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Our listing of Festivals in Melbourne is widely recognised as the most comprehensive listing of festivals in Melbourne and Victoria available online or in print. No listing however is complete, and thus this listing does not contain festivals which have chosen not to contact us with their current details.

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Summer In The Vines Experience the very best of food, wine and entertainment for the entire family. January 2010 ? Morning Star Estate, 2 Sunnyside Road, Mt Eliza - Enquiries: (03) 9787 7760

Tourmont Food and Wine Festival Fine wines for tasting and sale, gourmet food, boutique breweries, jazz music, French singer, Japanese drummers, children's activities including Thomas the Tank Engine, face painting, mask making and delectable Christmas gifts. Raffle drawn every 15 minutes November 2008 79 Balwyn Road, Balwyn - Enquiries: (03) 9830 1388

Melbourne Specialist Cheese Show This indulgent cheesy experience will be yours for the tasting when you sample over 150 award-winning specialist cheeses, including the 2006 Grand Champion Cheese. Match these award-winning cheeses with fine wine from renowned Australian wineries August 2009 ? Palladium Room, Crown Entertainment Complex - 8 Whiteman St, Southbank - Bookings: 0450 637 207

Slow Food Weekend Slow Food experts, a Slow Market Place with producers from around Australia, Slow cooking demonstrations and wine tutorials. September 2008 ? Abbotsford Convent - Enquiries: (03) 9823 6100

Beertopia Celebrating beer and how it complements lifestyle and food. May 2009 ? Royal Exhibition Building -

Bright 'n' Sandy Food & Wine Festival Celebrity chefs, local restaurateurs and premium wine retailers come together to present a gastronomical feast for the tastebuds. The best of Bayside will be available for tasting and purchase. It is held at picturesque Green Point, Brighton. This is opposite the Brighton Beach Station. A free bus will also travel throughout Bayside (ring the number below for times and collection points. March 2010 ? Green Point, Brighton - Enquiries: (03) 9599 4444

The Melbourne Food and Wine Winter Festival A food and wine festival held in various locations around Melbourne. September 2008 ? - Enquiries: (03) 9823 6100

A Taste of Montsalvat The Taste of Montsalvat is an event to establish a synergy in lifestyle. We are gathering the threads of sustainability, art, food & wine to weave a festival that will make people question their current lifestyle in a friendly and educational environment. For this summer festival we are focusing on sustainability and through talks and demonstrations hope to share some secrets of water conservation for people to put into use at home and in the garden. We hope people will walk away feeling empowered to make a change to how they live; to motivate them to spend some time creating art or growing fresh vegetables as part of their life, not just something someone else can do. Animal Farm available for the children. Adults $15 inc wine tasting glass; Child $7 (under 18); Under 5 free February 2008 ? Montsalvat, 7 Hillcrest Avenue, Eltham - (Mel ref 22 A8) Enquiries: (03) 9439 7712

The Village Autumn Food & Wine Festival A food and wine festival with local traders promoting their wares. May 2009 ? cnr Doncaster 7 Bulleen Roads, North balwyn -

CERES Harvest Festival Multicultural community food festival with live music, crafts, workshops, performances. March 2010 ? CERES Environmental Park, 8 Lee Street, East Brunswick - Free Enquiries: (03) 9387 2609

The Taste of Victoria A celebration of food and wine from throughout Victoria with a large number of exhibitors. February 2009 ? Flemington Racecourse Birdcage - Enquiries: 0418 533 720

The 21st Asian Food Festival A festival of Asin food with many special events around Melbourne. September 2008 ? various participating restaurants throughout Melbourne. - Enquiries: 0418 589 778

Melbourne Waterfront Seafood Festival Celebrate and enjoy Melbourne's fine seafood, wines and the glorious Victoria Harbour with live music, cooking demonstrations and childrens activities.Purchase discount food & wine packages $30 - 6 vouchers / $16 children 4 voucher via Ticketmaster7 or purchase on the day. November 2008 ? Harbour Esplanade Docklands (opposite Telstra Dome) - Enquiries: (03) 9685 7599

