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SUMMARY:Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 'Best of Victoria' High Tea
DESCRIPTION:Indulge in a decadent ‘Best of Victoria High Tea’ in The Westin Melbourne’s Lobby Lounge during the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. \nFocusing on the extraordinary native produce Victoria has to offer\, sample bite-sized delicacies including Native Mt Martha oysters\, Port Phillip scallops\, macadamia tartlets and wattle seed lamingtons.  \nPair these with unlimited coffee\, tea and herbal infusions plus a glass of sparkling regional Victorian wine and you have all the ingredients for a delicious dining experience. \nTo get your tastebuds tingling\, here are the Victorian sparkling wines you can choose from – in no particular order: \n•Chandon Brut – Chandon (Yarra Valley)\n•Sparkling Chardonnay – Hickinbotham (Mornington Peninsula)\n•NV Mitchelton Cuvee – Mitchelton (Goulburn Valley)\n•Yarra Burn Premium Cuvee Brut – Yarra Burn (Yarra Valley)\n•NV Prosecco – Brown Brothers (King Valley) \nPrice: $70 per person \nTwo sessions daily from Saturday 1 April to Sunday 9 April:\n12:00pm – 2:30pm\n3:00pm – 5:30pm \nBookings are essential.
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/melbourne-food-wine-festival-best-of-victoria-high-tea/
LOCATION:The Westin Melbourne\, 205 Collins Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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SUMMARY:Rites of Passage Food Truck Park Fiesta
DESCRIPTION:An added all-new element to our cultural art event of Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival in Melbourne. When food is art\, how can we leave you without this delicious luxury?  \nKeeping it gourmet\, we have handselected 6 Food Trucks in an outdoor enclosed area with live music.  \nYou will be enticed by a variety of options and flavours\, that you may never want to leave!
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/rites-of-passage-food-truck-park-fiesta/
LOCATION:Royal Exhibition Building\, 9 Nicholson Street\, Carlton\, Victoria\, 3053\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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DTSTAMP:20260511T124100
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SUMMARY:Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival
DESCRIPTION:Featuring over 250 of the best tattoo artists from Australia and around the world. \nFor the best tattoo designs in Melbourne\, join us for a massive weekend for the first stop of the 2017 tour! \nWith a focus on local talent\, the line-up includes: \n– Miss Rites of Passage Competition\n– Seminars by some of the world’s best tattoo artists\n– Muscle cars and customised Harley Davidson’s \nRites of Passage Tattoo Festival – experience the unity of tattoo industry and the public through a celebration of diversity\, culture and body art.
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/rites-of-passage-tattoo-festival/
LOCATION:Royal Exhibition Building\, 9 Nicholson Street\, Carlton\, Victoria\, 3053\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170409T220000
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SUMMARY:BL Burgers Melbourne Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:Sydney’s undisputed burger kings BAR LUCA & BL BURGERS are bringing their award winning burgers down to Melbourne four epic days of Blame Canada goodness! \nJames & Sarah Robbins\, the powerhouse husband and wife team behind the Bar Luca & BL Burgers creations will be serving up an array of burgers that will include the Blame Canada\, a delicious combination of a BL beef patty\, maple-glazed streaky bacon\, American cheddar\, poutine and maple aioli\, plus a few more of their bestselling classics. \nThe Blame Canada was recently named the best burger in Sydney by The Fatties Burger Appreciation Society\, and also won the Time Out Battle of the Burger in the Sydney Round and the Grand Final against Melbourne’s winner. \nAfter being named in “Best Burger” list on TimeOut\, Broadsheet\, The Urban List\, The AU Review and countless food blogs the duo and their crew are preparing to give the Melbourne burger scene a taste of what Sydney has to offer.
