The Rotary Club of Mildura Deakin’s Longest Lunch has become an iconic highlight of Mildura’s social calendar, celebrating local produce and supporting vital community initiatives.
Event Details
Held annually ‘under the vines’ of the Mildura Grand Hotel, long tables stretch along Langtree Avenue, passing several restaurants where hundreds of diners enjoy a delightful three-course meal.
The event showcases the region’s local produce, featuring dishes crafted by The Spanish Grill, The Coffee Palace, Stefano’s, and The Grand Pizza Café, all paired with wines generously donated by local wineries such as Duxton Vineyards, along with beer from The Mildura Brewery.
Community Impact
This event serves as a significant fundraiser for our club, fostering community spirit through a social networking experience while raising funds for local charities. Having taken place for nearly three decades, the event has contributed to numerous community projects and initiatives. The most recent beneficiary is the Dr. Julie Zrna Centre, alongside youth leadership programs like Rotary Youth Exchange, RYLA, and RYPEN, as well as adult leadership initiatives such as the Northern Mallee Leadership Program, to name just a few.
