Our guide to the best food and wine festivals of 2018
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The Good Food & Wine Show
The Good Food and Wine Show is one of the biggest culinary extravaganzas on the calendar and we can’t wait to attend this year.
The festival promises to serve up delicious food delights from cheese and wine tastings to sweet treats – and don’t miss out on the wines from local and international exhibitors.
We recommend popping into The Spice Tailor stall and immerse yourself in authentic Indian cuisine.
Dates: Sydney 22nd-24th June, Melbourne 1st-3rd June, Perth 24th-26th August and Brisbane 28th-28th October. Tickets available on their website. - 2/11
Festival Of Chocolate
Chocoholics prepare yourselves, because the Smooth Festival of Chocolate is on its way.
Think chocolate donuts, milkshakes, chocolate fountains and everything and anything covered in chocolatey goodness.
There will be cooking demonstrations and even a Lindt lounge where you can try their new waffles on a stick.
It takes place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd of September at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. More information on their website. Source: Nova - 3/11
La Dolce Vita Wine & Food Festival
Here’s how you can enjoy an Italian-style food and wine festival with premium prosecco, Italian wine and quality meats and cheese.
The La Dolce Vita Wine and Food Festival is set to offer up cooking classes with nonna and an all-round friendly/family vibe.
More information on their website. Source: visitkingvalley.com.au - 4/11
Bank of Melbourne World’s Longest Lunch
If you’re a foodie and you know someone who’s a fan of long lunching, then this is the festival for you.
Experience the best fresh produce at a bustling 500 metre long feast, which will showcase everything Melbourne’s culinary scene has to offer.
More information is on their website Source: Melbournefoodandwine.com.au - 5/11
Kurrajong Kitchen Cheese Lovers Festival
If you like cheese this is a festival not to be missed.
Share a cheese plate with a friend and a glass of bubbly, or why not try the exclusive cheese sundae, a creation by The Bearded Bakers at Knafeh Bakery.
Kurrajong Kitchen Cheese Lovers Festival is on the 16th June, at Sydney’s Brazilian Fields, Centennial Park.
More information on their. website. Source: Kurrajong Kitchen Cheese Lovers Festival - 6/11
National Bastille Day
The annual Bastille Day French Festival is a day celebrating everything we all love about France, from the food, wine, arts and history.
If you like French food and fine wine, or you just need an excuse to get out into the sunshine, then this festival is for you.
Enjoy a great day full of cheese, wine, champagne and other delicious French delights.
More information on their website Source: Splash - 7/11
Oktoberfest in the Gardens 2018
Oktoberfest in the Gardens features two massive big top beer halls, where you can sit down and enjoy all the traditional German food you could hope for.
Wash down your pork knuckle or bratwurst with sauerkraut with an ice cold German beer.
There will be rides and live German entertainment that’ll make you’re sitting in a bar in Berlin.
Grab some friends and dress-up in traditonal lederhosen. More information on their website. Source: Rocketcomms - 8/11
Go Grazing Mudgee Food & Wine Festival
If you haven’t been to Mudgee yet, then this is your excuse to go.
Think Hunter Valley vibes but with more of a community feel.
You will start your experience with a glass of bubbly and some canapes before diving into a food and wine experience like no other.
You will taste local award-winning wines and produce that will leave you wanting more.
This festival will be on September the 15th, 2018. More information on their website. Source: Mudgee Tourism - 9/11
Truffle Kerfuffle- Australia Truffle Festival
Located In the heart of Manjimup, Western Australia, some of the world’s most luxurious black truffles are grown.
And to celebrate they have decided to hold a three-day festival, just 90 minutes outside of Perth.
Meet the famers and growers from the region and indulge in one of the most expensive and most luxurious products in the world.
You won’t leave empty handed. For more information go to their website. Source: Instagram/trufflekerfuffle - 10/11
Orange Wine Festival
This food and wine festival goes for two weekends, from October the 12th to the 21st October.
Experience all the local food and wine Orange has to offer. From wine tasting, to masterclasses and long lunches, if you need a new place to tick off your list then Orange is a must.
More information on their website Source: Orange Tourism Australia - 11/11
McLarenvale Seas & Vines Wine Festival
South Australia, in particular McLaren Vale is known for its robust food and wine culture.
Immerse yourself in a weekend full of eating and drinking, from long lunches to cheese and wine matching, all while being serenaded by acoustic music.
For more information of to their website Source: McLaren Vale Sea and Vines Festival
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