Orange FOOD Week – the country’s longest-running annual regional food festival and my personal favourite food and wine party – returns this autumn, celebrating the area’s incredible produce, producers and chefs.
Running from March 20-29, the 2026 edition of the festival will once again bring together local farmers, winemakers, coffee roasters, cheesemakers and food-lovers – AKA those in the food, wine and beer biz – for ten days of feasting and celebrations. Now in its 35th year, Orange FOOD Week 2026 will feature close to 100 joyous and delicious events happening across the small township and surrounding farmlands of Orange. Gather your mates and plan your road trip now.
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Most of the events at FOOD Week are ticketed (you can have a suss at all of them here). While some flagship events are sold out, there’s still the option to put your name on the waiting list. Plus, there are plenty of free happenings and even more great eateries to experience while you’re in Orange (Hey Rosey and The Schoolhouse Restaurant at The Union Bank are my top picks).
Highlights of FOOD Week include the outdoor Night Market (March 20), featuring food and wine stalls serving local delights under festoon lights in Robertson Park; the gorgeous alfresco long lunch, Sampson Street Lunch (March 21), which includes a three-course meal plus paired wines; and lots of meet the producer workshops, where you can meet the makers behind your favourite cheese, vino and more.
The jewel in FOOD Week’s crown (grape on the vine?) is Forage, a one-day winery-hopping event taking place on Saturday, March 28. From sampling delicious drops to enjoying snacks from Orange’s best venues and taking in the stunning scenery, Forage is about as much fun as you can have in a day. Think of it like a fridge-to-fridge, vineyard-style. BYO R.M. Williams.
There’s also the option of the FOOD Train weekend package, which includes return train tickets, a ticket to Forage, two nights’ accommodation at Quest Orange (located in the centre of town), plus a selection of other fab and yum FOOD Week events. Basically, expect all the fun – minus the planning and stress. You can find out more about the FOOD Train here.
Keen? Find out more about Orange FOOD Week 2026 here.
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