Learn how to grow and use herbs and chillis, food stalls with international dishes, cooking demos, entertainment and of course a chilli cook off!
A two day festival celebrating all things related to Herbs & Chillis, hosted by Renaissance Herbs in the Yarra Valley.
Since 2012, the festival has grown to become one of Melbourne’s not-to-be-missed food and wine events. Every year thousands descend on Wandin in the picturesque Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia to sample and learn about the many herb and chilli varieties and how to use them. Many return year after year to enjoy the exceptional cuisine, music and entertainment.
The The Herb & Chilli Festival brings together a variety cuisine & cultural elements from around Melbourne and beyond. Selling all types of delicious international dishes from Mexico, Turkey, India, South America, Europe and the list goes on! Try mouth watering chilli, Cambodian BBQ, hand made ice-cream, the freshest local berries, exotic cakes and plenty more. And to wash it down, we’ll be serving real ales, chilli beer, fine local wines, speciality wines, superb juices and, of course, fantastic coffee. If you can’t find a food you like you’re not looking hard enough!
Visitors to the festival will see, smell, taste and imbibe food and wine in a multitude of forms. They will meet and talk with passionate producers who will teach them about their cuisine. There will be demonstrations, talks, tastings, music and dance and even competitions to enter and activities for all ages including face painting and other free entertainment for the kids.
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Disabled Access: Level site with no stairs and dedicated parking area.
Parking: Free on-site or nearby. Separate parking area for motorcycles and bicycles.
Transport: The Chilli Express Bus will be picking up anyone attending the festival from Lilydale Train Station. The bus will also be taking people back from the festival to the station.
Since 2012, the festival has grown to become one of Melbourne’s not-to-be-missed food and wine events. Every year thousands descend on Wandin in the picturesque Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia to sample and learn about the many herb and chilli varieties and how to use them. Many return year after year to enjoy the exceptional cuisine, music and entertainment.
The The Herb & Chilli Festival brings together a variety cuisine & cultural elements from around Melbourne and beyond. Selling all types of delicious international dishes from Mexico, Turkey, India, South America, Europe and the list goes on! Try mouth watering chilli, Cambodian BBQ, hand made ice-cream, the freshest local berries, exotic cakes and plenty more. And to wash it down, we’ll be serving real ales, chilli beer, fine local wines, speciality wines, superb juices and, of course, fantastic coffee. If you can’t find a food you like you’re not looking hard enough!
Visitors to the festival will see, smell, taste and imbibe food and wine in a multitude of forms. They will meet and talk with passionate producers who will teach them about their cuisine. There will be demonstrations, talks, tastings, music and dance and even competitions to enter and activities for all ages including face painting and other free entertainment for the kids.
View the Program
Disabled Access: Level site with no stairs and dedicated parking area.
Parking: Free on-site or nearby. Separate parking area for motorcycles and bicycles.
Transport: The Chilli Express Bus will be picking up anyone attending the festival from Lilydale Train Station. The bus will also be taking people back from the festival to the station.
