The Regions
We’re thrilled to welcome three incredible Victorian regions to The Little Food Market 2025, each bringing eight handpicked producers to showcase their local flavours, specialties and stories. This year’s expanded Regional Hubs are your chance to discover the people and provenance behind some of the best food and drink in the state — all under one roof.
Bendigo – UNESCO Creative City & Region of Gastronomy
Bendigo was named Australia’s first UNESCO Creative City and Region of Gastronomy — and once you’ve tasted what this region has to offer, it’s easy to see why.
From small-batch producers to heritage-rich techniques, this is a place where local, sustainable and flavour-forward food is part of everyday life. At this year’s event, the region will introduce Melbourne food lovers to a delicious mix of growers, makers and innovators.
Gippsland – Victoria’s Emerging Drinks Destination
From rugged coastlines to lush hinterlands, Gippsland is known for its breathtaking landscapes and thriving food and drink scene, underpinned by a booming boutique beverage culture — from cool-climate wines to small-batch brews.
Crafty and passionate makers have helped shape a region celebrated for its ambient cellar doors, rustic breweries, and creative drinks scene. Whether you’re sipping pinot noir from a first-generation winemaker or enjoying aromatic whites like chardonnay, this year’s showcase offers a curated taste of what makes Gippsland one of Victoria’s most exciting food and drink destinations.
Mornington Peninsula – Wine, Coast & Culinary Craft
Just over an hour from Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula blends cool-climate wines, award-winning distilleries, artisan breweries and seaside charm. From Pinot Noir overlooking the vines to small-batch rum and paddles at local breweries, it's Victoria’s ultimate coastal taste destination.
With farmgate stalls, seasonal produce, and hatted restaurants, food is at the heart of everything here. Visit the Mornington Peninsula hub to meet the makers and sample the region’s boldest flavours — all without leaving the city.
