On Friday March 4 – Monday June 13, the Bendigo Region will be hosting an array of exciting Food and Beverage related activities and events to further the profile of our Regions abundance of offerings. Come along to experience Paddock to Park Carnivore’l on Sunday March 13, held in conjunction with the 2016 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

In the autumn sunshine we’ll smoke, roast and sizzle the meats and produce of our region. Meet chefs, farmers and producers, taste local wines and beer, and relax with family friendly entertainment.

After two sell-out picnic events, Food Fossickers return to the beautiful Bendigo Botanic Gardens to again showcase the very best of the region. This year the focus is on the paddocks of central Victoria and the world-class and award-winning meats that are farmed there. Think sizzle, think smoke, think whole beasts and slow cooking.

The restaurants are back, along with our local winemakers, craft beer breweries and our producers. Choose from local chutneys, breads, cheeses, jams and condiments to accompany your lunch; build the ultimate carnivore’s feast from the central hub or simply graze your way around the stall holders. Vegetarians are also catered for, along with those with a sweet tooth.

Sunshine, music, entertainment and great company are all included.