Canberra Region Winter Festival
17-19 July 2026
Winter is a time of amazing abundance in the Canberra Region.
The Southern Harvest Winter Festival is a celebration of winter in all its richness – bringing together local food, seasonal produce, growers, makers, artists, experiences and community connection in the heart of Canberra’s cooler season.
Held across three days in July, the festival showcases the incredible diversity, creativity and passion of our region through vibrant markets, curated food experiences, workshops, tours, live music and seasonal celebrations.
At its heart, the Winter Festival is about connection:
Connection to local food and producers.
Connection to the land and the changing seasons.
Connection between community, culture, creativity and shared experiences.
The festival creates opportunities for local businesses, farmers, artisans, chefs, makers and experience providers to come together and share what makes our region unique during winter.
This is part of the greater truffle season, running from the winter solstice for around 9 weeks, and plans to celebrate all the produce of the Canberra Region in winter.
Friday 17 July 2026 – Flames & Flavours Night Market
An atmospheric evening celebration of fire, flavour and winter hospitality featuring local food, drinks, artisan stalls, music and curated experiences.
Saturday 18 July 2026 – Winter Market
A vibrant showcase of regional produce, handmade goods, seasonal products, local makers, growers and artisan offerings.
Sunday 19 July 2026 – Workshops, Activities & Farm Tours
A day dedicated to immersive experiences, learning and discovery through workshops, tours, tastings, demonstrations and seasonal activities across the region.
The Southern Harvest Winter Festival aims to create something inspiring, welcoming and community-driven – celebrating the people, produce and stories that make winter in our region so special.
Flames & Flavours Night Market at Dairy Road 17 July 2026
Fire, Food, Festivities. Tunes, DJ, wines by the glass, cocktails and more!
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Winter Market at Dairy Road 18 July 2026
Explore the best of cold climate produce. Fine foods (such as truffles, wine, garlic, olives and much more), and the Cellar Door wine market will be inside The Vault, beside a street and garden of farmer’s stalls. Like a chef’s market, you’ll have direct access to premium and rare goods from the region as well as delicious ready-to-eat goodies. There will also be fire and entertainment for all ages.
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Sunday workshops and activities around Canberra
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