Where can you find amazing food , fresh produce , live music and a seemingly endless supply of celebrity chefs ? At the 2017 Felton Food Festival , that ’ s where ! Now in its 6th year , the festival is back and is bigger and more delicious than ever before ! Held annually , the Festival is a showcase of everything that the Felton Valley is famous for . While the food and produce markets are the biggest drawcard for visitors , there will be plenty of other activities to take part in over the weekend including the new Twilight Dinner with celebrity guests and the Farm Tours on Saturday , 25 March .
Sunday , 26 March is the traditional one day festival day where scores of visitors arrive from all over the state to sample the fresh produce from the wide range of market stalls , take crop tours , meet local farmers , watch cooking demonstrations , learn about the paddock to plate process , enjoy live entertainment and relax in the country atmosphere that the Felton area is famous for .
The Sunday is perfect for meeting the local stall holders who showcase the diverse and delicious end-products using produce that is grown in the Felton Valley . Felton boasts magnificent scenery , clean air , rich , fertile black soils and a unique climate that enables the area to grow food crops all year round . Felton farmers produce a wide variety of crops including sorghum , corn , wheat , barley , chickpeas , mungbeans , sunflowers , lettuce , cabbages , beetroot , celery and onions . The district is also a significant producer of beef , lamb , pork , poultry , dairy and eggs .
This year , the festival will showcase a range of special guests including Costa Georgiadis , Alison Alexander , Alastair McLeod , Jerry Coleby-
Felton Food Festival 26 March , 2017 9am – 4pm 64 Bryces Road , Felton East
Williams , George the Farmer , and country singer Brendon Walmsley .
Take a day or weekend to slow down , breathe deeply and immerse yourself in the delights of the country . Bon Appétit !
For more information on the Felton Food Festival , check out www . feltonfoodfestival . org . au
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