The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival has a long-standing and vital role in promoting Melbourne as one of the world’s finest food and wine cities.
Launched in 1993, the festival generates global attention each year, attracting the world’s biggest culinary and wine personalities alongside Victoria’s own celebrated chefs, restaurateurs, winemakers, sommeliers, producers and artisans.
This year’s festival in March featured more than 250 events showcasing the city’s top restaurants, cafes and bars as well as the produce from Victoria’s diverse regional areas. More than 370,000 visitors attended over 11 days, with highlights including an edible public garden grown in City Square, twilight foodie films at Federation Square, numerous events in Chinatown and Docklands and al fresco celebrations in Melbourne’s laneways, rooftops and basements.
The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2012.