F.O.O.D Week Fri 8th - Sun 17th April 2011

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 Country 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

* Night Market (opening night) Friday night 5:30pm - 8:30pm

* 100-Mile Dinner Monday night held in Canowindra's crooked main street

* Country Energy Food Affair held on the second Sunday and the last official event for the week

DOWNLOAD a copy of the 2010 program and get a feel for what's on offer.

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.rex.com.au