Taste Bundaberg Festival returns in August with exciting 10-day program
The Taste Bundaberg Festival is back in August, with 10 days of fresh produce, celebrity chefs, markets, masterclasses, and unique dining experiences. Highlights include a gala dinner with Colin Fassnidge and new events like A Night on the Greens and Sunset Feast.
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The Taste Bundaberg Festival is back this August with a 10-day celebration of the region’s freshest produce, celebrity chefs, markets, masterclasses, and dining experiences.
Launching on Friday, August 30, with Fri-YAY at Jayteens Park Bargara, the festival features more than 30 events showcasing Bundaberg’s vibrant food scene.
New this year, Justine Schofield joins as a Taste Ambassador, bringing experience from MasterChef and Everyday Gourmet.
She will be cooking on the Taste Bundaberg Market stage and hosting a masterclass.
The festival also introduces the Taste Trail, an interactive map of more than 20 growers and producers selling directly to the public.
“We’ve got some great new events this year, including A Night on the Greens at Sandhills Sports Club and Sunset Feast at Surf Club,” Division 8 councillor Steve Cooper said.
“There are also opportunities to dine at working farms and meet local growers.”
Highlights include the Taste Bundaberg Market at Alexandra Park on Saturday, September 7, The Secret Supper at a mystery location, and a gala dinner with celebrity chef.
Bundaberg Regional Council Mayor Helen Blackburn said the gala Saturday night event with Colin Fassnidge would be The Mayor’s Beach Ball.
The gala’s funds raised supporting the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.
The full program is available, with tickets on sale from Wednesday, July 3.
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