Prepare to enter the pearly gates of doughnut heaven, sweet Melbournians. Queen Victoria Market's free Donut Festival is back for its third year on June 3 and 4, featuring eight of Melbourne's most dough-licious creators and bakers, plus a live entertainment program of live entertainment to add to the fun.
Go nuts with glazed Golden Gaytime doughnuts from Daniel's Donuts or take a walk on the wild side with savoury spaghetti or mac and cheese doughnuts from Pasta Face. If you're loopy for loukoumades, try a few from St. Gerry's, or chow down on churro bowls from Churro Kitchen – drizzled with as much Nutella as you like.
The friendly faces at Jamm'd Dessert Bar will be serving up hot Danish dougnuts, cheesecake on a stick and sundaes, while OMG Decadent Donuts will cater for the oft-overlooked gluten-free, nut-free and vegan crowds (and reach OMG levels of delicious). And if you like your doughnuts on the boujee side, Shortstop Donuts is the vendor to visit for brown butter and maple walnut, vanilla and Aussie honey, and sea salt treats.
Of course, Queen Victoria Market wouldn't be Queen Victoria Market without its classic food truck American Doughnut Kitchen. These guys will be slinging their famous hot jam doughnuts as per usual, plus jars of their raspberry plum jam to take home with you. And if you're not amped up on enough sugar throughout the day, you can get your caffeine fix from trusty brew dealers Market Lane.
The free weekend-long fest is all about indulging in everybody's favourite deep-fried treat, whether you like yours simple and cinnamon-dusted or loaded with ice cream. There's no need to buy tickets and entry to the festival is free from 9am to 4pm. All you need to do is head to the C and D sheds with your mates and a will to indulge.
For more information, head to the Queen Vic Market website.
