Asian SnackFest $19.90 per person
2016-09-06 17:30 - 23:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | City Orchids Garden, 119 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
ALL YOU CAN EAT Asian Snacks for a 90 minute session.
Crispy Spring Rolls, Homemade DimSum, Chicken Corn Soup,
Prawn & Pork Won Tons, Satay Chicken Skewers,
Steamed BBQ Pork Buns, Chili Lime Crispy Tofu Squares,
Special Fried Rice, Tea Soy Eggs & MIxed Asian Vegetables.
DRINK SPECIALS
Crown Lager & Tsingtao Beer $4.50
Pina Colada ONLY $7.50
Only $19.90 per seated person. Children 5-12yo $9.90.
Under 5yo EAT FREE.
Strictly BYO Wine Only, $3.00 corkage per person.
NO BYO BEER!
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Book online @ http://www.obee.com.au/orchidsgarden/
Be sure to select one of the 3 session times: 5.30pm, 7.30pm or 9.30pm
See you there!

Free Nutella Crèpes by Glenferrie Crèpe Cafe
2016-09-07 09:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Glenferrie Crepe Cafe, Don Arcade (Next to Glenferrie Train Station), Shop 12B, 672 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, Melbourne, VIC, 3122, Australia
YOU’RE INVITED TO CELEBRATE OUR ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH US!
Wednesday, 7th Sept 9am-12pm.
Join us for Free Nutella Crepe(limited to one for each customer only).
Wow, it’s already been one year since we opened our crepe cafe in Glenferrie. Throughout the year, our customers have shown up over and over again and tasted thousands of our crepes and coffee. We are glad and so thankful our customers has enjoyed our crepes and helped us have a successful 1st year.
To celebrate, we would like to invite you (everyone’s welcome) to join us for a Free nutella crepe at our shop on Wednesday 7th September, 9am -12pm.

American BBQ and Wine Degustation Dinner, 4 courses, 8 wines, $69
2016-09-07 19:00 - 22:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Third Wave, 30 Cato St, Prahran, VIC, 3181, Australia
4 course degustation American BBQ dinner paired with 8 wines. Just $69
UPDATE – LAST 2 TICKETS LEFT
Entree
___________
Candy Bacon
Oink balls (pork meat balls, wrapped in streaky bacon, smoked and grilled in BBQ sauce)
Lamb Quesadilla
Main Course 1
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Slow Smoked Chicken
Slow Smoked Chicken Wings
Spicy Chips
Coleslaw
Main Course 2
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Slow Smoked Beef Ribs
Slow Smoked Brisket
Glazed Mushrooms
Corn Bread
Smoked Mac and Cheese
Dessert
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Combination of Pecan Pie with espresso cream and ice cream and Key Lime Pie
These delicious courses will be matched to premium wines from some of the best regions ( Heathcote, Yarra Valley, Adelaide Hills ) from some of the best wineries in the country like Pikes , Wild Duck Creek and other boutique artisan producers
Phil Hude, wine educator and owner of Armadale Cellars (one of the best wine retailers in Melbourne), will present on the night. Learn about the wines, their origin and wine and food matching applicability
Incredible value. Only 50 seats. Book quickly, they will sell out. Wednesday the 7th of September at 7pm in the Prahran venue.

American BBQ and Wine Degustation Dinner, 4 courses, 8 wines, $69
2016-09-07 19:00 - 22:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Third Wave, 30 Cato St, Prahran, VIC, 3181, Australia
4 course degustation American BBQ dinner paired with 8 wines. Just $69
Entree
___________
Candy Bacon
Oink balls (pork meat balls, wrapped in streaky bacon, smoked and grilled in BBQ sauce)
Lamb Quesadilla
Main Course 1
____________
Slow Smoked Chicken
Slow Smoked Chicken Wings
Spicy Chips
Coleslaw
Main Course 2
_____________
Slow Smoked Beef Ribs
Slow Smoked Brisket
Glazed Mushrooms
Corn Bread
Smoked Mac and Cheese
Dessert
_____________
Combination of Pecan Pie with espresso cream and ice cream and Key Lime Pie
These delicious courses will be matched to premium wines from some of the best regions ( Heathcote, Yarra Valley, Adelaide Hills ) from some of the best wineries in the country like Pikes , Wild Duck Creek and other boutique artisan producers
Phil Hude, wine educator and owner of Armadale Cellars (one of the best wine retailers in Melbourne), will present on the night. Learn about the wines, their origin and wine and food matching applicability
Incredible value. Only 50 seats. Book quickly, they will sell out. Wednesday the 7th of September at 7pm in the Prahran venue.

