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* REGIONAL NEW SOUTH WALES WOLLONGONG & ILLAWARRA | CENTRAL WEST | NEW ENGLAND | NEWCASTLE & HUNTER VALLEY | MID-NORTH COAST | FAR NORTH COAST | SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS | SOUTH COAST | RIVERINA | SNOWY MOUNTAINS & MONARO | CENTRAL COAST & HAWKESBURY | PENRITH & BLUE MOUNTAINS | |
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REGULAR § Shellharbour Village Craft Markets — Craft and gourmet food markets. Stalls include art and craft, plants, toys, dress ups, clothing, accessories, books, gifts, general merchandise and more. Shellharbour Public School. Second Sunday of the month (except Jan). DETAILS § German Club Farmer & Craft Markets — German Club, Kembla Grange. First & third Saturdays of the month, 8am–1pm. DETAILS *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. |
§ Rylstone StreetFeast — The main street of historic Rylstone comes alive with a carnival atmosphere on the day with stalls bearing all manner of goodies - arts, crafts, ceramics, local wares, olives and olive oils and wine tasting of award-winning local wines. Free entertainment is provided for all the family and a special area is set aside for kids' amusements. The main feature of 2010 Rylstone Street Feast is the Long Lunch served under the trees in Louee Street - a gourmet four-course lunch of local and regional produce served to 350 diners. Louee Street, Rylstone. 6 Nov. DETAILS |
ONE-OFF — 2010 § Orange FOOD Week — Celebrate the region's produce, producers and food providers with locals and visitors alike in a truly regional food experience. FOOD Week allows you to travel on a journey that begins literally at ground level at the farm gate. You will meet all the people that make it happen at markets, workshops, kitchens, restaurants, cafes, wineries and special celebration dinners and events at superb locations. There are over 60 events that will appeal to your craving for a great regional food experience. Various locations in and around Orange. 9–18 Apr. DETAILS § Bread in the Pavilion — Bathurst Region Eats and Drinks (BREAD) is a community non-profit organisation established to increase the awareness of the Bathurst region and its produce. At Bread in the Pavilion, enjoy dinner and dancing in the Beau Brown Pavilion at the Bathurst Showground. Local providers and vignerons will display the best of the region’s freshest foods and the Farmers Market stall holders will be featured heavily. Bathurst Showground. 17 Apr. DETAILS § Go Grazing — This food and wine matching evening involves around 13 of Mudgee's vineyards and cellar doors going head to head to perfect the marrying of nose and palate with local chefs. Each cellar door presents two wines, their best red and white, with a delicious morsel of finger food. Bookings essential. Mudgee. 24 Apr, 6.30pm. DETAILS REGULAR § Orange Region Farmers Markets — Showcases local produce in the Orange area. Over 40 stalls feature local produce, flowers and plants, quality hot food stalls, artisan bread, many organic produce stalls, free range chickens and eggs, mustards, gourmet preserves and much, much more! Northcourt, Orange. Second Saturday of the month, 8.30am–noon. DETAILS § Bathurst Region Farmers Market — The Bathurst Region Farmer’s Market offers the community the opportunity to purchase food, plants and value-added produce directly from the grower/maker. Community awareness of product content of food is increasing at a phenomenal rate. More consumers now wish to know the provenance of their food and gardeners wish to grow plants that are suited to their climate and lifestyle. Providores sell everything the region has to offer, from fresh meat, cheese, fruit, vegetables and plants. Bathurst Showground. Fourth Saturday of the month. DETAILS *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. |