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/bl-burgers-melbourne-pop-up/
LOCATION:The Boatbuilders Yard\, 23 South Wharf Promenade\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170407T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170409T210000
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SUMMARY:The Big Chicken Festival
DESCRIPTION:It’s BACK! Fans of delicious\, succulent chicken fly into Preston for our 3 day event – The Big Chicken Festival. Melbourne’s cluckiest trucks are coming together again!  \nBarry’s Bar will be serving craft beer\, wine and cider throughout the weekend too. Check out Roadrunner Fried Chicken\, C’est Chick\, The Real Jerk Food Truck\, Between The Buns\, King of Spuds\, Those Guys Food\, Sizzlin Schnitzel\, Yum Az\, Cheese & Bread\, O Tuga Tastes Of Portugal\, Kimu – Korean Japanese Eatery\, Manny’s Doughnuts\, Lukumades\, Refresher Truck\, Just Wingin’ It – Fried Chicken and Waffles and Mr Softey. \nOpen FRI 5pm-10pm\, SAT 12pm-10pm\, SUN 12pm-9pm \nFREE ENTRY / ALL AGES / LICENCED / DOG FRIENDLY /ATM  \nFind us: 518 High Street\, Preston\nLimited parking on site. 5 minutes from Preston Station. \nGet updates on your faveourite events at The Food Truck Park and @thefoodtruckpark_ #thefoodtruckpark
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/the-big-chicken-festival-2/
LOCATION:The Food Truck Park\, 518 High Street\, Preston\, VIC\, 3072\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170408T210000
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SUMMARY:Menu By The Park - Glenmore Park Town Centre
DESCRIPTION:Round up your friends & family\, as we serve you crafty & innovative street food on a plate at Glenmore Park Town Centre.
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/menu-by-the-park-glenmore-park-town-centre/
LOCATION:Glenmore Park Town Centre\, 1-11 Town Terrace\, Glenmore Park\, NSW\, 2745\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170407T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170410T010000
DTSTAMP:20260511T124100
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Latin Festival 2017
DESCRIPTION:The 9th International Melbourne Latin Festival\n7\, 8 & 9 April 2017\nTHEME: The Great Gatsby \nVENUE: JASON COLEMAN’S – MINISTRY OF DANCE – 1-64 SUTTON ST\, NORTH MELBOURNE \nTO BOOK:\nhttps://melbournelatinfestival.com.au/buy-tickets/ \nSCHEDULE\nAll activity will be at Jason Coleman’s Ministry of dance\n1-64 Sutton St\, North Melbourne\n________________________________________\nFRIDAY\n4PM: FRANKIE MARTINEZ AFRO CARRIBEAN AND BODY ISOLATION MASTERCLASS\n5PM: PERFORMER TECH REHEARSAL\n8PM: DOORS AND BAR OPEN\n8.30PM PERFORMANCE SHOWS\n10PM: SOCIAL DANCING (Salsa room\, Bachata\, Zouk/Kizomba room)\nLIVE BAND KEKOSON\nSALSA ROOM\nDJ – DEBBY DJ CARLOS LOPEZ\,\nZOUK/KIZOMBA ROOM\nDJ HIROKO & VIVIANA\, DJ ALLAN\nBACHATA ROOM\nDJ KENDRIX  \nSATURDAY – The Great Gatsby Theme\n10AM – 5PM: WORKSHOPS\n2PM: BACHATA IMMERSION COURSE (not included in W/end pass)\n5PM: TECH PERFORMANCE REHEARSAL\n7.30PM: DOORS& BAR OPEN (The Great Gatsby Theme)\n8.30PM: PERFORMANCE SHOWS\n10PM: SOCIAL ROOMS (Salsa\, Bachata\, Zouk/Kizomba\, West Coast Swing Room\, Swing room) \nSALSA ROOM\nDJ DEBBY DJ JUAN CARLOS DJ ALBERTO DJ  CARLOS GALIANO\nZOUK/KIZOMBA ROOM\nDJ ALLAN\, DJ KADU\nBACHATA ROOM\nDJ ALBERTO\nDJ JC BACHATA \n________________________________________\nSUNDAY – WHITE PARTY (Brazilian theme)\n10AM – 5PM: WORKSHOPS\n2PM: SAMBA IMMERSION COURSE- Silvi Milans (not included in W/end pass)\n2PM:KIZOMBA MASTERCLASS – Yasinn Mutati (not included in w/end pass)\n3PM: ZOUK MASTERCLASS – Kadu & Larissa (Included in Full pass)\n5PM: TECH PERFORMANCE REHEARSAL\n8PM: DOORS AND BAR OPEN (Brazilian theme – wear white)\n8.30PM: PERFORMANCE SHOWS\n10PM: SOCIAL ROOMS (Salsa/Bachata\, Zouk/Kizomba) \nSALSA/BACHATA ROOM\nDJ CARLOS GALIANO\nDJ DEBBY\nZOUK/KIZOMBA ROOM\nDJ YASSIN MUTATI \nFeaturing international and local Latin Dance Artists\nFRANKIE MARTINEZ – USA\nKADU AND LARISSA – BRAZIL/QLD\nBEL-MONDO – FRANCE\nYASSIN MUTATI – AFRICA\nJOSE & MAY – SPAIN/QLD\nELLI AND CARLOS – QLD\nDONNA AND WARREN FROST – NZ\nDEBBY SMITS – QLD\nSILVI MILANS – SA\nJUAN CARLOS OSPINA – VIC\nJAIME JESUS & JESSICA LAI- NSW\nARTIA ZANDIAN – NSW\nKRIN BAJOUGH – NSW\nMITCH AND ELLICIA – NSW\nSHERYLANNE McCLEOD – NSW\nROMINA ANAQUIN & KENDRIC JEFFERSON – VIC\nAKSHAR APTE & MAXINE BUXTON – VIC\nSHARON PAKIR – VIC\nALEX BRYAN – VIC\nELKA  EIDELMAN – VIC\nPEDRO & TIFFANY – VIC\nPAULA DI PIETRO – VIC\nSOPHIE CONTRERAS – VIC\nTOMAS MELGAREJO – VIC\nLAURA ANDERSON – VIC\nIZZY WASHINGTON – VIC\nLUKAS ENCISO – VIC\nLAM LAKIZ – VIC\nMINX – VIC \nTO BOOK: go online\nhttps://melbournelatinfestival.com.au/buy-tickets/ \nMelbourne Latin Festival 2017 bringing you an even more exciting and entertainment filled weekend filled with \n3 EVENINGS OF LATIN DANCE SHOWS & PARTIES\, OVER 150 LATIN DANCERS\, 12 LATIN DJ’S\, 40 DANCE WORKSHOPS OVER 3 DAYS/NIGHTS OF FUN!” \n3 NIGHT PARTY PASS – $120\nFRIDAY NIGHT PASS – $40 online $45 at door\nSATURDAY NIGHT PASS $50 online $55 at door\nSUNDAY NIGHT – $40 online $55 at door \nTO BOOK: go online\nhttps://melbournelatinfestival.com.au/buy-tickets/
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/melbourne-latin-festival-2017/
LOCATION:Jason Coleman’s Ministry Of Dance\, Level 1\,64 Sutton Street\, North Melbourne\, VIC\, 3051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170408T010000
DTSTAMP:20260511T124100
CREATED:20170404T103120Z
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SUMMARY:De Puta Madre - Latin Party!
DESCRIPTION:De Puta Madre! DJ Don Salazar brings you an earthy fusion of South American\, Afro-Caribbean and worldly rhythms! \nCome and move your body to a unique blend of cumbia\, reggae\, reggaeton\, mumbaton\, bugalú\, and other ethnic beats! \n$12 Frozen Margaritas and $7 shots of Aguardiente\, Colombia’s favourite spirit!!
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/de-puta-madre-latin-party/
LOCATION:Vamos\, 1st Floor\, 37 Little Bourke St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170408T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170408T123000
DTSTAMP:20260511T124100
CREATED:20170404T103354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170407T234833Z
UID:3524-1491638400-1491654600@melbournefoodfestivals.com.au
SUMMARY:Farmers Market@The Old Cheese Factory
DESCRIPTION:Fresh produce straight from the farmer to you at this only VFMA accredited farmers market in Berwick
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/farmers-marketthe-old-cheese-factory/
LOCATION:Farmers Market at The Old Cheese Factory\, The Old Cheese Factory\, 34 Homestead Road\,\, Berwick\, VIC\, 3806\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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SUMMARY:Preston Markets - Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:American BBQ will have a Pop Up Store at the Preston Markets\, Melbourne on the 8th April. We will have a huge selection of Rubs\, Sauces\, Injections and accessories available
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/preston-markets-melbourne/
LOCATION:Preston Market\, 30 The Centreway\, Preston\, VIC\, 3072\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170408T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T124100
CREATED:20170404T103357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170407T235030Z
UID:3527-1491640200-1491670800@melbournefoodfestivals.com.au
SUMMARY:Yarra Valley Doggy WInery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Bring your dog on a winery tour with Gourmet Pawprints! Our Doggy Winery Tours chauffeur you in the comfort of our air-conditioned bus\, Bella! There is a seat for you and a seat for your dog and all you have to do is sit back\, pop your paws up and relax.\nEach tour is handcrafted and our talented team will look after you from beginning to end. Whether you are coming on your own or with a group of friends we will take care of everything from pampering the dogs to holding a lead while you sip your wine.\nWe personally select all venues to ensure they are dog welcoming and have great food and wine. Sorry hoomans\, pooches get the window seat!