Eat the world- mini food truck festival
2016-09-09 17:00 - 22:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Gisborne Secondary College
DATE ANNOUNCED! – 9th SEPTEMBER
Gisborne secondary college is going overseas!
we are fundraising for our world challenge expedition to Cambodia and so we are organising a mini food truck festival.
FOOD TRUCKS: We are currently sending out applications to vendors and looking at a way to get tickets to the public, just watch this space and keep expressing intrest here!
LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS: Want some great publicity?
We are chasing some sponsorship in exchange for free advertising, a mention in any and all local media coverage, some free event tickets and maybe even more! Please just comment below with an email address..
If you think you would bring your friends and family feel free to invite them and accept this invitation.

The Food Truck Park Block Party
2016-09-09 17:00 - 2016-09-11 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Food Truck Park, 518 High Street, Preston, VIC, 3072, Australia
The PRESTON BLOCK PARTY is heating things up again this Spring. Preston meets Brooklyn for a huge New York themed party over three days.
What can you expect? All-American food trucks, Hip Hop DJs, Pop-Up Barber Shop plus drinks at Barry’s Bar to keep the party going all night!
MORE DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED!
518 High Street Preston, opposite Nissan
FREE / ALL AGES EVENT / DOG FRIENDLY

Free Fun Day 2016
2016-09-10 10:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Civic Park, Civic Place, Warragul, VIC, 3820, Australia
We’re hosting the next Free Fun Day at Civic Park on Saturday September 10, and this year we’re ramping up for our biggest event yet!
Everything at Free Fun Day is free- even the food. So come along for free rides, food, music, kid’s games, street performers and more. We’re also excited to feature performances in our new Big Top circus tent!
It’s all one big gift to the community- Warragul Free Fun Day presented by local Christians.
So click ‘attending’ here, put the dates in your diaries/phones and invite all your friends.
Don’t forget to like our Facebook page to see teasers of our events and behind-the-scenes photos. See you at Civic Park soon!

The smooth Festival of Chocolate
2016-09-10 10:00 - 2016-09-11 18:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Rocks, The Rocks, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
2 Days of decadent desserts from Sydney’s chocolatiers, pastry chefs and ice creameries. FREE ENTRY!
http://www.smoothfestivalofchocolate.com.au/

Massive WINE SALE
2016-09-11 10:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Riverstone Estate Cellar Door, 105 Skye Road, Coldstream, VIC, 3770, Australia
Time to celebrate the beginning of spring and warmer weather with a massive wine sale! Come & enjoy the view, the music, & the food with your favourite Riverstone Estate wine. And take some home with our crazy sale prices – only $160 for a case of 12 or $15 per bottle! Stand Clear will be playing live from 1pm – 4pm.
Lunch bookings essential – book your table today!

Fine Food Australia - Melbourne
2016-09-12 10:00 - 2016-09-15 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, VIC, 3006, Australia
Fine Food Australia is the largest food industry event in the country. It brings together all the serious buyers and sellers of food, drink and equipment over four busy days. Exhibitors and visitors will attend from all around the world.

Hinterland Scarecrow Festival - 16 Sep to 2 Oct
2016-09-16 09:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Green Olive at Red Hill, 1180 Mornington Flinders Road, Main Ridge, VIC, 3928, Australia
Green Olive will be participating in the Mornington Peninsula Hinterland Scarecrow Festival. Now running for 10 years, the Scarecrow Festival and Trail has evolved into a unique community art form. Lovingly hand-crafted using a range of materials, Scarecrows will be devised and assembled by local children, families, wineries, artists, schools, businesses and range from the wacky to the extraordinary.
We’ll be making a traditional farm-style scarecrow which will be placed at the entrance to the farm – come check us out, post a selfie and tag us at #hinterlandscarecrow and #greenoliveatredhill.
Don’t forget the Scarecrow Festival Day on Saturday 1 October at the first Red Hill Market of the season.
Download the map here http://www.scarecrowfestival.org.au and see how many of the Scarecrows you can find, and please VOTE FOR US in the “Peoples’ Choice” 🙂

Vintage Lovers Food Truck Weekend
2016-09-16 17:00 - 2016-09-18 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Food Truck Park, 518 High Street, Preston, VIC, 3072, Australia
Fans of rockabilly, soul, food trucks, vintage cars and fashion this is your weekend! Bringing together vintage fashion, bric-a-brac, collector items and local designers this is the perfect weekend to grab a great feed and some items for you!
We will have DJs spinning vinyls throughout the weekend it’s time to bust out some jive and head to Preston.
MORE DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED!
518 High Street Preston, opposite Nissan
FREE / ALL AGES EVENT / DOG FRIENDLY

