October 2024 Food Festivals in Melbourne
Can you believe it’s October? Already?
Knock me over with a bagel! Slow down time, we need more of you so we can eat all the foods.
Asia Oasis Street Food Festival in Melbourne
Dates: Thursday 24th – Sunday 27th
Location: Alexandra Gardens
Cost: FREE ENTRY
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.
Indian Festival
Dates: Sunday 20th
Location: Queen Victoria Markets (C & D Sheds)
Cost: Free entry
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!
https://www.foodietrails.com.au/events/2022/indian-festival-melbourne-2024
Kingston Food and Wine Festival
Dates: Saturday 26th
Location: Kingston Show Grounds
Cost: Free entry
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?
https://www.kingstonagsociety.org.au/food-and-wine
Heathcote Wine and Food Festival
Dates: Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th
Location: Heathcote Showgrounds
Cost: TBA
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?
Melbourne Royal Show (CONTINUED)
Dates: Thursday 26th – Sunday October 6th
Location: Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale
Cost: TBC – Watch out for family passes and early bird offers
Finally, a reminder that it is Melbourne Royal Show time! Tick off our foodies checklist, enjoy the food trucks, pop-up restaurants, fine cuisine and all the award-winning yums. Before you head off, stuffs and chuffed, don’t forget to grab your Bertie Beetle bag – grab one for us too, will you? Cheers!
