2009 AUSTRALIA 2009 (go to - 2010 - 2011)
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EXPOS, etc.
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January 22-25, 2009 Ginger Flower & Food Festival
Yandina, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
Four days of beautiful blooms, local and exotic produce and cooking classes, sprinkled with a healthy dose of holistic goodness will add to the sultry sights, sounds and fragrances of Australia’s largest sub-tropical festival now in its 14th year.
March 7-23, 2009 Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
Melbourne, Australia
Celebrate with over 200 events across 16 delicious days.
March 8-9, 2009 A Taste of the Huon
Ranelagh, Tasmania, Australia
This region produces an abundance of apples and although Tasmania is still recognised as the ‘Apple Isle” cherries, mushrooms, salmon, vineyards, berries and truffles are also farmed in the area and, along with many more, promoted at the Festival.
April 30, 2009 The Ancient Greek Dinner
Sydney, Australia
Greekalicious’ Maria Benardis, Georges Mediterranean Bar & Grill and the Greek Festival of Sydney team up to take food lovers on an exploration of Ancient Greek cuisine.
May ??, 2009 Beef Australia 2009
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
May 2, 2009 Upper Hunter Food and Wine Affair
Denman, NSW, Australia
Fine Wine - Great Food - Entertainment
May 16-17, 2009 Irresistible Gluten Free Food Show
Brisbane, Australia
Featuring the great range of foods available in gluten free, wheat free diets, general good health, for those with coeliac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and other food intolerances. For the general public, food industry and health professionals, all foodies!
May 28, 2009 Dinner in the Dark
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Enjoy a four course meal blindfolded and awaken your senses! Event Management students at Tafe NSW Sydney Institute are hosting a diner with a twist. Thursday 28th May at 6.30pm at the Apprentice Restaurant to raise money for Vision Australia. This dinner gives guest a chance to experience what it is like to be a visionally impaired for a few hours by eating blindfolded and experience other activities that the blind suffer every day.
June 5-8, 2009 Good Food & Wine Show
Melbourne, Australia
Unleash your inner foodie.
June 17-18, 2009 Restaurant Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
The restaurant 09 trade shows are the only dedicated events for the restaurant and café industry and are must attend for anyone looking to source the very best in regional produce, innovative new products, and services for their business.
June 23-25, 2009 Clubs & Hotels Expo
Melbourne, Australia
If you are involved in the hotel or club industry you simply cannot afford to miss Clubs & Hotels 2009.
July 3-5, 2009 Good Food & Wine Show
Sydney, Australia
Unleash your inner foodie.
July 13-16, 2009 42nd Annual AIFST Convention
Brisbane, Australia
Annual Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology AIFST) Convention
July 17-26, 2009 Broadbeach Restaurant Week
Broadbeach Precinct, Broadbeach Q, Australia
Customers will have the opportunity to dine in participating Broadbeach restaurants which will all offer three course $35 and or $55 dinners over 10 Massive nights! Which will mean you can dine around and know exactly what you’re paying.
July 24-26, 2009 Organic Expo featuring the Green Show
Carlton, VIC, Australia
July 30, 2009 Australian Festival of Chamber Music’s 2009 Chefs in the North Dinner
Townsville, QLD, Australia
Hosted by food and wine personality Lyndey Milan. Some of Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading chefs will prepare a 6 course degustation menu for guests highlighting the best of local produce. Entertainment between courses by special performances from visiting chamber music artists.
July 31-Aug 2, 2009 Good Food & Wine Show
Perth, Australia
Unleash your inner foodie.
August 10-11, 2009 Restaurant Sydney
Sydney, NSW, Australia
The restaurant 09 trade shows are the only dedicated events for the restaurant and café industry and are must attend for anyone looking to source the very best in regional produce, innovative new products, and services for their business.
August 21-22, 2009 Gluten Free Expo
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Returning to the Sydney Showground, the Gluten Free Expo is showcasing the best of gluten free food. Over 10,000 visitors. (also: http://www.coeliacsociety.com.au )
August 21-Sept 6, 2009 Tastes of Gold Coast
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
A two week long festival promoting wine, food, music, relaxed lifestyle and all things Gold Coast. Chefs will transform all kinds of dishes into something special using regional produce so join in the fun and celebrate the popularity of regional cuisine. Great food and wine, new taste sensations and idyllic settings – there is no better way to explore a city’s cuisine!
