Taking place from 20-29 March, the festival will feature more than 100 events spanning 10 delicious days.
FOOD Week President Charlotte Gundry says this year’s festival includes more flavour-packed events than ever, including six signature events and a fabulous array of satellite events at local venues.
“All events incorporate local produce, celebrating the story of our region’s food and wine,” she says.
“This commitment to provenance makes FOOD Week Australia’s longest-running regional food festival and has seen it acclaimed as one of the top ten in the country.”
Gundry says this is the year to delve deeper and get to the heart of FOOD Week.
“The ‘Meet The Producer’ Workshops are the perfect Christmas present for the ultimate foodie,” she says.
“A handpicked series of show, tell and taste workshops that highlight the iconic flavours of the Orange region’s produce – there’s something that ticks the box for everyone on this list of events from 22nd-27th March.
“Local producers alongside local chefs and cooks create food conversations and share their stories, tips, tricks and samples.
“Learn about the produce, hear the stories, share recipes, and taste delicious samples.
“Enjoy a glass of local cool-climate Orange wine for the perfect finish to the morning and take the opportunity to purchase the produce to take home.”
This year’s ‘Meet the Producer’ workshop lineup includes:
Sunday 22nd March – Cheese and Fermentation with SJ’s Second Mouse Cheese and The Orange Fermentary.
Monday 23rd March – Miso, Mushrooms and Wine with Mountain Miso, The Market Cat, Mushroom Foraging and Vino di Zinga.
Tuesday 24th March – Orcharding, Homegrown Preserves and Curry Paste with Thornbrook Orchard, Hillside Harvest Orchard and Produce Store, Just Homegrown and Burtons Lane Curry Paste.
Thursday 26th March – Olive Oil & Good Earth – The Holistic Approach with Molly’s Grove and Cargo Road Winery.
Friday 27th March – Saffron & Gourmet Preserves with Argyle Australian Saffron and Franklin Road Preserves.
Festival Highlights
Friday 20th March – The festival kicks off with the FOOD Week Night Market on the Friday night. Set in the vibrant heart of Orange at Robertson Park, this family-friendly event brings together more than 50 local stallholders, offering a taste of the region’s best food, wine and beverages.
Saturday 21st March – Don’t miss the highly popular Sampson Street Lunch on the first Saturday or make sure to grab tickets to one of the other long lunch events on offer. Imagine a relaxed, multi-course feast showcasing seasonal produce paired with award-winning cool-climate wines set in a stunning location.
Sunday March 22nd-27th – The ‘Meet The Producer’ Workshops are a handpicked series of show, tell and taste workshops that highlight the iconic flavours of the region’s produce.
Friday March 27th-29th – The Food Train is a premium three-day guided trip from Sydney to Orange enjoying some of the region’s best food and wine experiences.
Saturday 28th March – One of the best-known signature events is the iconic FORAGE held on the second Saturday of the event. Stroll through the vineyards on a 4-kilometre scenic trail while sampling local wines and gourmet dishes crafted by some of the region’s best chefs.
Sunday 29th March – Finish the FOOD Week experience with the Producers Market & Brunch. Savour a locally-made brunch while exploring a wide range of market stalls. Meet producers, shop for fresh goods, gifts and handmade wares.
Tickets are available at orangefoodweek.com.au.