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ONE-OFF — 2010 § Nosh on the Namoi — Set on the Banks of the Namoi River at Narrabri, the event showcases over 30 exhibitors of local and regional produce. It's a fabulous day to relax and listen to Champagne Charlie (the jazz band) whilst tasting some of the regions finest produce and sipping from some excellent examples of wine from the New England North West region. Narrabri. 20 Mar. DETAILS § Moree on a Plate — The Moree on a Plate Grand Opening evening is an enchanting combination of regionally sourced menu and the high-octane APRA award winning John Field and his ten-piece band. To enhance the festival atmosphere and create an interactive arena for both exhibitors and visitors, Moree on a Plate 2009 will host scheduled product information sessions and demonstrations. Exhibitors from the wine, olives, oils, gourmet pasta, goat, beef sectors are keen to embrace this new initiative. Moree Secondary College. 7–8 May. DETAILS § Tenterfield Food & Wine Festival — Sample the best locally grown wines and foods the district has to offer. Various Tenterfield locations. 6 Nov. DETAILS *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. |
§ Upper Hunter Wine & Food Affair — Leading Upper Hunter wineries will be showcasing their wines with most available for sale on the day.Food lovers will be able to tempt their taste buds with an extravaganza of Gourmet Foods available to purchase. Renowned local chefs will be cooking up a storm and there will be a wonderful array of locally made fresh produce such as olives, cheese, breads and chocolate that will certainly satisfy the most ravenous of appetites. Ogilvie Street, Denman. 1 May. DETAILS |
ONE-OFF & ANNUAL — 2010 § Maitland Taste - Food, Wine & Jazz Festival — The annual festival, will transform the Heritage Mall over the last weekend in March into a celebration of food and wine, set to the accompanying dulcet sounds of live jazz. Festival marquees will host food demonstrations by top class chefs; and local wine makers and sommeliers will run master classes and wine education forums. Jazz music will be played live from two stages in the Heritage Mall, and additional venues in the vicinity. Market stalls will be laden throughout the Mall with fresh produce, international cuisine, cheeses, boutique beer and a wide selection of Hunter Valley wines. Maitland Heritage Mall. 27–28 Mar. DETAILS § Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month — Taste and smell freshly pressed olive oils, learn the intricacies of cheese making, dine in awarded restaurants and sample the Hunter's many delicacies paired with premium Hunter Valley wines. Various Hunter Valley venues. 1–30 Jun. DETAILS § Maitland Aroma Festival — The festival aims to ward off the winter chill with the best local coffee roasters; a delectable range of chocolates and mouth watering desserts; Hunter wineries offering tastings of the finest dessert wines, fortified wines and gutsy reds; and a wide range of local cuisine and fresh produce stalls with all sorts of tasty morsels on offer. Maitland Heritage Mall. 14–15 Aug. DETAILS § Bitter and Twisted International Boutique Beer Festival — Held inside the walls of the ex-maximum security prison. Weekend detention will include over 50 craft beers, a nationally recognised entertainment line-up and the best prison food you'll find! Old Maitland Gaol, East Maitland. 6–7 Nov. DETAILS REGULAR § Denman Farmers Market — A showcase for Hunter Valley produce. Lions Park, Denman. First Saturday of the month. DETAILS § Muswellbrook Markets — A wide range of stalls including arts and craft, jewellery, timberwork and produce from cakes to jam and everything in between. Muswellbrook Showgrounds. Second Sunday of the month (except Jan). DETAILS § Wollombi Markets — Over 100 stalls, including local produce and crafts, plants, clothes, tools, bric-a-brac and much more. Cattleyards, Wollombi. Monday of each long weekend (Easter, June and October) and on Australia Day. DETAILS § Laguna Community Markets — Local produce and gifts, veggies, woodfired bread, sauces and dips, herbs, plants, olives, olive oil, preserves, lavender products … as well as jewellery, bric-a-brac, 2nd hand books and clothes … together with Landcare’s landholder resources stall. Old Northern Trading Post, Laguna. Third Sunday of the month. DETAILS *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. |
§ Oysters in the Vines — Set amongst Cassegrain’s vineyards, shady tree lined avenues, blooming roses and stunning manicured gardens, Oysters in the Vines will feature freshly shucked natural oysters as well as a sumptuous selection of six different dressed oysters, all expertly matched to Cassegrain wines. A BBQ in the vines, alfresco menu in The Restaurant and Koolkuna berry ice-cream provide a variety of other food and treats for adults and children. Live family entertainment begins when the doors open and will include four-piece jazz band Jordan Jive, singer guitarist Richie Gudgeon as well as puppet shows and face painting for the kids. Cassegrain Wines, Port Macquarie. 24 Jan. DETAILS |