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/yarra-valley-doggy-winery-tour-2/
LOCATION:Gourmet Pawprints\, Rest Stop G The Boulevard\, Port Melbourne\, VIC\, 3207\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170408T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170408T170000
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CREATED:20170404T103358Z
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UID:3529-1491642000-1491670800@melbournefoodfestivals.com.au
SUMMARY:2017 Melbourne Food and Wine Fest - Farm Food Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Green Olive is taking part in the 2017 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival\, presented by Bank of Melbourne. \nGreen Olive at Red Hill is perfect for all the family to indulge their inner foodie. We love our farm and the food we produce\, so after you’ve had your favourite farm animal painted on your face you can enjoy some of the finest food and wine that the Mornington Peninsula has to offer.    \nThe farm stage will be bursting with local farmers ready to share their secrets\, the olive grove will be laid out with books to be read\, we’ll be teaching basic farm skills and showcasing our best gardening tricks… Plus on the lawn there will be kids activities galore! \nAdmission to the farm is free and we are taking lunch bookings for groups of 4 or more at 12:00pm and 2:30pm. Groups of up to 3 are always welcome on a walk in basis. If there is a short wait for a table\, you are most welcome to enjoy a drink on the lawn while soaking up the farm atmosphere. Please contact us on 03 5989 2992 for more details\, email info@greenolive.com.au or book online at http://www.greenolive.com.au
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/2017-melbourne-food-and-wine-fest-farm-food-fun/
LOCATION:Green Olive at Red Hill\, 1180 Mornington Flinders Road\, Main Ridge\, VIC\, 3928\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170408T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T124100
CREATED:20170404T103401Z
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UID:3532-1491642000-1491757200@melbournefoodfestivals.com.au
SUMMARY:St Erth Apple Festival & Visit Gardens of the Goldfields
DESCRIPTION:Join The Diggers Club at The Garden of St Erth for a weekend of heritage apple festivities and celebrations.  \nMeet the Pommes and indulge at the Hidden Garden of St Erth\, taste\, sip\, enjoy! \nWander our heritage fruit orchard and be inspired\, taste the best of heritage fruit and learn to cultivate your own organic produce at our free mini workshops and buy produce from local stallholders. \nTake inspiration from our food forest and dine on food and fruit that has only travelled a few meters from our organic garden to our  Fork to Fork Café \nDate & time: 8th and 9th April 9am – 5pm\nAddress: 189 Simmons Reef Rd\, Blackwood\nContact number: 03 5368 6514\nAdult entry price: Diggers Club Members and Under 16yo free\, Visitors $10 \nHERITAGE APPLE MASTERCLASS\nBook into our Heritage Apple Masterclass with talented expert Pete the Permie\nGrowing Heritage Apples & Fruit the Natural Way.\nThis class will look at the wonderful heritage varieties available still in Australia and how selecting the right ones can make it easier to manage a home or bigger orchard. The rootstock\, disease resistance and design of the space can all help reduce work by up to 90% or increase the rate of failure to get good clean\, chemical free crops. This class is also about the new and old methods and tools that can help you reduce your effort in the orchard or food forest and what threats are on the horizon for Victorian growers.