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october 2015 events program
You’re invited to experience the best of the region’s
produce right here in the Riverina.
Cooking classes • Farm tours • Meet the maker • Tastings
Discover over 100 events for the whole family
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Join us for a night of tantalising delights at the Leeton Roxy Theatre,
by renowned French chef, Eric Pages, from Pages on Pine Restaurant.
Friday 2nd October, 2015 • Doors open 7pmat
Mingle and enjoy a delicious tapas style menu showcasing local produce, Lillypilly Estate, Toorak Wines and Barellan Beer. Complimentary drink on arrival • Bar facilities available • Live entertainment • Roxy Community Theatre, 114 Pine Ave Leeton
Tickets: $55 per person, only available online at www.roxyleeton.com.au • Bookings necessary • Don’t miss out!For more information, please contact Pages on Pine on (02) 6953 7300
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Growing and Caring for African Violets Largest collection of African Violets in Australia.
Tumut Valley Violets, 572 Tumut Plains Rd TuMuTEvery Thur to Sun • 10am–4.30pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
Daily Regional Specials at Mates Gully Taste daily specials created with regional produce.
Mates Gully, 32 Fitzmaurice St WAGGA WAGGADaily • 8am–3pm • Booking not required
Flourish - A Taste of HistoryA multi-sensory heritage garden featuring Wiradjuri bush tucker plants and heirloom fruits and vegetables. Currently featuring “Gardens and War”, a living exhibition commemorating the Centenary of World War One.
Museum of the Riverina, Lord Baden-Powell Dr WAGGA WAGGADaily • Mon–Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 10am–2pmNo entry fee • Booking not required
VIP Wine Discovery TourPurchase a $5 VIP Card, visit participating Riverina wineries for a 20% wine discount off RRP and chance to win a wine pack.
Participating Cellar Doors + GRIFFITH Visitors Information CentreDaily • 10am–5pm • $5/person • Booking not required
Tastes of LeetonLearn about some major local industries in Leeton such as citrus, walnuts and rice.
Visitor Information Centre, 10 Yanco Ave LEETONDaily • 11.30am–12pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
Taste Riverina Lunch Special at O’DonnellsO’Donnells presents a grilled herb gnocchi with slow braised ox tail, featuring Riverina Grove’s tomato and basil pasta sauce.
O’Donnells, ulong St GRIFFITHMon–Fri • 11.30am–2.30pm • Booking recommended 02 6962 4666
A Wee Taste of Ireland Try some traditional and contemporary Irish foods.
The Leprechaun’s Bean, 180 Forsyth St WAGGA WAGGA Daily • 25 Sep–01 Nov • See our website for opening hours • Booking not required
One Morgan’s Wine and Dine Riverina inspired main course and glass of local Shiraz.
Mercure Wagga Wagga, 1 Morgan St WAGGA WAGGA Daily except Sun from 25 Sep–31 Oct • 6pm–9pm • Booking recommended
SuNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
Lunch at the HeadlandCelebrate the launch of the Riverina Wine Collective in a gorgeous vineyard garden with a three-course lunch created by Sugarmill Patisserie and matching wines included. Share a meal with the region’s best wine-grape growers and winemakers and learn what makes Riverina wines so appealing.
Rosewood Park on Stokes, Farm 2355A, Stokes Rd, Hanwood GRIFFITH12pm–3pm • $90/person • Booking necessary 02 6962 3944
SATuRDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
TASTE RIVERINA LAUNCH EVENT • FRIDAY 02 OCTOBER
Pacific Fresh and Leeton Tourism Red Carpet DayOver 40 stallholders will be showcasing and selling their handmade and homemade products.
Visitor Information Centre, 10 Yanco Ave LEETON10am–3pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
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Master Glass Evening tasting wine and food combinations.
CSu Cellar Door, McKeown Dr WAGGA WAGGA 6.30pm–9pm • $55/person • Booking necessary 02 6933 2435
Feast’n’Chill at the Exies Sporties Feast on an antipasto platter for $25.
The Exies Sporties, Speirs St GRIFFITH6pm–10pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
World Whisky Appreciation Experience some of the World’s finest whiskies.