ONE-OFF & ANNUAL — 2010 § Saltwater Freshwater Festival — Entertainment, workshops, exhibitions and contemporary Aboriginal food and produce. This is a family day with plenty of fun activities for everyone. Visitors can be immersed in Aboriginal culture and learn on a first hand basis the importance of this amazing culture. Botanic Gardens, Coffs Harbour. 26 Jan. DETAILS § Small Farms and Sustainable Living Expo — An annual event showcasing all aspects of sustainable living and an array of small farm products and services. Coffs Harbour Showgrounds. 24–25 Apr. DETAILS REGULAR § Clarence Town Community Markets — Homegrown produce, plants, bric-a-brac, food, home made products and much more for sale. Prince Street, Clarence Town. Last Saturday of the month (except Dec). DETAILS § Dungog Comunity Markets — Stalls include; handmade arts and crafts, selections of jams, pottery, candles, soap, hand woven garments, quality arts and crafts, gourmet food and lots more. Produce from local farms in the area is also on sale available. Presbyterian Church, Dungog. First Saturday of the month. DETAILS § Gresford Markets — Each month, over 30 stall holders gather in the beautiful grounds of Clevedon homestead. Delicious local olives and olive oil, natural household, health and beauty products, sports memorabilia, scarecrows, locally grown plants and produce, a wide range of clothing, cake stalls, paintings, jewellery, art cards, bags, handicrafts, expertly crafted wooden goods and bric-a-brac. Clevedon, East Gresford. Third Sunday of the month. DETAILS *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. |
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REGULAR § Ashby Markets — Stalls include fruit and vegetables, home made cakes and slices, second hand goods and the arts and crafts of the talented locals. Ashby Community Centre. Third Sunday of the month. DETAILS § Yamba River Market — Stalls range from fresh fruit and vegetables, plants, plenty of food stalls including Asian and Japanese foods, second hand furniture, clothing, arts and crafts, train and pony rides and so much more. Come early for breakfast and bring the family for a great start to the day. Ford Park, Yamba. Fourth Sunday of the month. DETAILS § New Brighton Farmers Market — New Brighton Farmers Market is run by a not-for-profit organization so the overheads are never passed on to you. The whole idea is to bring farm fresh produce to local residents, not the other way around. So it's run by, and supported by local producers and local people. The produce is mainly organically farmed and needs only to be trucked a short distance, reducing transport costs: and the carbon footprint. River Street, New Brighton. Every Tuesday, 8am–11am. DETAILS *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. |
§ Mittagong Markets — With over 60 stalls there is a wide range of quality products and gifts. Everything from plants, collectibles, produce, children's toys and clothing as well as a quality selection of handcrafted goods, jewellery and items for the mind, body and spirit. Homemade items including jams, honey, chutnies and sauces are available and our fresh fruit and vegetable stalls offer only the freshest produce for the table. Mittagong Uniting Church. Third and fifth Saturdays of the month. DETAILS |
ONE-OFF — 2010 § Night Noodle Market — Think daylight savings; al fresco dining; good entertainment and of course great local food and wine. Moss Vale Showground. 14–16 Jan. DETAILS § Cheese Making Workshop — Learn how to make up to six classic cheeses with award-winning cheesemaker and Senior Lecturer Barry Lillywhite of Charles Sturt University. The Old Cheese Factory, Reidsdale, Braidwood. 6–7 Mar; 17–18 Apr; 19–20 Jun; 21–22 Aug. DETAILS REGULAR § Bowral Farmers Market — Showcases the best Southern Highlands and regional produce, unique products, great coffee and take away food. Each month there are over 80 stalls and the markets are held rain, hail or shine. Moss Vale Showground. Second Saturday of the month. DETAILS § Bowral Fresh Food Market — Local and regional produce. Bowral Public School. Second Saturday of the month. DETAILS § Robertson Markets — A mixture of quality crafts, home cooking, fresh fruit and vegetables, seedling plants, bric-a-brac, books, flowers and much more. Robertson School of Arts. Second Sunday of the month. DETAILS § Colo Vale Community Market — Browse the stalls which include country crafts, handcrafted goods, plants, jewellery, jams, chocolates, fresh garden vegetables in season and much more. Colo Vale Community Centre. Fourth Saturday of the month. DETAILS *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. [RETURN TO TOP] |