Spring Festival
2016-09-17 10:00 - 2016-09-18 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Big Goose, 233 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Moorooduc, VIC, 3933, Australia
This September marks the 1st Birthday of The Big Goose and the opening of the first stage of our Wildlife Park. To celebrate we are holding a Spring Festival with a variety of fun activities for the whole family.
Try your hand at stuffing a Scarecrow, have a go at the gumboot toss and Chuck – a- Chook (Don’t worry, they are rubber chickens!) or have your face painted! Pimp my Balloons will be there with a very special Balloon twisting extravaganza! On Sunday the 18th the Peninsula Chrome Bumpers car club join us with an awesome car display.
Our Wildlife Park will be open to the public – come and meet it’s newest residents- our Eastern Grey Kangaroos. They may be shy to start with but soon enough they will be eating out of your hand – literally!
Our Spring Festival is on the 17th and 18th of September. Check whats on each day at http://www.thebiggoose.com.au
You can book entry tickets on our brand new website from the 1st of September!

Vegan Day Out In Fitzroy! 17th & 18th September
2016-09-17 10:00 - 2016-09-18 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Cruelty Free Shop, 385 Brunswick St, Melbourne, VIC, 3065, Australia
It’s that time again!
On Saturday the 17th AND Sunday the 18th of September, local cafes and businesses will be offering vegan themed specials. We’re talking meal deals, two for ones, free coffees, food samplings, discounted vegan groceries, discounted wines, wine tastings and so much more.
Join us for a weekend-long celebration of everything vegan!
Here’s how it works,
Collect your free Vegan Day Out Map from The Cruelty Free Shop (385 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy) on Saturday 17th (9am-6pm) or on Sunday the 18th (10am-5pm). This is your key to special offers at participating outlets. You’ll need to show your map at each participating business to claim your discount or special offer.
At the Cruelty Free Shop, we’ll have storewide discounts and special offers plus food tastings all weekend long.
Please note: as almost everything in store will be discounted already, no further discounts will be available over the weekend. (eg, alv membership card).
If you’ve been before, you’ll know why we’re so excited. If this is your first VDO, you’re in for a treat!

2016 Royal Melbourne Show
2016-09-17 10:00 - 2016-09-27 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, Victoria, 3032, Australia
Victoria’s largest annual and most iconic community event, the Royal Melbourne Show, will light up Melbourne Showgrounds from Saturday 17 September to Tuesday 27 September 2016.
Conducted by The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV), the Royal Melbourne Show celebrates agriculture and attracts around 450,000 visitors over 11 spectacular days. With a huge range of exciting, fun and informative activities, exhibits, competitions, food and attractions, visitors to the Royal Melbourne Show are provided ample opportunities to immerse themselves in the event experience and create memorable moments with family and friends.
The Royal Melbourne Show is open daily from 10:00am to 9:00pm, and accessible by public transport with trains, trams and buses making for a simple and quick commute.
Tickets are now on sale. Pre-purchase tickets online to receive early bird savings of up to 25 per cent off.
The Royal Melbourne Show is now a smoke-free event.

LATIN Spring Festival
2016-09-17 11:00 - 2016-09-18 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Latin Spring Festival, 81D Bell St - Bridges Reserve, Coburg, VIC, 3058, Australia
A festival to showcase Latin American Food, Music, Culture and Art. Celebrating the Independance of Chile, El Salvador, and Mexico. Also featuring the first Latin Food & Drink Expo.

Vic100 Festival of Wine
2016-09-17 13:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Atrium Federation Square, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The VIC100 Festival of Wine will bring the top 100 wines produced by Victoria over the past year to the heart of Melbourne for one afternoon where you can taste the wine, meet the makers and take home your favourites.
There will be wines to excite any vino lover and winery representatives on hand to answer all of the questions you have ever wanted to ask about Victorian wines and the regions they come from.
Join us for the largest celebration of Victoria’s world-class wineries and an afternoon of sensory delight.
Tickets: $48 via Eventbrite

Family Friendly Medieval Feast
2016-09-17 18:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kryal Castle, 121 Forbes Road, Leigh Creek, Ballarat, VIC, 3352, Australia
A family friendly feast featuring live entertainment by our performance team. The Medieval Feast includes a Medieval tasting plate, house made soup, a Medieval feast of roasted, carved meats, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, bread, butter, gravy and condiments, plus a dessert of apple strudel and cream.
$85 per adult & $40 per child (ages 4 – 14).
Free for kids 3 and under.
Bookings via suites@kryalcastle.com.au or 03 5334 8555

Full Moon Festival
2016-09-18 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Dandenong Market, Cnr Clow & Cleeland St, Dandenong, Victoria, 3175, Australia
Celebrate this annual event at the Dandenong Market.
The event celebrates Mid Autumn Festival and brings togather over 13 countries.

