Everything you need to know about Pair’d Festival

Pair’d invites guests to step into a world curated through the lens of a modern sommelier, designed to create an unforgettable celebration of the senses. The eclectic line-up of over 20 events is loaded with experiences you’ve never seen, heard, or tasted before, promising a unique mix of expected and unexpected pairings from over four spectacular days in November. 

The ‘wine first’ celebration was created through the lens of a sommelier with an emphasis on local offerings. There’s an event to suit every palate, including Nature’s Table, held deep in the forest at Tanah Marah, and the Pair’d Beach Club pop-up, where Meelup Beach transforms into an exclusive coastal escape. 

From those new to the world of wine to seasoned connoisseurs, festivalgoers can look forward to in-depth tastings, gourmet dining experiences, engaging workshops, vibrant soirees, and much more. 

Now, all that’s left is to curate your festival weekend and select your cherry-on-top events.

Howard Park will transform into a boutique wine festival, as 15 of the region’s wineries pour their best drops, including rare museum releases. Guests will have the chance to meet the winemakers behind the bottles through masterclasses and deepen their knowledge with insights from wine experts. Additionally, the Howard Park Wine Chapel will host a special event featuring exclusive, under-the-table tastings of wines not generally available to the public.

Experience Meelup Beach like never before. For one weekend, the iconic beach will transform into a European-style beach club. Imagine the south of France blended with Italy’s Positano, complete with rows of umbrellas and day beds, DJs, mouthwatering seafood platters, bistro seating, and a lively pop-up bar.

House of Cards and Chow’s Table are joining forces to host an Asian Hawker Style Feast, featuring vibrant street-style dishes straight from the wok, grill, and fryer. Chow’s Table Owner and Head Chef Mal Chow, known for his innovative take on Malaysian and Chinese cuisines, has invited his Tetsuya’s alumni, Dan Hong and Rosheen Caul, to join him in the South West for this special collaboration. 

The festival will also showcase a dinner series across Leeuwin Estate, Vasse Felix, Voyager Estate and Wills Domain, featuring collaborations with visiting chefs. 

For well-versed wine lovers, there will be some serious wine events such as a Sparkling Symposium at Howard Park, an International Chardonnay Tasting at Cullen Wines, and an International Cabernet Tasting at Cape Mentelle.

For those looking for something more hands-on, join a wine-tasting and pottery workshop at Happs Wines. The festival will also feature an operatic experience in Ngilgi Cave, and so much more.

Prepare to explore the region and its exceptional produce like never before. Discover more and purchase tickets at Pair’d Festival.