards are settling after vintage, the light is softer, and there’s a gentle shift in pace across the region.
On Saturday 14 March 2026, A Little Bit of Broke returns a Hunter Valley wine and food event that reflects the character of this distinctive sub-region. Independent producers open their cellar doors, small-batch wines are poured at the source, long tables are set beneath trees and live music drifts across vineyard rows.
Unlike many large-scale festivals, there is no central hub or fixed program. This Broke Fordwich wine festival is designed for wandering. Move between 15 cellar doors, farms and dining spaces at your own pace. Taste current releases, revisit regional classics such as Hunter Valley Semillon, Chardonnay and Shiraz, or explore Mediterranean varieties that continue to shape the future of Broke Fordwich.
On Saturday 14 March 2026, A Little Bit of Broke returns a Hunter Valley wine and food event that reflects the character of this distinctive sub-region. Independent producers open their cellar doors, small-batch wines are poured at the source, long tables are set beneath trees and live music drifts across vineyard rows.
Unlike many large-scale festivals, there is no central hub or fixed program. This Broke Fordwich wine festival is designed for wandering. Move between 15 cellar doors, farms and dining spaces at your own pace. Taste current releases, revisit regional classics such as Hunter Valley Semillon, Chardonnay and Shiraz, or explore Mediterranean varieties that continue to shape the future of Broke Fordwich.
Your ticket includes:
Ticket pricing:
- Pre-sale: $35 per person
- On the day: $40 per person
- Entry to A Little Bit of Broke event
- A souvenir wine glass
- 4 x 60ml tasting vouchers (redeemable at participating venues of your choice throughout the day)
- An event program
Bonus:
- Book before 1st March and go into the draw to win a dozen premium Broke Fordwich wines.
Everything else (accommodation, transport, additional masterclasses, dinners, garden tours, etc.) is separate and needs to be organised/booked independently.
- Pre-sale: $35 per person
- On the day: $40 per person
- Entry to A Little Bit of Broke event
- A souvenir wine glass
- 4 x 60ml tasting vouchers (redeemable at participating venues of your choice throughout the day)
- An event program
Bonus:
- Book before 1st March and go into the draw to win a dozen premium Broke Fordwich wines.
Everything else (accommodation, transport, additional masterclasses, dinners, garden tours, etc.) is separate and needs to be organised/booked independently.
Little Bit Of Broke - Margan Garden Tour
Book an immersive 30 minute tour of our Kitchen Garden and Orchard, including our free range chickens. Our horticulturalist Alicia will be your guide and explain our philosophies and processes around managing our property with regenerative farming practices. She will share gardening tips from planting, through the growing season and finally harvest. Our organically grown produce makes its way to the acclaimed Margan Restaurant so book a table in advance if you wish to relax and enjoy the fruits of our labour. Take home a little seed pack to plant your own produce. Tickets are limited so book now.
