Orange FOOD Week – the country’s longest-running annual regional food festival and my personal favourite food and wine party – returns this autumn, celebrating the area’s incredible produce, producers and chefs. The 2025 edition of the festival will bring together local farmers, winemakers, coffee roasters, cheesemakers and food-lovers – AKA those in the wine and beer biz – for ten days of feasting and celebrating food. Now in its 33rd year, Orange FOOD Week 2025 will feature more than 100 joyous and delicious events happening across the small township and surrounding farmlands of Orange. Gather your mates and plan your road trip now.
Most of the events at FOOD Week are ticketed (you can have a suss at all of them here). While some flagship events are sold out, there’s still the option to put your name on the waiting list. Plus, there are plenty of free happenings and even more great eateries to experience while you’re in Orange (Hey Rosey and The Schoolhouse Restaurant at The Union Bank are my top picks).
Highlights of FOOD Week include the outdoor Night Market (March 28), which sees nearly 50 food and wine stalls knocking out local delights under festoon lights in Robertson Park; the gorgeous alfresco long lunch, Sampson Street Lunch (March 29), featuring a three-course meal plus paired wines; a pizza and bubbles soirée with See Saw Wines (March 30); an intimate vineyard tour and experience with ChaLou (April 4); and a special dinner at The Hotel Canobolas featuring Sydney’s Joel Bickford on the food and Alex Kirkwood on vino.
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The jewel in FOOD Week’s crown (grape on the vine?) is Forage, a one-day winery-hopping event taking place on Saturday, April 6. From sampling delicious drops to enjoying snacks from Orange’s best venues and taking in the stunning scenery, Forage is about as much fun as you can have in a day. Think of it like a fridge-to-fridge, vineyard style. BYO R.M. Williams.
About to pop your Orange FOOD Week cherry? There’s also the option of the FOOD Train weekend package, which includes train transport, a ticket to Forage, two nights’ accommodation at Quest Orange (located in the centre of town), plus a selection of other FOOD events. Basically, all the fun, minus the planning and stress. You can find out more about the FOOD Train here.
Keen? Find out more about Orange FOOD Week 2025 here. See you there!
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