For Forage & Feast, Daylesford Cider is proud to present a one-off wood-fired pizza menu crafted especially for the festival.

Using the finest ingredients from across our region - from Goldfields Farmhouse Cheeses to Tuki Farm's smoked trout - this menu celebrates the flavours and producers that make our part of Victoria unique.

Each pizza comes with its own cider pairing recommendation.

As part of Forage & Feast 2026, Mount William Station invites guests to indulge in a unique bush-luxe escape at the foot of the Grampians. Stay overnight in their beautifully restored 1920s Homestead and enjoy a full farm-to-table experience.

Join RACV Goldfields for a two or three course menu highlighting the amazing skill set of The Three Founders kitchen team whilst utilising the best of the best in Central Highlands produce.

Tasting menu of Magnolia, with the option to add paired wines

Wednesday through to Sunday, enjoy a stunning wining and dining experience at Summerfield Wines.

A Spirited Itinerant Flight of our four signature spirits, accompanied with a curated tasting plate using local produce.

The Pyrenees Unearthed winemakers will be popping up at The George Hotel for a limited time only! With over 10 wineries participating, we are proud to bring this prestigious wine region to the locals of Ballarat.

To accompany these gorgeous wines, The George Hotel's head chef has curated a decadent food menu featuring more of the Pyrenees producers.

A tasting line up from winemaker Owen Latta's side hustle project, his négocient wine label produced here in Coghills Creek from a patchwork of friends and growers in our Western Victorian zone

Six wines selected from Owen's current range alongside some super rare older drops from the cellar served alongside a hyper local regional produce board.

Discover the tales behind the ales with a beer paddle and tasting board at Aunty Jacks.

Take a midday pause, Italian style. Join us at the Black & Ginger Wine Shed for Antipasti & Vino d’Italia, a relaxed tasting experience running Friday to Sunday, 12–2pm throughout the 2026 Forage and Feast festival.

This event, inspired by famed Italian and French walking tours, begins at the local Sunday market at the height of the summer harvest, with an introduction to local growers to taste samples of their fresh produce before embarking upon a spirited exploration of the culinary highlights that lie on Daylesford’s doorstep

Every Sunday morning throughout Forage & Feast, Daylesford Cider will be hosting an intimate 'Orchard to Glass' event. A relaxed, intimate experience for cider lovers and the cider-curious alike.

Join Taltarni for local tunes and local wine every Sunday during Forage & Feast.

Celebrate the Central Highlands at Wombat Forest Wines

Join us at our winery and cellar door as we showcase the best of the Central Highlands—handcrafted Wombat Forest Wines paired with delicious local produce.

A specially curated Western Plains Pork main course matched with a glass of local Attwoods Pinot Noir at The Buninyong Hotel.

An immersive beekeeping experience for individuals keen to learn about the Art of Beekeeping and every aspect of hive care and management.

Ever wondered how to turn apples from your own backyard into crisp, delicious cider? Join us at Daylesford Cider for a hands-on session that blends practical tips for home cider making with insights into how we do it on a larger scale.

Little Hampton Farm will be offering farm tours, selling produce from the farmgate, pizza made with local produce, and pick your own strawberries.

Join Mara, the brilliant mind behind regenerative permaculture farm and cooking school Village Dreaming, in a hands-on Wild Yeasted Bread Baking class. Share the joy of traditional cooking, sustainable living, and togetherness.

At Dairy Flat Farm we focus on slow fermented sourdough baguettes and loaves. We utilise only small-scale millers and growers of non GMO grains and often incorporate herbs, flowers and vegetables from our regenerative farm in associated viennoiserie.

Set in a charming, intimate venue, this elegant event pairs the timeless tradition of high tea with a modern twist. Locally distilled gins infused with native botanicals and seasonal flavours. Enjoy a selection of handcrafted cocktails (or mocktails) designed to highlight the region’s finest ingredients.

Enjoy Free-Flowing Grainery Lane Gin Cocktail Teapots perfectly paired with a selection of delectable bites.

The perfect way to celebrate birthdays, baby showers, hen's parties or any special occasion.

Take the opportunity for a guided tour around Dairy Flat Farm, 40 acres of regenerative gardens which supply the award-winning Lake House Restaurant.

For Forage & Feast, we are hosting a special Biznet at Ballarat Wildlife Park! Wake up with the animals while you network at a one-of-kind grassroots Biznet!

A celebration of a paddock to plate journey, with a 5 course meal showcasing the quality and versatility of the Meredith Dairy farm produce. Lunch will be enjoyed under the huge oak tree in the garden at the Meredith Farm Store in Meredith” A partnership with the award-winning Lethbridge wines matched with each dish will further illustrate the regions unique produce and wine bounty.

Little Hampton Farm will be offering farm tours, selling produce from the farmgate, pizza made with local produce, and pick your own strawberries.

Join Mara, the brilliant mind behind regenerative permaculture farm and cooking school Village Dreaming, in a hands-on Wild Yeasted Bread Baking class. Share the joy of traditional cooking, sustainable living, and togetherness.

Enjoy Free-Flowing Grainery Lane Gin Cocktail Teapots perfectly paired with a selection of delectable bites.

The perfect way to celebrate birthdays, baby showers, hen's parties or any special occasion.

Take the opportunity for a guided tour around Dairy Flat Farm, 40 acres of regenerative gardens which supply the award-winning Lake House Restaurant.

Join us on Saturday 14th February for our Valentine’s Day event boasting a curated cocktail collaboration with Kilderkin Distillery as part of Forage & Feast Festival.

Little Hampton Farm will be offering farm tours, selling produce from the farmgate, pizza made with local produce, and pick your own strawberries.

Celebrate love with a thoughtfully curated menu that highlights the best from our local producers – the heart of our kitchen, every day. Join us for a romantic lunch or dinner, where local flavours and seasonal ingredients shine.

Join Mara, the brilliant mind behind regenerative permaculture farm and cooking school Village Dreaming, in a hands-on Wild Yeasted Bread Baking class. Share the joy of traditional cooking, sustainable living, and togetherness.

A stunning, scenic tour of historic buildings with a gorgeous, locally sourced lunch on Nimons Bridge!

‍ Join us on the final day of the Forage & Feast festival, for a relaxed and flavour-filled Cider and Cheese pairing event.
We’ll be teaming up with Goldfields Farmhouse Cheese for a guided tasting featuring four of our hand-crafted premium ciders, each perfectly matched with one of Nardia’s award-winning cheeses.