\n11am – 3pm Saturday 8th April \n$65 members\, $75 non-members\, includes lunch and a glass of wine\nBookings essential\, https://www.diggers.com.au/shop/events/st-erth/growing-heritage-apples-and-fruit/esm36/ \n‘GARDENS OF THE GOLDFIELDS’ OPEN GARDENS WEEKEND\nExtend your visit to The Garden of St Erth Festival weekend and vsit 2 stunning gardens in Newbury and Macedon with additional $10 entry each \nFrogmore\nNestled into the Wombat State Forest\, Frogmore is a ‘must-see’ garden featuring a spectacular prairie-style planting of perennials\, the likes of which are rarely seen in this country. Frogmore is a garden that displays the true art of gardening.  \n1560 Greendale-Trentham Rd\, Newbry $10 entry \nGlenrannoch\nA historical house and cool climate garden dating from  the late 19th century\, aa time when the well-off of Melbourne built ‘hill station’ gardens at Mt Macedon to escape the summer heat. Discover over eight acres of outstanding gardens.\nNote : The property is steep with many steps (176 in one notable flight)\, and is unsuitable for prams\, walkers and the infirm.  \n84 Devonshire Lane\, Mt Macedon $10 entry
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/st-erth-apple-festival-visit-gardens-of-the-goldfields/
LOCATION:The Diggers Club\, 105 Latrobe Parade\, Dromana\, VIC\, 3936\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170408T150000
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UID:3535-1491645600-1491663600@melbournefoodfestivals.com.au
SUMMARY:Hungarian Small Business Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a market fair and get to know the Hungarian small business owners and enjoy what they got to offer!\nTravel\, beauty\, túró rudi\, hand crafted easter gifts\, education tools just to name a few.\nYou won’t get hungry as there will be langos and kürtüs kalács for sale and lots of fun & entertainment for kids.\nCome along and support small businesses and the Bocskai Hungarian School.
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/hungarian-small-business-fair/
LOCATION:Bocskai Centre\, 123 St Georges Rd\, Fitzroy North\, VIC\, 3068\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170408T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170408T230000
DTSTAMP:20260511T124100
CREATED:20170315T010454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170408T000219Z
UID:2644-1491645600-1491692400@melbournefoodfestivals.com.au
SUMMARY:2017 Gazelle Holland Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating all aspects of the Netherlands\, Dutch food\, and Dutch culture. \nDoors open at 10am.\nGates close at 10pm. \nTickets\nTickets will be available for purchase online soon. Early Bird Discounts will apply for tickets purchased prior to 19 March.\n​\nAdults                          $20​\nConcession*               $15\nChildren (0 – 14)         FREE\nKermis Wristband       $5\n​\n* Concessions = Student Card\, Healthcare Card\, and Senior/Pension Card \nTickets are available through the Gazelle Holland Festival website. \nhttp://www.hollandfestival.org.au
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/2017-gazelle-holland-festival/
LOCATION:Akoonah Park\, 2 Cardinia Street\, Berwick\, Victoria\, 3806\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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UID:3537-1491645600-1491757200@melbournefoodfestivals.com.au
SUMMARY:South East Asia Festival 2017
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 25 Years of Melbourne Food and Wine Festival\, this second festival will showcase the wonderful culture\, sights and sounds of South East Asia. This event is the main feature of the South East Asia Month of April. \nEvent Times\nSaturday 11AM-8PM\nSunday 10AM-5PM \nAbout us\nCelebrating the 40th Anniversary of Australian – Asean relations. Melbourne is a melting pot of cultures and this 2 day festival organized by the communities of South East Asia in collaboration with numerous consulates and community groups serves as a benchmark for continued community