Harveast

Overview

The 25th annual Melbourne Food and Wine Festival draws to a close this weekend with Harveast, a one-day market and free event showcase celebrating the best produce, wine and talent in the Melbourne's east. Featuring some of Melbourne's biggest names in food, there's something for the casual foodstagrammer and industry professional alike.

Eastland's Town Square will be transformed into a market brimming with produce and food from over 30 stalls. MoVida's Frank Camorra will be there cooking up a big vat of paella, George Calombaris will be putting together limited edition pork belly Jimmy Grants souvas, and Pope Joan's Matt Wilkinson will be tending to a whole-beast spit-roast in the Beer and Cider Garden. You'll also be able to taste drops from 20 boutique wineries and partake in a gin appreciation class by Healesville distillery, Four Pillars.

On top of all that, Banjo Harris Plane, sommelier and wine importer from Fitzroy's Bar Liberty, is curating an outdoor cellar door, while Camorra will demonstrate how to create classic Spanish tapas, and Johnny Di Francesco of 400 Gradi will deliver a masterclass in Mediterranean cooking. With live entertainment kicking off in the afternoon, Harveast promises a festival vibe and straight-from-the-source quality in the eastern suburbs.