foodie feast

VICTORIA High Country Harvest May 4th–20th A salute to winemakers, brewers, chefs and producers across three long weekends. It will involve more than 50 events in a variety of venues, including Lucy Liu and Taxi Kitchen serving a dinner from the Spring Spur garden of Bogong Horseback Adventures. Bookings at highcountryharvest.com.au

QUEENSLAND

Noosa Food and Wine Festival May 17th–20th One of the country’s leading food destinations, Noosa, will host a series of events, turning into a festival village featuring many of the area’s favourite restaurants. Some of the attractions include teepees on Noosa Main Beach, the Long Lunch on Hastings Street, and the Hinterland Food Trails. Tickets online at noosafoodandwine.com.au Grazing the Granite Belt, Stanthorpe, May 19th–20th Enjoy award-winning wines and fantastic food all weekend. Tickets include four food vouchers, four wine vouchers, one breakfast with the winemakers and the hop-on-hop-off bus on Saturday. (07) 4684 1226; granitebeltwinecountry.com.au

NSW

Narooma Oyster Festival, May 5th This celebrates NSW South Coast oysters and the region’s quality produce, chefs, and rich artistic and cultural talents. Forster’s Bay, Narooma. naroomaoysterfestival.com

The Collector Village Pumpkin Festival May 6th There will be more than 100 stalls and a competition for the heaviest pumpkin. Entry, $10. Collector is 45 minutes up from Canberra. pumpkinfestival.com.au