ORANGE EXPEDITION

The quintessential country bonfire is both a meeting point and a celebration, and now the fiery gathering will serve as inspiration for the Orange Winter Fire Festival. The Central Tablelands town will be getting lit with special char-grilled feasts, campfire cook outs and red wine tastings. Event highlights include a fireside picnic feast at winery Swinging Bridge; pizza by the grapevines at Rowlee with a pop-up by Arancia Wood Fired Pizza; the Millthorpe Night Markets will see producers and wineries share their wares under the stars; and Philip Shaw Wines will host Orazio D’Elia of Matteo Restaurant for a one-off four-course Italian feast. Explore the full program and plan your Orange getaway before tickets sell out. August 6-8, orange360.com.au