The Opening Weekend is a two concert “Taste of Huntington”, featuring headline Festival artists and repertoire, fabulous food and wine and presented in association with Musica Viva Australia's Artistic Director Carl Vine AO. A Winemaker’s Lunch on Saturday, November 18 will open the Festival, followed by pre-concert canapés and drinks from 6.30pm. The concert begins at 7.30pm, drinks and canapés are served at interval and a three-course dinner is served after the concert. On Sunday morning, November 19, coffee and snacks are served before the concert from 10am. The concert begins at 11am and is followed by lunch and cheese.