Geelong’s favourite food festival
is back – with a delicious, new twist!
Rebranded as ‘Tastes of Greater
Geelong’, the City of Greater Geelong’s annual food celebration will this
year encompass the best in food, drink, and hospitality from across
our whole region.
The Greater Geelong region is one
of Australia’s most renowned food, wine, and hospitality destinations and
‘Tastes of Greater Geelong’, now in its 13th year, aims to showcase everything
our region has to offer, from delectable local ingredients, farm-fresh
produce, wine and dine events to gourmet taste trails.
The program,
spanning Friday 21 June to Sunday 14 July, will highlight
the plethora of gourmet delights within the region and invite locals and
visitors alike to get out this winter, support the local hospitality scene and
discover the delectable offerings that can be found in our own backyard.
The 2024 Tastes program kicks
off with a weekend of food, drink, and hospitality celebration in Central
Geelong, starting with ‘The Winter Warm-Up’ laneway event
on Friday 21 June in Lt Malop Central.
Coinciding with the winter
solstice, the evening will feature marshmallow roasting, delicious sweet
treats, and warming mulled wine, while a free snow show and dazzling light
projections will fill the air to bring a taste of European whimsical winters to
the heart of the city. This inclusive, family-friendly event will be a
highlight for all foodies both young and old.
Saturday 22 June will see the
best of Central Geelong on display, with Taste Trails guiding guests to
discover hidden hospitality gems while sampling delicacies from local
vendors.
Foodies can then look forward
to three weeks of food and drink focused events hosted by venues across the
Greater Geelong region.
For more information, head to geelong.link/tastes2024 with a
full program to be announced in early June.
Mayor Trent Sullivan
The
annual festival is a highlight for the local community and visitors alike.
Tastes of Greater Geelong is an
opportunity to indulge in local and international cuisine, attend
demonstrations and masterclasses and support local businesses.
Council is thrilled to expand the
festival, encourage the community to get out and try new things in the cooler
months, and boost the local economy.
The Sharp Group
Co-owner and Director Lyndsay Sharp
Tastes of Greater Geelong is a great
opportunity for people to explore and celebrate the incredible array of
gastronomic experiences our region has on its doorstep.
We really are
blessed with a bounty of amazing food, wineries, breweries, distilleries and
artisan producers.
The Arborist’s
Executive Chef Anthony Hammel
I am super excited to be a part of Tastes
of Greater Geelong to help tell the stories of local growers and producers
and to showcase what a great food scene we have here in Greater Geelong, from
great venues, pubs and cheap eats to rival any major city.
Head pastry
chef and owner of That Place Patisserie Ashlea Allen
It is so important
in our current climate to support small and local businesses.
I am so
excited that Tastes of Greater Geelong allows people to do this, by exploring
hospitality venues in our region.