Around the Region: Food festivals and events to find in May

Feast on these festivals, events, and pairings in May.

Food events in May are ready to take you on a cross-continental cuisine journey and hot tip – there’s a lot of cheese one the menu. Whether you’re looking for some Italian immersion, from French fondue, or homegrown heritage, there are events happening around Victoria for you. Oh, and for those wanting to get a little creative with their drink – a local wine bar is calling your name.

Explore all things food events below.

La Fiera Italian Festival Myrtleford

WHEN: 15 – 17 MAY
WHERE: MYRTLEFORD AND SURROUNDS

La Fiera Italian Festival returns to Myrtleford in 2026, celebrating the region’s Italian heritage with food, wine, music and culture across multiple venues. Highlights include the ticketed LaFesta Food and Wine event, movie night, IlMercato Farmers Market, museum exhibitions and soccer matches, alongside Italian-themed lunches and dinner dances at local businesses. Bookings are essential for these popular experiences.

 

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Melbourne’s Fondue Chalet

WHEN: FROM 14 MAY
WHERE: FEDERATION SQUARE, MELBOURNE

Melbourne’s beloved winter dining experience returns to Federation Square, transforming the city into a glowing French Alpine village. For seven weeks, private wooden chalets offer mulled wine, charcuterie and your choice of cheese ritual—fondue or raclette—paired with French Alpine wines. Gather around fire pits and cosy tables, savouring the warmth, flavour and convivial spirit of authentic Alpine traditions in the heart of the city.

 

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Fine Lines and Wine

WHEN: WED 27 MAY

WHERE: ARCHIVE WINE BAR, BELMONT

Fine Lines and Wine brings life drawing to Geelong’s Archive Wine Bar in a relaxed, social setting. Hosted by The Tipsy Sketching Club, guests sketch live models through timed poses while enjoying quality wine and conversation. Perfect for all skill levels, the sessions encourage creativity, confidence and connection, with materials provided or guests welcome to bring their own.

 

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Heritage Harvest Weekend at Sovereign Hill

WHEN: 23 – 24 MAY

WHERE: SOVEREIGN HILL, BALLARAT

Heritage Harvest Weekend is a celebration of the region’s finest food and flavours. Sample gourmet market stalls, fireside feasts and hands-on harvest experiences, and watch live cooking demonstrations by Alice Zaslavsky, Tim Bone and Kara Monssen. With everything from artisan treats to seasonal dishes, it’s a weekend where taste takes centre stage, alongside full access to Sovereign Hill’s iconic attractions.

 

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