The crème de la crème of Winter festivities, Xmas in July is back and better than ever! We’re talking four days of French-European food, melted cheese, mulled wine, artisan creations, fire pits, live entertainment, all the jolly vibes you could possibly ask for and more.
Parkes Place Lawns will transform into a magical winter wonderland from the 29th June to Sunday the 2nd July. If you’ve always dreamed of a white Christmas, pull on a beanie and those ugly Christmas sweaters because this is the next best thing.
All I want for Xmas is Cheese
If you hear ‘French food’ and instantly think of ooey gooey cheesiness, you’re in luck. Melted Raclette cheese, bubbling pots of fromage, Fondue Savoyarde, roasted camembert, melted Emmental hot dogs and pasta in a cheese wheel are patiently awaiting your tastebuds. Once you’re cheesed-out, sweeten things up with a serve of iconic crêpes, torched-flamed crème brûlée or Belgian waffles. Adding to the festivities, your favourite local chefs will be popping on their berets and creating unique fusion dishes specifically for the event.
Can’t get enough? Take things to the next level and book your own private Raclette melted cheese igloo experience. Do as the French do by melting your own cheese, then smothering it on hot potatoes, ham, salami & pickles alongside a cauldron of mulled wine and giant marshmallows (toasted over your private pit of course) in your private igloo. Bookings for this one are essential, book now.
Bon appétit!
Naughty or nice, find everything spiced
Make way for the star of the festival, mulled wine. The perfect blend of warm spices and fruity flavours will transport you to a winter wonderland with just one sip. A magical mulled wine garden with spice bars steaming aromas of cinnamon, fresh orange and red wine will make you forget you spent the morning scraping ice off your car. You can also sip your way through the most famous French wine regions, including Bordeaux, Burgundy, Cotes du Rhone, Loire, and Provence.
If you can’t withstand the cold, let alone the temptation, a cup of boozy hot chocolate might be your calling. For the brewery lovers, a handful of locally distilled craft beers will meet you whenever a refill is needed with brews created especially for this Xmas Festival.
Baby it’s cold outside… incoming fire pit garden
Round up your friends, family or that special someone and get all roasty and toasty around the fire pits. Make memories to melt your heart with a VIP fire pit garden experience for 4-8 of your nearest and dearest including a glass of mulled wine, all you can eat marshmallows and your very own firepit. Book now.
Rockin’ around the live music
It wouldn’t be a festival without some tunes to keep the fire burning. A Christmas spectacular of cabaret, rock bands, house DJs, carols and street performers is the perfect pairing to a cup of mulled wine. Shed some layers while grooving in an atmosphere of energy, fun, full dance floors and sing-alongs, bringing those contagious festive vibes.
A French Xmas market is comin’ to town
Housed in authentic wooden chalets directly from Europe, you’ll find a celebration of the traditional “Marche de Noel” (Christmas Market) with delicious eats and treats at every corner. Fully tap into that tourist mentality and browse a range of typical French retail supermarket goodies, before slurping on French onion soup and escargot, a beloved French delicacy. If that’s not for you, macaroons, nougat and Stroopwaffles are always a fan favourite. Keep the French fantasy alive and shop beautifully crafted jewellery, artworks, candles, whiskey, snow globes and fashion.
Xmas in July, ‘tis the reason to celebrate Christmas twice! Voilà – enjoy the festivities!
