Eat Local Week 2019 Program
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On behalf of Scenic Rim Regional Council, I am proud to introduce our 2019 Eat Local Week program. In nine years, this celebration of our region’s farmers and producers, against Welcome to the 2019 Scenic Rim Eat the stunning backdrop of the Scenic Local Week. Rim, has grown to become one of South-East Queensland’s signature This is the ninth annual staging of this events. event, which invites you to explore the multitude of rich food experiences Eat Local Week not only showcases available in our backyard. our region as a food-bowl but also as a leading destination, driving It is an opportunity to move beyond tourism, fostering community pride what you see on your plate and learn and generating ongoing economic more about the farms and vineyards benefits for our primary producers and and the communities behind them. the wider community. Last year it drew Events such as this are an important more than 37,000 visitors to our region, part of our state’s tourism economy contributing more than $2 million to because they support jobs and attract our local economy. visitors to the region. Of course, Eat Local Week owes much The Queensland Government is proud to the wonderful support of Tourism to support the 2019 Scenic Rim Eat and Events Queensland, Queensland Local Week via Tourism and Events Urban Utilities, Kalfresh Vegetables, Queensland’s Destination Events Brisbane Marketing, the Kalbar & Program. District Community Bank, Moffatt Fresh Congratulations to the event organisers Produce and Beaudesert Mazda/ and the many volunteers who give their Huebner Toyota. time to ensure this event is a success. With a smorgasbord of experiences I encourage all those and events, Eat Local Week visiting the region to offers something for embrace the spirit everyone - to explore our of this event, get spectacular region, visit the out and explore farms, eat the food, drink and find your own the wine and learn to cook unique food story. with local ingredients. The Honourable We look forward to seeing Kate Jones MP, you here! Minister for Cr Greg Christensen, Tourism Industry Scenic Rim Mayor Development PRESENTING PARTNERS MAJOR PARTNERS TABL VEGE ES SUPPORTING PARTNERS PREPARE TO EAT THE RAINBOW, MEET THE GROWERS, WALK THE FIELDS AND TAKE DEEP, FLAVOUR-FILLED BREATHS OF SCENIC RIM GOODNESS BECAUSE THERE’S NO OTHER EVENT LIKE EAT LOCAL WEEK. Starring more than 90 events from Canungra to The Lost World, Beaudesert to Boonah and Tamborine Mountain to Kalbar. Scenic Rim Eat Local Week is the ultimate backstage pass to the farms, wineries and food stories of the region. It’s the opportunity to meet the people behind the produce and the flavours in a celebration that features festivals, farm-gate events and culinary experiences for foodies of all ages. It’s also Queensland’s most authentic food festival. And that’s something to celebrate. We can’t wait to see you in the Scenic Rim. #eatlocalscenicrim WHAT'S INSIDE: ‘How to’ guide to Eat Local Week Full program details Top Tips Accommodation ideas Other activities to make the most of your visit! Front cover: Jamming with the Lambs @ Towri Sheep Cheeses. Image courtesy Kate Wall. Inside front cover: Green bean salad from Eat Local Volume 2. Image Christine Sharp. This page: Emily from The Overflow Estate 1895, pictured at Towri Sheep Cheeses, looks forward to welcoming you during Eat Local Week. EATLOCALWEEK.COM.AU | Page 3 THE BEST EAT LOCAL WEEK EVER With so many delicious events on offer, pre-planning your Eat Local Week adventure is a serious business. And we’re here to help. Can’t choose between Jamming with the Lambs, an Alpaca picnic, a degustation under Blue Gums, the Kalfresh Carrot Day, cheesemaking classes or the Winter Harvest Festival? Book your accommodation and do them ALL we say! Whether it’s a wine-matched degustation or a kids' carrot experience, there really is something for foodies of all ages on the program. Here’s our top tips for planning your ultimate Eat Local Week experience. Wearing layers is the key, and don’t forget your hat! forget and don’t layers is the key, Wearing 1. GRAB A CUPPA AND A HIGHLIGHTER - find a quiet spot, take time to pore over the delicious program and create your wish list of favourite activities. Or make it a family activity, as there’s lots of school holiday ideas in North here. Don’t forget snacks, this program will make you hungry. Stradbroke Island - Not sure where the events are or how many you can fit in a day? Beenleigh 2. MAP IT! To Brisbane Check the map legend on page 5. 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