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On Saturday 28 July, Olympic Parade, Bankstown will be transformed into a foodie heaven with dozens of stallholders lining the street to cook food from around the world.
My Kitchen Rules judge, Colin Fassnidge, will headline the festival as its celebrity chef.
He will carry out three cooking demonstrations and share his culinary secrets, as he prepares some mouthwatering cuisine.
City of Canterbury Bankstown Mayor, Khal Asfour, said the event, now in its 14th year, would be unmissable.
"Bankstown Bites is always a fantastic day out for the whole family and I encourage everyone to come along," he said.
"Whether you want delicious food from Canterbury-Bankstown and the greater Sydney area, fun rides for kids or to see professional chefs in action, Bankstown Bites will be the place to be."
The popular Bites Food Tours will also return this year, where groups will be escorted around Bankstown to receive samples from the best food joints in town. Bookings can be made by clicking on the button in the Food Tours section below.
New to the festival will be the 'Spice it Up' area, outside Bankstown Arts Centre, which will feature spicy-themed performances and activities.
Last year, more than 10,000 turned up to the event.
Mayor Asfour said it was one of the best Bites festivals ever held, with this year expected to be even bigger and better.
"I am proud we’re able to feature some of the City’s top restaurants every year and not only show our residents, but also people far and wide, just how incredible the food scene is here in Canterbury-Bankstown," Mayor Asfour said.
This year’s event will run from 10am-4pm.
Sample Bankstown through the vibrant Bankstown City Plaza shopping precinct! Explore and enjoy the experience on any of our fabulous Bites Food Tours. Sweet, savoury, spicy, fresh and exotic – our guided food tours will tempt all palates!
Tours depart at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm unless otherwise stated.
Registrations for the 12.30pm tours can only be made at the event from 11am.
Maximum of 4 booking places per person.
Tours cost $10 per person plus booking fee.
Walking distance varies for tours between 550m and 1.8km.
Please note:
You must check in at the Tour Check-in Desk at least 15 minutes before your tour departure time or your booking will be forfeited
Tour destinations may change prior to the event without notice
Dietary requirements may not be able to be met on food tours. Alternate samples are at the discretion of the shop owners
Tours are non-refundable
The Tour Check-in Desk will be located at the front of the Bankstown Arts Centre.
Two tours have age restrictions. Identification may be required on the day to take part.
Bookings open 3 July.
All of the action takes place on Olympic Parade, Bankstown (between Dale Parade and Marion Street).
