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.

Join us at Colmar Estate for a special alfresco long lunch among the vines, created in partnership with the team at Lucetta Dining. Enjoy a beautifully curated three course Italian-inspired menu paired with wines from Colmar Estate’s premium range. Each dish celebrates the season, the region and the pleasure of sharing great food and wine.

After the walk, the tastings and the legendary long tables of Forage, head straight to The Hotel Canobolas for the official Forage After Party - the place the chefs, producers and winemakers choose to unwind. With a vibrant early-evening crowd, great music and plenty of flowing wine, it’s the perfect spot to relive the highlights of the day. 

The Schoolhouse Rock is back bigger and better in 2026. Join us at Mortimers Wines Schoolhouse Cellar Door featuring 3 live bands, garden bar, food and cocktails available night.

Celebrate the 2026 grape harvest with three-course vintners inspired lunch amongst the vines.  

Take-in the views across the hills whilst enjoying a seasonal menu created by Printhie Dining.  

Have you always wanted to know how to turn seasonal fruit & veg into amazing relishes, chutneys & sauces? With the skills and knowledge gained from this class, you’ll be equipped to make these tasty preserves for use throughout the year, or to give as beautiful gifts. 

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.

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. 

Following last year’s sell-out success, Locally Grown returns for a 2026 edition led by Chef Joel Bickford (ARIA, Shell House, The Grill at The International) and Sommelier Alex Kirkwood (Shell House, Rockpool Bar & Grill).

Our monthly pop-up restaurant night at Orange's premiere event space will be bigger and more spectacular than ever this FOOD Week. It will feature a four-course, shared-style feast, showcasing local produce and inspired by the Lebanese culture and cuisine.

Nina Oyama is Coming... Again!
As seen on Deadloch and Taskmaster Australia.
Nina Oyama is a 30-something comedian who doesn’t really know what she’s doing or where she’s going.
But one thing is for certain. She is coming...

*Coarse language and adult themes.

As part of Orange Food Week 2026, Ross Hill Wines will host a Dire Straits Tribute Dinner and Show in their Barrel Hall on Friday 27 March. 

 The evening features Matt Arthur and The Lazybones presenting Telegraph Road: The Dire Straits Legacy, a live tribute celebrating the iconic British rock band known for their clean guitar sound, poetic songwriting and the unmistakable style of Mark Knopfler. Guests will enjoy powerful renditions of classic tracks including Sultans of Swing, Money for Nothing and Romeo and Juliet. 

Join the Hillside Harvest and Orange Mountain families to celebrate Harvest 2026. Gather your friends and family for live music in the Orchard. 

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. 

Some of the world’s best golfers have played at Duntryleague, many with hickory sticks. Here is your chance to play our championship golf course, going back in time by using hickory sticks.

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 

Join ChaLou owners and winemakers Nadja and Steve for a behind-the-scenes adventure that traces the journey from bud to bottle.

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.