Ballarat Heritage Weekend returns this May

There’s no town quite like Ballarat, and the annual Heritage Weekend is back again to prove it.

Good Beer Week has arrived and here are some regional events to celebrate

Running from May 10-19, the awe-inspiring, dedicated week aims to encourage more people into the good beer world, and we couldn’t think of a more worthy way to spend a week dedicated to our favourite type of brew, than by celebrating with our own local legends.

There’s a new business serving up specialty coffee on Victoria’s Surf Coast in a unique, mobile fashion

From Little Things, Big Things Grow…

Shannon Pizza has a new drool-worthy monthly special

Ah, Garlic Bread.

Burger Project partners with Darrell Lea for some serious soft-serve Smash Ups

House-churned soft serve is smashed, mashed and spiked and with a range of goodies, including Darrell Lea chocolate treats, creating six, sensational “Smash Ups” ($5 each).

Big Mamma Gnocchi opens in Geelong this Friday

The key to our potato-loving hearts.

The Bottle-O at Highton Cellars

Remember the days when buying a beer meant choosing between the green label or the maroon label? Thankfully, we’re long past that.

The Great Trentham Spudfest is here

Potatoes are one of those miracle vegetables that taste good in just about everything. Fries? Check. Shepherd’s Pie? Check. Roast Veggies? Check. You get the point. Well, it only makes sense to have a whole festival dedicated to them.

Celebrate the Queen’s day of days at Heathcote On Show

What better way to do that than by heading on down to the renowned showcase of the wine, food and fun that Heathcote has to offer with the annual Heathcote On Show.

Shedshaker turns three

Castlemaine’s own craft brewery, Shedshaker, is celebrating three years brewing on site at the Old Woollen Mill this week.

Let them eat The Cake Lab

Do you ever just crave a handmade cake but can never be bothered doing it yourself?

There’s a new gelateria coming to Geelong

The magic in these tubs is made on site daily, by creating your favourite classics into something a little more out of the ordinary.

Shannon Pizza’s new monthly creation is Vegetarian-friendly

Beautiful, crunchy asparagus with delicious goat cheese really hits the spot!

Burger Inc are donating 100% of their takings to the Good Friday Appeal

This year the team are aiming to raise $8000 alone from the day.

Game of Thrones whiskey is here

Just in time for the last season…

Did someone say free pancakes?!

Treat yourself to a scrumptious meal and wash it down with a serving of kids pancakes.

Experience the Market at its liveliest on Queen Victoria’s Ultimate Foodie Tour

This one’s for all you foodies out there!

Celebrate Easter Down The Rabbit Hole

Hop on White Rabbit Brewery’s Facebook for ticket info.

Get egg-cited: Only Mine hand-made chocolates has dropped their Easter range!

Treat yourself and your family this Easter. Chocolate is always worth it.

Easter is this month, here’s where to get your hot x buns

We love a good hot x bun, and we love nothing better than when it’s made by a local business.

Geelong’s Pinot Affair is back for its second year

Forte will see you wine-heads there

Introducing The Barrel Farm by Blackman’s

Continually pushing the boundaries on flavour combinations and creative collaborations, now the team are back at it again, launching their new passion project, specialising in Barrel Aged, Sour and Farmhouse Ales.

All things local at The Otway Food & Fibre Showcase

Forté chat to organiser Andrew Gray ahead of the event.

Bread Brothers Baking Co

Geelong’s favourite classic Aussie bakery on the block…

 

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