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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. ...

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...

Digital marketing has transformed the way businesses reach customers, but traditional marketing still has an important role to play. For small businesses in Australia , reaching people within a specific suburb or local community can sometimes be more effective through physical marketing materials such as flyers, postcards, business cards and posters. Unlike digital advertisements that disappear as users scroll, printed materials can remain in homes, offices, shops and community spaces. A well-designed flyer can remind a potential customer about a local service long after they first see it. This is particularly useful for businesses that depend on nearby customers, including tradespeople, cafés, cleaners, landscapers, personal trainers and other service providers. A targeted letterbox campaign can introduce a business directly to households in the suburbs it serves. Effective local marketing does not have to mean choosing between print and digital channels. In fact, combining them can...

The Gift Fair 2026 is shaping up to be a different experience for Australian retailers. The AGHA Sydney event has moved away from the familiar pattern of multiple Sydney dates and is instead focusing attention on one key September gathering. The AGHA Sydney Gift Fair 2026 will take place from 19–21 September at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. According to the event information, this year's fair is designed around discovery, curation and newness. That makes the Sydney Fair 2026 especially relevant for buyers searching for emerging brands, boutique products and new ideas for their businesses. The change is also important from a planning perspective. Retailers who previously relied on different Sydney events throughout the year now have one concentrated AGHA opportunity in 2026. This means preparation can make a significant difference. Identifying priority categories, researching exhibitors and planning meetings ahead of time can help visitors use the three-day event effectiv...

The AGHA Sydney Fair  2026 continues to be an important meeting point for retailers, suppliers, designers and industry professionals, but the 2026 edition represents a noticeable change from previous Sydney events. Rather than simply repeating the traditional trade-fair format, AGHA has positioned this year's event around discovery, emerging brands and a more curated buying experience. One of the biggest changes is the event's schedule. The 2026 Sydney Gift Fair is taking place from 19–21 September 2026 at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park , with the event operating across Halls 5 and 6. AGHA describes the fair as a reimagined, boutique-style experience designed to help buyers discover new products and connect with suppliers. The change is particularly significant because AGHA originally announced a February 2026 Sydney event before later reshaping its Sydney program. The organisation's strategic plans referred to right-sizing the event in response to changing market...

Sydney is preparing for one of the notable events in Australia for retailers, buyers, designers, and gift-industry professionals as the AGHA Sydney Gift Fair returns from 19–21 September 2026 at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park . The three-day trade event is designed around discovery, emerging brands, new products, and retail trends. For anyone following the Aussie lifestyle , the fair offers an interesting look at the products and ideas influencing Australian homes, gifting, fashion, outdoor living, kids' products, and everyday retail. AGHA says the reimagined Sydney Gift Fair will bring together boutique treasures, emerging brands, and suppliers from around the world, giving businesses an opportunity to explore what could shape upcoming retail collections. The event is particularly relevant to retailers looking beyond established products. With a strong focus on newness and curation, visitors can discover emerging suppliers and potentially identify trends before they bec...