138th Annual Rutherglen Wine Show 2026
Monday 7th - Thursday 10th September
Monday 7th - Thursday 10th September
Entries for the 138th Rutherglen Wine Show are now closed. Judging will take place Monday 7th - Thursday 10th September.
Tickets for the 138th Rutherglen Wine Show are now on sale with a Presentation Dinner on Thursday 24th September and a Public Tasting on Friday 25th September.
Discover the award-winning wines from the 137th Annual Rutherglen Wine Show, showcasing excellence and innovation across Australia’s finest producers.
The 137th Annual Rutherglen Wine Show has drawn to a close, marking another outstanding year of celebrating excellence in Australian winemaking. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our 12 judges and 10 associate judges for their expertise and dedication throughout the event. The highlight of this year’s show was undoubtedly the continued growth in our Iberian entries — a fitting tribute to Rutherglen’s deep connection with fortified and emerging Iberian varieties. Finally, we wish to thank all our exhibitors for their ongoing support; it is your passion and participation that make the Rutherglen Wine Shows such a proud and enduring tradition.
Entries open soon — register your interest here to be the first to know when submissions open.
The official dates for the 2026 Rutherglen Wine Show will be announced soon — stay tuned for updates.
The Rutherglen Wine Show is proudly hosted by the Rutherglen Agricultural Society, continuing a 137-year tradition of celebrating excellence in Australian winemaking.
Yes! Public tastings and celebrations are a highlight of the show — details on how to attend will be available closer to the event.
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