One of Mudgee's most popular events is just a few weeks away, with locals having had their chance to nab a special locals-only offer and get in early.

Tasting packages to Council's flagship event are available for pre-purchase online or at the Mudgee Visitor Information Centre for $12.50.

Council says this year's event is set to once again break records with more stallholders than ever serving the region's premiere food and wine from 4pm to 8pm on Saturday 28 September.

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Mid-Western Regional Mayor Des Kennedy said Flavours of Mudgee is a major highlight in the region's annual events calendar.

"The fact that we have 17 all new stallholders on board this year speaks for itself," Cr Kennedy said.

"The event has grown exponentially in its eight years and local producers are eager to come on board.

"Council's Events Team are continually building on and improving this event that injects more than $2 million into our local economy."

A $12.50 tasting package includes five tasting (30ml) tokens and a souvenir Flavours of Mudgee tasting glass. Tasting packages are available at www.flavoursofmudgee.com.au or in person at Mudgee Visitor Information Centre.

You can also purchase a special children's package from today also, which includes three tokens to a select number of participating food vendors and souvenir cup (available in five colours) for $10.

Pre-purchased online tasting packages (tokens and glass) can be collected from Mudgee Region Tourism, 84 Market St Mudgee open 9am - 5pm, 7 days a week.

Visit www.flavoursofmudgee.com.au for all your event details ahead of the Saturday 28 September festival.