Mercure Wagga Wagga, 1 Morgan St WAGGA WAGGA 6pm–7pm • No entry fee • Booking necessary 02 6939 7200
World Whisky Appreciation 6pm–7pm • See 01 October for details.
Vertical Wine Tasting 3 Bridges Durif Taste three astonishing vintages.
Calabria Family Wines, 1283 Brayne Rd GRIFFITH2pm–3pm • $10/person • Booking recommended 02 6969 0800
Forage Farmers Market Fresh produce market.
Tumut Racecourse, Lot 1 Elm Ave TuMuT2pm–7pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
THuRSDAY 01 OCTOBER
Eat Local ThursdayJoin Riverina Growers and Makers at the weekly EAT LOCAL THURSDAY farmers market. Buy directly from the REAL fresh food people and share lovingly-grown and prepared produce and foods with your family and friends.
Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers St WAGGA WAGGA2.30pm–6.30pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
Friday FareJoin us every Friday in October as we sample the delicious delights the Riverina has to offer. From sweet treats to something a little hot and spicy, we will take your tastebuds on a journey of discovery.
Visitor Information Centre, 183 Tarcutta St WAGGA WAGGA12.00pm–2.00pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
Wagga Beach Twilight Food FestivalSet on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, tastebuds will be taken on a culinary journey of local food and produce. Local DJs, acoustic and solo artists will entertain making this the perfect Friday night eat-in or takeaway experience.
Wagga Beach, Johnston St WAGGA WAGGA6pm–9.30pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
Agri Food ToursMeet farmers who produce foods that make the Riverina famous. Tours include the rice industry and organic farming products. Travel by air-conditioned bus and enjoy lunch featuring foods grown on-farm. See website listing for more details.
Leeton and Griffith Visitors Centre LEETON / GRIFFITH 8am–2.45pm • $85-$95/personBooking necessary 02 6953 6481
Taste Riverina Launch Event – A Night in Paris at The RoxyDoors open 7pm • See page 3 for details.
FRIDAY 02 OCTOBER
Juice’d up Tours!Take a bus tour to local citrus orchards. Learn how the fruit is utilised for La Fresco Caffè. Lunch, fresh OJ, homemade desserts and wine tasting.
Pick-up: Leeton Visitor Information Centre, 10 Yanco Ave LEETON9am–1pm • $100/adult, $70/child • Booking necessary 0439 612 472
Barellan Working Clydesdales Showcasing early farming practices.
Barellan Showground, Showground Rd BARELLAN7.30am–11.30pm • No entry fee • Booking recommended 0447 736 856
SATuRDAY 03 OCTOBER
Leeton Farmers MarketThe Leeton Farmers Market will always feature a diverse range of fresh high-quality produce direct from the growers and producers.
Leeton Jockey Club, Racecourse Rd LEETON8am–12pm • Gold coin donation • Booking not required
Rockin’ On East50’s & 60’s Rock ‘n Roll Festival, for live bands, dancing, cars, bikes, caravans, movies, shopping, market stalls and good-old fun.
East St NARRANDERA7pm–9pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
Graze Supper Club A night of fine dining showcasing regional food.
Graze Restaurant, 45 - 61 Lord St JuNEE6pm–11pm • $55/person • Booking necessary 02 6924 1527
TuESDAY 06 OCTOBER
Lockhart Picnic Races Come along and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Lockhart Showground, Cnr Treasure St + Reid St LOCKHART12pm–5pm • $20/person • Booking not required
Eat Local Thursday 2.30pm–6.30pm • See 01 October for details.
THuRSDAY 08 OCTOBER
World Whisky Appreciation 6pm–7pm • See 01 October for details.
Farm Tour and Pick Your Own DayCome along and take a tour of Australia’s premier producer of blood oranges, Redbelly Citrus, in their orchards at Nericon on the outskirts of Griffith. Afterwards grab a bag and pick your own oranges to purchase and take home.
Redbelly Citrus, Lot 4 Zanotto Rd, Kubank Estate NERICON10am–4pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
SuNDAY 04 OCTOBER
Wollundry Cycle Challenge / Craft Beer + Cider FestivalA community cycle event and Craft Beer and Cider Festival. Featuring The Thirsty Crow, Bridge Road Brewers, Bright Brewery, Tumut River Brewing Company, Bentspoke Brewers, The Apple Thief, Batlow Cider, Double Decker Cider, food and entertainment.
