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Shrove Tuesday Tour of Melbourne Cemetery - From Pancakes to Gumbo

Shrove Tuesday is the last day before the commencement of the Christian season of Lent. During Lent it has been traditional for Christians to forego certain pleasures. For instance many Christians ate no meat during Lent. Thus, the last day before this period of abstention provided a last chance to indulge in certain pleasures that were to be foregone for the next 40 days. In the English and Irish tradition this often meant a feast of pancakes and hence the popular name 'Pancake Day'. Latin communities were much less restrained and and the period leading up to Lent was Mardi Gras. In the southern states of America, this day was known as Fat Tuesday (because all manner of fatty food could be indulged in for the last time) and was traditionally accompanied with processions and parties - especially in New Orleans.

This tour of the cemetery will commence outside the gates in Hardy's Reserve with freshly made pancakes. The tour will then enter the cemetery where your entertaining guide will point out and explain the fascinating symbolism on the graves related to Shrove Tuesday together with stories related to occurrences in that day in Melbourne's history.

At the end of the formal part of the tour, guests are invited to stay on and take part in a Fat Tuesday Second Line procession around the outside of the cemetery followed by traditional New Orleans food and Fat Tuesday partying.

The tour runs from 3pm to 5pm, the procession from 5.30 to 6.30 and the partying continues until 10pm. Bookings ($20 per head include pancakes and tour) must be made by 17th February 2012 as spaces are limited. For details email shrovetuesdaytour@whitehat.com.au

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Summer In The Vines Experience the very best of food, wine and entertainment for the entire family. January 2012 ? Morning Star Estate, 2 Sunnyside Road, Mt Eliza - Enquiries: (03) 9787 7760

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 2012 ? Green Point, Brighton - Enquiries: (03) 9599 4444

CERES Harvest Fete Multicultural community food festival with live music, crafts, workshops, performances. March 2012 ? CERES Environmental Park, 8 Lee Street, East Brunswick - Free Enquiries: (03) 9387 2609

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Foodies rejoice! The delicious 2010 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival will see every corner of the city hosting a lip-smacking lunch, a food-lover’s fiesta or a mouth-watering master class. Enjoy canapés and cocktails on a city rooftop or something lazy and leisurely in the city laneways. March 2012 ? Various locations around Melbourne & Victoria - Enquiries: (03) 9658 9658

Country Victoria

Pyrenees Pink Lamb & Purple Shiraz Festival Food, wine and a country race meeting. 9th to 11th March 2013 ? Avoca Racecourse - Enquiries: (03) 5465 3767

Winery Walkabout Weekend A number of notable wineries and other venues celebrating winemaking in the region. June 2012 ? Corowa & Rutherglen - Enquiries: 1800 622 871

Tastes of Rutherglen Food, entertainment and wineries. March 2012 ? Rutherglen - (Mel ref 622 D5) $25 / $15

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 2012 ? Werribee Park Estate - (Mel ref 201 D1) Bookings: 1300 235 849

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 2012 ? Hanging Rock - Tickets: 132 849

Riverboats, Jazz, Food & Wine Festival Ceelebrate Monte Carlo on the Murray with paddlesteamers, jazz and fresh contemporary food. February 2012 ? Echuca-Moama - Enquiries: 1800 804 446

Yarra Valley Grape Grazing Festival An annual festival featuring outdoor jazz performances, wine and food. February 2012 ? Wineries throughout the Yarra Valley. - Enquiries: (03) 5965 2100

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 2012 ? Nagambie and Chateau Tahbilk - Enquiries: (03) 5796 2687

Taste of Tatura Food and Wine Festival Food, wine, music and children's entertainment. March 2012 ? Mactier Park, Tatura - Enquiries: (03) 5824 3262

Echuca-Moama Autumn Harvest Festival Celebrating local wine, food and produce March 2012 ? Echuca-Moama -

Beekeeping and Honey Festival Beekeeping requirements, honey tastings and sales. March 2012 ? Jadran Social Club, 35 Duncans Lane, Diggers Rest - Enquiries (03) 9331 1619

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 2012 ? Mt Atkinson Olive Grove, 261 Greigs Rd,, Rockbank - (Mel ref 357 D2) Free Entry & Free Parking Enquiries: (03) 9747 1170

Grampians Grape Escape - the Food and Wine Festival An annual food and wine festival in the evocative setting of The Grampians. Full details at Grampians Grape Escape May 2013 ? Halls Gap Recreation Reserve - Free admission Enquiries: 0417 559 370

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 2012 ? War Memorial Arts Centre, Foster - Enquiries: (03) 5687 1469

Brown Brothers Easter Festival Food, wine, jazz and family entertainment. Easter 2012 ? Brown Brothers Miliwa Vineyard, Miliwa - Enquiries: 1800 032 248

Queenscliff Seafood Feast Celebrate the best of seafood at Princess Park. White Hat feels that the humble bay flathead can hold its own with any of its fancier cousins. April 2012 ? Queenscliff -

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 2012 ? Lardner Park, Warragul - Enquiries: (03) 5626 1373

Hot Sauce & Fiery Foods Festival The 13th Hot Sauce & Fiery Foods Festival, showcasing the best of the best fiery food makers from across Australia. Details at Hot Sauce & Fiery Foods Festival. Live music, chilli cookoff, shoot n holler food & wine tastings. Venue tba - $15.00 Adults $7.00 Children $35,00 Family 2 x Adults 2, Children under 10 gold coin donation Enquiries: 0431 598 086

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".

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