Newtown Good Food Fair

'Multiculturalism' - that's a big word in Aussie culture! Here you get a taste of everything, from languages, customs, habits, to music,... And of course, FOOD!!

Newtown was known as Thai City, and it's still, but now it's also about breweries, gelato, the nation's best pastries, and a lot more. It's more about the eating and drinking experience you get when you visit this suburb.

As part of City of Sydney Good Food Month, Newtown Good Food Fair this year is doubling its size to cater for thousands of visitors, making its the most popular event in the community calendar. You will be able to sample a wide range of food and drink and experience the local area.

More info on http://www.newtownprecinct.com.au/

Event: Newtown Good Food Fair
Date: 11 Oct, 2015
Location: Newtown Square

Mad Pizza 

Meat feature

Night Noodle Markets

Experience a night filled with oriental colours, sounds, and scents of asian food. The Night Noodle Markets are always buzzing with new stalls that experiment in interesting fusion foods, classic asian dishes and lots more for your tasting palette!

With over 50 stalls there is bound to be something for everyone, even a very picky child. This year there will be chances to sample delicious yakitori from Toko, Singhas from Bangladeshi street food kings on Crown Street, as well as the usual favourites; Ramen Zundo, Jugemu and Shimbashi; and Black Star Pastry, and N2 gelato, who will be collaborating to make sensational desserts.

In addition, there will be bars and and a VIP dining area. 

It's free entry so why not spend a night filling your stomach with delicious food that will tingle your tastebuds. You can experience the sizzling sounds, the shining night lights, the smoky atmosphere and the heaving crowds.

If I haven't enticed you enough with the line up of stalls, here's a picture of an ice-cream 'baoger' that will be on the menu for this year's Night Noodle Markets.

An Ice-cream sandwich with a twist!

Event: Night Noodle Markets

Date: October 8-25

Location: Hyde Park Sydney

William Street Festival 2015

The William Street Festival is held in the heart of Paddington, where an array of beautiful boutiques, bars and eateries are waiting to be discovered. A festival that celebrates the street, the unique retailers and the Paddington lifestyle - it's certainly a one-day festival that cannot be missed.

Take a stroll down the street and explore the delicious food, entertainment and activities that will be held on the day. There will be live music, to go with the fashion boutiques in the lounge area.

And for the first time ever, there will be an open air cinema amongst a light projection show.

So come along and enjoy the lively atmosphere of bustling Paddington!

For more information go to the official website.

Event: William Street Festival
Date: Saturday 17th October 11:30am -10pm
Location: William Street, Paddington

Orange Wine Festival

Never been to regional NSW before?

Want to know what it means to live among nature?

Are you wine-holic?


Here we go, Orange Wine Festival,  a great chance for you to experience all of the mentioned above.

For 2 week, you will be joining over 80 events, from the much loved favourite Orange Wine Show Dinner, Orange Wine Show Tasting to the Food Night Market. And then for the second time, Wine in the Vines will also take you on the journey with some of the most picturesque vineyard.

Not to mention the fabulous and talented people you will meet. They are amazing fresh producer, restauranteurs, entrepreneurs, etc..  who put together this amazing annual event. You will definitely find a lot of interesting things from them.

Check our their website for more info:
https://brandorange.com.au/project/orange-wine-festival/

Come on!!

Event: Orange Wine Festival
Date: 16 Oct - 1 Nov, 2015
Location: Orange

2015 Sydney Rides Festival

You like fast food??

Well, there’s nothing wrong about liking something. But does it do you any good?

Too lazy to exercise …. Because it is too boring?

Look around you: How many people are overweight?

Just some warning stats that you should care about:

63% Australian adults (2 in 3 people :-www) are overweight or obese – WHAT???

25% Australian children (1 in 4 kids :-www) are overweight or obese – WHAT???

Overweight and obesity is the second highest contributor to burden of disease!

(Source: http://www.aihw.gov.au/overweight-and-obesity/ )

Taking actions NOW!!

Beginning on the 10^th October until the end of the month, with a whole range of activities ranging from Rides the Park at St Peters, Tour de Hunters Hill at Hunters Hill, Light the City at Hype Park, etc…; hopefully this event will encourage you enough to start doing something helpful for your HEALTH.

Check out their website for more info: http://www.sydneycycleways.net/events/categories/sydney-rides-festival/

Event: Sydney Rides Festival

Time: 10-31 Oct

Location: varies

Cabramatta Moon Festival 2015

Cabramatta's Moon Festival this year was a huge success, the weather was perfect - cool but sunny. There was no commotion and everyone was happily celebrating one of South East Asia's biggest celebrations. 

For those who have never been I highly recommend you going next year as the streets are filled with South East Asian culture and colour, an unforgettable

The Festival is extremely easy to get to being right next to Cabramatta train station and with free shuttle buses provided by the council.

9am - 8 pm may seem like a long day but trust me there is PLENTY to do. Food, Stalls, Live Entertainment, Games, Rides and More Food! There is so much for families and friends to enjoy especially as the streets 

However if you're not great with crowds and long waits as the streets are frenzied with around 90 000 people a smaller festival may be a better option to start with. I had to wait 40 minutes for one of the most popular food there Takoyak, however my only regret was not ordering more. Despite all that and walking less than 1km/hr trying to navigate through the sea of people the festival is a frantic, fun and new experience with lots to do and see. 

Live performances ! There were 3 stages of live performances to watch people sing, dance, defy gravity and even fire shows. 

Hurricane

With all the possible things to do on the 11 hour day, my best recommendation is to try the rides ! Especially the Hurricane and Body Rock, a thrilling experience and possibly the only time you'll be off your feet. 

See you next year, Cabramatta ! 

Event: Cabramatta Moon Festival

Date: 27 September 2015 , 9am - 8pm 

Location: John Street, Park Road, Railway Parade and Arthur Street, Cabramatta