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Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

The Melbourne Food & Wine Festival is an annual March celebration of Melbourne and Victoria’s food and wine culture, held since 1993. Its purpose is to showcase the region’s produce, culinary talent and lifestyle while highlighting Melbourne as a food-and-wine destination. Visitors can choose from a varied program that may include cooking classes, tastings and banquet-style lunches, with events developed in collaboration with Victoria’s food and wine industry. As the program and arrangements can change from year to year, check the current official dates, listings and booking information before planning your visit.