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Queensland Retailers Have a New Reason to Visit Brisbane

Queensland retailers are getting another exciting opportunity to discover new products, meet suppliers and explore fresh business ideas with AGHA Gifted Brisbane 2026 . Designed for retailers, buyers and industry professionals, this upcoming trade fair Brisbane event provides a valuable space to explore the latest trends across gifts, homewares, lifestyle products and retail merchandise. For local businesses, attending a dedicated Gifted event in Brisbane can be more than simply walking through exhibition stands. It can be an opportunity to discover products that could complement existing collections, identify emerging trends and connect directly with brands and suppliers. Face-to-face conversations can also help retailers better understand product stories, market positioning and what customers may be looking for in the upcoming retail season. AGHA Gifted Brisbane 2026 is also part of the wider calendar of events in Australia that bring business communities together. Trade exhibition...

A Wine Weekend That Turned Into Something Completely Unexpected

I went to the Good Food & Wine Show expecting the usual food-and-wine experience. I imagined tasting a few interesting wines, discovering new flavours, and perhaps leaving with a shopping bag full of things I had not planned to buy. What I did not expect was to become fascinated by a tea ceremony. That was one of the surprises of attending this food event Brisbane has to offer. There was plenty happening around the venue, from food tastings and cooking demonstrations to conversations about Australian produce and drinks. Yet, somehow, the quieter experience of watching tea being prepared caught my attention. There was something wonderfully different about it. The ceremony was not simply about drinking tea. It was about slowing down, paying attention and appreciating the small details. The movements were deliberate, the presentation was thoughtful, and the atmosphere felt completely different from the busy tasting areas. It reminded me why events in Australia can be so enjoyable. ...

Three Things I Love About This Brisbane Food Show

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...

Who Can Attend AGHA Gifted Brisbane 2026? Trade-Only Entry Explained

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...

Masterclasses, Celebrity Chefs & Tasting Rooms: What’s Inside the Good Food & Wine Show Brisbane 2026

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...

Food & Hospitality Queensland 2026 Returns to BCEC Brisbane This October

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...