A Weekend of Paddock-to-Plate Feasts
Duration
3 days
Region
Scenic Rim
Transport
Self-drive
From farm gate to five-star feasts, this delicious three-day foodie weekend in the Scenic Rim is all about celebrating local flavours, seasonal produce, and the passionate people who grow and prepare it.
You’ll taste your way through curated long lunches, hands-on farm experiences, and flavour-packed food festivals—meeting farmers, artisans, and chefs who champion the paddock-to-plate ethos. Whether you’re picking veggies straight from the earth, sipping on camel milk, or enjoying a heritage poultry dinner under a golden sunset, every moment connects you to where your food comes from. This is your invitation to slow down, savour the story behind each bite, and immerse yourself in the true spirit of Eat Local Month.
Event highlights
Beef & Beer Masterclass Tasting
A must for food and beer lovers! Enjoy a delicious lunch, brewery tour and masterclass with Boonah Brewing Co. at the revamped Commercial Hotel Boonah. Ghanem Group's Executive Chef, Jake Nicolson and Kane Lutter from The Butcher Co. will team up to share their tips and tricks as they perfectly pair locally sourced premium beef and brews.
Heritage Poultry Farm Tour and Sunset Dinner
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Heritage Farm in Harrisville, where award-winning poultry thrives on pasture. See how heritage breeds are raised and learn about the benefits of pasture farming. Then, experience a genuine paddock-to-plate dinner, featuring delicious poultry dishes prepared by Scenic Rim Food Ambassador, Daniel Groneberg.
Veggie Picking with the Farmer
Join fifth-generation farmers for a hands-on, family-friendly day! Harvest fresh veggies with the Scholl family, learn how they grow their produce, ask questions, and take home a selection of five veggies for a delicious, homegrown dinner. This all-ages adventure offers a true farm experience—come be a farmer for the day!
Towri Growers Market
Get ready for a fantastic family day out at Towri Growers Market, "from the farmers on the farm"! Experience the charm of an authentic on-farm market featuring an array of fresh, seasonal, and locally grown produce - all in one location. This is your chance to connect with local growers and shop directly from the farmers. Enjoy an action-packed day filled with animal cuddles, sheep milking demonstrations, wine tasting, live music, and of course, delicious food.
DAY 1 — Fri 6 June
Morning – Fri 6 June
Ease into the weekend with a gentle morning meander in Boonah. Grab a coffee from Hummingbird Café and wander the heritage streets, or lace up your boots for a relaxed walk along the Dugandan Rail Trail. Want to stretch the legs a little more? Head up to Mount French, via the iconic Dugandan Hotel, for big sky views and fresh country air, or arrive via the Scenic Rim Farm Shop and Café near Kalbar. PS. Happy Queensland Day!
Noon
Take a short drive into Kalbar and explore what the beautiful town has to offer. Enjoy a lunch of fresh, local produce nestled under jacarandas at Scenic Rim Farm Shop and Café. While you’re there, walk through colourful flower fields at Elderflower Farm, shop for some unique clothing and accessories from Her Herd Boutique, and pick up your organic produce from Di at Fifth Acre Farm. A one-stop shop that has a little something for everyone.
Night
Take your seat for something truly special at Blume’s Signature Dishes Dinner (SOLD OUT), where Scenic Rim Food Ambassador Jack Stuart serves up seven stunning courses of his all-time favourite creations. Think smoked beets, rainbow trout, and the iconic mutton neck and black garlic sanga—it’s refined, seasonal and absolutely unforgettable. FYI, Blume is a multi award-winning restaurant off High Street and is currently ranked among Australian Gourmet Traveller’s best in the country!
Sunsets in the Scenic Rim are spectacular (and so are our sunrises!), so if you can, find a great spot to watch the winter sun go down. Check in at Wander at The Overflow Estate 1895 for an off-grid luxe stay, or enjoy a charming night of rest at The Old Church Bed & Breakfast. Alternatively, you can stay at Herrmann House, Scenic Rim Farm House, or choose from classic country motels in Boonah and Kalbar (did someone say Schitt’s Creek?!).
View accommodation in region here.
DAY 2 — Sat 7 June
Morning – Sat 7 June
Today is your day —you’re off to great places, you’re off and away (thanks Dr Seuss!).
Start Saturday immersed in flavour, fun and farm life. At Towri Growers Market, meet the farmers behind your food, shop for fresh produce, sip wine, and enjoy a true paddock-side market at Towri Sheep Cheeses.
Then head over to Summer Land Camels for the incredible Fermented Food Festival to get pickled! If you are a fermentation enthusiast, sourdough aficionado, pickler or beer lover, this is the food adventure for you! Plus, there are camels, live music and good vibes!
If you’re feeling creative then head to Elderflower Farm, where petals meet pastries in the most delightful way. During the Edible Flower Picking & Cupcake Decorating (SOLD OUT) experience, you’ll wander among the flower beds, pluck your favourite edible florals, and then swirl, ice, and sprinkle your way to a picture-perfect cupcake creation.
Noon
Head to Boonah’s historic Commercial Hotel for a Beef and Beer Masterclass (SOLD OUT) celebrating paddock-to-plate dining. Join Chef Jake Nicolson, Kane Lutter from The Butcher Co., and the team from Boonah Brewing Co. for a behind-the-scenes tasting experience that pairs top cuts with local brews—a flavour-packed feast you won’t forget.
Night
Toast to a great afternoon at Bunjurgen Estate Vineyard with a wine and cheese platter as the sun dips low over the vines or kick on at The Commercial Hotel Boonah. Then, check in to a local gem like Wiss House, Scenic Rim Farmhouse, The Old Church Bed & Breakfast or one of the fabulous local motels and take it slow. View accommodation in region here.
DAY 3 — Sun 8 June
Morning – Sun 8 June
Pull on your boots and head to Valley Pride Produce for a morning of hands-on fun with fifth-generation farmers. Pick your own veggies straight from the paddock (it doesn’t any fresher), and hear from the Scholl family about life on the land (remember to bring eskies and bags for your fresh flavour haul!).
Then roll on to Summer Land Camels for a relaxed Tour, Taste and Camel Encounter. Here, you’ll meet the camels, taste their dairy delights (their persian feta is mind-blowing, and they also offer the world’s first Camel Whey Vodka!), and connect with the land that produces them.
Noon
Sink into a slow, soulful afternoon at the Scenic Wandering Foods Table Vegetarian Feast in the peaceful gardens of The Old Church Bed & Breakfast. This relaxed, community-style lunch is packed with colour, flavour and hyper-local produce, plus plenty of good conversation.
Night
Wrap up the weekend with a Sunset Farm Tour and Dinner at Heritage Poultry (SOLD OUT), where you’ll meet rare heritage birds, explore the pastures and enjoy a true paddock-to-plate dinner hosted by Scenic Rim Food Ambassador Daniel Groneberg. It’s a feast for the senses—and a beautiful way to end your Scenic Rim escape.