Country Victoria

Budburst - Macedon Ranges Wine & Food Festival Enjoy a weekend in the beautiful wineries of the Macedon Ranges, within an hour NW of Melbourne. 2 days of wine, food, music and fun! The region's cool-climate wines will excite your taste buds and the local foods, great music, and ambience of the region will satisfy your pleasure needs. Buy a Budburst glass & enjoy free tastings - $5.00 November 2008 ? Throughout the Macedon Ranges region - Enquiries:1800 244 711

Bendigo Multicultural Food Festival The goldfields of Bendigo were a cultural melting pot, and many nationalities stayed on in Bendigo keeping their old traditions and cuisines. Celebrate the diverse cultures of Bendigo at this annual event. February 2009 ? Bendigo - Enquiries: (03) 5441 4668

Yarra Valley Grape Grazing Festival An annual festival featuring outdoor jazz performances, wine and food. February 2009 ? Wineries throughout the Yarra Valley. - Enquiries: (03) 5965 2100

Beerfest Beer tastings, homebrewing competition and all things beer. As part of our arduous research, White Hat has sampled all the local beers from this area and can declare them to be first rate. February 2009 ? Grandridge Brewery, Mirboo North - Enquiries: (03) 5668 1682

Riverboats, Jazz, Food & Wine Festival Ceelebrate Monte Carlo on the Murray with paddlesteamers, jazz and fresh contemporary food. February 2011 ? Echuca-Moama - Enquiries: 1800 804 446

Sawpit Gully Food and Wine Festival The Sawpit Gully Food and Wine Festival is in Elphinstone (next to PO), 1 hour from Melbourne on the way to Bendigo. It features a large array of local foods and wines, arts and crafts, music, children's entertainment.. Free demonstrations including wine talk, coffee talk, sushi-making. November 2008 ? Elphinstone - (Mel ref 419 D11) Free Enquiries : (03) 5473 3426

Harvest Picnic at Hanging Rock Food & wine producers from throughout Victoria display their wares. Cooking demonstrations and other activities. Bring a picnic blanket and relax under the gum trees. February 2009 ? Hanging Rock - Tickets: 132 849

King Valley End of Harvest Fiesta Food, wine and performing arts to celebrate the end of the harvest. April 2008 ? King Valley - Whitfield - Enquiries: 1800 801 065

Heathcote Wine and Food Festival If you want to see the best Heathcote wines from over 40 wineries and experience the ambience of a real country fair, come to the Heathcote Wine and Food Festival. Featuring wine seminars, great food, entertainment for the kids and some fabulous music too. October 2009 ? Heathcote Showgrounds, Cahuncery St, Heathcote - (Mel ref 609 J5) Enquiries: 0418 507 216

Beekeeping and Honey Festival Beekeeping requirements, honey tastings and sales. March 2009 ? Jadran Social Club, 35 Duncans Lane, Diggers Rest - Enquiries (03) 9331 1619

Sunbury Region Wine Festival Winemakers dinners, wine tastings and fine food. Saturday is for the serious winelover and Sunday is a day of festivities with mini-buses to shuttle you between the various venues. August 2009 ? Sunbury region - Enquiries: (03) 9747 7300

Albury Wodonga Region Food & Wine Festival The Festival kicks off with a 'foodie' film on Friday night, followed by the popular Fashion in Food parade on Saturday as well as Brunch on Dean at various cafes & restaurants. Sunday is the Producers Picnic with Celebrity Cook-Off competition, kids activities and music and the grand finale on Monday -The Celebration of Bread where we launch the community Wood Fired Oven. September 2008 ? Albury Wodonga - Enquiries: (02) 6058 2996

Tumbafest Food and Wine Festival Music, food and wine. February 2009 ? Tumbarumba (NSW) - (Mel ref 623 C4) Enquiries: (02) 6948 3444

