FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

JUNE

Taste Sorrento: June 1-30; after a seven-year hiatus, Taste Sorrento is being re-imagined as a month-long festival celebrating and promoting all that Sorrento has to offer in gourmet food, quality produce, wine, bespoke spirits, craft beers, and cider; details: https://www.tastesorrento.com.au/

Looking for the fun day out? Habitat Fest is a free event Saturday June, 10 11am-5pm is the place to be, with something for everyone! Enjoy live music, art installations, delicious food pop-ups, and fun kids’ entertainment. Fire pits will be stoked, and cheese fondue sets ready to welcome you. You can explore all the amazing makers and trades, including Red Hill Candle Co, JimmyRum, Two Bays Brewery, Boatshed Cheese and more! And don’t miss out on the chance to win some incredible door prizes or take part in our scavenger hunt! All for free! 40 Collins Ave Dromana.

The Winter Wine Weekend: June 10-12; Kick off the Winter Wine Weekend on Saturday, June 10, at Red Hill Showgrounds; explore more than 140 wines from 40 Mornington Peninsula wineries; information at https://bit.ly/3MpxMvY

Mornington Winter Music Festival: June 9-12; Mornington heats up over the King’s Birthday long weekend with a full program of live music in more than 20 venues and three days of street entertainment; https://morningtonmusicfestival. com.au/

Melbourne Street Food Awards Five qualifying heats, followed by a Grand Final, featuring each of the heat winners, will be staged at the Food Yard in Mornington from June until November on the 4th Friday of the month. Each night will see up to 5 Main Street Food Trucks/Stalls, representing the continent of the origin of their food, doing battle to win the votes of Melbourne Foodies in a “You Eat, You Vote” scenario. More on social media @ foodyardmornington

JULY & AUGUST

Walk on Country and Yidaki led meditation Sunday, July 9 and August 27 11am to 1pm . Be guided through the Wildlife Sanctuary by Lionel Lauch and Hudson Fraser from Living Culture. Experience an in-depth connection with country by learning about the land and indigenous culture and traditions. Then join Lionel in the Chechingurk Birdhide for a special Yidaki led meditation. Numbers are strictly limited. The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha

SEPTEMBER

Archibald Prize 2023 Regional Tour: September 15 –November 5; Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery will welcome enthusiastic art lovers for the prestigious and popular Archibald Prize 2023 with an extraordinary display of 57 portraits, featuring figures and cultural identities from all walks of life, reflecting the stories of our times; mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au

OCTOBER

Mount Eliza Art & Design Show. Opening Night Friday 27 October, and open daily 28-29 October. Mount Eliza North Primary School, 6 Moseley Drive Mt Eliza The Mount Eliza Art & Design Show is an annual community event, hosted by Mount Eliza North Primary School. Running annually since 1978, the weekend is a celebration of our local creative community. Browse a wide range of art from local artists available for sale, alongside creative work by our talented young students.

Vine Hop: Saturday November 18; Wine, Beer, Cider, Spirits, Music, Food Trucks, DJ’s. A craft drinks tour on a festival scale. 8 Mornington Peninsula Venues, 40+ Beverage Brands, Bus between venues;www. vinehopfestival.com.au

For more go to our sister magazine whats on section www.mornpenmag.com.au/whats-on