The Rutherglen Country Fair is one of the largest regional markets in Victoria with more than 250 stalls stretching the length of Main St. It has been running for more than 40 years and is held on the Sunday on the June long weekend and is part of the popular Winery Walkabout.

The types of stalls the market attracts include produce and craft stalls, clothing, tools, variety of food stalls (community groups and local traders provide hot food) providing a carnival atmosphere to be enjoyed by the whole family.

Rutherglen Apex conduct the grape stomp between locals and local politicians.

The Rotary Country Fair provides:
A complementary attraction to the annual Winery Walkabout.
An opportunity for the Rotary club of Rutherglen to raise funds for community projects and local clubs and organisations.
And a vibrant street market experience.