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Saturday 4th May
Bushfood Long Lunch with Peter Wolfe - SOLD OUT - Bushfoods inspired long lunch with the Free Range Chef Peter Wolfe. Multi-course, shared plate style dining featuring local produce and indigenous ingredients, some even personally foraged by Peter. Kandanga Farm Store 93 Main St, Kandanga Tickets: humanitix.com/gourmay-2024-bushfoods-long-lunch-with-peter-wolfe-the-free-range-chef |
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Saturday 4th May
Bellbird & Back - A Taste of the Trail - SOLD OUT - Meet us at sunset at the Imbil Trailhead for wine and cheese. After the sun has disappeared, you will stroll 2.5km along the trail to the bellbird habitat. Here, you will enjoy a 'deluxe soup kitchen style dinner' featuring local Mary Valley produce. Wine and dine, chat amongst friends, or just relax to the tunes of local band 'Leafy Greens'. Burn off a few kilojoules with a return stroll by moonlight back to Imbil. Enjoy some sweet treats and our famous port! A moonlit stroll. Wine and cheese. A campfire dinner. Relaxed Mary Valley Rail Trail vibes. Adults $40 Children under 16 $25 Imbil Trailhead - Mary Valley Rail Trail Selwyn Street, Imbil |
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Saturday 4th May
Mary Valley Country Degustation - SOLD OUT - Feast on a a fabulous 7 course dinner featuring a menu full of Mary Valley flavours created by Thistle in the Woods and matched with 7 wines. First two courses served on the terrace with live entertainment followed by 5 courses in the dining room. Kandanga Country Club 4 Bowling Club Rd, Kandanga E: [email protected] Tickets: www.kandangacountryclub.com.au/reservations or https://form.jotform.com/230147665427862 |
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Sunday 5th May
Imbil Rail Park - Mary Valley Camp Oven Competition - SOLD OUT - Come and show off your Camp Oven cooking skills at our inaugural Mary Valley Camp Oven Competition. Right in the middle of the May Day long weekend, so pack up the caravan or dust off the swag and come and enjoy the Mary Valley for the entire weekend.
Yabba Rd, Imbil For further information contact: Mick Grainger on 0409 397 583 Entry: https://events.humanitix.com/imbil-rail-park-inc-inaugural-camp-oven-competition Meal: https://events.humanitix.com/imbil-rail-park-inc-inaugural-camp-oven-dinner |
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Sunday 5th May
Walking with Macadamias - SOLD OUT - Take a stroll through the Amamoor State Forest and experience macadamia trees growing in their original habit. Russell Bennett from the Macadamia Conservation Trust will lead the group and talk about Wild Macadamia, the macadamia varieties, and the important role that conserving the wild species plays, in supporting the macadamia industry. Afterwards, enjoy a macadamia filled morning tea at the Amamoor Village Green and hear more about other edible native bush plants, and how to use them Meet: Amama Picnic Ground Amamoor Creek Rd, Amamoor 9am - 11am Tickets: $27.50 events.humanitix.com/walking-with-macadamias |
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Wednesday 8th May
Walking with Macadamias Take a stroll through the Amamoor State Forest and experience macadamia trees growing in their original habitat. Russell Bennett from the Macadamia Conservation Trust will lead the group and talk about Wild Macadamia, the macadamia varieties, and the important role that conserving the wild species plays, in supporting the macadamia industry. Afterwards enjoy a macadamia filled morning tea at the Amamoor Village Green and learn about other edible native bush plants and how to use them. Meet: Amama Picnic Ground Amamoor Creek Rd, Amamoor 9am - 11am Tickets: $27.50 https://events.humanitix.com/walking-with-macadamias |
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Thursday 9th May
Mary Valley Food Trail & Rattler Experience Take in the picturesque views of the Mary Valley with a 1 hour heritage train journey and explore the rich farmlands of the region as you sample local produce and meet local farmers. Includes
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Saturday 11th May
Paint & Sip - SOLD OUT - There's an artist in everyone. The Kandanga Hotel is proud to offer a Sip and Paint Experience where everyone can 'sip' their favourite drink, eat local cheese, and paint masterpiece at the same time. In an informal paint class where people without any kind of pressure or paint experience can enjoy a glass of wine from beginning to end. Kandanga Hotel 40 Main St, Kandanga 2.30pm Bookings: Kandanga Hotel 07 54843162 |
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Sunday 12th May
