WHAT’S ON MUST-DOS IN JULY

1 Brisbane’s signature free food and wine event, Regional Flavours, is back on the weekend of July 15–16. Showcasing the best produce, gourmet food, wine and beer at South Bank Parklands, the festival will feature cooking demonstrations, expert advice, live music and more than 80 market stalls along Little Stanley Street. regionalflavours.com.au 2 As part of this year’s Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series, the National Gallery of Victoria presents Van Gogh and

the Seasons, the largest collection of Van Gogh artworks ever to travel to Australia. This blockbuster exhibition opens April 28 and runs until July 9. ngv.vic.gov.au 3 For 10 days, July 14–23, the Margaret River region of WA will host the inaugural Cabin

Fever Festival, covering more than 30 events hosted by local businesses. The aim is to encourage locals and tourists alike to venture out during the winter months. Enjoy wine, beverages, art, live music and entertainment, not to mention the region’s renowned produce. margaretriver.com 4 This year, Queensland’s Gympie region celebrates the 150th anniversary of the township’s founding date with its

Mary Valley Art Festival, June 29–July 2. The festival is offering a handsome $8000 in cash prizes across several categories, including still life, portraiture, abstract and landscape painting, with the aim of inspiring artists from local regions. As well as art shows and a curator’s talk, the schedule also offers entertainment, food and drinks. maryvalleyartslink.com.au