Melbourne Festival Argentino
2016-09-22 15:00 - 2016-09-25 23:59 (Australia/Melbourne) | Melbourne City, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Melbourne Festival Argentino
A Celebration of Argentine Culture

Village Coburg Food Truck Festival September
2016-09-22 17:00 - 2016-09-23 22:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Village Cinemas Coburg Drive-In, 155 Newlands Road, Coburg, VIC, 3058, Australia
BOLLYWOOD AND BRIDGET HEAD TO COBURG THIS SEPTEMBER AT THE FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL!
This month the Village Cinemas Coburg Drive-In Food Truck Festival brings audiences film blockbusters from London to Mumbai with live entertainment and the finest food trucks in Melbourne. An all-star food truck line-up by the team at The Food Truck Park plus Bridget Jones’ Baby and Bollywood’s hottest hit Banjo all takes place this September 22nd and 23rd, 2016.
*vendors and films subject to change
Thursday 22nd September Food Truck Lineup
The Little Jeepney
Fancy Hank’s BBQ
Manny’s Doughnuts
Greek Street Food
Dolly’s Sister Vegan Cafe & Bar
Real Burgers
Friday 23d September Bollywood Food Truck Lineup
Two Fat Indians
Yo India
Babu Ji
Delhi on Wheels
Mr Burger
Street Crepes
Those Guys Food
GATES OPEN AT 5PM.
Tickets available http://www.villagecinemas.com.au
#thefoodtruckpark #fortheloveofstreetfood
#villagecinemas

Food Wine and Jazz Weekend September 23-25
2016-09-23 10:00 - 2016-09-25 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Tesselaar Tulip Festival, 357 Monbulk Road, Silvan, VIC, 3795, Australia
A fusion of groove, gastronomy and grapes in the garden! Enjoy jazz tunes all day long with live bands while indulging in delicious foods from around the world. There is an amazing range of boutique vineyards and breweries with plenty of delicious tastings on offer. All this in the kaleidoscope of colour that is fields of tulips.

Laneways of Preston
2016-09-23 17:00 - 2016-09-25 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Food Truck Park, 518 High Street, Preston, VIC, 3072, Australia
It’s no secret us Melbournians love our street art. We are excited make art front and centre for three days this September for the Laneways of Preston exhibition.
FREE / ALL AGES VENUE
Friday 5pm – 10pm
Saturday 12noon-10pm
Sunday 12noon – 9pm

The BIG Bayside & Peninsula Design Market
2016-09-24 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Frankston Basketball, 90 Bardia Avenue, Seaford, VIC, 3198, Australia
An indoor design market like no other!
Shop over 90+ brands indoors
HOMEWARES
ART & ILLUSTRATION
KIDS, BABY & CHILDREN
HEALTH & LIFESTYLE
FASHION & JEWELLERY
BOUTIQUE FOODS & SNACKS
FOOD TRUCKS & COFFEE
Including LIVE Music, plenty of seating & free parking. $2 entry on the day.
A few new additions:
Food Hall including fresh market tastings
Food Truck Park with more seating
Kids Face Painting
Bought to you by Mermaid Sorority Markets & Events.

