Scenic Rim’s Eat Local program grew so big they had to extend it from just a week to a month long festival.
Its popularity meant there was just too much flavour and food to experience, so now it’s much bigger.
It’s the perfect time and place to educate kids about where their food comes from – no, milk does not come from a carton, nor does corn come from a packet. It’s a cow and a cob respectively.
There are 139 events at Eat Local Month this year, with plenty specifically for kids and families.
They can learn how mushrooms grow, and how to cook them; cuddle a camel at Summer Land Camels at the Little Farmer Humpty Day (and don’t forget to dress like a farmer); and take the family veggie picking at Valley Pride and Kalfresh Vegetables.
You can also meet Towri Sheep Cheeses’ famous Hercules the racing sheep, and taste amazing cheese and honey at their Open Farm and a whole lot more.
Then, cap off the month by eating your way around the Winter Harvest Festival, Eat Local Month’s signature family event.
The real stars of Eat Local Month are the award-winning producers, growers and flavour-makers, with the event providing the ultimate backstage pass to the farms, wineries, faces and food stories of the Scenic Rim, named by delicious Magazine as one of the top five places to visit in 2023.
Here’s a list of family friendly events for Eat Local Month 2023:
Towri Open Farm at Towri Sheep Cheeses, Saturday 3 June / 10am – 2pm
Experience the Towri Farm magic for yourself! Learn all about sheep milking and the history of their family farm at 10am and 1pm, wander through the packed Farm Shop bursting with local produce, chat to local producers and excite your taste buds with a delicious Towri lunch menu created by Flutterby Gourmet Creations! Plus endless sheep cuddles! ! A GREAT DAY for the kids!!! Ask to meet Hercules, their famous racing sheep!!!
Cost: $5pp
Address: 206 Saville Road Allenview
Kalfresh Carrot Picking, Saturday 10 June / 8:30am – 3pm
Meet the farmers, stand up close to the tractors and get muddy picking your own carrots to take home. Fun for carrot lovers of all ages.
Cost: $10 adult, $5 student, child under 5 free
Address: 6206 Cunningham Hwy, Kalbar
Pick Your Own & Meet the Farmer, Sunday 11 June / 9am – 4pm – 60min sessions
Have you ever wanted to pick your own vegetables at a working vegetable farm? Here’s your chance! Come and experience picking your own vegetables at Valley Pride Produce farm. Meet these 5th generation farmers and have your questions answered. A great day out for the whole family.
Cost: $15pp, $40 family of four
Address: 83 Scholl Road, Charlwood
Local Producer Market Day (and Barefoot Bowls!) at Scenic Rim Mushrooms, Saturday 24 June / 10am – 4pm
Experience an authentic local producer market with a side dish of barefoot bowls! Browse through the many stalls and pick up fresh local produce, preserves, edibles, botanicals, plants and wine, along with handcrafted wares from the regions artisans. There will be plenty for the whole family including barefoot bowls on the Green, live entertainment and loads of local Scenic Rim produce to taste and take home with you.
Cost: Free market entry – Barefoot Bowls $10pp, per game – book online
Address: 7 Weinholt Road, Harrisville
Grow with the Farmer, Cook with the Chef at Scenic Rim Mushrooms, Monday 26 June / 11am – 2pm & 4pm – 7pm (other dates: 27, 28, 29 & 30 June)
This hands-on educational experience is designed especially for children accompanied by an adult. Learn the secrets of growing fungi and how to grow mushrooms at home. During the workshop, harvest mushrooms and herbs from the farm garden and learn to cook your own mushrooms
Cost: $80 child accompanied by an adult
Address: 7 Weinholt Road, Harrisville
Little Farmer Humpty Day at Summer Land Camels, Wednesday 28 June / 9am – 2pm
Head along to Summer Land Camels for Little Farmer Humpty Day and don’t forget to dress like a farmer! Your children won’t forget this fun, informative experience that includes a farm tour, kids activities and an introduction to Summer Land’s friendly camels. Please wear closed-in shoes.
Cost: $10pp, child U/4 free
Address: 8 Charles Chauvel Drive, Harrisville
Mini Market Day at Boonah Library, Wednesday 28 June / 10am – 2pm
Cost: Free entry
Address: 3 High Street, Boonah
