September Food Festivals 2023
As we skip into Spring and shake off the final winter chills, let’s have some fun!
It’s the perfect month for it. A little seafood, a little wine, a little culture, and something a little iconic. Because that’s how we Melbourne foodies roll.
Tidal Seafood Festival
Dates: Friday 15th – Sunday 17th
Location: San Remo
Cost: From free – check event listings for admission pricing
Get ready for a seafood extravaganza like no other at the Tilda Seafood Festival! Explore the bustling Seafood Market, savour innovative dishes, and indulge in mouthwatering grills by the beach.
From the classic fish and chips to something a little more sophisticated, everything is fresh and full of flavours! Sure, it’s a little drive out of Melbourne, but it’s the perfect chance to escape for a weekend.
West Africa Drumming and Dance Award Festival
Dates: Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th
Location: St Ambrose Parish Hall, Brunswick
Cost: From $22.49
This one promises to be an exhilarating celebration of vibrant rhythms, mesmerizing movements, and delectable culinary delights. As you immerse yourself in captivating performances and cultural expressions, the festival will also indulge your taste buds with an array of West African cuisine. Take in the aromatic spices and diverse flavors of the region and be it with savory stews or sweet treats.
At this festival, food is an integral part of the immersive cultural experience. It’s one you’ll be sure to remember.
You can book tickets here
Wine & Vine Festival
Dates: Saturday 16th
Location: The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne
Cost: From $57.99
It’s back again. Raise your glass and tantalise your taste buds at the popular Wine and Vine Festival!
Explore the vibrant flavors and aromas as you sample a diverse selection of wines from renowned vineyards.
But it doesn’t stop there – immerse yourself in the culinary delights of the festival’s food events. From food trucks and street foods to BBQ and gourmet, you never know what you’ll find unless you head on down.
Melbourne Royal Show
Dates: Thursday 21st – Sunday October 1st
Location: Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale
Cost: TBC for 2023 (From $28.80 in 2022, under 14 free)
Foodies of Melbourne, don’t forget the culinary delights of the Melbourne Royal Show. Sure, it’s not the first thing you think of when you are thinking of food festivals, but as far as iconic events go, you can’t get much more iconic than this.
And yes, there is so much more to feast on than street foods with Australia’s finest chefs and experts in attendance. Don’t miss out on award-winning food and drink, pop-up restaurants, masterclasses, and cooking demonstrations. It’s worth a visit!