August 27-30, 2009 Taste of Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Watch expert chefs in action, take part in tutored tasting sessions of wine and beer and buy local produce. The Royal Exhibition building is transformed into an inviting, culinary haven where you can discover an incredible selection of fine wines, exquisite signature dishes and specialty food and drink.
September 4, 2009 Burleigh Brewing Co Local Flavor Festival
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
As a part of this years Tastes of Gold Coast Festival, Burleigh Brewing Company is hosting our very own LOCAL FLAVOUR FESTIVAL right here at the Brewery.
September 6, 2009 Annual Gladstone Seafood Festival
Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
Live entertainment, along with a sizzling summer fashion parade, cooking demonstrations and displays are just some of the highlights of the day. Perhaps the most anticipated event at the Seafood Festival is the ‘One Armed Raw Prawn Peeling Championship’. This event provides plenty of laughs as competitors try every way possible to get their prawns peeled whilst having one hand behind their back.
September 7-10, 2009 Fine Food Australia
Sydney, Australia
Fine Food Australia is the premier industry event in Australia, with more than 950 exhibitors expected to participate this year.
September 7-10, 2009 Hotel Australia
Sydney, Australia
Hotel Australia is the definitive event for the restaurant, hotel and motel industry, featuring the latest in foodservice and hospitality ideas and equipment. The show runs alongside Fine Food Australia and with over 1000 exhibitors, has the largest range of products on show under the one roof.
October 1-31, 2009 Crave Sydney
Sydney, Australia
A celebration of Sydney's distinctive lifestyle, offering 31 days of authentic food, entertainment and outdoor experiences.
October 3, 2009 King Valley Shed Wine Show
King Valley, Victoria, Australia
The King Valley Shed Wine Show is a unique event. You, the public are invited to be the judge. Come and taste the full range of premium and ultra premium wines produced in King Valley.
October 3-4, 2009 Irresistible Gluten Free Food Show
Melbourne, Australia
Featuring the great range of foods available in gluten free, wheat free diets, general good health, for those with coeliac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and other food intolerances. For the general public, food industry and health professionals, all foodies!
October 5-17, 2009 Sydney Children's Festival Taste Trail Workshop
Eveleigh, NSW, Australia
For aspiring foodies, an adventure across tables and taste buds, around the Eveleigh Farmers Markets, ending at the creation of a delicious meal that you’ll eat for lunch. Learn about food’s journey from farm to table, which flavours work best together and try a range of fun experiments to help you master the 4 building blocks of consummate taste testing: salty, sweet, sour and hot.
October 9-11, 2009 Healthy Food Show
Melbourne, Australia
A National exhibition focusing on the obesity epidemic facing Australians; and will showcase hundreds of nutritional food and lifestyle choices to achieve and maintain weight loss.
October 26, 2009 CIRA-ALMA Gala Dinner 2009
Pyrmont, NSW, Australia
The Council of Italian Restaurants in Australia (CIRA), a collection of Sydney’s best known Italian chefs will present the CIRA-ALMA Gala Dinner. In “A Tribute to” the renowned Italian chef and founder of modern Italian cuisine, Marchesi, the Italian primos will offer a five course dinner with matching wine menu.
November ?-, 2009 La Dolce Vita
King Valley, Victoria, Australia
Celebrate the arrival of spring at La Dolce Vita - the KingValley’s springtime celebration of the sweet life. Australia’s most diverse variety of wines, gourmet food, spectacular scenery and warm King Valley hospitality. A wonderful weekend of Mediterranean al fresco indulgence!
November 6-8, 2009 Good Food & Wine Show
Brisbane, Australia
Australia's Ultimate Food & Wine Show.
November 14-15, 2009 Irresistible Gluten Free Food Show
Sydney, Australia
Featuring the great range of foods available in gluten free, wheat free diets, general good health, for those with coeliac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and other food intolerances. For the general public, food industry and health professionals, all foodies!
November 21, 2009 North Side Produce Market 10th Birthday Celebration
North Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hosted by food writer and Good Food Guide 2009 editor Simon Thomsen. Demonstrations by celebrity chefs; the biggest dining table in Sydney; sample some of the market's wonderful produce. Get a ticket in the Christmas Hampers, loaded with over $2,000 worth of vouchers donated by stallholders. For kids, there's an animal farm, cup cake baking and decorating and the chance to see goat milking and butter making.
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