Perino Tomatoes presents RIPE Festival, a one-day celebration of food, flavour and community, featuring Julia Busuttil Nishimura and more!
Tomatoes are taking centre stage at Melbourne’s newest food event.
Join us for the PERINO RIPE Festival — a springtime celebration of flavour, freshness and the first bite of the season, hosted by Perino Tomatoes. Taking place at Oliva Social, this one-day event brings together chefs, makers and growers for a full sensory experience.
Expect live cooking demos, market stalls, hands-on workshops, and plenty of tomato-led tastings. Festival favourites include:
- Live cooking masterclass with Julia Busuttil Nishimura 
- Bread-making demo with Theo Loizou (Psomi Bakery) 
- Cheese tasting by Yarra Valley Dairy 
- Custom Bosco Gelato 
- Wood-fired pizza, spritzes, and spring snacks 
- Live acoustic music and Italian-style lawn games 
Your $5 ticket includes a free Perino tote bag
Event Details:
- Dates: Sunday 26th October 2025 
- Times: 
 10am to 12pm
 11am to 3pm
 3pm to 6pm
- Suitable for: Yes! Kids under 12 enter free, and there will be food options for all ages. 
- Location: Oliva Social - 102-104 High Street Preston, VIC 3072 
- Tickets: $5 
- Notes: Public tastings are included. There are also food stalls where you can purchase wood fired pizzas, tomatoes, cheeses and more! 
