This weekend in Brisbane there is a wonderful food festival beside the river at Southbank. Regional Flavours brings together food growers and producers and winemakers keen to show their wares and knowledge. More than 100 stallholders from across Queensland are showcasing the state’s best produce to taste and buy.
My friend and I were there early to beat the crowds and take advantage of some lovely winter sun. Come for a walk through Southbank and Regional Flavours with us.
We started off at the Food Imaginarium where Reginald Bertwhistle and his friends entertained children and their parents with interactive workshops and demonstrations and food-themed fun.
A city garden with a clever water feature entertained children as well.
There was delicious food for sale from food trucks and pretty tents.
There was a delightful area beside the river.
We sampled delicious ocean trout from Stokehouse.
Later we had a mini chicken burger.
And raspberries and cream.
While a crow watched from above…hoping something might fall to the ground.
Lots of wineries displayed their wares.
Martin Duncan was there to tell us about delicious food from the Sunshine Coast and the Sunshine Coast Real Food Festival to be held at Maleny on 7th and 8th September at the Maleny Showgrounds from 9.00am – 4.00pm…I think we will have to go…I love a good food festival.
Regional Food is on again tomorrow, Sunday 21st July…go along if you are in Brisbane, it’s great fun.
Is that a Pavlova with strawberries? I would kill for one!
By: mulino dominillo on July 20, 2013
at 11:33 am
Yes, doesn’t it look delicious?
By: Debra Kolkka on July 20, 2013
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Yuk ! So Australian !! — we just spent five wonderful days in Sabina ( Casperia) and have just taken residence in Hotel Julia for a few nights — marvelous hosts — Ciao Tewes . :):)
By: Richard the terrible on July 20, 2013
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Say hello to Rosa for me!
By: Debra Kolkka on July 20, 2013
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You may have missed the art festival in Bagni, but you got to attend this wonderful event!
By: aFrankAngle on July 20, 2013
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I know! I would like to be in both places at once.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 20, 2013
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LOL … wouldn’t we all. 🙂
By: aFrankAngle on July 20, 2013
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Looks like a fantastic event Debra. So pleased that the weather was bright and sunny. Maleny is a very nice part of the world too…..I think you should book it in.
By: Jim & Kerry on July 20, 2013
at 12:35 pm
I am definitely planning a Maleny trip in September, I haven’t been there for ages.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 21, 2013
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I love how you put all the photos together so artfully in the galleries! Beautiful! 🙂
By: thirdeyemom on July 20, 2013
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I have to thank WordPress for that, it is a great feature they provide.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 21, 2013
at 5:59 am
Looks like fun, Debra. And thanks for the Real Food Festival in Maleny – I’ve marked it in my diary – my first Aussi appointment, and it’ll be Spring 🙂
By: The Wanderlust Gene on July 20, 2013
at 2:31 pm
I might see you there! It is winter in Brisbane right now…about 22 degrees with sun…not bad.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 21, 2013
at 6:00 am
Fabulous pics, Debra. I’m hungry now and off to make dinner. 🙂
By: adinparadise on July 20, 2013
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We have a wonderful selection of produce here in Australia, we are very lucky.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 21, 2013
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By: Una voz en el silencio on July 20, 2013
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Thought we should go today to try the chilli chocolate . Did you try it
By: Dianne on July 20, 2013
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I have tried chilli chocolate…very good. I also like the one with sea salt.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 21, 2013
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What a fabulous day out! Thanks for taking us with you, Deb. Especially loved the water play, such a clever idea to keep the kiddies entertained! xx
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on July 20, 2013
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There was a push/pull pump that brought water up into the various devices…great fun for the children.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 21, 2013
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Love the photos! Next best to being there.
By: linneabylinneanilsson on July 21, 2013
at 1:10 am
It was a fun day, there was a bit of rain in the afternoon, but it didn’t spoil things too much.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 21, 2013
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Many thanks Deb – just forwarded to foodie friends visiting from Melbourne and they are going there today on your recommendation and your early post meant I could let them know. Roz
By: Roz MacAllan on July 21, 2013
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I was keen to do the post as soon as I got home to encourage more people to go. I hope your friends enjoyed it.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 21, 2013
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seems that it was a great day to be there… fascinated me all these colourful photographs, Thank you dear Debra, love, nia
By: niasunset on July 21, 2013
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It was a fun day, with lots of lovely food.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 22, 2013
at 7:02 am
Oh look at that sun and colour! And isn’t Martin lovely? 🙂
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on July 22, 2013
at 1:49 am
Martin is charming and delightful, I really need to go to his place on the mountains.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 22, 2013
at 7:05 am
Great post, Debra.
Just shows we Aussies can do this stuff as well as anyone 🙂
By: kayrpea61 on July 22, 2013
at 10:33 am
I attended this event last year as well. It is very well organised.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 22, 2013
at 11:10 am
Lovely shots…festivals like this are so fun to attend…and to photography. I went to a Rennaisance Faire this weekend (in Oregon)…got some great shots.
By: Duckprints Gallery on July 22, 2013
at 3:26 pm
What a yummy post 🙂
By: Victor Tribunsky on July 23, 2013
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