It seems Victoria has a foodie fest for every type of eat: ice cream, dumplings, rocky road, mussels – heck, even garlic bread! But if it's the humble potato that holds the key to your heart, then make sure you check out the Great Trentham Spudfest this year.
This annual tater-ific festival takes place in the charming small town of Trentham from May 4 to 5, with a program packed with fun, food, wine, music, kids' activities, history, potato eats and tons more. Spud and spoon race? Of course, that's on the agenda. Blind spud tasting challenges? Yep, you'll get the chance to discern your désirées and Dutch cream tots in the 'Name that Spud' game.
Proceedings kick off at 10am on the Saturday – known traditionally as the festival's Carnival Day – with a Welcome to Country ceremony and an official welcome from Hepburn Shire Council. From there, there are four fabulous foodie precincts to explore.
Check out what's happening on the main stage or enjoy a potato scone at the Railway Precinct, then make your way to the Market Street Precinct to meet some artisan makers and stock up on gifts and goodies.
Brimming with lively bars and eateries, the High Street Precinct is perfect for lunch and a drink or two, while the Town Square Precinct is where you can fill a basket with some of the finest fresh produce from the region.
There are free potato-related activities and the spud Olympics, a music program, and even the Spudfest Ceilidh (traditional Gaelic dance). On Sunday, highlights include the annual Spudfeast, history walks, a scavenger hunt and the raucous wrap-up party at Radio Springs Hotel. You can view the full program here.
While the Great Trentham Spudfest is free to attend, some special events are ticketed and require a booking. Find out more at the website.
