Cheese Platter featuring Long Paddock Cheeses, Wellwood Organic Walnuts, Salis Artisan Foods Lavosh and pickled onions, photo by Leon Schoots Photography and ceramics by Mel Ogden.
ESPRESSO
WINE BAR
STORE
ART SPACE
We are open at the following times:
Fridays: 10am - 8pm
Saturdays: 10am - 3pm
Sundays: 10am - 3pm
We will be running monthly pop-up dinners and events. Please check out our events page for information.
Liquor Licence for eat in and takeaway, no BYO. Under 18 welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
Hand-made, small-batch & sustainable food and design from the Victorian Goldfields —
Fossickers Fine Food & Eatery is an espresso, wine bar, store and art space [The Folk Experiment] located in the tiny heritage town of Talbot in the Victorian Goldfields known as Djarra, the unceded lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung, whose living culture has endured for thousands of years. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
LIVE JAZZ & BLUES EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT
Fossickers are now hosting live music every Friday night with an exciting program of local talented musicians. Please see below for the line -up. Bookings recommended.
28 March: Donna Maddison & Friends
Donna Maddison will share her stunning voice and haunting renditions of classic songs. She will be accompanied by Nate Perry and Matthew Bishop of The Brother’s Bishop Band.
4 April: Matt Katsis and Friends
Matt is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, creating folk ballads to foot stompin blues.
11 April: Red Lion Quartet
18 April: Vida Jazz
Vida Jazz, a trio that brings deep soul, masterful rhythm, and an irresistible groove.
At the heart of it all is Tania Vida Petrini, whose powerful, soulful vocals breathe new life into jazz classics. With an ear for songs that resonate deeply, she delivers performances filled with emotion, depth, and rhythm—always captivating, always compelling. Jem Challender, pianist, composer, and author of The Anticlinal Fold, brings an impressive combination of technical brilliance and playful energy, his keys dancing effortlessly between spirited improvisation and thoughtful composition. Bruce Millar, a master of the double bass, lays down solid, undeniable rhythms with an intuitive touch honed over three decades of collaboration. Together, they celebrate the finest jazz standards, warming the blues, swinging the groove, and lifting souls.
25 April: The Bishop’s Deep Fry
2 May: Duolian
Duolian. With Sean McConnell on guitar and vocals, Skip Sail on guitar and Matthew Bishop on drums, Duolian focus on the early electric blues of the Mississippi Delta. They perform those classic songs, but always with a focus on unexpected improvisation, inspired by their hometown in Central Victoria.
ANNE TWEED
URBAN SHADOWS
an exhibition of mixed media works on paper by Central Goldfields based artist Anne Tweed
28 MarcH - 11 May
OPENING EVENT WITH THE ARTIST, ANNE TWEED AND SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST LIZZIE SULLIVAN
Saturday 5 April 11am - 12.30pm
Anne Tweed is an Australian fine artist based in the Central Goldfields of Victoria.
Her latest exhibition, Urban Shadows, presents a series of intricate drawings that explore the impact of colonisation and modern technology on our fragile ecosystem.
Using graphite and watercolour, Anne captures the profound and radical changes unfolding in our natural world, offering a reflective and visually compelling response to the evolving landscape.
Image: Anne Tweed, 2015 Snapshots of Iron Bark Remnants water5colour, graphite, acrylic on paper
The Store —
We have a large range of fine foods and drinks from the region. Select individual items or grab one of our carefully curated hampers that showcase our amazing artisans and producers.
Salis Artisan Foods
Jams, Relishes, Mustards, BBQ Sauce and much more.
Enbom Honey
Creamed honey, natural honey and honeycomb.
