Thousands flock to the Barossa for the Barossa Vintage Festival

Lovers of world-renowned wine and food are bring spoilt for choice at the 2015 Barossa Vintage Festival. With half of the ticketed events already sold out, the Barossa Vintage Festival is expected to attract more than 55,000 people with 10,000 people travelling from interstate and overseas. Tourism Minister Leon Bignell said the visitors would inject thousands of dollars into the local economy. “It’s a highly-anticipated festival and the focus is on the very best the region is famous for –local, fresh produce and Australia’s premium wines,” Bignell said.