Upcoming food events

Need and excuse to get out of the house? Eat more? Drink more? Well here it is, a bunch of exciting food celebrations coming up over the next few months providing an excuse for you to indulge a little and enjoy sunny Brisbane and the amazing local producers from Brisbane and surrounds.

Queensland Beer Week Saturday 13th - Sunday 21st July

Experience the new generation of craft beer venues in Queensland and attend a beer master class! Brisbane bars participating include Scratch, Regatta Hotel, Superwhatnot, Kerbside, Kettle and Tin and more. If you want to learn to make your own homebrew, South Bank Tafe is running a one day conference for $89.

Regional Flavours Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st July

South Bank's annual food festival is back and bigger than the last, I've already noticed the herbs popping up in garden beds all over South Bank activating the Parklands with a taste of what's to come. The event is packed full of activities and extends to participating restaurants at River Quay. There will be hundreds of stall holders lining Little Stanley Street, Gourmet Food Trucks, Australia's best chefs showing off their culinary arts and live music.

Real Food Festival Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th September

Sunshine Coast producers, manufacturers, retailers and restaurants will come together for this exciting two day program featuring over 120 stalls, demonstrations and hands on activities. Stock up on some tasty handmade foods and support regional food. Entry is $15

Brisbane Cheese Awards Sunday 8th September

Mmm cheese tastings, that's all I needed to hear! Try the best of Queensland and Australian cheese at the annual Cheese Festival, held at Portside Wharf. There will also be wine, beer and cider tastings, live music and announcement of the award winners. Entry is $10

Good Food & Wine Show Friday 8th - Sunday 10th November

Over 300 producers attend the national GFWS with plenty of free samples of food, wine and coffee available. Be inspired by top chefs in the celebrity theatre or attend a more intimate wine master class at the Riedel Wine Bar. This year's restaurant menu is designed by Maggie Beer and sponsored by Yalumba wines.

Brisbane Vegetarian Food Festival Sunday 10th November

A celebration of good eating - vegetarian, vegan, organic and ethical. Located in the Old Museum building, it's free entry and a great opportunity to speak to growers, suppliers and chefs about ingredients. 10am-4pm

image courtesy of Regional Flavours