A RECORD number of guests are participating in the Rotary Club of Mildura Deakin's Longest Lunch fundraiser on Friday afternoon.

Raising money to benefit the region, 204 people will be feasting under the vines, enjoying a four-course meal and local wines.

Co-organiser Anton Wurfel said he was "absolutely thrilled" at the number of attendees.

"We peaked at 184 last year and this year we've got a...