BEECHWORTH HARVEST CELEBRATION AND FESTIVAL
Now in its 15th year, the event is a gourmet's dream, highlighting the renowned wine and produce of this blessed region at one of the most glorious times of the year to visit.
On Day One of the Harvest Celebration, Saturday 17 May, Bridge Road Brewers is presenting a Beer Breakfast. Local vignerons of the Beechworth Wine Region will open their cellar doors to visitors. This is an opportunity for wine-lovers to visit some of the premier boutique wineries of the North East. Throughout the day and evening Beechworth's famed restaurants and eateries will feature special menus offering fine local produce wines. Round off the day at the Gala Harvest Dinner at The Pines at La Trobe @ Beechworth. To secure your booking, phone (03) 5720 8050.
On Sunday 18 May the Harvest Celebration showcases local produce. Huge marquees in the centre of Beechworth's Historic & Cultural Precinct will transform the area into a giant smorgasbord all day from 10am to 5pm.
Local temptations will include venison, lamb, apples, pears, chestnuts, walnuts, preserves, jams, relishes and pickles, olive oils and table olives, bread, cakes and pastries, lavender and saffron products as well as fortified and table wines, boutique beers and cordials.
The Harvest Celebration Presentation Stage will be hosted by actor and comedian, John Walker and will feature demonstrations by talented local chefs, expert tips on cooking chestnuts, pretzel-making, the word on organic wines and having fun baking bread and pastries.
This year's children's program has been expanded with entertainment throughout the afternoon including the return of the popular dough-making workshops and sand art activities. Also back in 2008 is the Street Full of Scarecrows for the third year running. Prizes will be presented to the best scarecrows on the Presentation Stage during the afternoon.
The inaugural Beechworth Harvest Celebration was held on Mother's Day Weekend in 1994 as a one-day event aimed at showcasing the diversity and quality of food and wine being produced in the region. Fifteen years on, the Celebration is an eagerly anticipated event on the Beechworth calendar and has gone from strength to strength attracting up to 5000 visitors to the weekend's activities.
For further information contact the Harvest Celebration Coordinator,
Cath O'Connor, phone 0428 286 556 or visit www.Beechworth.com.au
BEECHWORTH HARVEST CELEBRATION AND FESTIVAL
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