St Kilda Gin Festival
2024-09-13 08:00 - 2024-09-15 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | St Kilda Town Hall, 99a Carlile St, St Kilda, VIC, 3182, Australia
The Gin Festival at the Timberyard has proven so popular that now we have, another gin festival! Can’t say we’re disappointed. With 30 Aussie craft distillers and over 120 unique gins to get you nice and… happy, attendees are promised an extraordinary experience. Book your three-hour tasting session for unlimited gin tastings, and a bunch of goodies to take home. Don’t worry, when hunger strikes, they’ve got your foodie belly covered!

Wine & Vine Festival
2024-09-14 08:00 - 2024-09-15 17:00 | The Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia
Oh, look! Wine & Vine is over the whole weekend this year. That’s what we like to see. Time to devour delectable cheeses, sip on worthy wines and even meet the makers. Don’t forget their bold beers and sample-icious cidars(?). Ok, we’ll end the alliteration now. Tickets sell out for this one so even though it’s two days, don’t wait or you’ll be high and dry!

Tidal Seafood Festival
2024-09-20 08:00 - 2024-09-22 17:00 | San Remo, Victoria, Australia
It’s time to dive into the Tilda Seafood Festival again and this year, it’s even bigger. And we mean that literally. They’ve taken over more space to bring us more seafood offerings, more food trucks, and more stalls. Why, thank you (sea)food gods! Oh, and they are making it easier to get there too with offsite parking and a minibus shuttle. It makes sense, who wouldn’t want to ‘sea’ food and eat it too? We’re so punny.

Heathcote Wine and Food Festival
2024-10-05 08:00 - 2024-10-06 17:00 | Heathcote Showgrounds, Caldwell St & Chauncey St, Heathcote, Victoria, 3523, Australia
Ah, an iconic event on the Aussie foodie calendars. Did you know that over 4,000 people gather annually for this one? You do now. Be the first to taste the region’s major new-release wines, straight from local vineyards. But now just any wines, winners in international and national competitions! And of course, there are plenty of local foods to enjoy. With plenty of kids entertainment, this is another family event, so it’s a weekend getaway, packed with flavour and fun. How can you say no to that?

Oktoberfest in the Gardens 2024
2024-10-12 13:00 - 21:00 | Catani Gardens, Catani Gardens, St Kilda, Victoria, 3182, Australia
Australia’s largest and longest running Oktoberfest in the Gardens festival is back in Melbourne, the city which propelled the event to the national behemoth it is today. Last year, the event relocated to the picturesque waterfront setting of Catani Gardens in St Kilda. Melbourne has cherished Oktoberfest in the Gardens for over a decade – and we’re excited for this new chapter in its storied history.
Inspired by a love of the traditional Bavarian festival and great bier, Oktoberfest in the Gardens features colossal beer halls, authentic German food stalls, roving performers, thrill rides, sideshow alley, silent discos, and an eclectic mix of entertainment and on-stage competitions across multiple stages throughout the afternoon and evening. You’ll be able to taste your way across Europe with a large selection of imported German beer, cider, wine and a range of other beverages.
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration, Australia… Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, 31 July 2024.
With year-on-year sold-out shows and record-breaking sales in 2023, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

Indian Festival
2024-10-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Queen Victoria Market, 513 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
It’s time to spice up your life again with the Indian Festival. This epic annual event is back again so lose yourself in flavours, colours, aromas and all things delectable. From the butteriest of butter chickens, and the chai-est of steaming cups of chai, gotta taste them all! While you’re there, check out the stalls bursting with spices, textiles and crafts. I’m so there!

Asia Oasis Street Food Festival in Melbourne
2024-10-24 08:00 - 2024-10-27 17:00 | Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne, St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
Melbourne munchmasters and festival fanatics, get hyped for the ultimate taste adventure. With culinary masterpieces passed down from generation to generation, and authentic decorations from barley huts to Hui An lanterns, there is so much to taste and plenty to keep you entertained.

Kingston Food and Wine Festival
2024-10-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Kingston Show Grounds, 54 Church Parade, Kingston, Victoria, 3364, Australia
Need a family-friendly day out? Then head to the Kingston Food and Wine Festival.
Taste wines, cocktails and brews from over 30 regional producers. Indulge in the local gourmet delights with a picnic lunch.
And don’t worry, the kids will be busy too, with arts and crafts activities, face painting and even roving circus performances.
Wait, did I say kids? You can enjoy that stuff at any age, right?

Polish Festival
2024-11-10 | Federation Square, Corner of Swanston and Flinders Streets, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Get ready to feast at the Polish Festival!
This year is extra special because the festival is celebrating 20 years! Pierogi is so tasty, that you’ll want a stash for later. Kabanosy sausages that’ll have you Oliver Twisting in your seat to beg for more. Got a sweet tooth? Try tracking down some Paczki doughnuts. Save some for us! Come hungry, leave… rolling out the door.

Arriba Melbourne Mexican Festival
2024-11-22 16:00 - 23:00 | Victoria
Enjoy some delicious authentic Mexican Flavours, culture and fun!
you’ll be entertained by DJ’s, Live music and a great atmosphere. Bring your family and friends along to enjoy this Mexican Extravaganza. Free entry
22nd November 4pm – 11pm
23rd November 1pm -11pm
24th November 1pm – 10pm

Peninsula VineHop Festival 2024
2024-11-30 11:00 - 19:00 | The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha, Victoria, 3934, Australia
Think of VineHop as a craft drinks tour on a festival scale!

Join us for VineHop 2024 on Saturday 30 Nov. Set across seven stunning Mornington Peninsula venues, VineHop showcases 30+ local craft beverage producers (wineries, breweries, cideries and distillers), all offering tastings of their favourite products. Add to that live music, DJs, food trucks and various transport options (which make getting around easy!), and you’ve got an epic day out!
Choose between a range of ticket options to play your day the way you wish:

Shuttle tickets (North or South Shuttle) include access to four venues on a hop-on-hop-off style bus.
Festival Hub @ The Briars ticket is for those wanting to visit just one venue. This is our largest venue, with more bars, more food and a real festival vibe.
Private Bus and GA tickets for those wanting a more exclusive experience. Visit any of the 7 venues on your own schedule.

All ticket options include tastings. VineHop 2024 is an 18+ event!
This year, due to a change in the shuttle format there are fewer tickets, so get your crew together and sign up to our VIP list for first access to tickets before they sell out!
All tickets go on sale to VineHop VIPs – 12noon, Friday 5 July. Remaining tickets on sale to everyone else – 12noon, Monday 8 July.

Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market
2024-12-06 16:00 - 2024-12-08 17:00 | 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, Melbourne, 3006., 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, Melbourne, 3006, Australia
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!

Jamaican Music and Food Festival
2024-12-07 11:00 - 21:00 | Seaworks, Nelson Pl, Williamstown, VIC, 3016, Australia
The Jamaican Music & Food Festival is a huge celebration of roots music, culture & real Jamaican food. It features world-class DJs and sound systems Four bars and the best Jamaican food Australia has to offer. Tickets on sale NOW at jmff.com.au/tickets, full line up and International headliners soon to be revealed.
