Orange FOOD Week is Australia’s longest running regional food festival and has been acclaimed as one of Australia’s top ten food festivals. The 10 day community festival is being held from Friday 5 April to Sunday 14 April 2024 and celebrates the Orange region’s diverse and high quality food and wine. It showcases the farmers who grow it, as well as the local chefs, cooks, restaurateurs and caterers that create extraordinary dishes with it.
View the full Festival Program At a Glance, or scroll through the listings below for further details about indiviudal events.
Signature Events
5 April – FOOD Week Night Market
Sat 6 April – Sampson Street Long Lunch
Fri 12 – Sun 14 April – FOOD Train
Sat 13 April – Forage
7 – 12 April – Shine the Light on Producers
If you have any questions regarding the festival, please don’t hesitate to contact us at foodadmin@orangefoodweek.com.au
FORAGE – Orange FOOD Week
Stroll through Orange’s picturesque vineyards enjoying a curated eight-course degustation menu featuring local seasonal produce and the region’s award-winning wines. Meet chefs, winemakers, vignerons, and producers and discover the spoils […]
Italian Night at Printhie Dining
Join hatted restaurant Printhie Dining for an Italian-inspired culinary journey. Italian food is Head Winemaker Drew Tuckwella’s happy place but don’t expect a replication of trattoria standards, that is not […]
Hands-On Cider Making Workshop
Get hands on with craft cider-making. Visit one of Australia’s most awarded cider makers and join them to learn about what makes cider apples special, explore traditional cider making techniques […]
Logan Wines Sundowners
Join Logan Wines for sundowners and live music to celebrate Orange F.O.O.D Week 2024. With extended opening hours, come and enjoy the food and wine offering at the new Logan […]
Millthorpe Mouthfull
Spoil your tastebuds in Millthorpe! Angullong Wines, Slow Wine Co and Tamburlaine Organic Wines have curated the perfect food and wine pairing. Enjoy 12 local wines carefully matched with delicious […]
Nonnas Long Table Lunch at Highland Heritage
Nonnas is back for another unmissable long F.O.O.D Week lunch. Join Nonna to share a delectable Sunday Lunch of beautifully prepared handcrafted local produce paired with a stellar lineup of […]
Orange FOOD Week – Printhie Wines Private Fly Fishing and Five Course Lunch
Spend the morning enjoying the peaceful sounds of Printhie’s lake and learn the art of fly fishing. A private instructor will take guests through rigging the rod, how to cast […]
Pizza and Prosecco
Join See Saw Wine and Arancia Pizza, for a Sunday afternoon ‘wine down’ with live music by Sounds of Sebastian and a relaxed atmosphere on the spectacular lawn area. Tickets […]
Sampson Street Long Lunch – F.O.O.D Week
Inspired by an English late summer long lunch, the Sampson Street Lunch is a unique food and wine celebration bringing together some of Orange’s best-known and emerging chefs and foodies, […]
Smoke and Fire Feast
Smoke and Fire Feast with Chef Jeff Schroeter is a four-course shared feast across Borrodell Estate’s long communal tables featuring local produce pushed by the elements of fire. Borrodell’s cider […]
Wine School at Mortimer’s
Join Peter and Daniel Mortimer for their signature “Wine School” event at the March Schoolhouse Cellar Door. Swirl, smell and taste your way through a diverse range of wines, identifying […]
Focus Workshop: What’s in Season – Pears
This two-hour workshop focuses on the humble yet versatile pear, abundant in Orange in April during F.O.O.D Week. Whilst sipping on a welcome glass of pear and ginger sparkler, learn […]
An Evening of Tipples, Tapas, and Tunes
Enjoy a relaxing evening at Hillside Harvest, where the magic of live music intertwines with the enchanting ambiance of festoon light covered fig trees and the brilliance of a starlit […]
Harvest & Bake: A Local Apple Pie Workshop
Embark on a delightful paddock to plate journey at Hillside Harvest Orchard. Guided by a Hillside Harvest grower, wander through rows of fragrant apple trees, hand-picking the ripest fruits destined […]
Mahaliy Lebanese Feast at Banksia
Orange’s premiere event space Banksia’s monthly pop-up restaurant night will be bigger than ever during the this year’s FOOD Week. Featuring a lavish shared-style feast inspired by the Lebanese culture […]
Retro Fruit Preserving
Step back in time and discover the age-old craft of preserving using the Fowler Vacola Method. Learn from local expert Jasmin Bond of Greentrees Gourmet Preserves in a live demonstration […]
Gastronomica Apocalyptica
Experience a dinner party that celebrates the future of food! This Orange Food Week brings Gastronomica Apocolyptia, a scrumptious four-course dinner with paired wines that aim to provoke thought about […]
Paired Dindima Wines with Local Charcuterie
