Tastes of Central Geelong to return

INDULGE yourself in the finest food and drinks Central Geelong has to offer at Tastes of Central Geelong 2022.

The festival will run from June 10-29, showcasing some of Central Geelong’s best local cafes, bars, and restaurants.

There is a huge array of culinary experiences on offer.

Featuring masterclasses, guided food tours and workshops, each participating business has created a unique and utterly unmissable event that will have your tastebuds tingling.

There is something for all foodies young and young at heart!

The event is decked out with show-stopping collaborations involving some of Central Geelong’s most beloved businesses.

Enjoy events such as a decadent four-course dinner and wine pairing with Felix Restaurant and Union Cellars; learn the ins and outs of creating a Boiler Maker with the 18th Amendment Bar and Bells Beach Brewery; or let your creative side flow with flower crown making and cupcake decorating taught by the experts at A Natural Bunch and Cakesmith.

Not only have our local gems jumped on board to celebrate Central Geelong, we also have Adam Liaw and Anna Polyivou onboard to join the festivities.

Spend the afternoon with Adam Liaw on June 18 with a live Q&A session, cooking demonstration plus an exclusive meet and greet, accompanied by high tea and bubbles at the Pier Geelong.

Catch Anna Polyviou on June 11 where she will be hosting a live sweet treats demonstration showcasing some of her sweet tips and tricks.

Make sure you bring the kids along to the Event Hub to indulge in an array of hands-on, creative, and immersive activities.

Your little foodies can enjoy making edible creations, learn where their food comes from and enjoy transforming recycled kitchen materials into musical instruments, just to name a few.

To top it all off, head down to Johnstone Park and visit the magical Igloo Village!

With a pop-up bar from the 18th Amendment bar, Geelong-sourced grazing platters and roving performers, the Igloo Village is an experience not to be missed.

Head into Central Geelong this June for the most anticipated food event of the year.

With hundreds of activities on offer it doesn’t matter if you are a seasoned foodie or a new-found food lover, you’ll find your match at Tastes of Central Geelong.

Visit the Love Central Geelong website to view the full program and start planning your Tastes experience today.