Taste the best of Mary Valley and the GourMay Food Festival
Celebrate the essence of Mary Valley's culinary delights this May at the GourMay Mary Valley Food Festival.
The boutique event delivers a month-long journey through a diverse range of food and drink experiences.
Indulge in the unique flavours and vibrant culture of the Mary Valley, just a scenic 45-minute drive from Noosa and the Sunshine Coast.
Renowned for its fertile soils and varied microclimates, Mary Valley's lush landscape supports a wide variety of produce, perfect for local restaurants, markets, and discerning consumers.
With picturesque rolling hills, charming heritage villages, and attractions like the iconic Mary Valley Rattler steam train, the region offers the ideal setting for a relaxing getaway centred around authentic food experiences.
GourMay Mary Valley spans the entire month, ensuring that food enthusiasts can find an event to fit into their busy schedules.
Given the festival's popularity in recent years, with many events selling out, early booking is highly recommended.
Highlights from the 2025 program include:
- A vintners' lunch at Dingo Creek Winery.
- A Bushfood Long Lunch hosted by Peter Wolfe.
- A sunset walk along the Mary Valley Rail Trail, culminating in a deluxe soup kitchen-style dinner featuring local produce.
- A Seasonal Long Table Dinner with renowned chef Matt Golinski at Kandanga Farm Store.
- Wild macadamia discovery walks.
- Open farm days and engaging workshops.
- Festival Day on Saturday, May 10, with markets, competitions, and cooking demonstrations
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There are great food characters throughout the Mary Valley, and events like the Mary Valley Agricultural Tour will allow visitors to meet some of the innovative producers operating in the dairy, avocado and wild macadamia sectors.
There will also be film and arts events celebrating food, while instructional sessions will be offered throughout the month for people interested in enhancing their skills as producers, from hobbyists to experienced farmers.
The GourMay Mary Valley is a celebration of the region’s people, landscape and character.
It’s a brilliant way of discovering villages like Amamoor, Imbil, and Kandanga that may have been settled originally during the 19th-century gold rush but are now renowned for gold-class produce.
Bookings are now open for events and the full program can be viewed at www.gourmaymaryvalley.com.au.
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