In conjunction with the upcoming 2012 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival in March, the Bendigo Region will be hosting an array of exciting Food and Beverage related activities and events to further profile our Regions abundance of offerings.

Please find some of the events below:

Regional World’s Longest Lunch - Bendigo
2 MARCH, 12 - 4PM
Rosalind Park, Pall Mall, Bendigo
Enjoy Central Victoria’s most stylish food and wine experience of the year in the idyllic surrounds ofBendigo’s Rosalind Park: six regionally inspired dishes matched with our beautiful wines.
Cost: $125.00 six courses with matched wines
Bookings: 03 5444 4655
Website: www.bendigowine.org.au

Regional World’s Longest Lunch – Heathcote
2 MARCH, 12 - 4PM
THE REDESDALE
2640 Kyneton-Heathcote Road, Redesdale
While Heathcote may be relatively young in food and wine terms, your journey through the produce and wines ofVictoria’s red heart is guaranteed to surprise with the diversity of this emerging region.
Cost: $115.00 three courses with matched wines
Bookings: 03 5425 3111
Website: www.heathcotewines.org  

BENDIGO FARMERS’ MARKET PICNIC
10 MARCH, 12.15 - 5PM
Rosalind Park end of Williamson Street, Bendigo
Celebrate our region’s seasonal produce at our farmers’ market picnic where, like other accredited regional farmers’ markets across the state, we’ll gather our lunch provisions and meet for a lazy and delicious afternoon.
Cost: $25.00 includes a delicious picnic platter
Website: www.vicfarmersmarkets.org.au/news/regional-farmers-market-picnics

GOOD FOOD TRAIN
13 - 18 MARCH
Various venues in the Bendigo Region
Leave the car at home and journey by train to the Bendigo region. Relax, taste and discover our abundance of quality restaurants and cafés, local produce and wine.
Cost: Packages from $240.00. Package includes two day return V/Line ticket to Bendigo, dinner and overnight accommodation in Bendigo, entry into the Australian Exclusive Grace Kelly: Style Icon exhibition at Bendigo Art Gallery and a Be Spoilt package with an array of specialised offers and discounts in Bendigo.
Bookings: 1800 813 153
Website: www.bendigotourism.com

MOTHER’S RUIN
15 MARCH, 7 - 11PM
The Dispensary Enoteca, 9 Chancery Lane, Bendigo
It had to happen‚ the Festival’s first gin dinner. Six courses of artisan-prepared and locally sourced produce, matched to gin in its many weird, wired and wonderful forms.
Cost: $140.00
Bookings: 03 5444 5885
Website: www.thedispensaryenoteca.com

SNAG, BEER & BUBBLE FEST
17 MARCH, 11AM – 5.30PM
Heathcote Agricultural Showgrounds, Chauncey Street, Heathcote
Artisan sausages, microbrewed beers, regional ciders, sparkling wines, live music, workshops, picnic blankets, friends. This is a food and wine fest, Heathcote style.
Cost: $17.00 entry, live music and three free tastes. Food, beverages and additional tastes available for purchase. $12.00 tickets can be pre-purchased online.
Bookings: www.snagbeerandbubblefest.com.au

BENDIGO OLIVE FIESTA
18 MARCH, 10AM - 4PM
Bendigo Pottery, Midland Highway, Bendigo
A celebration of food, wine and olives with Mediterranean music, market stalls and presentations on growing and processing olives. Try your hand at bocce, or simply sit back and relax.
Cost: $10.00 children under 16 free
Bookings: 1800 813 153 or to book online CLICK HERE
Website: www.bendigoolivefiesta.com.au