Victory Memorial Gardens, Cnr Baylis, Morrow Sts + Ivan Jack Dr WAGGA WAGGA7am–5pm • Festival entry $5/person • Booking not required
All you need to know about Griffith regional winesJoin Les Worland from Casella Family Brands and Teacher at TAFE NSW Riverina Institute in selecting and evaluating premium wines of the Griffith region. Learn about the history, the grape, the chemistry and the story of the wine.
TAFE NSW Riverina Institute, Neville Pl GRIFFITH1pm–3pm • $95/person • Booking necessary 02 6962 0444
Riverina Wine and Food Twilight Market @ The MuseumWinemakers and food producers present gourmet products and wine for tasting and sales. For further details 02 6964 3504.
Pioneer Park Museum, Remembrance Dr GRIFFITH4pm–7.30pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
Barellan Beer 2014 Harvest Release Barellan’s locally-grown, community-owned beer.
Barellan Showground, Showground Rd BARELLAN12pm–10pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
Rockin’ On East 9am–10pm • See 02 October for details.
Vertical Wine Tasting 3 Bridges Durif 2pm–3pm • See 02 October for details.
FRIDAY 09 OCTOBER
Friday Fare 12pm–2pm • See 02 October for details.
Vertical Wine Tasting 3 Bridges Durif 2pm–3pm • See 02 October for details.
Forage Farmers Market 2pm–7pm • See 02 October for details.
Barellan Working Clydesdales 7.30am–4pm • See 03 October for details.
Barellan Beer 2014 Harvest Release 12pm–6pm • See 03 October for details.
Rockin’ On East 8am–10pm • See 02 October for details.
Apple Shed Picnic A picnic lunch on the farm with the producers.
The Apple Shed, 63 Orrs Rd TuMuT11am–2pm • $20/adult, $10/child • Booking necessary 0429 631 701 / 0428 192 811
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Rankins Springs Birds of the Bush Festival Bird watching tours, food stalls, music.
Mid Western Hwy RANKINS SPRINGS6pm–8pm • No entry fee • Booking recommended 02 6966 1220
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Fermenting WorkshopThe use of fermented foods by ancestral cultures to preserve food and protect health goes back thousands of years. Find out how to make your own delicious fermented foods at these informative hands-on workshops.
Seeds Of Wellness, Shop 16 Griffin Plaza, Yambil St GRIFFITH2pm–4pm • $10/adult, $8/child Booking necessary 02 6964 4595
Canapés and Wine Pairing ClassUntangle the mysteries of creating a perfect wine and food pairing by learning a few simple guidelines that will allow you to recreate a spectacular party once you get home. The chef and sommelier are here to keep you entertained.
Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Pl, Springvale WAGGA WAGGA 5pm–9pm • $165/person Booking necessary 0427 250 498
Spirit of the Land Festival, LockhartThe 2015 Spirit of the Land Lockhart Festival is on its way! Enjoy amazing sculptures, fine arts, open gardens, boutique markets, antiques, food, wine and live entertainment. A great day for all the family, come and enjoy our country hospitality.
Brookong Lagoon, Green St LOCKHART 9am–9pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
Master Gnocchi and Ravioli ClassRavioli and Gnocchi Class - all fornarina, capeletti, tortelli, agnolotti, mantovane, canoncelli, potato gnocchi, ricotta gnocchi, stuffed gnocchi.
Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Pl, Springvale WAGGA WAGGA 9.30am–1.30pm • $145/personBooking necessary 0427 250 498
Rankins Springs Birds of the Bush Festival 12pm–6.30pm • See 09 October for details.
Vertical Wine Tasting 3 Bridges Durif 2pm–3pm • See 02 October for details.
Yarrow Park Award Winning Olive Oil TastingsVisit our cellar door during October for free tastings of olive oil and wine. Pre-order grazing platters and buy direct to scoop up daily specials.
Yarrow Park, Kyola Rd COLEAMBALLY10am–4pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
Deniliquin Farmers Market Fabulous fresh goodies from the district.
