Festival fans can get a taste of life on the farm at these Taste Bundaberg Festival events, held on local farms and hosted by Bundaberg Region producers.
Full Moon Markets
Bargara Berries will hold an evening market at the farm on the night of the Full Moon, Monday 8 September.
At this free community event, visitors can browse locally made products at the market stalls and enjoy delicious food from the food vendors while a local artist provides entertainment.
Set on Bargara Berries’ working strawberry farm in Meadowvale, the Full Moon Markets are an opportunity for festival attendees to connect with and support one of the Bundaberg Region’s wonderful local producers.
Date: Monday 8 September
Time: 5.30 – 7.30 pm
Location: Bargara Berries, 104 Hoods Road, Meadowvale
Cost: Free entry, no booking required.
Farmer’s Table
The Farmer’s Table is a slow-food celebration of Bundaberg’s vibrant vegetable growers and the rich soil that sustains them.
Set surrounded by the orchard trees at Macadamias Australia, this signature Taste Bundaberg Festival experience invites guests to share in a seasonal feast where every dish honours the land and the hands that nurture it.
Guests will be welcomed into a thoughtfully styled long table setting, surrounded by the golden glow of the early evening and the soft, honeyed scent of macadamia tree flowers.
The menu is curated by Macadamias Australia’s in-house head chef Dion Taylor and designed in collaboration with the farming community.
The farm-style feast showcases locally grown vegetables, nuts, herbs and artisanal pantry staples, all prepared with refined, rustic flair.
Date: Thursday 11 September
Time: 5.45 – 9 pm
Location: Macadamias Australia, 4625 Goodwood Road
Cost: $89. Book here.
Symphony in the Fields
Join Bargara Berries for an unforgettable evening under the stars at their Meadowvale farm.
Experience the beauty of live music by the Bundaberg Symphony Orchestra, set against the stunning backdrop of a working strawberry farm.
Relax at beautifully styled tables while indulging in a delicious platter of local delicacies.
As the orchestra fills the air with enchanting melodies, sip your choice of wine or beer, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to this magical night.
Includes a gourmet platter for each guest. BYO wine and beer.
Date: Friday 12 September
Time: 5.30 – 8.30 pm
Location: Bargara Berries, 104 Hoods Rd, Meadowvale
Cost: $89. Book here.
Taste Bundaberg Festival
Taste Bundaberg Festival is on from Friday 5 to Sunday 14 September.
Tickets on sale now.
View the full Taste Bundaberg Festival program at tastebundabergfestival.com.au, and enjoy 10 tasty days celebrating the region’s chefs, growers and producers.
The Taste Bundaberg Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland.
