Take your Relish Food & Wine Festival experience to the next level with one of our curated ticketed sessions.
Plan your day ahead and elevate your experience by adding a session ticket—limited spots available, so don’t miss out!
Step into the shadows with The Spirits Collected, an interactive theatre experience serving up ghost stories with a twist. Storytellers bring to life spooky and surprising tales from Maryborough’s history, inviting audiences to explore the town’s haunted reputation.
Paired with the storytelling are signature spirits from local distillery The Spirit Collective. Whether you’re a sceptic or a believer, join the Bond Store session for a deliciously dark day of stories, spirits, and shared shivers.
Ticket includes entry to The Spirits Collected storytelling session, one cocktail and charcuterie bites.
Location: Bond Store
Time: 11:00am, 12:15pm
Duration: 45 minutes
Ticket: $70
Unwind aboard the Boat Club’s M.V. Amaroo with the picturesque banks of the Mary River as a backdrop. You can enjoy a beverage of your choice: either a glass of Hidden Sea wine from the range on board, or a can of craft beer. Hidden Sea have eco programs to help save our seas and environment. Discover the historical importance of the river and its riverbank features from an expert commentator.
Your ticket includes a river cruise, one full size drink, and expert commentary of river historical features. The fully licensed Amaroo is a spacious 20m catamaran boasting three viewing decks including a shaded rooftop and comfortable main deck saloon. The perfect platform for a cruise along the Mary River.
Location: Wharf Street Jetty
Time: 11:40am & 12:45pm
Duration: 45 minutes
Ticket: $60
What better way to make your way home from the Relish Food & Wine Festival than by a cruise along the Mary River? Unwind aboard The Boat Club’s M.V. Amaroo as you enjoy the sunset on the beautiful journey back to Hervey Bay. There will be a bar on board with Hidden Sea – wine selections and other drinks available for purchase. The River Cruise will be departing from the Maryborough Marina at 2:00pm sharp and arriving at the Hervey Bay Boat Club at approximately 5:00pm.
Location: Wharf Street Jetty
Time: 2:00pm
Ticket: $85
Elevate your Relish experience with a charcuterie box from Customs House Hotel. Serving 2-3 and filled with a selection of gourmet cheeses, charcuterie, antipasto, dip and fruit. Pre-order today! Available for collection on the day from Customs House Hotel Main Bar, 116 Wharf Street, starting at 10am.
Location: Customs House Hotel Main Bar
Time: Collection from 10:00am
Ticket: $50
Make your Relish Food & Wine Festival day effortless with a direct bus transfer to and from the festival.
Please note that this year all bus transfers are oneway tickets. You can choose your preferred departure time, travel one way only, or purchase multiple trips to suit your plans.
Skip the driving and parking and enjoy comfortable, stressfree travel with Wide Bay Transit between Hervey Bay and Maryborough, so you can relax and focus on the festival experience. Limited seats – secure yours now!
Wheelchair facilities available, please contact events@fcte.com.au before booking the ticket to confirm availability.
Cost: $12 Sales close: Midday 05/06/2026.
Bus Transfer Timetable
Hervey Bay Bus Departure 1 (One-Way)
Departs from Stocklands Hervey Bay Transit Centre at 9:00 am and arrives at Relish Food & Wine Festival around 9:40 am.
Hervey Bay Bus Departure 2 (One-Way)
Departs from Stocklands Hervey Bay Transit Centre at 10:30 am and arrives at Relish Food & Wine Festival around 11:10 am.
Maryborough Bus Departure 1 (One-Way)
Departs from Relish Food & Wine Festival at 4:00pm and arrives at Stocklands Hervey Bay Transit Centre around 4:40 pm.
Maryborough Bus Departure 2 (One-Way)
Departs from Relish Food & Wine Festival at 5:15 pm and arrives at Stocklands Hervey Bay Transit Centre around 6:00 pm.
Want to keep the good time rolling after the Festival? The team at Wide Bay Brewing will be hosting an After Party at The Australian Hotel. Open from 5pm and licensed til midnight, enjoy the bar, bistro and live entertainment. Present your Relish wristband on the night for exclusive after party discounts.
Dinner Bookings Recommended – Reserve your table – 0434 644 833.
Location: The Australian Hotel Maryborough – 100 Adelaide Street Maryborough
Time: 5pm til midnight
Bookings: 0434 644 833
A Taste of Aquavue brings the signature event style and local flavours of Aquavue Beachfront Bar & Eatery to the Relish Festival. Indulge in coastal-inspired cuisine in an unforgettable event experience that showcases the best of Hervey Bay’s waterfront hospitality—where it’s always Sunshine & Good Times.
Location: Portside Green Space
Time: 11am, 1pm & 3pm
Duration: 90 minutes
Ticket: $119
