Here's the major events on the 2014 FOOD Week calendar:
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When: Friday, April 4, 5:30pm - 8:30pm.
Where: Robertson Park, Orange.
What is it: Over 40 stalls serving the best of Orange produce and cool climate wines. A wonderful autumn evening to meet with friends, enjoy regional food and wine at communal tables and along 'wine barrel' bars, as well as listen and dance to local entertainment.
Bookings: Not required.
Cost: Gold Coin entry at the gate.
Further Information: 1800 069 466 or Orange Visitors Information Centre.
When: Sunday, April 6, 8.30am -12.30pm.
Where: Cook Park, Orange.
What is it: Enjoy a local produce breakfast or brunch made by Orange’s well known cooks and Farmers Market stallholders. There will be children's activities and local produce to purchase.
Bookings: Not required.
Cost: Free.
Further Information: Marika Garton 0409 468 029.
When: Monday, April 7.
Where: Molong.
What is it: Celebrate our wonderful regional produce and wine brought to you by the chefs, cooks and vignerons from Bathurst, Cowra, Molong, Mudgee, and Orange.
Bookings: Tickets are limited to a maximum of four per booking.
Cost: $105pp (bus extra $15pp). Wine is available to purchase at the venue.
Further Information: Edwena Mitchell 0419 642 053.
When: Departing Sydney Central Station on Friday, April 11 at 7:10am and returning on Sunday, April 13 at 3:50pm.
Where: Central Station, Sydney to Orange Station, and back again.
What is it: The train departing Sydney's Central Station bright and early on Friday morning for a weekend of fabulous food of Orange district. As you clickety clack your way out of Sydney you'll enjoy breakfast on board with bubbles. Producers on board will explain the various nuances of how your food gets from paddock to plate. On arrival in Orange you'll be whisked away to savour the food of Orange district over the whole weekend.
Bookings: Open.
Cost: $850/person (twin share), which includes two nights accommodation, most meals and transport.
Further Information: Edwena Mitchell 0419 642 053.
When: Saturday, April 12, 11am - 5pm
Where: Departing from the Orange Information Centre.
What is it: A gentle 3.5km walk from Borenore to Nashdale. Walk through vineyards, along sheep tracks and past cows ... while grazing your way across the countryside tasting wonderful food and wine. Experience the environment in which great produce is grown and discover how and why our cool climate produces such great food and wine.
Bookings: Open.
Cost: $115 pp (includes bus, food and wine).
Further Information: James Sweetapple 02 63656100/0428 656 100.
When: All week
Where: The Agrestic Grocer, 426 Molong Road.
What is it: FOOD HQ will operate during the entire week to provide a meeting spot for all things FOOD Week. Meet our FOOD HQ Volunteers and ask them about the events and activities happening across the region. Meet the producers, sample local food, enjoy talks and demonstrations, buy merchandise or gather information and plan you next FOOD Week activity.
Bookings: Not required.
Cost: Free.