Peppin Heritage Park, George St DENILIquIN8am–12pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
SATuRDAY 10 OCTOBER
SuNDAY 11 OCTOBER
Spirit of the Land Festival, Lockhart 9am–5pm • See 10 October for details
Agri Food Tours 9.30am–4.15pm • See 03 October for details.
Yarrow Park Olive Oil Tastings 10am–4pm • See 10 October for details.
Gundagai Farmers Market A great range of produce from in and around Gundagai.
Carberry Park, Sheridan St GuNDAGAI9.30am–12.30pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
Tea and Treats Among the Trees Local Batlow produce among the apple blossoms.
Mouats Farm, 4129 Batlow Rd BATLOW10am–12pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
A Taste of LimoneAn introduction dinner to the unique dining space ‘Limone’. Guests will enjoy a casual menu of local produce with matching beverages.
Limone, 482 Banna Ave GRIFFITH7pm–11.30pm • $80/person • Booking necessary 0423 521 251
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Wagga Beach Twilight Food Festival 6pm–9.30pm • See 02 October for details.
Feast’n’Chill at the Exies Sporties 6pm–10pm • See 02 October for details.
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Meet the Maker, Be the MakerThis event provides our guests a rare opportunity to learn about and blend wines from the Riverina region. Not only do you get a tour of the winery and get to be a winemaker for the day, but you get to bring home a bottle of your very own creation.
Toorak Winery, Vineyard 279 Toorak Rd LEETON10.30am–12.30pm, 2pm–4pm • $40/personBooking necessary 02 6953 2333
Wagga Wines in the VinesShowcasing local wineries including A.Retief Wines, Book Book Estate, Borambola Wines, Coe & Co, Houlaghans Valley, Eunonyhareenyha and Wagga Wagga Winery. Regional food producers and live music.
Wagga Wagga Winery, 427 Oura Rd WAGGA WAGGA11am–4pm • $5/person • Booking not required
Italian Long LunchEat like an Italiano! Sit back and relax at communal tables, sharing platters of traditional Italian antipasti (appetisers), primi (first course), secondi (main) and dolce (dessert).
Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Pl, Springvale WAGGA WAGGA11.30am–3.30pm • $135/personBooking necessary 0427 250 498
Paella by the Citrus SculpturesFestival of Gardens launch party. Food alley, BBQ and bubbling pans of paella. Enjoy live music including local band Metro, admire the magnificent citrus sculptures, complete the treasure hunt and meet ABC Gardening’s Costa!
Cnr Jondaryan and Banna Aves GRIFFITH5.30pm–8.30pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
Vertical Wine Tasting 3 Bridges Durif 2pm–3pm • See 02 October for details.
Regional Indigenous Lunch A student-prepared menu showcasing indigenous flavours.
TAFE NSW Riverina Institute, Cnr Coleman & Macleay St WAGGA WAGGA12pm–2pm • $45/person • Booking necessary 02 6938 1242
TuESDAY 13 OCTOBER
Eat Local Thursday 2.30pm–6.30pm • See 01 October for details.
THuRSDAY 15 OCTOBER
Friday Fare 12pm–2pm • See 02 October for details.
FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER
Whispering Pines Organics Farm Tours + TastingsCome out and see the Austrian Stoneground Mill producing flour and watch our Yarran oats become creamy rolled oats for you to taste fresh.
Whispering Pines Organics, 586 South Yalgogrin Rd BARELLAN 9am–5pm • No entry fee • Booking recommended 0432 718 672
SATuRDAY 17 OCTOBER
Feast’n’Chill at the Exies Sporties 6pm–10pm • See 02 October for details.
Forage Farmers Market 2pm–7pm • See 02 October for details.
Wagga Beach Twilight Food Festival 6pm–9.30pm • See 02 October for details.
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A Taste of Heaven in ParadiseThe adventure starts with you expanding your knowledge with a presentation and tasting of our local olives and olive oils, followed by a 4-course meal ‘outside’ in our 80-year old olive grove using our local produce.
