Make it a date to remember
Whether it’s a first date, an anniversary, or just an overdue day out together without the kids—this is your sign to ditch the car, grab an Uber, and spend the day grazing, sipping, and soaking up every delicious moment side by side.
From Champagne in the sunshine to dessert in the moonlight, here’s how to plan the perfect date day at the festival.
Cook up some inspiration together
Couples that cook together, stay together, and this festival has all the inspo you need.
Head to The Kitchen presented by Ausbuild to catch celebrity chefs and culinary stars like Miguel Maestre and Julie Goodwin in action, then wander over to The Kitchenette presented by Gardner Vaughan Group for tips on edible flowers, cocktail making, and local produce.
It’s the kind of delicious inspiration you’ll be recreating (or laughing about) together long after the weekend ends.
Sip wine and sway to live jazz & blues at The Cellar Door
Nothing says romance like a picnic and the perfect pairing. At The Cellar Door find a shady patch of grass, roll out your blanket, and graze your way through creamy cheese platters, handmade pasta and more.
Grab a glass from your favourite winery, and if you spot oysters on the menu…grab them. Few things say indulgent date like freshly shucked oysters, a chilled glass of white, and live tunes floating through the air.
End on a sweet note at The Dessert Corner
You tell yourselves it’s just coffee… then suddenly you’re two spoons deep in something drizzled, jiggling, or covered in cinnamon sugar.
It’s fine. You didn’t choose the sweet life—it chose you.
Our top pick for romantic experiences
An evening of Pop Opera with Mirusia Louwersea
$129 + bf | The Bayview Pavilion presented by Thyme Lifestyle Resort Rothwell
A the sun sets, settle into an intimate concert and dinner experience with internationally acclaimed soprano Mirusia Louwerse. It includes a three-course meal and matched Robert Oatley Wines for a perfectly romantic evening.
Little Ridge Cocktail Hour
$55 + bf | Tastes of Moreton Bay Lodge presented by The City of Moreton Bay
Let local mixologist Tamsyn Riley (@cocktailswithtamsyn) take you on a cocktail journey featuring Little Ridge Gin and fresh botanicals from Basilea Living Herbs. Enjoy a welcome drink, tastings of four stunning cocktails, and a shared charcuterie board—perfect for a flavour-filled date.
For the flavour-curious couple:
Want more than just a seat in the crowd? These ticketed events give you the chance to dine, drink, and dive deeper with the chefs you love.
Knead to Know: Pasta Masterclass with Simone and Viviana
$65 + bf | The Fig Room in The Masterclass Collective presented by RIEDEL
Hosted by My Kitchen Rules champs Simone and Viviana, this pasta masterclass is equal parts pasta, passion, and personality. Learn to make, shape, and sauce pasta, then taste the magic with a glass in hand and a recipe to take home.
Shake It Up! Blitz It Up!
$35 + bf | The Spirit Room in The Masterclass Collective presented by RIEDEL
No bar cart? No problem. Learn how to shake up three delicious cocktails using everyday tools in this hands-on session. Fun, playful, and perfect for couples who love a bit of mixology magic.
For the spirit lovers:
Smooth, bold, and a little adventurous—perfect for whisky drinkers and gin fans
Tour of Scotland – A Whiskey Masterclass
$35 + bf | The Spirit Room in The Masterclass Collective presented by RIEDEL
Take your tastebuds on a tour through the Highlands with this introduction to single malt whisky. Hosted by Brown-Forman, this guided tasting features pours from three award-winning Scotch distilleries. It’s smooth, spirited, and a little bit sexy.
Cheese & Botanicals – Cheese and Gin Pairing
$45 + bf | The Cheeseboard in The Masterclass Collective presented by RIEDEL
Sample three handcrafted cheeses and three locally crafted gins, matched to perfection. Explore how botanical flavours meet creamy, crumbly, and tangy bites in this sensory experience made for sharing.
Capture the moment
Whether it’s your first festival together or your fiftieth cheese board, don’t forget to snap a photo (or three). From scenic picnic spots and waterfront views to dreamy backdrops, there are plenty of places to pause for a picture. Find the photo wall, toast your prosecco, and capture the kind of memory you’ll want to frame, or at least post.
Don’t forget to tag us @moretonbayfoodwine
Finish with a sunset and a story
Grab one last drink and watch the sun melt into the bay, listen to the hum of happy crowds, and toast to a day filled with good food, great wine, and even better company
So go on…grab your person, leave the car at home, and graze your way through the perfect festival date.