collaboration. \nThe festival celebrates the numerous cultures of the South East Asian nations. It also encourages the participation of numerous community groups living in Melbourne to celebrate the many joyous occasions celebrated in their own countries. There will be street food from many nations catered by melbourne’s food industry. All restaurants are handpicked as they are the top of the line in this city. \nThere will also be activities for families\, cultural and modern performances from all countries involved. \nThis event pays tribute to the following countries who make up of ASEAN and promotes peace\, understanding among the nations and the world. \nEntertainment for April 8\n11:00am	Au Co Dance Group –	Vietnam\n11:30am	Karen Esco & Rian Riansyah –	Phil/Indonesian\n12:30pm	MiGen Music Group – 	Philippines\n1:00pm	Opening Ceremony (Anthem – Erica Padilla)\n1:30pm	Peranakan Association c/o Joseph Then – Malaysian\n2:00pm	Erica Padilla –	Philippines\n2:30pm	Lillian Bermudez Fashion Show –	Philippines\n3:00pm	Elvic Phanyathong –	Thai\n3:30pm	Gabi DJ\n4:00pm	Sikander band –	Malaysian\n5:30pm	Louis Lockwood	Philippines\n6:00pm	Pat	Aus\n6:30pm	Michael Yuy	Aus\n7.00pm	Michael Yuy	Aus\n7:30pm	Silvatra	Aus\n8:00pm	Close	 \nRepresentatives from Association of South East Asia Nations (ASEAN) countries:\nA) Australia: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade\n1) Malaysia: Malaysian Consulate Melbourne\n2) Indonesia: Konsul Jeneral Republic of Indonesia\n3) Vietnam: Vietnamese Community Australia Inc & We are One Communities\n4) Thailand: Royal Thai Consulate Melbourne\n5) Cambodia: Kalyan Ky – Cambodian Aus/NZ Mission\, Mary Key – Representative\n6) Singapore: Jenny Chua – Singaporean Association\n7) Brunei Darulssalam: High Commission of Brunei\n8) Phillipines: Consul General of Phillipines\n9) Laos:\n10) Myanmar:  \nASEAN dialogue partners: Australia\, Canada\, China\, European Union\, India\, Japan\, New Zealand\, Russia\, United States & the Republic of Korea.
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/south-east-asia-festival-2017/
LOCATION:Argyle Square\, Lygon Street\, Lygon St\, Carlton\, VIC\, 3001\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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UID:3540-1491649200-1491661800@melbournefoodfestivals.com.au
SUMMARY:YUM CHA CLASS
DESCRIPTION:Hey everyone.  ?.  \nSo the next private class with Alyce Alexandra is Yum Cha. By memory I think out of all the classes I’ve organized I’ve only run this class once.\nThis is the equal biggest class alyce has. It has numerous thermomix machines going at the same time \, multiple presenters and goes for between 3 1/2 to 4 hours. It’s a HUGE class    \nSo yum cha.  What is it. ?   \nThink fruit tea. Think chicken corn soup. Steamed pork buns which are AMAZING. how to create and shape the dough for them.  Char Siew. These are amazeballs as well.✅.   Dumplings\, how to make the perfect dumpling dough\, the perfect dumpling filling and how to create and shape the finished product. These are sublime and I’m coming along just for these bad boys !!! Hainese chicken and rice.  OMFG sensational. Ginger sauce.  Traditional egg tarts and the bases and how to create the perfect ones.  And spring onion pancakes.  These are seriously good to finish on.  \nIf you’re keen to come along and join myself and alyce and her superstar team learn all about yumcha then don’t miss this.   \nThere were some that missed getting their name on the class list for our first class\, Easy Indian\, so you snooze you lose ???? \nI will make a seperate thread in the main section of my page on Friday the 3rd of March at 6.00pm asking for names for those that would like to come along.  If you’re keen to join me please put a reminder in your phone.  There are only 24 seats.  Class cost is $125pp. This is a huge class.
