Friday 6 June
Make your first stop Blume Restaurant in the pretty country town of Boonah. Scenic Rim Food Ambassador Jack Stuart will showcase his love of Scenic Rim produce at the Blume Signature Dishes Lunch, featuring seven courses of his most famous and favourite dishes.
Afterwards explore the main street of this historic township and pop into the Commercial Hotel to taste test a beer from the new Boonah Brewing Co.
Saturday 7 June
Rise and shine for a flavour packed day!
Start the morning in Harrisville at the Fermented Food Festival at Summer Land Camels. Whether you’re a fermentation fanatic or just curious, this festival has something for everyone. Here, you can also enjoy a Tour, Taste & Camel Encounter, camel ride, and if you’re lucky, capture a camel kiss for Insta!
For lunch, head to the top of Mount French for a Long Lunch on the Lawn and the most stunning panoramic views of the Scenic Rim or take a short drive to Boonah for the Beef & Beer Masterclass and Tasting at the Commercial Hotel Boonah. You’ll go behind the scenes of the Scenic Rim’s newest brewery, see Kane from The Butcher Co. expertly break down premium cuts of beef, and chef Jake Nicolson will share tips on how to cook these cuts to highlight the natural flavours of the local meat —a must for beef and beer lovers!
Travelling with the family? Enjoy a guided tour of the edible flower beds at Elderflower Farm and get hands-on at the Edible Flower Picking and Cupcake Decorating workshop. Here you’ll also find the Scenic Rim Farm Shop & Café where you can enjoy a seasonal lunch under 100-year-old jacarandas and pick up local produce from farmer Di Fyson of Fifth Acre Farm. Just up the road is the pretty town of Kalbar. Discover the historic Wiss Emporium building, go antique and homewares shopping, and have a bite to eat at the Royal Hotel or one of the fabulous local eateries overlooking the patchworked paddocks.
Sunday 8 June
Want to meet our local farmers? Don’t miss the Veggie Picking with the Farmer morning at Valley Pride Produce where you get to pick your own produce alongside the Scholl family, fifth-generation farmers!
While you are out this way, take a small detour to Mount Alford for the spectacular views and drop into Bunjurgen Estate Vineyard for a tasting or two! Or drive to the peaceful waters of Moogerah Dam and drop into Lake Moogerah Café for morning tea.
By this time, you will be looking for a local produce driven lunch. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with family and friends at the Long Table Vegetarian Feast set in the gardens of the Old Church Bed and Breakfast just outside Boonah.
Finish up the weekend on farm at the Heritage Poultry Tour & Sunset Dinner. Go behind the scenes and gain a glimpse into pasture farming. As the sun goes down, experience a genuine paddock-to-plate dinner, prepared by Scenic Rim Food Ambassador, Daniel Groneberg.
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