Stars & Bars Festival Heathcote

Stars & Bars Festival Rides Again with a 2 Day Event in Heathcote coinciding with the Anzac Day Long Weekend Friday 25th April & Saturday 26th April, 2025.The Trail Blazin', Star Gazin', Hell Raisin' Countrified Music Festival Concept, part magical mystery music bus tour part winery/brewery tour returns with the promise of some new innovations for this year’s Fourth edition.Explore Heathcote & surrounds discovering some Legendary Locales with a fresh new Lineup featuring a Ragtag Roster of Rebel Rousers, Revolutionaries & Ramblers to soundtrack your sonic sojourn in Central Victoria’s Heartland.The Drunken Poachers, Bog Log III, Mightiest Of Guns, Karl S. Williams & Sally Wiggins, Ezra Lee & His Boogie Woogie Band, Annie-Rose Maloney, Paper Jane, Ally Row + special guest DJ Chunky LoveReunite with mates Old & New for Friday Night Family Dinner at everyone's favourite local The Union Hotel Heathcote for "Dinner & A Show" Stars Bars Style on Friday 25th April from 7:00pm featuring Ezra Lee & His Boogie Woogie Band, Paper Jane & special guest DJ Chunky Love.Join The Heathcote Express from 10:30am Saturday 26th April as it rolls out again for an Epic Multi Locale Magical Mystery Musical Bus Tour of the region where you'll enjoy an early midday matinee show over lunch at the historic Axedale Tavern then onwards to Tellurian Wines for guided wine tasting & music overlooking a stunningly serene vineyard vista before settling in at Shiraz Republic and Cornella Brewery for some sublime tastings, afternoon tea & relaxed tunes to usher in Golden Hour.With the final destination on your whistle stop tour apexing in the now traditional Evening Session at Palling Bros Brewery’s Beer garden from 6pm featuring The Drunken Poachers, Bob Log III & Mightiest of Guns + Special Guest DJ Chunky Love.Soundtrack your sonic sojourn in Central Victoria with everything from Alt Country & Americana to Rootsy Folk, Rockabilly and Horror Country to Australiana Bluegrass, Deep Delta Blues and Electric Jungle Boogaloo plus a heavy dose of Classic Rock thrown in for good measure.Going Up The Country ...Experience a countrified combo of amazingly talented artists, Legendary Locales while exploring the region's finest wine, beer, spirits & food as well as that famous Heathcote Hospitality.Our Locales are much more than just pubs and wineries; they are immersive spaces with stories to tell, ideally suited for musical performances boasting indoor/outdoor stages with stunningly serene vistas.



Explore Heathcote as your roadtrip the highways, byways & everything in between the To & From your Favourite annual Central Victorian Stay-Cation Destination.



With Ample time to slow down the pace of this years' Journey, we're Going Up The Country for a real Long Weekender this Autumn.



Alright Ramblers, Let's Get Rambling...



3 Event Ticket Types



Heathcote Express Bus Tour ( includes Palling Bros Brewery access ) -  Saturday 26/4/25 Friday Night Family Dinner – The Union Hotel Heathcote – Friday 25/4/25 The Evening Session – Palling Bros Brewery – Saturday 26/4/25



TICKET 1 The Heathcote Express Bus TourSaturday 26th April, 202510:30am – 10:30pm.7 acts across 4 locales over 12 hours Includes 3 Tastings & Complimentary Afternoon Tea.Bus Tour Ticket Includes entry to Palling Bros Evening Session$145 + b/f  Tickets via www.oztix.com.au. Tickets Strictly Limited. Line Up features; The Drunken Poachers, Bog Log III, Mightiest Of Guns, Karl S.Williams & Sally Wiggins,  Annie-Rose Maloney, Ally Row + special guest DJ Chunky LoveIncludes 3 guided wine tasting sessions + complimentary afternoon tea in the bus tour ticket price. All other food & drinks at ticketholders expense.Arrive in comfort & style on our Luxury Buses visiting Axedale Tavern, Tellurian Wines, Shiraz Republic, Cornella Brewery and Palling Bros Brewery.Bus Departs 10:30am from Heathcote Visitor Info Centre in the Main Street & arrives back on the doorstep of Palling Bros Brewery at 6:00pm to kick off the Evening Session ( entry to Evening Session included in Bus Tour Ticket ).TICKET 2Friday Night Family Dinner @ The Union Hotel HeathcoteFriday 25th April, 20247:00pm – 11:00pm. 171 High St, Heathcote.$20 + b/f  Tickets via  www.oztix.com.au. Limited tix available at doorFeaturing 3 acts  Ezra Lee & His Boogie Woogie Band, Paper Jane  + special guest DJ Chunky Love Enjoy Dinner & A show at this official warm up event in the Union Hotel Heathcote's Indoor Beer GardenTICKET 3The Evening Session @  Palling Bros BrewerySaturday 26th April, 20256:00pm – 11:00pm. 168 High St, Heathcote.$35 + b/f  Tickets via  www.oztix.com.au. Limited tix available at doorFeaturing 4 acts  The Drunken Poachers, Bob Log III, Mightiest Of Guns + special guest DJ Chunky LoveIf you can’t make a day of it, join the tour at Palling Bros Brewery in the Beer Garden from 6pm. Enjoy a pre-show meal, sample some locally handcrafted beers or grab a Moon Dog Fizzer Seltzer from the Pop Up Bar.Pre-sale tickets encouraged. Limited tickets available at the door.For Full event details visit www.starsandbars.com.auBuy The Ticket, Take The Ride…Proudly supported by our Event PartnersBlueprint Sounds +  Moon Dog Craft Brewery



Special Guests:

The Drunken Poachers, Bob Log III, Mightiest Of Guns, Karl S.Williams & Sally Wiggins, Ezra Lee & His Boogie Woogie Band, Annie-Rose Maloney, Paper Jane, Ally Row + special guest DJ Chunky Love