This Month’s Top 5 Free Entry Food Festivals in Melbourne
Victoria is renowned for its vibrant and diverse food culture. From gourmet delights to unique street foods, here are the top 5 free entry food festivals.
Melbourne is known as the culinary capital of Australia. Whether it’s sophisticated dining or the excitement of food trucks, fine wine or artisan beer, there is something for the most discerning of palates. Check out the top 5 free entry food festivals.
Victoria Street Lunar Festival
Date: Sunday 1 February, 12-10pm
Location: Victoria Street, Richmond (between Church Street and Hoddle Street)
Cost: Free entry
This year, welcome the Year of the Snake! Dive into a lively atmosphere of street food and local eateries and satisfy all your Chinese food cravings. From classic dumplings to sizzling noodles and iconic crispy pork belly, there is something for everyone. The Lunar Festival is a celebration of diversity, showcased through performances and music throughout the day. Finish it all off with lion dances and firecrackers.
Mordi Fest
Date: Saturday 28 February, 11am – 10pm
Location: Peter Scullin Reserve, Mordialloc
Cost: Free entry
Mordialloc’s foreshore comes to life with a festival of live music, food and family fun. Along with live music from Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows and Teenage Dads, plus fabulous performers, there will be a great selection of food and drinks. With Melbourne’s favourite food vans and restaurants pop-ups on offer, you’ll leave with your belly full.
St Kilda Festival
Date: Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 February
Location: St Kilda Foreshore
Cost: Free entry
Known as Australia’s largest community festival it’s a celebration of community spirit, Aussie talent and the beautiful St Kilda foreshore. With incredible live acts and summer celebrations, you’ll also encounter a large of array of food trucks, market stalls featuring international cuisines and local dishes. As the festival takes over the entire precinct, you’ll find pub food, international street food, seafood, sweets plus loads of coffee.
Knox Fest
Date: Saturday 28 February, 10am- 10pm
Location: Wally Tew Reserve, Fern Tree Gully
Cost: Fee entry
This much-loved event welcomes locals to come together and celebrate community life. Featuring a range of family activities, including cooking demonstrations, amusement rides, live music, market stalls and much more. There will be plenty of food trucks with local and international cuisine.
Waterfront Festival
Date: Friday 6 – Saturday 7 February, 5pm-10pm
Location: Frankston Waterfront, 7N Pier Promenade
Cost: Free entry
The iconic Waterfront Festival is back! It’s your ultimate destination for delicious food, vibrant drinks, live music, family activities and beachside fun. Starting on Friday, gather your friends for music, DJs and thrilling rides. Sip colourful cocktails as the sun sets. Foodies can explore treats from local food trucks and relax in the beer garden or Carlsberg Beach Club. Finally, check out the live acts before the spectacular fireworks show.
Melbourne Food Festivals is an online directory where you’ll find all the information you need about food festivals and food trucks throughout the state. Check out Melbourne Food Festivals regularly so you don’t miss out!