- SOLD OUT - Walking with Macadamias Take a stroll through the Amamoor State Forest and experience macadamia trees growing in their original habitat. Russell Bennett from the Macadamia Conservation Trust will lead the group and talk about Wild Macadamia, the macadamia varieties, and the important role that conserving the wild species plays, in supporting the macadamia industry. Afterwards enjoy a macadamia filled morning tea at the Amamoor Village Green and learn about other edible native bush plants and how to use them. Meet: Amama Picnic Ground Amamoor Creek Rd, Amamoor 9am - 11am Tickets: $27.50 https://events.humanitix.com/walking-with-macadamias |
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Sunday 12th May
Flowers & Food - SOLD OUT - Enjoy a Stroll around our Market Gardens learning about some of the flowers we grow, tricks a techniques. After our tour of the Gardens we will then take you to our Drying Shed where we will demonstrate to you how to arrange a floral centrepiece. Then it's your turn to select blooms from ourfloral assortment and start creating your own masterpiece, you will receive one-on-one support and guidance throughout the workshop. We provide a delicious selection of savoury and sweet finger foods and light refreshments during the workshop, all blooms, tools and equipment are provided, the floral arrangements go home with you in a vase or pot. 11am - 1.30pm BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Woollahra Homestead 25 Traveston Crossing Rd, Kybong https://events.humanitix.com/floralmakingworkshop |
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Thursday 16th May
“The 100 Foot Journey” Slow Food Noosa presents a fantastic evening of delicious food and heart-warming entertainment. Creating an immersive dining experience and bringing the local people together over local food, Slow Food Noosa's Film with Food Night presents 'The Hundred Foot Journey’. A comedy drama set in the south of France, produced by Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey, and starring Helen Mirren. A story of an Indian family who move to France to set up their own restaurant opposite a haute cuisine established restaurant in the village. An intense professional rivalry breaks out between the 2 restaurateurs. Lady Penelope of Green Bowl Edifice, and Lyn Pointer of Posh Pies and Charcuterie have put together a scrumptious French-inspired menu to be enjoyed. Kandanga Hall Main St, Kandanga Doors Open 6pm Tickets: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/L5YE4 |
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Saturday 18th May
Sunrise Breakfast at The Avocado Tree Farm in Amamoor - SOLD OUT - Watch the sensational sunrise as you sip on a glass of bubbles and dine on a breakfast of delicious local cuisine. This is a paddock to plate, open air, long table breakfast experience that will delight your senses and inform you about organic farming practices. It will be worth getting up before the sun to see it waking up from the spectacular views at The Avocado Tree Farm’s hill. On offer is an educational walk and talk; a drive up a farm track to the hill with breathtaking views, bubbles, coffee, tea, and a delicious, nutritious breakfast featuring locally sourced produce, including John Tidy’s Organics certified organic avocados, Mary Valley Small Goods nitrate free bacon, Bunya Grove eggs, Mr Sourdough bread and other culinary delights. Come and experience a breakfast you won’t forget. Start 5 am. Finish 9 am John Tidys Organics 200 Amamoor Dagun Rd, Amamoor (behind to the Weslyan Church) https://events.humanitix.com/sunrise-breakfast-at-the-avocado-tree-farm-in-amamoor |
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Saturday 18th May
Tour, Tapas & Tempranillo A rare opportunity to connect with the local landscape and the passionate individuals who cultivate its bounty. Join Tim for an in-depth tour of Certified Organic Kandanga Farm, Damien to learn about his passion project producing wine grapes in the Mary Valley and renowned Chef Matt Golinksi for a tapas menu showcasing the best of local produce. Kandanga Farm Store 93 Main St, Kandanga Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/tour-tapas-and-tempranillo |
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Saturday 18th May
The Art of Eating Let us showcase some mouthwatering grass fed local beef paired with Australian wines. Multiple cuts of beef available, cooked to your liking by our Head Chef Kandanga Hotel 40 Main St, Kandanga 6pm start Phone Kandanga Hotel for bookings on 07 54843162 |
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Saturday 18th May
