December Food Festivals
This month, we are bringing you more wine than dine, but sometimes, you just need to hydrate, right?
Ho, ho, ho-ly dooly, it’s that time of the year again! It’s heating up in and out of the kitchen so it’s time to bring the December foodie fantasies alive. Don’t worry about the repercussions of stuffing your belly – that’s what NEXT month is for. Merry Christmas Melbourne foodies. May your taste buds be tantalised and your buttons not pop! Sleeeiiiigh!
Jamaican Music and Food Festival
Dates: Saturday 7th
Location: Seaworks, Williamstown (Yardstage)
Cost: From $34.99, kids under 11 free
It’s time to jam out at the Jamaican Music & Food Festival again where the food is always jerk-tastically delicious! From family recipes passed down through generations to cutting-edge creations that’ll make you feel the irie vibes. Taste Jamaica in every spicy, sweet, and savoury mouthful.Grab a plate, grab a dance partner, and come ready for the flavour revolution!
Sunbury Street Life Festival
Dates: Sunday 1st
Location: O’Shanassy and Brook Streets, Sunbury
Cost: Free entry
After a couple of years, finally, the Sunbury StreetLife Festival is back, baby! It’s bigger than ever with over 150 stalls of local delectibles and delightables and food trucks serving the yums. It’s great to see this smorgasbord of Sunbury pride back on the calendar! There’s a little something here. Yep, a family venture for sure. And still true to the old local spirit and dedication, this event 100% volunteer-run so you should 100% be there!
Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market
Dates: Friday 6th – Sunday 8th
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cost: From $15
Ring in the festive season at the Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market. With over 150 artisan producers of treats, wine, and gourmet gifts, this market will get all your bells jingling. Indulge in all the foodie feasting while you search for out-of-the-ordinary Christmas delights. They have everything from gourmet hampers to the perfect gifting wines. And yes, gifting yourself is definitely allowed. In fact, we encourage that here!
Barkley Square Christmas Market
Dates: Friday 13th
Location: Barkley Square Global Markets, Ballarat East
Cost: Free entry
It’s road trip time, so fill up Rudolph (didn’t you name your care after a reindeer too?) and head on out to the Barkly Square Christmas Market in Ballarat. This annual event is bursting with treasures and tasty treats from local producers and an impressive array of Food Trucks ready to fill your foodie Santa sack. Gather the family, bring your festive cheer, and celebrate community spirit, creativity, and all the good vibes.
Join in on all the fun with the December food festivals!!