The Hairy Lemon Festival With local produce and Lemon Meringue Pie baking competition. April 2009 ? Tallangatta - (Mel ref 622 G6) Enquiries: (02) 6071 2571

Winery Walkabout Weekend A number of notable wineries and other venues celebrating winemaking in the region. June 2010 ? Corowa & Rutherglen - Enquiries: 1800 622 871

Nagambie Lakes After Vintage Festival Food and wine for sale, artwork around the lakes, rock band on Saturday evening. A market selling local produce at Chateau Tahbilk on Sunday together with music and cooking demonstrations. April 2009 ? Nagambie and Chateau Tahbilk - Enquiries: (03) 5796 2687

Grampians Gourmet & Wine Festival Includes Shakespeare in the Grampians, Scarecrows in the Vineyard and varieties of food and wine. April 2009 ? Halls Gap - Enquiries: 1800 066 599

Spring Harvest Picnic at Werribee Park Food & wine producers from throughout Victoria display their wares. With activities, entetainmnts and stalls. Music and dance all day together with family activities. November 2008 ? Werribee Park Estate - (Mel ref 201 D1) Bookings: 1300 235 849

Kinglake Raspberry Fair Market stalls, pick your own raspberries, family entertainment and all manner of raspberry-based products. January 2010 ? Kinglake - A small entry fee applies Enquiries: (03) 5786 5360

Twilight Food and Wine Festival The historic township of Maldon becomes even atmospheric during the Twilight Food and Wine Festival. Lights, lamps and candles appear in the street as twilight falls and restaurants spill out onto the footpaths while promenaders can purchase local produce and wine from the street stalls and shops. January 2009 ? Maldon -

Shedfest The wineries of the Upper Yarra valley open their doors for this special weekend. Discover the charm of small vineyards, understand the influence that each individual site has on wine style and meet the makers who toil the land and nurture the barrels to bring you some exceptionally fine wines. The festival provides a touring bus departing from Lilydale station each day if you would prefer to leave the car at home. Participating wineries: Bulong Estate, Burgi Hill Vineyard, Elmswood Estate, Five Oaks Vineyard, Killara Park Estate, Lilydale Estate, Morgan Vineyards, Seville Estate, Seville Hill, Shelmerdine, Whispering Hills, Wild Cattle Creek, Yarra Burn. These Yarra Valley wineries are along the Warburton Highway from Wandin to Warburton, Victoria. Turn right at Lilydale and follow the signs. October 2008 ? Yarra Valley - Enquiries: 0439 840 625

Sip "n" Sup 2007 Wine and Food Festival Cellarbrating its 20th Annaversery this year, Highlights of this year's Sip "n" Sup include, New Vintage Releases, Master Wine Classes, Master Cooking Demonstrations,Gourmet Food, Gourmet Local Produce, Live Entertainment,Art Exhibition and Childrens Activities August 2008 ? Sunbury Campus, Victoria University, Sunbury - $20.00 Adults; $15.00 Concession/Students Enquiries: (03) 9748 3868

Mt Dandenong Food & Wine Festival Food & Wine tastings, market stalls, November 2008 ? Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Mt Dandenong - (Mel ref 66 H5) Free entry Enquiries: (03) 9751 2033

Hot and Spicy Festival Hot and spicy foods. September 2008 ? St Leonards Vineyard, Wahgunyah - Enquiries: (02) 6033 1004

Glenlyon Food and Wine Festival Local foods and wines. July 2009 ? Old Glenlyon Shire Hall, Glenlyon - Enquiries: (03) 5348 7785

Brown Brothers Easter Festival Food, wine, jazz and family entertainment. Easter 2009 ? Brown Brothers Miliwa Vineyard, Miliwa - Enquiries: 1800 032 248

Taste of Tatura Food and Wine Festival Food, wine, music and children's entertainment. March 2009 ? Mactier Park, Tatura - Enquiries: (03) 5824 3262

Alpine Valley's Wine and Food Festival Regional wine and food in a family atmosphere. January 2009 ? Recreation Reserve, Myrtleford - (Mel ref 522 E8) Enquiries: (03) 5751 1575

