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17 – 18 Oct

Melbourne Gluten-Free Expo

  • Family and kids
  • Expo

Imagine a place where you can eat, shop and explore without worrying about every label or double-checking with the chef. The Melbourne Gluten-Free Expo brings together the best in gluten-free food, with free tastings, exclusive offers and delicious discoveries. Enjoy fresh pastries, pizza, snacks, decadent desserts and more, all in one place.

Meet trusted gluten-free brands, watch live cooking demonstrations and hear from leading medical and dietary experts sharing the latest insights and practical advice on managing coeliac disease.

With entertainment, a dedicated kids’ zone and prizes, it’s a fantastic day out for the whole family. Plus, the first 2,500 adult ticket holders each day will receive a free showbag packed with gluten-free goodies.

Every ticket supports Coeliac Australia and its work to improve the lives of Australians living with coeliac disease.

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Date Times
Sat 17 Oct
  • 9am - 5pm 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sun 18 Oct
  • 9am - 4pm 9:00am - 4:00pm

Location

Exhibition door 4
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
1 Convention Centre Pl
South Wharf 3006

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $31.90
Student / concession $23.10
Children free
Book online for Melbourne Gluten-Free Expo

Contact details

  • telephone number: 1300 458 836
  • email address: events@coeliac.org.au
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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