A paddock-to-plate journey, starting with an orchard tour to see the trees the apples are from, followed by a hands-on pie-making workshop using local ingredients and Grandma's cherished recipe. Take home your crafted masterpiece to share. 

Traditional winemaking experience at Orange Mountain Estate. 
Winery Experience – Come and explore traditional wine making in Terry and Julie’s family operated boutique vineyard and winery. Participate in morning wine making activities with a real hands on experience and finish with a wine tasting and regional produce plate for lunch. This intimate and immersive experience starts at 11.30 am and takes approximately 3 hours 

This interactive workshop will demonstrate how fermented drinks of all types are made, and participants can taste the raw probiotic liquids before they are flavored for bottling.

A paddock-to-plate journey, starting with an orchard tour to see the trees the apples are from, followed by a hands-on pie-making workshop using local ingredients and Grandma's cherished recipe. Take home your crafted masterpiece to share. 

Explore over 40 vibrant food & wine stalls beneath festoon lights & the autumn canopy of Robertson Park.

Trees and Vines Tour is a relaxed 1.5-hour walking tour through Hillside Harvest and Orange Mountain Estate. Spend time with the orchardist and winemaker as they guide you through fruit growing, grape growing, and winemaking. 

A paddock-to-plate journey, starting with an orchard tour to see the trees the apples are from, followed by a hands-on pie-making workshop using local ingredients and Grandma's cherished recipe. Take home your crafted masterpiece to share. 

This interactive workshop will demonstrate how fermented drinks of all types are made, and participants can taste the raw probiotic liquids before they are flavored for bottling.

Visit one of Australia's most awarded cider makers: learn what makes cider apples special, explore traditional cider making techniques and get hands-on crushing and pressing apples for the next batch of Small Acres Cyder. Simply enjoy the fun of a unique experience or foster your next cider-making endeavour! 

A behind the scenes wine masterclass covering how wine is made from grapes in the vineyard to the finished bottle, followed by a tasting that highlights how different winemaking styles shape aroma, texture, and flavour. 

Mark your calendar and don’t miss this unique opportunity to sip, stroll and savour your way through the historic village of Millthorpe’s finest on Saturday 21 March 2026.

A once-a-year long lunch held on iconic Sampson Street, showcasing the Orange Region's best chefs, producers and winemakers, under the colourful canopy of Autumn trees.

Relax in our unique art studio, the orchard with a glass of wine and local grazing board whilst you are guided to paint your own masterpiece.

Hosted by Hillside Harvest, Orange Mountain Wines, and resident artist Kerrie Stewart.

After one of FOOD Week’s most beloved long lunches, keep the celebrations rolling with the official Sampson Street Afterparty at The Hotel Canobolas. As the long table festivities wind down, the party continues just a short stroll away in our historic venue – a natural gathering place for locals, visitors and producers looking to toast the weekend. 

Join us for an evening of food and wine as Philip Shaw Wines proudly presents a special evening featuring Executive Chef Aaron Ward from Bathers Pavilion. 

Join Terry and Julie at Orange Mountain Estate for a great night of film, wine and food. Local chef Susan Maitland will be cooking up a three-course feast to enjoy with the films. 

Start your morning slowly and deliciously at our FOOD Week Recovery Brunch. A laid-back feast built around some of the region’s best local producers. 

A handpicked series of show, tell & taste workshops that highlight the iconic flavours of the region’s produce.

Kick off your Orange FOOD WEEK adventure in style with the return of Bubbles & Brunch at Swinging Bridge! After a sellout first year, join us at our Hill Park Vineyard for a morning of delicious flavours, stunning views, and premium wines.

"Taste the Season, Savour the Story" 

A unique orchard lunch at Hillside Harvest. Enjoy a guided foraging tour, a three-course meal crafted from fresh local produce, all perfectly paired local wines and served among the apple trees. 

Come and celebrate Nonna and the families 80th Anniversary of commencing their food and wine business.  

As the orchard comes alive with the buzz of harvest, experience an afternoon of flavour, music and country hospitality.

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 their spectacular lawns.

A fine cider experience: learn how Methode Traditionelle ciders create depth and delicacy in wonderfully sparkling cider. 

Meet Nick Geoghegan the owner of Small Acres Cyder, and watch as we demonstrate how this incredible process is done and you can even get hands on to disgorge your own bottle. 

Have you always wanted to preserve those delicious seasonal fruits? This is your opportunity to learn how. 

Learn all the fundamentals of jam making. Put this all into practice when you get “hands on”, using fruit from the orchard to prepare and make a batch of yummy jam. 

A fine cider experience: learn how Methode Traditionelle ciders create depth and delicacy in wonderfully sparkling cider. 

Meet Nick Geoghegan the owner of Small Acres Cyder, and watch as we demonstrate how this incredible process is done and you can even get hands on to disgorge your own bottle. 

A fine cider experience: learn how Methode Traditionelle ciders create depth and delicacy in wonderfully sparkling cider. 

Meet Nick Geoghegan the owner of Small Acres Cyder, and watch as we demonstrate how this incredible process is done and you can even get hands on to disgorge your own bottle. 

Introducing Hotel Canobolas' brand-new signature event for 2026: Fire & Wine, an open-air celebration of local produce cooked Chefs Joel Bickford and Danny Corbett will take to the grills and wood-fire to prepare a menu inspired by the region’s growers - smoky vegetables, fire-kissed meats, charred herbs and bold, rustic flavours. 

Trees and Vines Tour is a relaxed 1.5-hour walking tour through Hillside Harvest and Orange Mountain Estate. Spend time with the orchardist and winemaker as they guide you through fruit growing, grape growing, and winemaking. 

Trees and Vines Tour is a relaxed 1.5-hour walking tour through Hillside Harvest and Orange Mountain Estate. Spend time with the orchardist and winemaker as they guide you through fruit growing, grape growing, and winemaking. 

Traditional winemaking experience at Orange Mountain Estate. 
Winery Experience – Come and explore traditional wine making in Terry and Julie’s family operated boutique vineyard and winery. Participate in morning wine making activities with a real hands on experience and finish with a wine tasting and regional produce plate for lunch. This intimate and immersive experience starts at 11.30 am and takes approximately 3 hours 

Trees and Vines Tour is a relaxed 1.5-hour walking tour through Hillside Harvest and Orange Mountain Estate. Spend time with the orchardist and winemaker as they guide you through fruit growing, grape growing, and winemaking. 

A beloved finale to the festival, Pizza & Wine at The Canobolas Pizzeria brings producers, locals and F.O.O.D Week visitors together for one last celebratory afternoon.