Soak up the sun at Grazeland’s Summer of Fun

Grazeland is firing up its grills and stocking up its ice coolers this summer with exciting foodie delights and live entertainment these holidays. The perfect Christmas treat, Grazeland’s world-class food stalls are being decked out for the holiday season with brand-new menus!

With 50 vendors to choose from offering irresistible sweet and savoury delights from around the globe, Grazeland is sure to have visitors’ mouths watering – and not because of the summer heat.

To ensure no visitors go parched, there will be two new cocktail bars, the Grazeland Deck and Hudson. All bars will also be gifted a new summer spritz menu that will quench even the most extreme summer thirsts.

Not only have the food and beverage menus been given ‘hot’ new makeovers for the summer season, but Grazeland will also be adding extra live entertainment across two live stages.

With talented local headlines playing catchy tunes every weekend, visitors are sure to get their holiday jig on.

For little ones to get in on the festive fun, Santa will be making a special visit down under for meet and greets at Grazeland on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th of December, and Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th of December.

For those after more holiday fun, say hello to 2023 at Grazeland’s giant New Year’s Eve celebration.

For those celebrating with the family, General Admittance allows those of all ages to enjoy Grazeland’s tantalising food and drink offerings while being entertained by the glittering performances of roving Mirror Men.

A Fire Artist will also be showing off their daring skills and a Face Painter will be roaming around for kids to rock some cool designs.

Sure to get even the most unlikely on the dance floor, visitors will be treated to groovy tunes from Melbourne cover band Tryst and catchy remixes from DJ and saxophonist Frankie Says Sax.

For New Year’s Eve partiers aged 18+, ticketholders for the Grazeland Deck will not only be in the premium position to watch the dazzling fireworks display but can enjoy an array of delicious grazing.

With free-flowing beer, wine, sparkling, soft drinks and cocktail upon arrival, the night is bound to be a great one.

Grazeland Deck attendees will dance the night away with live performances from DJ Patryk B and Percussionist Juan Pablo, as well as having access to the rest of the precinct’s roving entertainment.

Located in Spotswood, Grazeland is the perfect foodie getaway with one of the most diverse food offerings in Melbourne, perfect for couples, families and groups of all sizes and ages.

Crack open a cold one and enjoy a summer of fun at Grazeland these holidays! For more information, please visit https://www.grazeland.melbourne/ or @grazeland.melbourne.

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September

Fine Food Australia is back in 2025, taking place from 8-11 September at ICC Sydney. One of the country’s leading trade events for the food industry, it brings together professionals from retail to hospitality, bakery to import, export and distribution.

Australia’s largest and most influential food trade event is back in Sydney this year. Fine Food Australia 2025 will take place from 8–11 September at the ICC Sydney, and bring together the full foodservice, hospitality, and retail industry for four powerful days of product discovery, education, and business connection.

The 13th ICSD 2025 will be an opportunity to share ideas and research findings relevant to the Sustainability Science, through the European network of academics.

Get ready to raise your glass even higher, because the Gold Coast edition of Crafted Beer Festival is back for another day of breweries, bands, and bites that’s sure to keep the good times rolling. Head to Kurrawa Park, Broadbeach, on 13 September for an unforgettable day of craft beer, live music, and gourmet eats by the beach.

drinktec 2025 will bring together experts from the beverage and liquid food industry in Munich from 15-19 September 2025. drinktec aims to be the premiere platform for world firsts, where exhibitors from all over the world present the entire value chain with their innovative solutions for beverage and liquid food production.

October

Personal discussions and contacts with relevant buyers and decision-makers, well-filled order books and a high level of internationality among the visitors, the clear structure with 10 trade shows under one roof, a complete overview of all trends and themes with valuable insights and inspiration: Anuga presents you the future of the food industry on a silver platter.

Food & Hospitality Queensland is returning to Brisbane from 12-13 October 2025. This is the must-attend event of the year for anyone working in the food or hospitality sector. Come along and be inspired by the latest food, drink and equipment ideas.   

The Gluten-Free Expo is the largest dedicated gluten-free event in Australia. It provides an ideal platform to showcase your gluten-free products to targeted, qualified gluten-free consumers. 

From the hottest chilli sauces to the smelliest cheese, the Margaret River to the Barossa, we scour the nation to find the most delicious and exciting products around and bring them all together in one place. Watch top chefs and your favourite food heroes live on stage as they cook up a storm and meet the makers to sip, sample and shop their produce.

May

Bringing together chefs, operators, buyers, suppliers, and innovators for three jam-packed days of action across industry trade shows, culinary competitions, free conference streams, awards, and the best hospitality party of the year.