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Food Fair
Festival
Sunday, 15 March
12 noon – 4pm
Avondale Heights Library & Learning Centre
Get a taste of the real Moonee Valley at this festival of flavour and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of our neighbourhoods.
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Cooking demonstrations & interactive showcases
Arzu's Kitchen
Mediterranean and Turkish cooking class tutor Arzu Yılmaz has travelled all around Melbourne with her business, Arzu's Kitchen.
Arzu is thrilled to have been given the opportunity to introduce Turkish culture to the local community.
Cooking demonstration will run from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
Italian Made Easy
Connie Lucia Rizzuto has been teaching authentic Italian cuisine for the past ten years specialising in pasta and sauce making.
Connie has recently published her first cook book, The Olive Branch, and is currently running cooking classes near you!
Cooking demonstration will run from 2pm to 3pm.
Tastes of Morocco
Moroccan cooking classes and henna. The genuine tradition of Moroccan cuisine in small class sizes for all abilities.
Cooking demonstration will run from 3pm to 4pm.
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Food & drink stalls
Il Panzerotto Taste of Puglia
Il Panzerotto Taste of Puglia comes from the passion and love we have for our motherland called Puglia. We reproduce with love the traditional Panzerotto famous in all of Italy, with his simple ingredients and intense flavour.
Dessert by Yia Yia
Melbourne's newest Greek dessert food truck! Honouring our Greek grandmother Marina, who was our first and favourite teacher when it came to food.
Il Baronello Vino Cotto
Vino Cotto, also known as Vincotto, is a condiment made purely from the 'must' of freshly pressed premium dark grapes. The must is slowly cooked and reduced to a delicious syrup. It is then cellared for many months or even years, allowing it to develop a very unique flavour profile.
What was once considered a peasant food in Italy has now become a culinary treasure, appearing on menus in fine dining restaurants.
La Croqueteria
La Croqueteria is the home of artisan croqueta making. We handcraft all our croquetas in the traditional Spanish way, supplying the finest restaurants, cafes and catering companies in Melbourne.
Classe 90 Pizzeria
Everything you've ever wanted in your local pizzeria – come and visit the team down on Wyong Street, East Keilor.
The Cajun Kitchen
Born out of a love for all things Cajun food and culture. The Cajun Kitchen began bringing the flavours of the south to public events in Australia in 2009, and has continued to do so ever since.
Bianco Latte
Incredible gelati and ice cream – need we say more?
Rose Creek Estate
Rose Creek Estate produces fine wines and olive oils, based on the traditions from Varapodio in Italy.
This is a family business where the owner's passion and dedication have produced award-winning wines and olive oils.
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Community groups
Moonee Valley Sustainability
Moonee Valley Sustainability is a network of residents and community groups with a shared interest in sustainable living in Moonee Valley.
The MVS network will show community leadership through the delivery of innovative projects, all-inclusive events, education and practical activities that will mobilise the Moonee Valley community towards zero carbon living.
Avondale Heights Community Garden Inc.
Our aim is to make use of unused public land by providing access to all residents so that they may experience the joys and health benefits of gardening, following organic and sustainable principles.
East Keilor Sustainability Street Inc.
East Keilor Sustainability Street Inc. is a group of predominantly East Keilor residents whose aim is to source and use life's most basic commodities – water, food and power – in a sustainable way.
Avondale Heights Library
Avondale Heights Library & Learning Centre will be open throughout the Food Fair Festival. Storytime will be running at 1pm and 3pm, and there will be badge making available in between.
Come in and check out what's on offer at the library!
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Getting there
By Public Transport
Avondale Heights Library & Learning Centre is a short walk from the following public transport options. Plan your trip at ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus
406 Keilor East – Footscray via Avondale Heights
407 Highpoint Shopping Centre – Avondale Heights via Maribyrnong
By Bike
Moonee Valley is spoilt for choice with many parks, reserves and walking trails that have shared paths for pedestrians and cyclists. Visit https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/play/my-outdoors/walking-cycling/ to discover what routes and trails are available to walk or cycle.
Can I drive there?
Yes, however as parking is extremely limited we encourage attendees to catch public or active modes of transport if possible.
I have more questions, who can I talk to?
Contact 9243 8888 or email festival@mvcc.vic.gov.au to speak to a Festival staff member.
FAQ
Yes, this event is free.
This event is for the whole family to enjoy and dogs are welcome. Please ensure that your dog is on leash and that you have brought adequate provisions to feed, water and clean up after them.
Please note that dogs are not permitted within the library, with the exception of service dogs.
Maps and programs will be made available online to download. There will also be a limited number of programs and maps available from Council’s information tent.
First Aid is available on site throughout the course of the event.
ID wrist bands will be available at the Information Tent, where parents can write their name and phone number and attach the band to the child. A Lost Children Point will be set up next to the Information tent. If you lose your child please contact Event staff at Information Tent or moving around the site. Staff will be identifiable in high-vis vests.
No, there are no ATMs available and we recommend bringing cash for food and drink purchases.
A ‘lost property’ point will be located at Council’s information tent.
Toilet, accessible toilet and change facilities are located within the Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre.
We aim to make all festival events fun and accessible for everyone.
Accessible bathrooms and wheelchair access provisions will be available at all festival events.
To discuss your access requirements with a member of staff, please contact 9243 8888 or email festival@mvcc.vic.gov.au
As this is an outdoor event please be aware of the weather and bring sun protection or wet weather gear.
While water will be available on site for purchase, we ask our festival attendees to be mindful of the environment and bring their own water bottle that can be filled at the events hydration station.
A cancellation procedure will be in effect in the event of adverse weather conditions. Announcements regarding any event cancellations will be made in advance of the event’s commencement on the Festival website and Council’s after hours and social media channels.
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