Pyrenees Pink Lamb & Purple Shiraz Festival Food, wine and a country race meeting. March 2008 ? Avoca Racecourse - Enquiries: (03) 5465 3767

Tastes of Prom Country Join us to celebrate the diverse food, wine, music and arts that are Prom Country. Experience the finest wines Prom Country has to offer, the highest quality extra-virgin olive oil, natural handmade soaps, farm fresh produce, cooking demonstrations by local chefs, breads and baked treats, prize winning preserves, gourmet cheeses, native Australian bush-food and many more edible treats January 2011 War Memorial Arts Centre, Foster - Enquiries: (03) 5687 1469

Brown Brothers Wine & Food Festival Featuring Brown Brothers wines and produce from the Milawa district. November 2008 ? Milawa Vineyard Milawa - Enquiries: 1800 032 248

Eat Italy! Drink Italy! Join Chrismont in greeting la primavera with a magnificent festival of newly released Chrismont wine, delectable cuisine and unrivalled Italian spirit. Italian chefs Patrizia and Anthony Simone join us from their renowned restaurant, Simone’s of Bright, to serve a tantalising array of dishes taking you into the heart of Italy. Full information at www.chrismont.com.au November 2008 ? Chrismont Wines - 251 Upper King River Road, Cheshunt - (Mel ref 622 D9) Event entry is free. Meals vary $10-$14 Enquiries: (03) 5729 8220

Victoria's Annual Olive Festival Enjoy a day among the olive trees and experience Food, Wine and olives at Victoria's Annual Olive Festival. Cooking demonstrations running throughout the day, entertainment, food and much more located just 25 minutes along the Western Highway, werribee exit and follow the signs. November 2008 ? Mt Atkinson Olive Grove, 261 Greigs Rd,, Rockbank - (Mel ref 357 D2) Free Entry & Free Parking Enquiries: (03) 9747 1170

La Dolce Vita Celebrate the sweet life...A weekend indulgence of Mediterranean & new release wines, great food & warm King Valley hospitality. Tasting glass $10; meals from $12; children's menu from $3 November 2008 ? King Valley wineries, North East Victoria - Enquiries: 1800 801 065

Brown Brothers Easter Festival Food, wine, jazz and family entertainment. Easter 2009 ? Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard, Milawa - Enquiries: (03) 5720 5500

Jindi Cheese Harvest of Gippsland Over 100 Gippsland based food and wine exhibitors will be showcasing their unique produce at the 2009 Jindi cheese harvest of Gippsland to be held at Lardner Park Warragul. Ross Wilson and the urban legends are performing live on stage supported by acoustic rock band Distance. Cooking demonstrations are featured throughout the day. $20 adults includes tasting glass & produce bag children U16 free March 2010 ? Lardner Park, Warragul - Enquiries: (03) 5626 1373

Harvest of Gippsland Festival Featuring local food and wine. March 2008 ? Lardner Park, Warragul - Enquiries: (03) 5626 1373

These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".

Our listing of Festivals in Melbourne is widely recognised as the most comprehensive listing of festivals in Melbourne and Victoria available online or in print. No listing however is complete, and thus this listing does not contain festivals which have chosen not to contact us with their current details.

• Markets & events seeking stallholders &/or entertainers
• Stallholders & entertainers seeking markets and events
• Supplies for stallholders & market organisers
• Selected stalls & products in Melbourne & Victorian markets

Sell your products online on White Hat

White Hat has the most comprehensive listing of markets in Victoria and has thousands of visitors a day. Why not sell your product online direct to these customers?

More information

Forthcoming Events

These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".

Country Victoria

These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".

White Hat works hard to make information on these pages current and correct. However with many thousands of entries, much of it changing daily, errors may occur. Always verify the information by using the phone numbers supplied with each event or venue before making a special trip or using this information for any other purpose. If you believe some information is incorrect, please contact us at corrections@whitehat.com.au and we will attempt to verify or change the information

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