Exhibition & Cocktails on the Green Join us on the Bowling Green for cocktails and drinks for the opening night of the ‘Food of the Mary Valley’ photographic exhibition and award ceremony. Imbil Community & Sports Club 53 -55 Yabba Rd, Imbil 6pm Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/gourmay-exhibition-and-cocktails-on-the-green |
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Sunday 19th May
Kenilworth Family Fun Day incorporating the “Great Mary Valley Camper Damper” competition. Think Mary Valley – Think Camping – Think Damper! Kenilworth Showgrounds, Kenilworth FREE ENTRY |
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Sunday 19th May
"It takes a community to feed a community" As part of Mary Valley Country Harvest Co-op’s jam-packed Purposeful Patch Planning project, custodians of the Mitchell Creek Festival site Jimmy Budgen and his partner, Mary Valley Country Harvest Member Kylie Cowling invite you to visit their 90 acre property which hosts a successful yearly camping and music festival, but also is the site for a 25 x 25m market garden which supplies mostly herbs and salad mixes for the Cooperative and local community. Nestled between rainforest, forestry and neighbouring organic farms this scenic location hosts a variety of wildlife and of course the Creek. The tour starts in the Market Garden, with a discussion of the current practices and methods as well as a salad harvest demonstration and then sampling over a light lunch. After lunch there is a tour of the property discussing the history of the land, current weed control and the recent flood mitigation. After, visit "Amamoorish Native Limes”, who for 5 years have focused on organic native foods. Finger lime, Burdekin and Davidson's plums are just some of the native foods currently being grown for local and regional markets. With extensive knowledge and experience, Steve and Margee'sphilosophy is to grow foods organically, refining systems to minimise inputs, and use approved organic products and pest management practices in an environmentally sensitive approach. Join this rare opportunity to learn more about how Amamoorish Native Limes's exceptional produce is grown and marketed Mitchell Creek Farm & Amoorish Native Limes Lot 3, Mitchell Creek Road, Kandanga Creek 10am-4pm Tickets $10 - limited tickets available. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mitchell-creek-farm-visit-tickets-850497931207?aff=oddtdtcreator |
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Sunday 19th May
Paddock to Plate Long Lunch - SOLD OUT - Enjoy the ultimate Paddock to Plate experience showcasing super fresh produce grown on our farm, what we don't grow is sourced from local producers that have the same ethical farming practices. We have carefully selected a meal that will entice the tastebuds in a relaxed banquet style dining on a long table, beautifully dressed with our farm grown flowers & Herbs, mere meters away from our market gardens. We don't use any nasties on our farm, we focus on organic regenerative farming practices, its all natural the way nature intended, "Nothing Added Everything Gained". 11.30am - 2.00pm BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - light refreshments available, BYO alcohol. Woollahra Homestead 25 Traveston Crossing Rd, Kybong Tickets - https://events.humanitix.com/gourmay-mary-valley-paddock-to-plate-long-table-lunch |
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Thursday 23rd May
Dagun Community & Mary Valley Country Harvest Presents: Songwriting Soup with Amanda Emblem A night of Musical Creativity, Community and Hearty Local Cuisine! Experienced local performer and recording artist Amanda Emblem invites you to join her for one night only, to share her secrets of songwriting by combining your ideas and lyrics to make a song! Over 3 hours Amanda will draw inspiration and collaborate with the audience, taking a short tea break in the middle to share bread & a hearty soup made from locally grown ingredients supplied by the Mary Valley Country Harvest Collective. A short acoustic performance at the end will include the song that has been written on the night and some of Amanda's award winning tunes. Wine, Cheeses and cake is also on offer at the Station Bar. Dagun Station Pavillion, Dagun 6 - 9:30pm Tickets - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/songwriting-soup-with-amanda-emblem-tickets-852097595847?aff=oddtdtcreator |
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Saturday 1st June
GourMay Mary Valley GALA Dinner The culmination of a fabulous month of food events. Frock up, put on your dancing shoes and let your hair down. Celebrate the very best of GourMay Mary Valley 2024. Entertainment includes
Mary Valley State College Edward Street, Imbil Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/gourmay-mary-valley-gala-dinner-party |
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