Top Food Festivals for April 2025

The state of Victoria is known for some of the best food and wine in the country. Discover the top food festivals for April 2025.

Artisans, chefs, and producers in Victoria present a diverse range of offerings. With local food, fresh produce, wines, beers, and spirits, there are many options to explore. These can be experienced at the top food festivals for April 2025.

Food Festivals

Tastes of the Goulburn

Date: Saturday 26 April

Location: Station Street, Seymour

Cost: $35 Tasting ticket
Festival entry PLUS Official event tasting glass (to keep). Free tastings of more than 100 local wine, beer, cider and gin.

$15 General admission (non-tasting tickets)
Festival entry only. Does not include a tasting glass, you are responsible for purchasing your own drinks.

Under 18 free

Discover the very best food, wine and entertainment from the Goulburn Valley region. Hosted on the picturesque heritage-lined Station Street in Seymour, enjoy a curated line-up of chef demonstrations, wine and beer tastings, regional produce, food trucks, stalls, kid’s activities and live bands.

https://www.tastesofthegoulburn.org.au/

 

Tinamba Food and Wine Festival

Date: Sunday 6 April

Location: 2 Tinamba-Seaton Rd, Tinamba

Cost:   $15 general admission, with optional bus, Heli Joy flight or VIP marquee add-ons

                Under 18 free

A bustling street party with live music, premium wines and delicious local food from Tinamba Hotel and artisan producers. Book a festival bus for easy access. You can even have the option of a heli-flight over local wineries with views of picturesque Lake Glenmaggie.

https://www.visitgippsland.com.au/event/2025-tinamba-food-wine-festival

 

The Little Food Festival

Dates: Wednesday 9 – Thursday 10 April

Location: Federation Square

Cost: Free

Australia’s first food festival created just for kids. It promotes health, wellbeing and sustainability. In a series of main stage and workshop events, kids will plant seedlings, learn about the world of bushfood, get creative in craft activities and master the art of preparing nutritious meals.

https://www.littlefoodfestival.com/

 

Multicultural Healthy Food Festival in Casey

Date: Sunday 13 April

Location: 166-178 South Gippsland Hwy, Cranbourne

Cost: Free but registration required

A vibrant event that celebrates cultural diversity, promotes healthy eating, and brings our community together.

https://allevents.in/cranbourne/multicultural-healthy-food-festival-in-casey/200027814718554

 

GABS Beer Festival

Dates: Friday 4 – Saturday 5 April

Location: MCEC

Cost:   Friday, Saturday or Saturday night – $49 single admit, $252 friends group of 6

Season pass (all sessions, both days) – $100

Food, drinks, merch additional

Recognised as one of the best beer festivals in the world. You can taste beers from incredible breweries, sample spirits by talented distillers and sink your teeth into delectable foods. Experience 500 beer taps, cocktails, whisky, wines and more. Enjoy masterclasses, street food, games, live entertainment, even a silent disco.

https://gabsfestival.com/melbourne/

 

Melbourne Food Festivals is an online directory for food festivals and food trucks in Melbourne and across Victoria. There’s so much to savour! Check out Melbourne Food Festivals so you can experience it all yourself.