Food & Wine 2026: Bayside

The Bayside Alive Food & Wine Festival returns to Mascot Memorial Park on Saturday 31 October, serving up a full day of fine food, boutique wines, craft brews, and live entertainment from 11am to 9pm.

This year’s festivities include live cooking demonstrations from special guests Manu and Clarissa Feildel as well as award winning pastry chef Anna Polyviou.

Participants will be able to attend intimate workshops where they experience unique food and beverage pairings.

Discover how carefully matched chesses and gins complement each other with Three Blind Mice and Banks & Solander, learn cocktail-making techniques with Scylla Distilling Co. or join special guest Anna Polyviou for a cheese and wine pairing experience showcasing local produce. All workshops can be booked through the Bayside Website.

Live music will be ongoing throughout the day, setting the mood for those looking to relax, try something new and enjoy everything on offer at the Bayside Alive Food & Wine Festival.

Food & Wine Festival 2026

Saturday 31 October from 11am – 9pm

Mascot Memorial Park

Mayor Christina Curry said:

“The Bayside Alive Food and Wine Festival is a wonderful day filled with amazing food, drinks and live entertainment,”

“It is one of our most anticipated events of the year, highlighting our impressive local hospitality industry. I’m looking forward to seeing residents enjoy the fabulous food and wine on offer, learn from the incredible presenters and take part in the great workshops.”

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