Events

This page provides information about our major events and some individual events. We encourage you to check back here from time to time for new information as it comes to hand.

INDIVIDUAL EVENTS

A variety of events held throughout the region.....

Date: Friday 13 April - Sunday 22 April 2012 Bookings: See Official Program for further details.

NIGHT MARKET

Witches, hats, brooms and good luck charms welcome on this special Friday 13th Night Market - our opening event for the 21st F.O.O.D Week! The Night Market has found a great home in Robertson Park right in the heart of the CBD of Orange. Supper plates of food set at a maximum of $6 enables visitors to sample a variety of the region's produce prepared by our wonderful local chef's, caterers and cooks while making a satisfying evening meal. Wine glasses and merchandise available for purchase.

Date: Friday 13 April 2012, 5:30pm-8:30pm Bookings: Not required just a Gold Coin entry at the gate.

Further Information: Edwena Mitchell 0419 642 053 or Ayoma Gooneratne 0402 136 819

100-MILE DINNER

This remarkable and ever popular event epitomises the idea of friendship and community; as strangers become friends sitting side by side at long tables down the heritage listed ‘crooked main street’ of Canowindra village enjoying an evening of food, wine, conversation, song and dance.

Orange’s 100 Mile neighbours; Canowindra, Mudgee, Bathurst and Cowra team up to dish up local food and wine to remind us that eating locally for global change and being a ‘locavore’ – someone who eats food produced within a certain radius from where they live such as a 100 miles – can be extremely satisfying!

2012 marks the 4th 100-Mile Dinner and with tickets selling out last year in just 24 hours this event has now establisehd itself as a unqiue and stand out dining experience!

Date: Monday 16 April 2012 Bookings: Tickets on sale online in February 2012. Unfortunately this event has limited seating and as such tickets are STRICTLY LIMITED to a maximum of four (4) per booking. Bookings: Tickets on sale online 9am, 13 February 2012 at www.orangefoodweek.com.au.

Further Information: Edwena Mitchell 0419 642 053

F.O.O.D TRAIN

The fastest way to get to Orange F.O.O.D Week is to catch the F.O.O.D Train, because when you’re “all aboard” time just seems to fly right on by!

Starting with Pancakes on the Platform at Sydney Central Station a weekend of food awaits! Producers on board will explain the various nuances of how your food gets from paddock to plate. On arrival in Orange you’ll be whisked away to savour the food of Orange district over the whole weekend including the FORAGE event on Saturday and the F.O.O.D Affair on Sunday.

With tummy’s full and bags full of goodies to take home you’ll be more than satisfied as you make the return leg back to Sydney on Sunday afternoon.

Date: Friday 20 April 2012 departing Sydney Central Station at 7:10am. Returns Sunday 22 April 2012 departing Orange at 3:50pm. Bookings: Tickets on sale 9am, 13 February 2012 at www.orangefoodweek.com.au Cost: Packages vary from $160 to $650 and includes 2 nights accomodation.

Further Information: Ayoma Gooneratne 0402 136 819

FORAGE

We thought our inaugural FORAGE event was quite successful but we wouldn’t expect you to just take our word for it…here is what one participant said…A thousand congratulations on FORAGE yesterday. A brilliant concept magnificently executed on a beautiful day. What more could you want!!

So come along and experience the environment in which the food of Orange district is grown as you meander your way through vineyards and across a picturesque countryside while enjoying a 6 course moveable feast of local food and wine. Food stations every 500mts or so along a gentle 3.5km walk from Borenore to Nashdale. Proudly sponsored by the Department of Primary Industries who'll be with you all the way to share what they know about growing food and wine in the Orange district. A unique event not to be missed!

Date: Saturday 21 April, 11am-5pm Bookings: Tickets on sale 9am, 13 February 2012 at www.orangefoodweek.com.au.

Further Information: James Sweetapple 0428 656 100

F.O.O.D AFFAIR

The 21st Orange F.O.O.D Affair - a day for families and friends. Space to sit on a rug and enjoy the beauty of an Orange autumn day with plent to do for th children.

The Producer’s Pantry will this year be hosted by 2011 Australian MasterChef Winner and Orange local, Kate Bracks. Joined by other local foodies, Kate will demonstrate and share a selection of tips and tricks she learnt during the competition whilst using our local produce.

F.O.O.D Affair is an event for children of all ages, family and friends so pack a picnic blanket and come along and enjoy one of the longest running, premier food events in NSW!

Date: Sunday 22 April 2012, 10am-4pm Bookings: Not required just a Gold Coin entry at the gate.

Further Information: Phil Baker 0419 439 558