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Perino Tomatoes RIPE Festival

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!

More info & tickets here.

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