Food & Wine Festival 2026: Bayside

The widely popular Bayside Alive Food and Wine festival returned to Mascot Memorial Park on Saturday 31 October, bringing to life a vibrant celebration of flavours and music.

The event shone a spotlight on the vibrant local hospitality industry that is transforming Bayside into a must-visit destination for lovers of good food, boutique wines and craft beer.

This year, headlining the festival were celebrity chefs Manu and Clarissa Fieldel as well as acclaimed pastry chef Anna Polyviou, showcasing live cooking demonstrations throughout the day.

Attendees also had the chance to participate in workshops offering cheese and gin pairings with Three Blind Mice and Solander as well as an exclusive cheese and wine workshop with pastry chef Anna Polyviou.

From sampling award-winning wine, spirits and craft beers, to savouring gourmet food, and enjoying an exciting line up of live music, this year’s Bayside Alive Food and Wine festival had something for everyone.

Mayor Christina Curry said:

“The Bayside Alive Food and Wine Festival was a wonderful day that brought our community together to celebrate and enjoy fantastic food, drink and live entertainment,” Mayor Christina Curry said.

“As one of our most popular annual events, it highlights the strength of our local hospitality industry and the people behind it, while creating a vibrant atmosphere that reflects the spirit of our community.”

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