Melbourne Food and Wine Festival headed to the regions

The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is heading to regional Victoria this November to showcase the best local produce and culinary talent through exciting events that will attract thousands of visitors into the regions. 

The program for the Regional Edition was released today with food and drink events across the state running from 10 – 19 November. 

World’s Longest lunch in Ballarat and the Yarra Valley

Lovers of the iconic World’s Longest Lunch can choose to take a seat at the table at either the Goods Shed in Ballarat or Hubert Estate in the Yarra Valley with concurrent events on Saturday 11 November. 

The program includes additional events in Ballarat and the Yarra Valley for travellers to continue their foodie journey throughout the regions. 

Ballarat Unlocked

Festival goers can dine in reimagined settings and historical buildings as part of Ballarat Unlocked, featuring some of the region’s best chefs in a unique program of dinners. 

Showcase of Yarra Valley produce

In the Yarra Valley, local winemakers, CherryHill Orchards and Coldstream Brewery will offer a range of events to showcase the best produce of the region. 

Gippsland Seaside Weekender

The Village Feast will take place on Saturday 18 November along the foreshore in Inverloch as part of the Gippsland Seaside Weekender, bringing together talented local and visiting chefs in exciting collaborations. 

It will attract families and culinary enthusiasts alike with a spread of Gippsland-made food, wine, beers alongside market stalls, kids’ activities, and live entertainment.

Celebrity chef Adam Liaw will join chefs from across the region and around the country working the pans at more than 10 food stalls, or talking shop, up close, personal and informal, in the Chef Shack, hosted by Sofia Levin.

The Gippsland Seaside Weekender will also feature events from Friday afternoon through to Sunday to encourage visitors to stay longer and further spread the benefits across the region. 

For full details and ticket sales visit mfwf.com.au.