F.O.O.D Week Fri 13th - Sun 22nd April, 2012

F.O.O.D Week -what's it all about?

The shires of Orange, Cabonne and Blayney are known as 'The Food Basket' of NSW and each year F.O.O.D. Week (Food Of Orange District) supports local produce and 'fine food' with an annual event held over 10 days - in April showcasing the producers, their products, the local chefs and restaurants, and other enterprises that provide the region with its great reputation for fine food and wine.

Offering everything from wine tasting to farm gate tours, cooking demonstrations, cabaret, music and picnics to a huge 'Night Market' and the Essential Energy Food Affair, plus the 100-Mile Dinner hosted by the F.O.O.D Week committee and the people of Canowindra featuring dishes made from local produce sourced within a 100-Miles of Orange.

During F.O.O.D Week you can visit farms, markets, kitchens, restaurants, cafes, wineries, attend special celebration dinners, workshops and events and sample fine wines, orchard fruits, beef, lamb, venison, vegetables and more.

Meet those who grow such the produce, the chefs, caterers and cooks who create extraordinary dishes for our dining pleasure from it and everyone else who works in the food and hospitality industries. These people are overwhelmingly passionate about what they do and thankfully, for all of us, they are equally passionate about sharing what they do!

Visit during F.O.O.D Week and we guarantee you an entertaining and gastronomically exciting time that you won't forget!

Key Events Held During F.O.O.D Week

Night Market (opening night) Fri 13 April 2012

100-Mile Dinner (in Canowindra's crooked main street) Mon 16 April 2012

F.O.O.D Train Clickety-clack your way into the closing weekend of F.O.O.D Week. Departing Sydney Central Station on Fri 20 April 2012 and returning on Sun 22 April after F.O.O.D Affair.

FORAGE (a moveable feast across the countryside) Sat 21 April 2012

Essential Energy F.O.O.D Affair (last official event for the week) Sun 22 April 2012

F.O.O.D Central is your one stop shop for information, merchandise, product tastings and all things F.O.O.D Week.

Download the 2011 Program

DOWNLOAD a copy of the 2011 F.O.O.D Week program. Please note that the file is 5MB large so may take a few moments to download or much longer if you are on dial up. 

 

Accomodation

Be sure to book both accommodation and events as early as possible to avoid disappointment. There are many charming B & B's, motels, pubs, guest houses and self contained cottages and apartments to choose from.

Getting To Orange

Orange is about 3.5 - 4 hours drive west from Sydney via the Blue Mountains. There is also a daily bus, train and airline service. For more information visit:

www.countrylink.info

www.selwoods.com.au

www.australiawidecoaches.com.au

www.rex.com.au