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August events are rolling in, celebrating rich reds, crisp ales and sweet treats. <\/span><\/p>\n Here are some of the spotlight events happening across regional Victoria this month.<\/span><\/p>\n Keep up to date with the latest in food and drinks across regional Victoria\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The team at Bendigo Beer have done it again, showcasing the brewery brilliance of central Victoria with one-day event Bendigo On The Hop. Who said winter was all about wine? Bendigo On The Hop makes a case for cold bevs during the cold season during this frothy festival. Going day Saturday 30 August, Bendigo On The Hop pairs some of the city\u2019s best beer venues with Australia\u2019s most illustrious independent breweries for a day of brewers in-conversations, tasting and live music. The walking festival covers The Rifle, Handle Bar, Hop Supply, Kombi Keg, Sound Music Bar and Bendigo Brewing among others, and features beers from Bells Beach Brewing to Bridge Road Brewers, Hepburn Springs Brewing Co. and so many more.<\/span><\/p>\n Where: Various venues across Bendigo<\/b><\/p>\n When: Saturday 30 August, 11am \u2013 6pm\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n There is nothing quite as true blue as hoeing into the crispy puff pastry, custard sandwiched vanilla slice. The Australian pastry favourite is on show this month at the appropriately titled Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph. Bakers from across the land will lay down their best slice at Merbein to be crowned the ultimate award-winning vanilla slice. The event also includes live \u00a0 entertainment, children\u2019s entertainment and activities, vanilla slices to buy and try, wine tastings and market stalls. It\u2019s a competition of the custard-filled creation and it\u2019s all going down 16 August.<\/span><\/p>\n Where: Commercial Street, Merbein<\/b><\/p>\n When: Saturday 16 August<\/b><\/p>\n In an unlikely pairing, wine and wildlife come together for two nights of winter fun at Healesville Sanctuary. Showcasing the best Yarra Valley produce across food and wine, the zoo and rehabilitation centre for wildlife will be opening its doors in the evening across Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August. Explore the wildlife as you sip and drink your way through the region\u2019s best, or settle in under the teepees or near the open fires as you listen to live acoustic music. All proceeds from the weekend go towards the rescue and rehabilitation of injured wildlife. It would be rude not to!<\/span><\/p>\n Where: Healesville Sanctuary, Healesville<\/b><\/p>\n When: 30 \u2013 31 August<\/b><\/p>\n An appreciation for the deepest and richest reds of the wine variety returns to Rutherglen this month with their most ambitious program yet. Running over ten immersive days and nights from 8 \u2013 17 August, The Dark Side of Wine welcomes Rutherglen\u2019s vignerons and winemakers to open their cellars, stories, and secrets for an unforgettable celebration of wine, history, and sensory exploration. The diverse program ranges from a thrilling Muscat Murder Mystery, performers roaming through historic Rutherglen, dining with candlelit cask rooms, and chatting with the winemakers, there is a little something for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Where: Various wineries in Rutherglen<\/b><\/p>\n When: From 8 August<\/b><\/p>\n Victorian Goldfield Railway takes you on a journey back into the 1920\u2019s with parlour carriages traveling through the countryside from Castlemaine to Maldon. Along the ride you will enter a world of decadence, sipping your way through a lightweight weight beer all the way to a rich chocolate porter. Lunch will be served at Maldon Hotel, topping off an indulgent train ride like no other.<\/span><\/p>\n Where: Victorian Goldfields Railway, Platform 3, Railway Station Kennedy Street, Castlemaine<\/b><\/p>\n When: From 16 August<\/b><\/p>\n Get your tickets to these foodie events now and discover more food events here<\/a>.<\/p>\nBendigo Beer brings back Bendigo On The Hop<\/h3>\n
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The Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph takes over Merbein this month.<\/h3>\n
Wine and Wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary<\/h3>\n
The Dark Side of Wine returns to Rutherglen this month.<\/h3>\n
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Victorian Goldfields Railway rides with Ales on Rails<\/h3>\n
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