FOOD Week 2026 got underway on a stunning autumn evening on Friday, March 20, for the always-popular Night Markets. This year marks a special milestone for Orange FOOD Week, as it is the 35th anniversary of the volunteer-run food festival. This coming weekend sees the arrival of the FOOD Train and the signature event, Forage, a curated eight-course degustation menu served while strolling through the vineyards with stunning views of Gaanha Bula-Mount Canobolas.

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