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I keep telling myself I’ll try a different event next year. Then the Good Food & Wine Show comes around, and somehow I’m back again. The Good Food & Wine Show Brisbane 2026 has a way of making a simple day out feel like a small adventure. You arrive thinking you’ll have a quick look around, grab something to eat and head home. Then you discover a tasting you didn’t expect, a cooking demonstration you didn’t plan to watch or a producer with a story you want to hear. First, there’s the tasting experience. I made the mistake of skipping the tasting glass during my first visit. I definitely didn’t make that mistake again. Second, there’s the food. Good Eat Street is dangerous if you’re trying to stick to a schedule. I went in planning to choose lunch quickly and somehow ended up walking around several times because every stall seemed to have something worth trying. Third, and probably my favourite, are the people. The smaller producers can be just as interesting as the big-name de...

Let us clear up the question that trips most people up. AGHA Gifted Brisbane 2026 is not a public shopping event. It is a trade fair, full stop. You cannot wander in off the street, under-14s are not permitted, and cash sales are restricted to the final hour of the last day only. That said, the list of who does qualify is broader than you might assume. Independent retailers and boutique owners are the obvious core. Beyond them, the doors are open to homewares, lifestyle and fashion stockists, interior design and hospitality buyers, and retailers working across kids, toys, pets, wellness and fashion. Corporate and contract buyers sourcing bulk orders are welcome too. If you are buying stock for resale in any of those categories, this show was built with you in mind. The catch is registration. You need to sign up as a business ahead of time to get through the door, and that registration is specific to this fair. Having attended AGHA Sydney or Melbourne previously does not carry ac...

For over 25 years, the Good Food & Wine Show has stood at the heart of Australia's domestic food culture, drawing over 115,000 visitors nationally each year. This October 23–25, the Brisbane edition at the BCEC returns with a stellar programme tailored to help home cooks, wine enthusiasts, and entertainers sharpen their craft. The highlight of the event lies in its interactive education. Attendees can register for dedicated cooking masterclasses, step into the Dilmah Tea School , take part in the Riedel Wine Glass Experience , or test their cocktail skills at the Drinks Lab . Add in specialised sessions for cheese connoisseurs and spirit lovers, and you have an immersive foodie playground that goes far beyond standard festival sampling. The main stage will also feature live cooking presentations from prominent culinary stars and familiar faces from Australian television—giving spectators a front-row seat to learn insider techniques, seasonal recipes, and restaurant-quality plat...

Brisbane's hospitality calendar has a new date circled for 12–13 October, when the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre hosts one of Queensland's biggest food trade shows . For two days, South Bank effectively becomes the meeting room for everyone who keeps the state fed, from chefs and café owners to catering businesses and retail buyers. This isn't a public festival. It's a trade-only event built for people running the industry, and that focus shows in the scale of it. More than 170 exhibiting brands and over 1,200 products span food, beverage, equipment and hospitality tech across the show floor. Two areas are worth planning around specifically: the Producers Hub, where artisan food startups get real space in front of buyers, and the Roasters Village, a smaller corner reserved for micro-roasters chasing the perfect batch. Co-located alongside the main show is the Café & Coffee Experience Brisbane, built around the state's café, coffee and bakery crowd...

There are days when attending a trade show feels like a lot of work. The early start, crowded aisles, endless conversations and hours spent walking from one stand to another can leave even the most enthusiastic industry professional exhausted. Yet, Queensland food trade shows continue to be worth showing up for. For people working in food, hospitality, retail and foodservice, these events offer something that is difficult to replicate online: genuine face-to-face interaction. A short conversation with a supplier can reveal an idea that might never appear in an email or social media post. You can taste products, see equipment working and discover emerging brands before they become widely known. Food & Hospitality Queensland , taking place at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on 12–13 October 2026, brings together more than 170 leading and emerging brands and more than 1,200 products across food, beverages, equipment, technology and hospitality solutions. That variety ...

Food, hospitality, coffee, technology, and business are coming together in Brisbane this October for Food & Hospitality Queensland 2026 . Taking place at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on 12–13 October, the event is designed for professionals across the foodservice, hospitality, retail, and convenience sectors. The 2026 program offers plenty to explore, from live cooking and culinary competitions to business discussions and coffee experiences. Visitors can discover new products, connect with suppliers, and hear from chefs and industry specialists about the trends influencing Australia's hospitality sector. Food culture is another important part of the conversation. Sessions at Chef’s Table explore native Australian foods, regional produce, and the stories behind ingredients and dishes. There are also sessions looking at how native ingredients can be incorporated into distinctive contemporary menus. This is where the modern food industry meets Australia's cu...