Scenic Rim Eat Local Month is Australia’s most authentic paddock-to-plate food and farming experience. Held annually in June, this month-long celebration offers visitors an exclusive backstage pass to explore the region’s farms, wineries, distilleries, and immersive paddock-to-plate experiences. It’s not just a food festival; it’s an immersive journey into a new world of flavours.
Scenic Rim is located in Southeast Queensland, about an hour’s drive from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The region, blessed with fertile soil, produces a bountiful supply of fruit, vegetables, wine, milk and gourmet products such as olives, cheeses, jam and relishes. The agriculture and tourism industries contribute a staggering $680 million to the regional economy and Eat Local Month is a celebration of the people whose hard work makes this possible as much as it is of the produce itself.
The event began in 2011 as Scenic Rim Eat Local Week, initially featuring 25 events to an audience of 900. Now, the month-long event takes place annually in June featuring over 120 events, allowing visitors to connect with farmers, producers, artesians, brewers and butchers. This harvest celebration features farm-gate events, hands-on workshops, masterclasses, and culinary experiences for foodies of all ages.
The month-long food and farming celebratinon culminates in the Winter Harvest Festival, Scenic Rim Eat Local Month’s signature event. Here, Scenic Rim Food Ambassadors and local producers showcase their passion for food and share their expertise, offering valuable insights into how our fresh produce makes its way to restaurants, kitchens, and tables across Australia. Enjoy live music, browse fresh produce stalls, watch engaging cooking demonstrations and experience good old fashioned country hospitality.
Scenic Rim Eat Local Month and the Winter Harvest Festival are curated by Scenic Rim Regional Council’s Regional Prosperity and Communications Team. The event is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland, as part of a growing calendar of sporting, cultural, regional events throughout the state.
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