THE FIVE BEST FOOD FESTIVALS THIS MONTH
5 Bayside Food Truck Fiesta
Twenty-plus of Melbourne’s best food trucks will be on rotation over five days in March. There will be a bar, picnic rugs, kids’ activities and more. The fiesta is right next to the St Kilda Sea Baths, so bring your togs for a pre-meal dip. Entry by gold coin donation, which is going towards a local charity. à South Beach Reserve, The Esplanade, St Kilda 3182. Mon, Thu, Fri 5-10pm; Sat, Sun noon-10pm. $1-$2. Mar 9-13.
4 Melbourne Tomato Festival
The humble tomato is behind some of the best menu items – lasagna, pasta, pizza – and don’t even get us started on Bloody Marys. Melbourne Tomato Festival celebrates the farmers, chefs and artisan producers that grow and cook with the red stuff everyday. à All Nations Park, Separation St , Northcote 3070. www.melbournetomatofestival.com. 10am-6pm. $10-$25. Sun Mar 19.
3 Queen Victoria Summer Night Markets
Each Wednesday night till March 8 more than 60 street food stalls are cooking delicious snacks like smoky American barbecue, Greek souva, bao sandwiches, fresh fruit or gelato for dessert. If you’re thirsty, the Pimm’s jugs and Running Bull Sangria make the perfect summer drinks. à Queen Victoria Market, 155 Victoria St, Melbourne 3000. www.qvm.com.au. Wed 5-10pm. Free. Until Mar 8.
2 Korea Week Festival
Celebrate Korean culture, food and art at the four-day Korea Week Festival. Events will include a K-pop competition, taekwondo demonstrations, and a Hanbok fashion show of the best of Korea’s traditional dress. Food stalls will be serving your favourite Korean flavours from fried chicken to bibimbap. à queens bridge Sq, 1A Queens Bridge St, Southbank 3006. www.mel-koreafestival.org. Free. Mar 23-26.
1 Donut Fest Melbourne
Is there anything better for instant happiness than a sugary, fried, iced and baked sweet treat? Donut Fest Melbourne is a one-day gathering of doughnut-makers, food vendors and entertainers. à The Village, 557 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne 3004. donutfest.com.au. 2-8pm. Gold coin donation. Sun Mar 12.