Previously known as the Budburst Festival, the festival is celebrating 25 years with More than 20 wineries will showcasing 100 wines.

“We have loved welcoming visitors to our cellar doors over the last 25 years and we are looking forward to celebrating this milestone with everyone in November,” Macedon Ranges Vignerons Association’s Marilyn Frederickson said.

Wine author and award-winning journalist Max Allen will be a special guest at this year’s festival.

Mr Allen will speak at the Macedon Ranges: The Best of The Rest dinner at La Bonta restaurant on the Friday night, before heading out to explore the region’s cellar doors over the weekend.

For the full program and bookings visit www.budburst.com