Enjoy a delicious local selection of produce, including Cured’s artisanal charcurterie, Second Mouse’s handcrafted cheeses and Racine Bakery’s organic breads, paired with Dindima’s premium wines. Celebrate the bounty of the […]
BBQ and Blues
Join the Greenhouse and their talented in-house chefs to celebrate Orange FOOD Week 2024, who will be serving up a smokin’ BBQ takeover menu while Eli Stanford and band dish […]
FOOD Week Mini Wellness Retreat
Join Yoga teacher, Johanna Scott along with Nutritionist and Personal Trainer Camilla Thompson for a morning to nourish the mind, body and spirit. Start the weekend right with a high-vibe, […]
Locally Grown – A Dinner with Chef Joel Bickford and Sommelier Alex Kirkwood
This Orange FOOD Week, The Hotel Canobolas presents the ‘Locally Grown’ Dinner with Chef Joel Bickford (Shell House, ARIA, Biota) and Sommelier Alex Kirkwood (Shell House, ARIA, Rockpool Bar and […]
Orange FOOD Week Pizza Party
The Hotel Canobolas Pizzeria presents a closing party to celebrate Orange FOOD Week 2024! Celebrate with the producers and wine makers who made the week a success featuring live entertainment […]
Raw and Fizz
The Hotel Canobolas hosts the best of the region’s raw produce and sparkling wines as part of the annual Orange FOOD Week festival in its new Summer Street Bar & […]
Shop and Sip The White Place
The White Place is bringing Orange’s finest wineries in store! Shop whilst enjoying a glass of some of Orange’s award winning cool climate wines. For each weekend during FOOD Week, […]
The Vintners Long Table Lunch at Heifer Station Wines
Join Heifer Station Wines, Nashdale Fruit Co and Groundstone Cafe for a Vintner’s Table Long Lunch that celebrates the provenance and produce of Heifer Station. Take a seat at the […]
A Picnic at Hill Park
Unwind this F.O.O.D Week with a picnic experience at Swinging Bridge. Lay on the lawns of Hill Park Vineyard and sip on Swinging Bridge wine whilst grazing on a gourmet […]
Colmar Vintage Launch ’24 at The Union Bank
A relaxed, shared-style lunch to celebrate F.O.O.D Week at The Union Bank by Executive Head Chef, Dom Aboud, paired with premium, cool climate wines from Colmar Estate. Held in either […]
Sip and Sear – A Korean BBQ Banquet
Swinging Bridge is bringing the artisan style of Korean BBQ to Orange! Combining fresh local produce with traditional techniques, this will be a Korean BBQ experience like no other. Promising […]
Harmony Day – Orange
Enjoy multicultural food, entertainment and more at the Harmony in Community Festival event in Orange. Feature artists include Latin group Ally, African Circus and Dance Performer Lucky Lartey, Laddu and […]
Flight of Beer and a Flight of Pies
Pull up a barstool at the Badlands Brewery Taproom and enjoy an informal and relaxing combination of the classic Australian combo – pies and beer. Don’t miss this chance to […]
Sunset Tour and Taste at Cargo Road Winery
Take a tour with Cargo Road vigneron James Sweetapple, through a holistic vineyard and winery – tasting the grapes, ferments and wines. Learn what and why the vigneron does and […]
DAYCLUB at SkyBar
DayClub is back! Hot on the heels of the first successful day party, DayClub at SkyBar is a fun dance party a Borrodell Estate’s cellar door and bar. It’s just […]
Red Wine Pairings Masterclass with Michael Manners
Join chef Michael Manners in the Barrel & Larder at Ross Hill Wines for an exclusive Red Wine Pairings masterclass. Discover the secrets behind crafting delicious dishes that pair perfectly […]
FOOD Train Orange
This weekend package is FOOD Week’s premium experience. Hosted by local foodies and regional hospitality faves, join a 3-day guided trip from Sydney to Orange enjoying some of the region’s […]
Ross Hill Wines, Museum Celebration Dinner
Join Ross Hill Wines for an exclusive Museum Celebration Dinner, an evening curated to delight the senses and honour the legacy of exceptional wines. Indulge in a meticulously crafted four-course […]
FOOD Week – Shine the Light on Producers
A handpicked series of show, tell and taste workshops that highlight the iconic flavours of the region’s produce. Local producers alongside local chefs and cooks create food conversations, and share […]
Sunday Producers Market and Brunch – Orange FOOD Week
Join the final festivity for FOOD Week 2024! Come along to one of Orange’s most spectacular settings in Cook Park to enjoy brunch prepared by well-known cooks and producers. Stroll […]
Fermentation Workshop at The Orange Fermentary
Come to the Fermentary Project Room and discover how fermented drinks of all types are made. See practical demonstrations of techniques and taste the raw probiotic liquids before they are […]
A Taste of Paradise and A Taste of Badlands
East meets (Central) West. Join the Badlands Brewery Taproom for a sumptuous three-course authentic Sri Lankan feast by acclaimed local provedore and chef, Ayoma Gooneratne from Red Chilli Deli. Each […]
