It's Orange FOOD Week time!
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From Friday, Orange will be the hub of delicious food sourced from around the region, created by local chefs and caterers and delivered by restaurateurs.
There's loads to do, so we've broken it down to the big events, the free (or mostly free events) and other what you need to know details.
Don't worry if you've left planning until the last minute, while some events are sold out, there are still some great events open.
THE BIG EVENTS
FOOD Week Night Market: Friday (April 5), from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. The Orange region's chefs, cooks, caterers, providers, wine and cider makers show their best produce from the local region. Great food, drinks, music and communal dining. Cost: Gold Coin Entry.
AUTUMN GRAZING DINNER: Monday (April 8), from 6.30. The dinner takes place in Blayney in Carrington Park. The event starts at twilight with canapes. Ticket prices include food and beverages. Cost: $135 Tickets still available. Bus tickets from Orange are sold out. Tickets here.
FOOD HQ: Opened daily (except Saturday, April 13). Provides information about what's on and where to go. Look out for special events, hear local producers' stories, taste specialties and buy products. Cost: FREE.
TASTE LOCAL ON THE LAWN: April 10 and April 12, Eat gourmet platters made by producers matched with Highland Heritage Wines and Pioneer Beer all while overlooking the Orange CBD. Starting at 4.30pm. PLEASE NOTE ALL TICKETS HAVE SOLD OUT.
FORAGE: Saturday, April 13, Possible F.O.O.D. Week's best known event. A 4.1 kilometre stroll through Orange's vineyards. Enjoy a nine course degustation menu of local wine and tasting plates with live music along the way. The event starts at 10.30am and goes all day. PLEASE NOTE THESE TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT. But you can join a waitlist in case any become available. Find the waitlist here.
SUNDAY PRODUCER MARKETS: Sunday, April 14, 8.30am to 11.30am. Visit Cook Park and enjoy brunch made by well-known cooks and producers. Meet with producers, taste local produce and take it home with you. COST: Gold Coin Entry
EVENTS ON EVERY DAY
Tempt your Taste Buds: Free tastings at The Beekeepers Inn / 1859 Brewery. Craft ales and largers brewed onsite and eight varieties of unique pure Australian honey. FREE ENTRY.
Contemporary art exhibition and gift shop: Local artist cooporative in two galleries with 14 working studios. 2b Peisley Street, Orange. FREE ENTRY.
Indulge at the Rooftop Bar: The Greenhouse Orange. Enjoy the rooftop gardens, local produce, wines, culinary delights and much more. Thursdays to Sundays. 44 Sale Street.
Madeline Young Solo Exhibition: The Corner Store Gallery, 382 Summer Street from 10am to 4pm daily FREE ENTRY.
"Places" Landscape Exhibition: Landscapes of local food making places by local artists. 2b Peisley Street Orange. Open dailiy 10am to 4pm. FREE ENTRY.
Cummulus Estate Wines Cellar Door: 87 Hill Street Orange between 11am and 7pm daily. FREE ENTRY.
Riesling is Cool. Climate.: Ferment the Orange Wine Centre. 87 Hill Street Orange, 11am to 7pm daily.
Local produce degustation dinners: Celebrate the Orange region's local produce and enjoy and exclusively designed five course degustation menu featuring local produce with matched wines. Tuesdays to Saturdays only at Lolly Redini 48 Sale Street. Bookings: 02 6361 7748. $180 per person.