Category Archives: Festival

Pubs across Australia will be celebrating one of the country’s favourite cocktails with the Espresso Martini Festival from 13th–19th March, where Grey Goose Espresso Martinis will be offered at over 200 venues all day, every day. The Espresso Martini Festival is being held at ALH Hotels venues and will be a week of celebrating theContinue reading “Espresso Martini Festival Coming Up In Over 200 Venues This Month Celebrating The Espresso Martini Across Australia”

Self-proclaimed food lovers, festivalgoers, and connoisseurs of garlic and seafood are preparing to embark on a weekend of indulgence across wider regions of Victoria Apollo Bay Seafood Festival Seafood lovers can celebrate the diversity of Victoria’s freshest marine produce at Apollo Bay Seafood. Once again, the festival will take over the picturesque Apollo Bay HarbourContinue reading “Celebrate Regional Victoria – Apollo Bay Seafood Festival & Meeniyan Garlic Festival February 17-19”

50 local producers in one day, plus free tastings and masterclasses! Wine & Cheese Fest is gearing up to celebrate its 10th festival and it’s sure to be a ‘gouda’ time for lovers of vino and fromage! The one-day festival will be held on Sunday 5th March and will give Melburnians the chance to experienceContinue reading “Wine & Cheese Fest to Celebrate 10th Festival in Melbourne, Sunday 5th March 2023”

South Eveleigh will come alive this January as it takes part in Sydney Festival 2023. From 5 to 29 January, the precinct will house acclaimed Australian fashion designer and artist Jenny Kee’s larger than life installation The Aunties, host talks, tours and late-night feasting. Celebrating creativity, culture and big ideas, Sydney Festival attracts Sydneysiders andContinue reading “South Eveleigh buzzes this January with Sydney Festival, Heritage Tours and Evening Dining at Lucky Kwong”

Bask in Summer’s glory with glamping and picnics at Australia’s Largest Cool-Climate Garden – the perfect Christmas gift or summer getaway! Mayfield Garden has announced that its Summer Festival will return this year hotter than ever  – with the return of onsite glamping meaning guests can once again stay, play and eat at Australia’s largestContinue reading “Temperatures are rising with the return of Mayfield Garden’s Summer Festival“

Mould x Pinot Palooza: Hobart 21-23 October The team from REVEL (the masterminds behind Pinot Palooza and Mould) are combining their joint passions of wine and fromage for an exclusive event hitting Tasmania this October.  From Friday 21 October to Sunday 23 October, The Goods Shed in Hobart will transform into a veritable giant cheeseContinue reading “The ultimate pairing: World’s largest pinot noir party and Australia’s biggest cheese festival join forces for huge Hobart celebration”

AT MARRICKVILLE METRO IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SYDNEY FRINGE FESTIVAL Sydney Fringe Festival,New South Wales’s largest independent arts festival, is back! After two years of cancellations, Sydney Fringe is set to once again highlight the city’s vibrant culture with a diverse program spanning theatre, music, comedy, visual art, film, musical theatre, dance, circus, literature, and poetryContinue reading “SMIDMORE SESSIONS BRING TOGETHER THE BEST OF THE INNER WEST“

This autumn enjoy picnics, glamping, rowing, and Australia’s largest maze – all set within one of NSW’s most extensive and picturesque gardens, just 2 hours from Sydney! Mayfield Garden, Australia’s largest privately-owned cool climate garden, has announced its annual Autumn Festival will return from Saturday April 2nd through to ANZAC Day, Monday 25th April. DuringContinue reading “Mayfield Garden Autumn Festival is back for 2022”

It’s convenience, reimagined 7-Eleven is teaming up with the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival to bring Melbournians a retail experience like no other. From 25 March to 3 April, Melbourne’s favourite convenience store is setting up shop at the Queen Victoria Market. A food-lover’s haven, The Convenient Store, presented by 7-Eleven, is a Melbourne-twist onContinue reading “7-Eleven launches The Convenient Store for Melbourne Food & Wine Festival“

New research shows Aussies’ love food exploration and experimentation, with 82% keen to try a Shepard avocado recipe at home this season Australian Avocados partners with iconic Sydney café, Cuckoo Callay, creating a limited-edition menu to celebrate the start of Shepard avocado season, with a festival named For the love of Shepard Avocado   This comes as newContinue reading “Avo-taste of this: Fuel your Shepard avocado obsession with For the love of Shepard Avocado festival”

