AFL Footy Festival 2018

Overview

You don't normally associate the MCG with fine dining — it's more overpriced pies and eating an entire six-pack of hot jam doughnuts to yourself. But it appears that's about to change in the lead up to this year's AFL Grand Final, as some of Melbourne's best restaurants set up outside the 'G.

Part of this year's pre-GF celebrations, Yarra Park will play host to a four-day Footy Festival in the lead-up to the big game, featuring music on the night before the big day, and a Taste of Footy food fest within the broader fest. Biggie Smalls, Taco Truck and Toasta are just a few of the culinary heavy-hitters — and you can expect footy-inspired spins on their typical cuisine, plus tipples at the Yak Ales pop-up watering hole.

Yarra Park will also be home to the Grand Final Live Site, with activities, live entertainment and broadcasts. It will be open from 9am–6pm daily. Disclaimer: you will not be allowed to drink your wine out of a Premiership Cup. It will be a good place to get a snack if you're going to the game, however.

Image: Biggie Smalls.