Parafield Olives, 176 Cloughs Rd YARRAGuNDRY, near Wagga 11.30am–3.30pm • $110/adult, $90/child, $360/familyBooking necessary 0417 692 527
Mediterranean Moment at Wollundry Grove OlivesGuided tour. Entrée of olive products. 1 gourmet pizza Wagga Woodfired Wagon. Riverina band. Borambola Wines and Spilt Milk Coffee Van at extra cost. Picnic event - BYO chairs. No BYO alcohol. *Event will be cancelled with inclement weather*
Wollundry Grove, 15 Mary Gilmore Rd BRuCEDALE11am–4pm • $25/adult, $15/child Booking necessary 0429 201 773
Batlow Apple Blossom Festival Markets, kids’ fun, cooking demos, tours and more!
Memorial Park, Memorial Ave BATLOW10am–9pm • $5/person • Booking not required
FuSION15 Multicultural Street Festival Discover Wagga Wagga’s vibrant cultural diversity.
Civic Centre Precinct, Between Morrow & Johnson Sts WAGGA WAGGA4pm–9pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
Temora Heritage Pub Crawl Meet locals. Discover history. Savour food and booze.
Shamrock Hotel, 286 Hoskins St TEMORA5pm–8pm • $15/person • Booking necessary 02 6980 1105
Long Italian Table with Costa Share Italian food, wine and stories with Costa.
Pioneer Park Museum, Remembrance Dr GRIFFITH6pm–10pm • $50/person • Booking necessary 02 6962 8400
Food, Friends and Fun Enjoy a night of friends, food and fun. Live entertainment.
Trent’s Coffee House / Café, 114 East St NARRANDERA6pm–11pm • $65/person • Booking necessary 02 6959 9642
Multicultural Festival of Griffith Celebrating diversity through food and music.Memorial Park, Banna Ave GRIFFITH11am–4pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
Yarrow Park Olive Oil Tastings 10am–4pm • See 10 October for details.
Vertical Wine Tasting 3 Bridges Durif 2pm–3pm • See 02 October for details.
Whispering Pines Organics Farm Tours 9am–5pm • See 17 October for details.
Birders Brunch One for the Gourmet Birders - Twitch and Brunch.Highfield Farm and Woodland, 349 Scholz Rd MT ADRAH, near Gundagai7.30am–11am • $45/adult, $30/child • Booking necessary 0429 985 222
SuNDAY 18 OCTOBER
Yarrow Park Olive Oil Tastings 10am–4pm • See 10 October for details.
Sunday Lunch in the Ram ShedA unique experience - a shearer’s lunch with a difference. Products sourced locally and served utilising a wonderful variety of spring flavours.
Peppin Heritage Centre, George St DENILIquIN11.30am–4pm • $70/person • Booking necessary 0427 812 761
Lazy Sunday Afternoon of wine and food at Charles Sturt Winery.
CSu Winery, McKeown Dr WAGGA WAGGA1pm–3.30pm • $10/person • Booking recommended 02 6933 2435
Meet The Producers @ Limone A long lunch celebrating local producers.
Limone, 482 Banna Ave GRIFFITH1pm–5pm • $100/person • Booking necessary 0423 521 251
French Baguette/Croissants/Pain au Chocolat/ Creme Patissiere - French Artisan BakerBernard learnt all the tricks of his trade in France before heading to London’s Harrod’s Patisserie then bringing his artisan skills to Wagga. Bernard will showcase the techniques required to master these delicious French patisserie treats.
Boulangerie Patisserie, 2/189 Morgan St WAGGA WAGGA5.30pm–10pm • $139/person • Booking necessary 0427 250 498
MONDAY 19 OCTOBER
TuESDAY 20 OCTOBER
Regional Degustation Dinner A student-prepared menu of regionally inspired dishes.
TAFE NSW Riverina Institute, Cnr Coleman & Macleay St WAGGA WAGGA6.30pm–10.30pm • $90/person • Booking necessary 02 6938 1242
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Feast’n’Chill at the Exies Sporties 6pm–10pm • See 02 October for details.
Athens in the WestWest Wyalong and Wyalong 3-day celebration of all things Greek-Australian heritage. Friday night In the West Art Exhibition includes Greek food, music and dance. We also offer other Greek themed events throughout the weekend. Visit: inthewest.com.au
Main St WEST WYALONG12pm–11pm • $40/person Booking recommended 02 6972 2255
River & Wren Markets / Cootamundra Bike FestivalCootamundra Shire Council joins with the River & Wren Markets for the Taste Riverina Festival. Held in conjunction with the highly successful Rotary Coota Bike Festival providing riders and visitors lots to see, do and eat.