With one month left of the Summer Night Market, Queen Victoria Market is reminding locals and visitors that there is still time to experience Melbourne’s favourite night market before the sun goes down on its spectacular 2022 season on Wednesday 6 April. Over the next five Wednesdays, Night Market-goers will be treated to the season’sContinue reading “One month to go! Don’t miss out on the iconic Summer Night Market before the sun goes down on 6 April”

Rockpool Bar & Grill and Spice Temple are celebrating the long-awaited return of Melbourne Food & Wine Festival with exclusive guest chef appearances and dining experiences available during the prestigious event. Acclaimed Chef Christine Manfield and Minyunbal woman, food activist and educator Arabella Douglas takeover Rockpool for one night, on Tuesday, 29 March. The GuestContinue reading “Celebrate the Return of Melbourne Food & Wine Festival at Rockpool Bar & Grill and Spice Temple”

The stunning Blossom Festival returns to CherryHill Orchards for a spectacular day out | 18 September to 3 October 2021  Yarra Valley’s premier cherry producer CherryHill Orchards will once again welcome visitors to the stunning CherryHill Blossom Festival. Guests can wander through endless rows of gorgeous cherry blossoms, sip on cherry-based drinks, enjoy delicious cherryContinue reading “Spring Blossom Festival”

Australia’s top artists celebrate the longest night at South Eveleigh with a festival of food, arts, and culture as part of Sydney Solstice. Celebrating the longest night of the year, the heritage Locomotive Street in South Eveleigh will be transformed on Friday, 18 and Saturday, 19 June into a festival of free and ticketed eventsContinue reading “South Eveleigh unveils its program for Sydney Solstice 2021”

In light of the COVID-19 situation in Victoria, Queen Victoria Market has announced that the highly anticipated Donut Festival will now be held on Sunday, 4 July. In the meantime, Queen Vic Market Online delivers to more than 150 Melbourne suburbs with same-day delivery for orders placed before 10am on a Market day. Start shoppingContinue reading “Queen Vic Market reschedules Donut Festival”

A festival for all the senses this April and May – with art and experiences curated by Tame Impala’s Cam Avery, artist and florist Doctor Cooper and DJ Alex Dimitriades.  The Star Sydney is curating a carnival of pleasure throughout its venues this  April and May, with the theme of indulgence threaded through artist collaborations,Continue reading “The Star Sydney presents: Indulgence”

Melburnians can order an array of banquets from eight delicious eateries, delivered straight to their front door in one flavour-packed order. The Night Noodle Markets at Home, co-presented by Citi and DoorDash, is coming to Melbourne this June. Bringing together the signature dishes and innovative tastes of eight sizzling vendors, Night Noodle Markets at HomeContinue reading “The Night Noodle Markets at Home come to Melbourne this June”

It’s the time of year where the Hass v Shepard debate is in full swing. It’s a tale as old as time, and we’re eagerly awaiting the return of the superior (Hass) fruit to come back into season. But in the meantime, restaurateur Ibby Moubadder (owner of Nour, Henrietta, LILYMU and Cuckoo Callay) is throwingContinue reading “Sydney’s hosting an eight-week avocado festival – Kiss My Hass”

This week, TheFork, Australia’s #1 restaurant booking app, launches TheFork Festival – a six-week program of delicious dining experiences. Over the six-week festival, TheFork will inspire Australians to return to the dining scene, encouraging the discovery of new restaurants, as well as reminding its network of diners to support local favourites.  With over 150 participating restaurants acrossContinue reading “TheFork Festival is back with six weeks of dining offers to help support the hospitality industry and get diners back to restaurants”

A new, expanded festival will see the city and regions celebrate Victorian food and drink as never before.  The Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, served up by principal partner Bank of Melbourne and destination partner Visit Victoria, returns with a blockbuster 2021 calendar across the city and regional Victoria. The newly expanded festival year kicksContinue reading “Melbourne Food & Wine Festival announces blockbuster 2021 calendar : one year, three festivals”

The ‘Taste of Japan’ Festival is a two-day offering at No.5 Restaurant and Bar that is bringing the much loved tastes and smells of Japan to the heart of Alexandria.  Head Chef Emrys Jones is transporting his guests to a destination that holds a special place in his heart. Regularly travelling to Japan and meetingContinue reading “Taste of Japan Festival in the heart of Alexandria”