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/yum-cha-class/
LOCATION:Alyce Alexandra Cookbooks\, 417 City Road\, South Melbourne\, VIC\, 3205\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170408T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170408T230000
DTSTAMP:20260511T124100
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UID:3543-1491652800-1491692400@melbournefoodfestivals.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Chilli Eating Championship 2017
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday April 8th 2017\, THE B.EAST\, Melbourne Hot Sauce and Changz Hot Sauce are coming together to host the second annual Melbourne Chilli Eating Championship\, an event that is not for the faint of heart. \nBouts commence at 4pm when 16 competitors will take to the stage in a Melbourne Rules KO event and compete for the glory of being crowned The Ultimate Warrior Champion & a prize pool worth over $1500.\nLET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!! \nRULES \n12 rounds of progessively hotter challenges consisting of all manner of chilli including fresh pods\, food & drink concoctions & some special surprises. \nElimination is by way of tap out\, pass out or spew out.\nNo drinks\, No napkins\, No standing. No spewy.\nIf you can’t complete the round you’re out.\nJudges decisions are final.\nSt John Ambulance Victoria will be on hand to help you away….. \nThree lucky victims will make it through to the final round of Carolina Reaper madness & a chance for all the Glory!! \nCompetition entry is $10 which includes a free beer & bottle of hot sauce\, because everyone’s a winner! \nSounds like fun?\nThen enter via our website\nhttp://www.melbournechillieatingchampionship.com/competition-entry/ \nPRIZES \nFIRST PLACE\n2017 Ultimate Warrior Trophy\n$500 cash\n$100 B.East voucher\n12 pack Melbourne Hot Sauce\n12 pack Changz Hot Sauce\nMCEC T Shirt\nMCEC Hot Sauce\nGold Medal \nSECOND PLACE\n$100 cash\n$50 B.East voucher\n6 pack Melbourne Hot Sauce\n6 pack Changz Hot Sauce\nMCEC T Shirt\nMCEC Hot Sauce\nSilver Medal \nTHIRD PLACE\n$50 B.East voucher\n6 pack Melbourne Hot Sauce\n6 pack Changz Hot Sauce\nMCEC T Shirt\nMCEC Hot Sauce\nBronze Medal \nFrom 12pm The B.East is cooking up a special fiery food & booze menu for the day incorporating some of the most face melting chilli available. Expect to see some Carolina reaper\, Trinidad scorpion & Ghost chilli served up to test your tolerance & indulge in some spicy goodness. \nMHS & Changz will be manning the hot sauce & chilli stall where you can purchase their potent wares\, have your own private chilli challenge & even buy the T Shirt. The 2017 MCEC Ltd edition hot sauce will be available to purchase only on the day so get in quick.  \nFeaturing some of the hottest chilli in the world\, this skull crushing\, face melting blend of goodness has been especially crafted by Melbourne Hot Sauce\, Changz Hot Sauce & The B.East \nChampionship commences at 4pm sharp.
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/melbourne-chilli-eating-championship-2017/
LOCATION:THE B.EAST\, 80 Lygon Street\, Brunswick East\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3057\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170409T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170408T100358Z
UID:2647-1491652800-1491764400@melbournefoodfestivals.com.au
SUMMARY:Pentridge Festival 2017
DESCRIPTION:Sat 8 April: 12pm-10pm\nSun 9 April: 12pm-7pm\nFree admission! \nA COMMUNITY CELEBRATES AN ICON REBORN\nPentridge is gearing up for its biggest weekend yet with the forthcoming Pentridge Festival. Held over Saturday and Sunday April 8th and 9th\, the event celebrates both the 20th anniversary since Pentridge Prison closed its doors\, and its recent revival as a community-oriented adaptive reuse heritage precinct. \nWith a line up of artists showcasing Melbourne’s best and emerging talent\, plus artisan stalls and diverse food offerings from around the world\, Pentridge Festival will truly be an event for young and old. From families throwing down a picnic rug on the lawn to friends gathering for a great night out\, the Piazza at Pentridge will come alive as the Coburg community celebrates its past\, present and future. \nYOUR CHANCE TO STEP INTO PENTRIDGE’S PAST [SOLD OUT]\nThe Festival will also feature a rare chance to explore some of Pentridge’s history\, with free tours taking you through its historic former prison buildings\, yards and cells. \nThese 45-minute tours will run every hour both Saturday and Sunday from 12.30pm\, with the last tour at 5.30pm. \nGroups are limited to 40 people and will let you experience first-hand B Division\, the panopticon exercise yards\, and the solitary confinement cells. Demand for these free tours will be high\, so ensure you book via the form below to avoid disappointment! \nENJOY MELBOURNE’S BEST AND EMERGING ARTISTS\nMusic lovers will rejoice at the music programme planned for the festival\, with the Piazza providing the ideal backdrop for you to bathe in tunes whatever your musical inclinations. \nHere’s the full artist’s line-up that will be entertaining the crowds across the weekend: \nSATURDAY 8th April \nAbe and Ed’s musical adventure	1pm-2pm\nLabjacd	2.30pm-3.30pm\nAmaru Tribe	4.00pm-5.00pm\nBig Words	5.30pm-6.30pm\nCumbia Massive	7pm-8pm\nBilly Davis	 8.30pm-10pm \nSUNDAY 9th April \nJosh Batten	 12pm-1pm\nTrio Peryera	 1.30pm-2.30pm\nKieren Lee	 3pm-4pm\nFunkalleros	 4.30pm-5.30pm\nArthur Penn and the Funky Ten	 6pm-7pm \nTHE FLAVOURS OF THE WORLD\nTasty offerings across a great range of tastes and cuisines will be available from the food vendors in attendance\, including: \n• Mr Burger	• Two Fat Indians\n• Tish Faco	• Billy Van Creamy\n• Wrap Roll It	• Miss Molly’s Cakes\n• Beatbox Kitchen	• the so-hot-right now pizza masters Zero 95\n• Pasta Face	• Fancy Hanks\n• Saccha	• Copa Food Truck\n• White Guy Cooks Thai	• St Gerry’s \nIt’s all looking like it’s going to be an extraordinary community event\, bigger even than last year’s Latin Festival! It’s also going to be a great taste for the kind of things you can expect to see more of\, as Pentridge evolves into a true cultural precinct for Coburg and its surrounding areas.