Cootamundra Public School, Cooper St COOTAMuNDRA10am–2pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
Knights Bacon Themed 14-Course Degustation DinnerBacon. We live for it, we LOVE it! Knights is famous for our local Hampden Bridge Bacon, and you can honour this hero of hunger at our 14-course degustation dinner including starters, mains and desserts starring feature ingredient - bacon. Book now.
Knights Meats, 187 Fitzmaurice St WAGGA WAGGA7pm–9.30pm • $99/person • Booking necessary 02 6921 3725
Eat Local Thursday 2.30pm–6.30pm • See 01 October for details.
THuRSDAY 22 OCTOBER
Healthy Soils to Healthy FoodConverte are delighted to be back at Taste Riverina and to host this important event highlighting the linkages between soil health and good quality, nutritious local food. Come and join us for an afternoon to remember at Green Grove Organics Farm.
Green Grove Farm, Druce Rd KAMARAH2pm–5pm • No entry fee • Booking necessary 1800 108 940
WEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBER
Friday Fare 12pm–2pm • See 02 October for details.
FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER
Vertical Wine Tasting 3 Bridges Durif 2pm–3pm • See 02 October for details.
Forage Farmers Market 2pm–7pm • See 02 October for details.
Wagga Beach Twilight Food Festival 6pm–9.30pm • See 02 October for details.
Chocolate and Wine Matching @ McWilliam’s WinesDiscover the taste sensation of chocolate and wine.
McWilliam’s Wines Hanwood Estate, Jack McWilliam Rd HANWOOD5.30pm–7.30pm • $20/person • Booking necessary 02 6963 3404
Learn, Cook, Eat and Drink at Lillypilly WineryPopular chef Melina Puntoriero will excite you with her passion and knowledge of food. Also includes a tasting of award-winning Lillypilly Wines.
Lillypilly Wines, 47 Lillypilly Rd LEETON1.30pm–4pm • $55/person • Booking necessary 02 6953 4069
Trail Street Ride and Breakfast Special: cyclists breakfast for $15.
Trail Street Coffee Shop, 34 Trail St WAGGA WAGGA8am–11am • No entry fee • Booking not required
A Waratah Affair Amongst acres of Waratahs, local produce and live music.
Waratah Australis, 107 Forest Rd BATLOW10am–4pm • $5/adult, free entry for children • Booking not required
SATuRDAY 24 OCTOBER
Athens in the West 7am–11pm • See 23 October for details.
Vertical Wine Tasting 3 Bridges Durif 2pm–3pm • See 02 October for details.
Yarrow Park Olive Oil Tastings 10am–4pm • See 10 October for details.
Fermenting Workshop 2pm–4pm • See 10 October for details.
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Pastry 101 - Sable, Puff, Choux, Tarts and Flans (for all skill levels)Learn the main pastries of any bakery: Puff Pastry, Caramelised Puff Pastry, Almond Sable Pastry, Choux Pastry, Rose Raspberry Mille Foglie, Galette D’Armande, Lemon and Custard Flan, The Modern St Honore, Lychee and Raspberry Tart, Crumble Profiteroles.
Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Pl, Springvale WAGGA WAGGA9.30am–2.30pm • $159/person • Booking necessary 0427 250 498
Agri Food Tours 9.30am–3.45pm • See 03 October for details.
Yarrow Park Olive Oil Tastings 10am–4pm • See 10 October for details.
Art and Gardens at Narrandera 8 town and country gardens, Devonshire Tea, lunch.
Narrandera Park near Visitors Centre, Cadell St NARRANDERA9am–5pm • $10/person • Booking not required
Cottontails Music on the Deck Sunday Live Music on the Deck.
Cottontail Wines, 562 Pattersons Rd WAGGA WAGGA4pm–7pm • No entry fee • Booking necessary 02 6928 4554
Athens in the West 7am–11pm • See 23 October for details.
SuNDAY 25 OCTOBER
Eat Local Thursday 2.30pm–6.30pm • See 01 October for details.
