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What’s the best way to really explore a place? Taste it. 2023 is all about food tourism and Farmgate experiences. So it’s nice (and delicious) that this glorious Sunshine State offers a season jam-packed with delicious festivals. Get a ticket to one of these outstanding events and you’ll be eating and drinking the freshest local cuisine like you’ve never experienced it in your life.
Next year’s line-up will allow you to meet celebrity chefs, earth salt farmers and artisan crafters of all things gourmet and luxurious. (yes, even in winter – Queensland). See the sauce in every bite, discover the land, sea and people behind the flavors and, of course, consume everything The Sunshine State has to offer.
Together with Queensland, we’ve found information on five great foodie experiences you’ll want to visit. Strap on your elasticated trousers and loosen your belt for a gourmet adventure to Queensland.
EAT Local Week, Scenic Rim Brisbane
The festival is a locavore delight, held at the aptly named Scenic Rim, just a short drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Held annually during the first week of his June-July school holidays in Queensland, Eathi’s Local His Week features plenty of food and farming activities, including free family-friendly events and Winterhi’s Harvest Festival. We offer activities. The leafy area is home to famous cooks, distilleries, growers, brewers, makers of all things good, including award-winning camel milk gelato, and the rather famous carrot (the area is actually is known as Carrot His Capital in Australia).
Eat Local Week is seven days of tastings, food trucks, tours and Meet the Maker events, where the best chefs from Queensland and beyond work their magic with the bounty of local ingredients. Children can learn about cheese making and gardening. All the while sipping on locally made liqueurs and spirits, wines right over the hill and beer brewed from around the corner. For foodies who appreciate fresh produce, provenance and craftsmanship, Scenic Lim is the place to be.
Eat Local Week from Saturday 24th June to Sunday 2nd July 2023
The Curate Plate, Sunshine Coast
This delicious festival debuted in 2019 before being rudely interrupted by a particular pandemic. In 2022, it was offered in a smaller “side plate” format, but in 2023, from Friday 28th July he will be a huge success at The Curated Plate festival until Sunday 6th August. This is your chance to immerse yourself in the region, discovering the many flavors of Queensland. Along with guest chefs showcasing the best of the local food scene, you’ll have the chance to meet producers and artisans at their home on the Sunshine Coast. Previous events have included fermentation and bush tucker classes, long lunches and degustations, boat trips, and the Farmgate Experience.
The Curated Plate, Friday 28th July to Sunday 6th August 2023
Taste Bundaberg Festival, Bundaberg
Enjoy 10 days of pure Bundy flavor. The region isn’t just for its iconic brands (although you can find them here too). From Friday, August 4th to Sunday, August 13th, discover the best of Taste His in Bundaberg, from farm his tours and feasts to markets, masterclasses, music and maker-led events. Past years have seen orchard dining, long table lunches in the sun, celebrity chef demonstrations, guided cheese tastings, cocktail making, and gourmet picnics where you can sample produce from the land beneath your feet. , has a full program of indoor and outdoor activities available for foodies and families.
Taste Bundaberg, Friday 4th August to Sunday 13th August 2023
CRAFTED BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL, Broadbeach
The Craft Beer & Cider Festival in Broadbeach’s Kurawa Park brings together the best local breweries and big names from around the country. The fest is from the founders of the Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival and the Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival, so you know it’s in expert hands. Two days by the beach for ice-cold bubbles and gastronomic delights. Last time there were almost 60 breweries and over 400 beers. Sound overwhelming? Full lists and tap maps are published in advance so you can plan your golden haze of travel along the lines of beer, cider, seltzer, ginger beer and more (there are also vino, spirits and cocktails).
Expect some festival exclusives, specialty beers, and non-alcoholic options. Plus, feed your ears with live music and fill your bellies with food trucks. Vendors are yet to be decided, but you can expect everything you need for a day of beer and sunshine. As for the songs, all sorts of musicians will take to the stage, from established acts (with UK India headlining in 2022) to up-and-coming artists.
Crafted Beer & Cider Festival, Saturday 26th August to Sunday 27th August 2023
Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival, Moreton Bay Brisbane
In the first weekend of August 2023, the Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival showcases the gastronomy and fresh produce of South East Queensland. In 2022, over 20,000 people gathered on his weekend. By the glittering waters of Moreton Bay, eager and hungry crowds will once again gather to savor the delicious food. From Maker’s Markets, performances and masterclasses to classic games of beer pong and spectacular fireworks, a range of gourmet experiences unfold in his one long weekend. Sip cocktails by the water and watch celebrity chefs take the stage to demonstrate recipes that make the most of quality ingredients from land, sea and artisans in this pocket of wonder in the Sunshine State. Please take a look.
Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival, Friday 4th August to Sunday 6th August 2023
To find out more about the food and wine events taking Queensland by storm in 2023, visit our website.
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