From paddock to party, the first-ever Eat Drink Play Gippsland is a one-day (and night) festival that brings together the region’s best food, drink and music. As a Broadsheet Access member you can score a free ticket for you and a plus one to attend the inaugural event.

The festival’s Eat Drink session runs from 11am to 5pm, showcasing the area’s top producers from cult-status restaurants to boutique wineries, small-batch cheesemakers, brewers, distillers and more. You’ll be able to meet the people behind all your favourite Gippsland foodie labels, plus score a free tote bag, wine cup and Eat Drink Gippsland Guide. Later on, the Play session runs from 6pm to 10pm with local and well-known music acts rocking into the night, including Emma Donovan and the high-energy Melbourne Ska Orchestra.

Every Friday, we open the Access Vault. There’s a new special offer every week, so keep your eyes peeled. All you need to do is complete the form below, which adds you to our waitlist. The following Monday, winners will be selected at random and notified. 

The waitlist opens on Vault Friday October 10, 2025.