High Tea Luncheon Class - WeekdayDelicious and fun, and definitely decadent, today we spend an enjoyable day preparing delectable delights with your personal chef. The perfect class to get inspiration for your next high tea, fete, petit fours, bridal shower or an elegant luncheon.
Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Pl, Springvale WAGGA WAGGA10am–1.30pm • $129/personBooking necessary 0427 250 498
MONDAY 26 OCTOBER
Spirit House - Fast Fab Thai (GF)Spirit House Restaurant & cooking school chef, Annette Fear, has co-written four highly successful Thai cookbooks. Asian flavours for busy cooks with maximum taste and minimum effort. Menu is GF. Finish this class with a 5-course meal.
Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Pl, Springvale WAGGA WAGGA5.30pm–9.30pm • $179/person Booking necessary 0427 250 498
THuRSDAY 29 OCTOBER
Juice’d up Tours! 9am–1pm • See 02 October for details.
FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER
Feast’n’Chill at the Exies Sporties 6pm–10pm • See 02 October for details.
Vertical Wine Tasting 3 Bridges Durif 2pm–3pm • See 02 October for details.
Friday Fare 12pm–2pm • See 02 October for details.
Forage Farmers Market 2pm–7pm • See 02 October for details.
Wagga Beach Twilight Food Festival 6pm–9.30pm • See 02 October for details.
Glendale Citrus and Hazelnut Orchard ToursHop aboard the Glendale Express for a tour of the Riverina’s only hazelnut and citrus orchard, then enjoy refreshments and homemade treats by the river.
Glendale Citrus & Hazelnut Orchard, 187 Dellapool Rd SANDIGO9.30am–4pm • $20/person • Booking necessary 02 6959 8286
Spirit House Restaurant DinnerThis class is designed to be a fun, informal hands-on cooking class, finishing with a shared banquet dinner and wine. Chefs choice canape and sparkling on arrival. Chef - Annette Fear, Spirit House Restaurant and Cooking School.
Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Pl, Springvale WAGGA WAGGA5.30pm–9.30pm • $179/person Booking necessary 0427 250 498Remind me
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Riverina wine grape growers and winemakers enjoy a dynamic partnership. Learn how their passion, cooperation and commitment deliver some of Australia’s most enjoyable wines.
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Yarrow Park Olive Oil Tastings 10am–4pm • See 10 October for details.
Spirit House - Dim Sum then Some!Hands-on cooking class, finishing with a shared 9-course yum cha-style lunch with wine. Chef, Annette Fear, from award-winning Spirit House Restaurant and Cooking School.
Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Pl, Springvale Wagga Wagga 10am–2pm • $179/person Booking necessary 0427 250 498
SuNDAY 01 NOVEMBER
Glendale Citrus and Hazelnut Orchard Tours 9.30am–4pm • See 30 Oct for details.
Yarrow Park Olive Oil Tastings 10am–4pm • See 10 October for details.
Vertical Wine Tasting 3 Bridges Durif 2pm–3pm • See 02 October for details.
Celebrity Chef Dinner @ Limone Unique dinner created by celebrity chef, Giovanni Pilu.
Limone, 482 Banna Ave GRIFFITH7pm–11.30pm • $100/person • Booking necessary 0423 521 251
Agri Food Tours 8am–3.30pm • See 03 October for details.
SATuRDAY 31 OCTOBER
Say “Hallo Wine” with Halloween at Lillypilly WineryAudio-visual show by Leeton-based artist Jason Richardson, this free event includes a tasting of Lillypilly Wines for the adults.
Lillypilly Wines, 47 Lillypilly Rd LEETON7pm–8.30pm • No entry fee • Booking not required
Spirit House - Asian Barbecue/Summer Entertaining and Sensational Asian SaladsSpice up your summer entertaining with this Asian BBQ Class presented by one of Australia’s most knowledgeable chefs on Asian cuisine, Annette Fear (Spirit House Restaurant & Cooking School). Finish with a 5-course meal - CLASSES WILL FILL QUICKLY.
Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Pl, Springvale WAGGA WAGGA 10am–2pm • $179/person • Booking necessary 0427 250 498
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Reunite with relatives, renew old friendships and relive precious memories.
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