Regional Tastes at Eynesbury
2016-09-24 11:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Eynesbury Homestead, 487 Eynesbury Road, Eynesbury, VIC, 3338, Australia
The festival displays the finest of our local foods and wines to the residents of Eynesbury and visitors from far and wide. Join us in a relaxed picnic style atmosphere with live entertainment provided during the day and evening.
Your Good Food & Wine adventure starts here, as we celebrate the best in food and beverage that the region has to offer. With dozens of local and state exhibitors, your new favorite food and drinks are only a sample away. Whether you are into sweet or savoury, beer or wine, we have got you covered!
Set in the beautiful Eynesbury Homestead grounds we would like the festival to become one of the major social events in the local calendar. Exiting activities are planned for the day as part of the festival and we expect to grow these each year.
This year:
• Cooking demo with local chefs in a dedicated marquee
• Wine tastings & wine appreciation with local & wine makers
• Talks about sustainability & paddock to plate concept
• Kids Zone & fun fair
• Live music all day
• Food trucks
• Local wineries, breweries & craft beers
• Chill out Zone
The Regional Tastes Food and Wine Festival operates on a not for profit basis.
The festival aims to display the diverse range of quality food and wine produced in the region. The event also aims to:
• Promote and support local producers
• Educate the public about local produce
• Promote the Melton region and its tourism industry
• Contribute to the quality of life and civic pride within the local Melton community
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS
TICKETS PRE-BOOK
ADULTS $11
KIDS UNDER 15 FREE
GROUP OF 6+ ADULTS $9
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TICKET
• Cooking demonstrations
See chefs, producers and restaurateurs cook live on stage
• Wine appreciations
Some of the world’s best wine are made right here in Victoria. Take the opportunity to sample wines from different regions, learning how to taste and identify varieties and how to best appreciate them.
Visitors tasted four wines over the course of 30 minutes and learnt how to pick a winning wine for their next dinner party invitation
• Sustainability & paddock to plate concept talks
Join us in the marquee for discussion about sustainable fishing, food miles….
• Exhibitors access
Meet, sample and purchase products from over 60 local exhibitors
• Chill out zone
• Kids zone
• Live music
All day from 11AM, free live music with Melbourne acoustic duo, Leon the accordion man and his jazz band and more.

September Latin Festival
2016-09-24 23:00 - 2016-09-25 22:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Sandown Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Mulgrave, VIC, 3171, Australia
Two Days of Family Fun & Kids ACTIVITIES, Mouthwatering FOOD and Amazing PERFORMANCES including DON Fulano @ SANDOWN RACECOURSE!!
�Event Date: 24th & 25th of September 2016 �
Melbourne’s Largest Latin Festival is coming to Sandown Park!
September Latin Festival will be showcasing all of the best dances, amazing festivities, fun, incredible food and family friendly entertainment.
Special guests and entertainment include:
– International Guest – Don Fulano all the way from New York
– DJ Pato
– DJ Jean Arena
– Elite Soccer Academy
– Mouth Watering Latin Cuisines & Beverages
– Sensational Salsa Dances and Bands
– Kids Carnival & Activities
& many more events and activities to be announced as we get closer to the date!!
Get your tickets online for this incredible two day event that will leave you begging for more!
September Latin Festival Magazine Now Available Online: https://septemberlatinfestival.com.au/magazine/

Tesselaar Tulip Festival's Children's Days September 26-29
2016-09-26 10:00 - 2016-09-29 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Tesselaar Tulip Festival, 357 Monbulk Road, Silvan, VIC, 3795, Australia
Treat the kids to a day of adventure amongst the brilliant tulips. See Hoot and Hootabelle’s Owl Playdate Show, the MikMaks, Fairies, animal petting zoo, reptile zoo, craft workshops, face painting, plus lots of fun!

Great Southern Beer & Cider Festival
2016-09-30 11:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Yarra Valley Racing Club, Armstrong Grove, Yarra Glen, VIC, 3775, Australia
A craft beer and cider festival in the beautiful Yarra Valley at Yarra Glen Racecourse on the Grand Final public holiday Friday 30 September 2016.

BBQ and Craft Beer Festival
2016-09-30 17:00 - 2016-10-02 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Food Truck Park, 518 High Street, Preston, VIC, 3072, Australia
Calling all of Melbourne’s meat and craft beer lovers to Preston! The smokiest BBQ food trucks of Melbourne are going to cook it out for three days in our tastiest battle yet.
Working with Melbourne’s favourite breweries, Barry’s Bar will be stocking even more craft beers for the three day festival.
Watch the Grand Final on Saturday our big screen projector! Line-up announced soon!
FRIDAY: 5PM – 10PM
SATURDAY: 12PM – 10PM
SUNDAY: 12PM – 9PM

A night with The Whisky Social - Style vs. Substance
2016-10-06 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | Loch & Key, L1, 34 Franklin Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The Whisky Social Presents
An evening of whisky designed to appeal to the complete newbie as well as a seasoned dram sipper.Through a few different whiskies, we will explore the bottles of this magic liquid and how to read them for what they really are. You’ll learn a lot but the most important thing is to find new whiskies you love!Your ticket gets you:
5 tasting pours of darn tasty whisk(e)y
Gourmet nibbles
A two hours of information on various brands & styles of whisky
And always: great company to drink with!
Any questions? Drop us a line and we’re happy to help!
