January Food Festivals
Happy New Year, foodies! As Melbourne recovers from stuffing itself silly in December, January is the perfect time to take a road trip (or a few)… to stuff yourself silly in January.
Portarlington Mussel Festival
Dates: Saturday 11th
Location: Portarlington Park
Cost: $5 cash donation, kids free
The Portarlington Mussel Festival is back again. This year, there are over 200 stalls so you’ll be packed to the brim with foodie options including food trucks and cooking demos. But it’s not all food, there are plenty of local crafting and beer tastings too! Check out the Port Phillip Ferries packages with express festival entry if coming in from Melbourne or Geelong. Run by over 100 community volunteers, directly support the local producers while getting a solid fill of seafood deliciousness. See food? See seafood! See blue mussels! Eat them all!
Geelong Beer Festival
Dates: Saturday 18th
Location: Johnstone Park, Geelong
Cost: From $25.19, group discounts available
Cof-fee? Be-er! If you know the reference, you may be old (self-burn). It’s summer in Australia, so give us all the beer! But never forget the food because that’s what we’re here for. Taste the best local gourmet food, watch a cooking demo, and nibble on tasty food truck treats. You can even learn a thing or two with a beer and food pairing masterclass! Plus, access world-class breweries, cideries, distilleries, cocktail specialists, and vineyards. Oh, and there is plenty for the kids too, so make it a family day out.
Tatura Food Truck Festival
Dates: Saturday 18th
Location: Tatura Park Equestrian Center
Cost: Free entry
Back for its 2nd year, the Tatura annual Food Truck Festival is a smorgasbord for adventurous foodies. From well-known brands like Boost Juice to the iconic ice cream Melbourne Food Truck, WHIPPD, why not make it a seven-course road trip – or more? This one is a family-friendly event with games for the kids. Milkshakes, distilleries, and international tastes! It’s like a foodie’s dream date.
St Albans Lunar New Year Festival
Dates: Sunday 19th
Location: Alfrieda Street, St Albans
Cost: Free entry
As we farewell the Year of the Dragon and welcome the Year of the Snake, why not celebrate at this festival that attracts 60-90k people? Embrace the cultural diversity and inclusivity that is St Albans. With stalls, merch, entertainment, and rides, there really is something for everyone. “But what about the food,” I hear your foodie’s stomach grumble. Well, you’ll be spoiled for culturally delicious choices from street food to sweet treats. Don’t miss it and anger the snake!
Join in on all the fun with the January food festivals!!