Four-metre donuts? Nutella gnocchi…spaghetti donuts? Melbourne’s beloved Donut Festival is bigger (and weirder) than ever this June
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13.05.2024

Four-metre donuts? Nutella gnocchi…spaghetti donuts? Melbourne’s beloved Donut Festival is bigger (and weirder) than ever this June

Donut Festival 2024
Words by Staff Writer

Calling all donut enthusiasts!

The highly anticipated annual Donut Festival is making its return to Queen Victoria Market on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June, bringing with it a delectable array of sweet treats, playful entertainment and plenty of sugary delights.

This year’s festival promises to be bigger, dough-ier and tastier than ever before with new traders and exciting attractions that will leave donut lovers salivating.

Donut Festival 2024

  • When: Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June
  • Time: 9am – 4pm
  • Where: Queen Victoria Market, C & D Sheds
  • Entry: Free

New traders

Three new traders that are sure to hit the sweet spot:

  • Pecks Road: Expect a heavenly selection of original glaze doughnuts; plus cinnamon and Caramilk crullers; apple fritters; biscoff and Nutella buns; and a variety of other doughnuts including strawberry, ube and protein custard.
  • MochiMelb: Experience the unique texture of mochi donuts in an assortment of flavours.
  • Manny’s Doughnuts: Satisfy cravings with doughnuts oozing with delicious fillings like jam, peanut butter, caramel and the fan favourite, Donutella.

Returning favourites

Donut Festival wouldn’t be complete without its usual suspects, each offering a unique twist to the beloved treat:

  • Churro Kitchen: Indulge in delightful churro bowls filled with creamy ice cream.
  • G-Free Donuts: Revel in gluten-free and vegan donuts that don’t compromise on taste.
  • Pasta Face: Tempt your taste buds with Italian-inspired donuts such as nutella gnocchi donuts, spaghetti donuts and mac n cheese donuts.
  • Jamm’d Dessert Bar: Delightful donuts, irresistible cheesecakes and mouth-watering sundaes.
  • OMG! Decadent Donuts: Treat yourself to creative flavours that go beyond your wildest dreams.
  • St. Gerry’s: Savour Greek-style loukoumade donuts with a variety of toppings.
  • Big Bears Donuts: Warm up with a donut and your favourite hot drink.
  • Daniel’s Donuts: Enjoy a selection of donuts, plus pies and sausage rolls.
  • Shortstop Coffee & Donuts: Sample their handcrafted artisanal donuts.

Get ready for a weekend filled with roving entertainment that will have you spinning with joy and laughter. Alongside the tantalising array of donut offerings, be sure to visit the larger-than-life, 4-metre inflatable donut for that must-have Instagram-worthy photo.

Then, quench your thirst at the pop-up Spiced Milo Mocktail Bar where you can sip on delightful concoctions while indulging in the sweet atmosphere of the festival.

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