There are more than 20 Wineries and vineyards in and around Orange and the outer surrounding areas of Borenore, Canowindra, Cudal, Forest Reefs, Lidster, Mandurama, Molong and Nashdale. In the same areas are Orchards with Fresh Fruit, Vegetables & other local produce which you will find at the Orange Region Farmers Market along with Gourmet Preserves. Orange has first grade meats available from Butchers serving local produce, a regional Cooking School cooking with local produce, Honey, Bee and Pollination services and fine dining in our Restaurants serving meals prepared with our local produce.
Each year F.O.O.D Week, Orange Winefest and Slow Food Programs celebrate and showcase our local producers
Orange has some of the best wine makers and gourmet food producers in Australia.
A Festival celebrating Orange winemakers and their best reds and whites. During Winefest you have an opportunity to enjoy a wide and unique range of Orange cool climate wines as well as great regional food, art and music.
Winefest events include - the Orange Wine Show; Wine-tastings; Making your own wine; Wine bottles painted by local artists - on exhibition and auctioned ; Great music; Fine local food.