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

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!

http://www.portmusselfestival.com/

Geelong Beer Festival

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.

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Tatura Food Truck Festival

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.

https://www.facebook.com/events/tatura-park-equestrian-centre/tatura-food-truck-festival/1490326301890613/

St Albans Lunar New Year Festival

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!

https://www.stalbanstowncentre.com.au/lunarfestival

Join in on all the fun with the January food festivals!!