Federation Square

From November 21–23, the African Music and Cultural Festival (AMCF) will enliven Fed Square with everything from fashion parades and live non-stop music to a swag of stalls selling African street food.  This year is the twelfth iteration of the beloved festival and it's set to be bigger and better than ever, with a dynamic program representing over 40 African countries. Most excitingly, Evette Quoibia – a Guinness World Record holder who once cooked non-stop for 140 hours – is serving up her signature Liberian cuisine.  There will also be spoken word performances, screenings of African-Australian short films, drumming workshops, traditional dancing and plenty of stuff for the kids, like face painting and board games. And you won't want to miss the popular Jollof Rice Wars, where Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon and Liberia will go head-to-head in an attempt to win the crown for best jollof rice. Entry is free, and you can discover more about the African Music and Cultural Festival at the website here. Looking for more fun? Here are the best things to do in Melbourne this weekend.