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The beautiful King Valley is home to some wonderful annual events focused around the lovely food and wine that the region has to offer.  Below are some of the regions events;

Weekend Fit for a King
The King Valley's annual winter wine and food event held over the Queen's Birthday weekend, 9-11 June 2012. Enjoy delicious food, premium wines, toe tapping music and warm King Valley hospitality.
There are many new release wines on debut this weekend showcasing the diversity of styles and flavours of King Valley wines, including Grecanico, Saperavi, Marzemino and Barbera. Sip and chat with the winemakers as they reveal the fascinating stories behind these diverse wine styles. In addition to the new release and other wines on tasting, there is a fantastic diversity of food and activities available. Wineries will be serving meals during the day (no bookings required) or hosting special lunches or dinners (bookings essential). Choose from hot and tasty home cooking through to stylish meals prepared by talented chefs - meals as diverse as the wines on offer.

La Dolce Vita
On November 17-18, 2012 come and celebrate the sweet life with an indulgent weekend of Mediterranean and new release wines, great food and warm King Valley hospitality.
Weekend activities include new release wines, some old favourites and new varieties that add zing to the King Valley's reputation for youthful innovation. Be prepared to stray off the straight and narrow and enjoy a world of new aromas, flavours and textures with alternative varieties such Prosecco, Petit Manseng, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Sangiovese and Tempranillo.Enjoy the temping food on offer, including authentic Mediterranean meals proudly prepared by the wine making families and special lunches prepared by well known chefs. Approximately 12 wineries usually participate in this event and each one flies a red "Participating Winery" flag. Only at participating wineries will you be able to purchase and use event glasses. A tasting fee (including a souvenir wine glass) applies on Saturday and Sunday at all participating wineries . All proceeds to Wines of the King Valley to develop local wine tourism.
 

Moyhu Farmers Market
Held at the Moyhu Lions Park on the third Saturday of each month from 8am till 12noon locals and visitors alike can pick up the very best of local prodcue at the Moyhu Farmers Market.   Organised by the Moyhu Lions Club you will find espresso coffee, hot farmers breakfast, plants, fresh local fruit and vegies, handmade preserves and jams, bread, olive and lavender products, local meat, seasonal produce and more.  For more information contact moyhufarmersmarket@hotmail.com.