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ONE-OFF — 2010 § Shoalhaven Regional Food and Wine Show — A two-day extravaganza of the best gourmet food, regional produce, award winning wines and beer (with a temporary liquor licence in place you can enjoy a glass of wine or beer or take home a bottle) as well as delicious food from local restaurants/eateries. Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra, 9–10 Jan. DETAILS § South Coast Wine Show Public Tasting — The South Coast Wine Show is showcase for wines from the South Coast Zone which incorporates the Shoalhaven Coast and Southern Highlands wine regions. A casual, interactive evening, will enable the public to taste all wine show entries including the medal winners. The entry fee of $15 includes delicious finger food and cheese. Milton Showground, Milton. 23 Jan, 6pm–8pm. DETAILS *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. |
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ONE-OFF — 2010 § UnWINEd in the Riverina — UnWINEd in the Riverina is an annual event held by the wineries of the Riverina, focusing on wine accompanied by regional food. The event is held in Griffith and Leeton every June Long Weekend, with local wineries offering a range of activities to tempt all palates, including tutored tastings, cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, music, food and entertainment for the whole family. Various location in the Riverina. 12–14 Jun. DETAILS *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. |
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ONE-OFF — 2010 § Hyne Tumbafest — Truly a celebration of country lifestyle, this two-day Festival offers something for everyone. Attractions include a jam-packed schedule of Main Stage entertainment, sublime regional wines, lots of arts and craft vendors, extensive food stalls, wine tasting, a farmer's market, as well as numerous activities designed especially for young children, with many being offered free of charge. The Creekscape, Tumbarumba. 27–28 Feb. DETAILS REGULAR § Bombala Markets — A mix of fresh local produce, art and craft, Trash and Treasure, jams, biscuits and more. Imperial Hotel, Bombala. First Saturday of the month. DETAILS § Cooma Rotary Markets — Up to 50 stalls supplying a variety of merchandise including craft, vegetables, nursery, garden implements, bric-a-brac, woodwork, second-hand books, prints, pottery, clothing, lavender products and much more. Centennial Park, Cooma. Third Sunday of the month. DETAILS *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. |
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ONE-OFF — 2010 § Central Coast Italian Festival — Enjoy Italian music, Italian films, Italian dancing, Italian cars, Fashion parades and Italian cuisine including gelato, pasta, pizza, San Pellegrino and Italian wines. Three restaurants in the resort offer quality Italian menus and will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner — La Fiamma Woodfire Pizzeria, La Cucina Cortesi Caffe/Restaurante and Ettalong Pizza and Pasta. Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort, Ettalong. 10–11 Apr. DETAILS REGULAR § Hawkesbury Harvest — In 2000, a small group of people, passionate about the Hawkesbury and its agricultural heritage, joined together to promote the fresh, seasonal produce from the farms on Sydney's doorstep. Today, this community-based organization, continues to highlight the range of unique experiences that can be found in the Hawkesbury region. Activities include The Farm Gate Trail and Farmers Markets. Various Hawkesbury locations. DETAILS *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. |
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ONE-OFF — 2010 § Wines of the West Festival — The opulent Grand Dining Room of the Carrington Hotel will host wine exhibitors from the Bathurst, Mudgee, Cowra and Orange regions. Carrington Hotel, Katoomba. 23–24 Jan. DETAILS *Synopses and dates are as listed on relevant organiser websites. [RETURN TO TOP] |
