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Grandvewe Cheeses and Hartshorn Distillery is in Birchs Bay only 40 minutes south of Hobart and overlooks the picturesque D’Entrecasteaux Channel and Bruny Island.

🧀 Blue Lovers Festival

 A Celebration of Blues, Brews & Blue Cheese

Over 2 fun filled weekends.

### August 16th & 17th, and 23rd & 24th

Get ready for the most unique culinary experience of the year – where artisanal blue cheese meets soulful blues music in a perfect harmony of taste and sound!

Experience the Magic of Blue

Immerse yourself in the world of premium blue cheese with our exclusive guided tasting journey included in your entry fee and featuring four distinctive artisanal blues along with our craft spirits selection.

 🌟 Highlight Event: Birth of the Blues

Become part of blue cheese history! In this one-of-a-kind experience, you’ll:

– Pierce your very own 500g wheel of blue cheese

– Name your precious “baby blue”

– Receive an official birth certificate

– Have your cheese lovingly matured in our specialized nursery

– Receive your perfectly aged cheese delivered to your door in 3 months

### 🎵 Make it a Perfect Day

Relax on our deck while enjoying sublime Blues music, exceptional food, and the company of fellow blue cheese enthusiasts.

**⚡ Limited Spots Available – Book Now! ⚡**

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Weekend Highlights

 

– Expert-guided blue cheese tasting

 

– Live Blues music on the deck from 12 pm daily

 

– Special blue-themed café menu

 

– Craft spirits pairing

 

– Relaxed indoor/outdoor atmosphere

 

Pricing

 

  • General Entry: $20 per person includes complimentary Tasting experience.  See below for a full description of everything the entry fee provides.

     


Birth of the Blues (optional experience)  $100. See below for a full description of this optional experience.


blue cheese tasting

FESTIVAL ENTRY FEE

Price is $20 per person, children under 12 complimentary

Includes a complimentary Tasting Teaser of 4 unique blue cheeses PLUS our range of 6 vodkas, gin and liqueur.

Experience the authentic taste of Tasmania’s countryside with our exclusive blue sheep milk cheeses and sheep whey spirit tasting at our Tasting House. Led by one of our knowledgeable and friendly Tasting House team members, you will have the opportunity to indulge in a guided tasting of our award-winning Grandvewe sheep cheeses and Hartshorn Distillery sheep whey spirits.

Savour the flavours and engage in lively conversation with our team member.

Learn about the sheep and the intricate production process behind our high-quality, family-owned business.

Taste 4 unique blue styles made especially for the Blue Lovers festival.

Immerse yourself in the essence of Tasmania’s countryside with this unique experience, and discover why our family-run business is one of the best in the business.

Optional Experience

Birth of the Blues

Price is $100 per person (includes your own 500g baby blue cheese posted to your door)

 

Suitable for groups 2–10. Allocate 1/2 hour

Become part of blue cheese history! In this one-of-a-kind experience, you’ll:

 

– Pierce your very own 500g wheel of blue cheese

 

– Name your precious “baby blue”

 

– Receive an official birth certificate

 

– Have your cheese lovingly matured in our specialized nursery

– Receive your perfectly aged cheese delivered to your door in 3 months

piercing blue cheese

As an addition

Stay a little longer and enjoy some food, Blues and a beverage on our deck overlooking the spectacular D’Entrecasteaux Channel. Blues music from 12 pm daily.

Special Festival Opening Hours

  OPEN DAILY 10 am – 4 pm

August 16th&17th and 23rd&24th. 

 

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