Top Food Festivals for September 2025
Victoria is a melting pot of some of the best food and wine in the country. Try them at the top food festivals for September.
With a climate that helps cultivate incredible produce and world-class wines, Victoria is home to incredible culinary treats. Spring is not as busy as the rest of the year, which is why you should check out the top food festivals for September.
Wine and Vine Festival
Dates: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September
Location: Abbotsford Convent
Cost: General admission $57.99, VIP tasting $78.76 – $104.72, 2 day pass $156.64
A gathering of 30 boutique Victorian wineries. Enjoy wine tastings galore, live music and some of the best food trucks in the state.
https://www.wineandvinefestival.com.au/
Street Feast
Dates: Saturday 6 September and Saturday 13 September
Location: Newport Lakes Reserve and Penrose Place, Tarneit
Cost: $3 general entry. All food, beverages and retail separate.
Two epic nights in two locations. Enjoy food trucks and dessert stalls, all while discovering boutique retail stores and listening to live music.
Rutherglen Wine Show
Dates: Thursday 25 September to Friday 26 September (judging and other events earlier)
Location: Henderson Pavillion and Tuileries Restaurant
Cost: $75 to $175
Participate in this important event either by enjoying a public tasting of all contestants or attending the presentation dinner featuring some of the finest food and wine from Victoria. Maybe both!
https://www.rutherglenwineshow.com.au/
Chef’s Table
Date: Friday 19 September
Location: Life’s too Short Bar, East Melbourne
Cost: $81.92
A unique ‘surprise me’ 8-course themed degustation. Indulge in a once-off bespoke degustation, with all eight courses crafted around a single secret ingredient, usually revealed the day before. It starts with an amuse bouche, followed by three entrees, a main, a cheese course, pre-dessert and then the dessert finale. Sommelier Antony will match wines with your feast.
Melbourne Food Festivals is a directory listing every food or beverage festival or event in Victoria. Be sure to check Melbourne Food Festivals regularly so you don’t miss out!