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/pentridge-festival-2017/
LOCATION:PENTRIDGE\, 1 Champ Street\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170408T130000
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UID:3545-1491656400-1491670800@melbournefoodfestivals.com.au
SUMMARY:Raw Dessert Class Saturday 8th April 2017 - Melbourne\, Australia
DESCRIPTION:Would you love to learn how to prepare simple\, easy desserts that are dairy free\, gluten free\, guilt free? That contain no preservatives\, no refined sugars or artificial ingredients of any kind? Indulge your sweet tooth and delve into the delightful art of Raw Desserts! \nFor all bookings and information visit the website\nhttp://rawlivingfoods.com.au/classes.htm \nContact: 0414 473 273\nEmail: ace@rawlivingfoods.com.au \nNote: All classes are held in Richmond / Melbourne\, Australia\,  full address is given upon booking.
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/raw-dessert-class-saturday-8th-april-2017-melbourne-australia/
LOCATION:Melbourne\, VIC\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170408T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170408T220000
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SUMMARY:Batman Autumn Night Market
DESCRIPTION:Beer Garden – Bar / Food stalls / Live music / Craft & Entertainment
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/batman-autumn-night-market-2/
LOCATION:Batman Night Market\, 14 Gaffney Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170408T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170409T010000
DTSTAMP:20260511T124100
CREATED:20170315T011607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170408T230444Z
UID:2649-1491681600-1491699600@melbournefoodfestivals.com.au
SUMMARY:West Coast Swing at Melbourne Latin Festival 2017
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce West Coast Swing (WCS) has been invited to participate in the 9th Annual International Melbourne Latin Festival!  \nWest Coast Swing is danced to just about anything and is famous for being danced to Top 40’s\, Blues\, RNB\, Retro\, Disco & Soul. The versatility of dance music is creating wide levels of appeal and as a result\, this dance is taking off all over the world. \nThere will a room dedicated to the West Coast Swing crew who will have a DJ spinning tunes for you to party to.  \nSaturday 4:00pm Intro To West Coast with Champion dancers Scott Stuart and Melina Ramirez-Stuart!\n9pm- 1am- WCS Social Dance Party! FOUR hours of social dancing!  \nSunday: 3:00pm West Coast Swing Beginner class  with awesome dancer and DJ Matthew Grevett \nMake sure to watch the Saturday Night show so you can see a great WCS Show!  \nThe Saturday night will have an array of Latin dance performances from local\, interstate and international artists.  Alex Bryan\, of Dancing with the Stars and Boy from Oz fame\,  will be the Masters of Ceremonies for the evening.  The theme will be ‘The Great Gatsby’ so dress up and have fun. \nTickets are available through Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/LXUW or through the website http://www.melbournelatinfestival.com.au
URL:https://melbournefoodfestivals.com.au/event/west-coast-swing-at-melbourne-latin-festival-2017/
LOCATION:Jason Coleman’s Ministry Of Dance\, Level 1\,64 Sutton Street\, North Melbourne\, VIC\, 3051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Food And Beverage Festivals
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