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17 – 18 Oct

Melbourne Donut Festival

  • Free
  • Family and kids

You do-nut want to miss out on the return of Melbourne’s favourite Donut Festival at Queen Victoria Market! This free two-day festival showcases some of Melbourne’s top donut creators and bakers, where you can make your way through the Market one donut at a time.

Come and enjoy a delectable array of sweet treats, playful entertainment and plenty of sugary delights from our amazing traders.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 17 Oct
  • 9am - 4pm 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 18 Oct
  • 9am - 4pm 9:00am - 4:00pm

Location

C & D Sheds
Queen Victoria Market
Queen St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9320 5822
  • email address: info@qvm.com.au
  • Visit website for Melbourne Donut Festival
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