Spice up Father’s Day Sunday 4 September 2022 and take Dad on the culinary journey of a lifetime at Curry Festival at Dandenong Market.
Get ready for delicious curry dishes from every corner of the globe. Foodie Trails and Dandenong Market are bringing the world’s best curries to you – because let’s face it, whose dad doesn’t love a curry?
This is a FREE, family-friendly foodie festival that curry lovers of all ages are set to enjoy. There's a safe spice for everyone!
International fare lovers can expect an array of food trucks and general merchandise stalls offering colourful, comforting curries from Mauritius, Africa, Vietnam, Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, India, Afghanistan and more. Take your tastebuds travelling around the world at Curry Festival.
Dished up alongside the culinary treats will be a jam-packed program of cultural fun, flying the flag for all those countries that love their curry…kick up your heels with our Bollywood, Bhangra and Sega dancers. You can look the part with intricate, contemporary henna art designed by passionate henna artists too!
Aspiring chefs are also invited to a MasterChef masterclass hosted by MasterChef Australia's second runner-up Kishwar Chowdhury, who demonstrates her culinary skills by putting traditional and new-school spins on her beloved Bengali dishes.
Arrive hungry – because you’ll certainly leave full!
Entertainment schedule
10:30AM Shashila Dance Troupe
Sri Lankan Upcountry dance performances (Kandyan dance)
11:00AM MasterChef contestant Kishwar Chowdury Cooking Demonstration
Kishwar Chowdury, MasterChef Australia top 3 finalists of season 2021
11:45AM Ranjhe
Boys Bhangra team with high-energy beats
12:15PM Wala
Ghanian cultural band performance of drumming, dance, and vocal harmonies
2:00PM Sonik Waves (Sega)
Mauritian cultural band playing traditional Mauritian music alongside Sega dancing
3:00PM Bindaas Bollywood
Bindaas Dance Group presents vibrant and colourful Indian Bollywood dancing
+ FREE activities including African hair braiding and Henna tattoos.
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Festival Supported by
For sponsorship opportunities for 2022 please email:himanshi@foodietrails.com.au or call 0410 369 727 for a sponsor pack.