Geelong's beloved mid-winter festival is back for its 14th year to celebrate the best of the region's culinary creativity.
The Tastes of Greater Geelong festival will kick off with the Tastes Winter Festival, a one-night-only event in Johnstone Park on Friday 20 June, transforming the heart of the city into a winter wonderland with fire-pit toasted marshmallows, mulled wine and interactive family fun.
Following this spectacular opening night, the festival continues across the region with more than 80 unique events running until Sunday 20 July. From hands-on workshops and masterclasses to international flavours and family-friendly fun, the month-long program offers something for every palate.
For the first time, we are highlighting our Flavours of the World – you don't have to go anywhere with plenty of international cuisines right here in Geelong.
Highlights include:
- family-friendly events including Tastes Winter Festival, G-Kids' Tasting Trail and the Secret World of Food (hosted at local libraries around Geelong)
- a sourdough bread workshop from one of the best regional bakeries in Australia, Ket Baker
- a choux and sugar masterclass from award-winning Chef, Brendan Hill
- cooking and cocktail demonstrations, including a head-to-head competition between Geelong's best bartenders
- Flavours of the World including food from France, Greece, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Mexico and Ukraine.
- workshops for businesses supporting the hospitality sector including digital marketing sessions and 'Catering for Good' showcases.
- a pottery and lunch experience with renowned local ceramicist Elizabeth Bell and Provenance Wines
- an exclusive dinner and Q&A with celebrity chef and Maestro ambassador Adrian Richardson
- an indulgent gluten-free and dairy-free high tea at My Bellarine Kitchen
- Cooking on Country with Nornie Bero, chef, author and founder of Mabu Mabu where you will connect with Country, learn about regenerative farming, harvest organically grown produce and prepare a healthy meal in this hands-on workshop
- plenty of degustation menus to tantalise your taste buds
- a Winter Wonderland Weekend Extravaganza at Little Creatures Brewery with live music, winter treats, a twilight market and fun for the whole family.
See the full Tastes of Greater Geelong program . You can pick up a free printed guide at any of the event host venues as well as at Wurriki Nyal on Mercer Street, Geelong.
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM
The Greater Geelong region is one of Australia's most renowned food, beverage and hospitality destinations.Tastes of Greater Geelong 2025 has 81 events all across Greater Geelong from Armstrong Creek and Fyansford to Corio and Portarlington
Councillor Eddy Kontelj, Arts & Culture, Hospitality & Live Entertainment chair
We're delighted to present the best food and drinks and most engaging festival of culinary experiences the region has yet seen.There are countless vibrant and inclusive activities and experiences for the Greater Geelong community and visitors to participate in and enjoy this winter.
Peter Roddy of Arlo Wine Bar and Pier St
We're proud to be part of the program.Events like this put Greater Geelong on the map as a must-visit destination for food lovers.
Tastes Ambassador Lyndsay Sharp, The Sharp Group
Our region is truly blessed with talent and flavour.Tastes of Greater Geelong shines the spotlight on the artisan producers and suppliers, restaurants, cafés, winemakers, distillers and brewers.
Dervilla McGowan, co-founder Anther Distillery
Tastes is a brilliant opportunity to experiment with bold flavour pairings and collaborate with like-minded innovators.Partnering with Baah Lah! Restaurant has sparked some truly exciting ideas that celebrate local ingredients in fresh, unexpected ways.
