Harvest Festival Central Coast
An out-of-town festival filled with fresh produce, workshops and lots of cuddly animals.
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Overview
From crunchy leaves to crackling fires, there are so many things to love about winter. And one of the best is the annual harvest. As the weather cools, farmers head to their orchards, wine makers to their vineyards and chefs to their kitchen gardens to reap the delicious rewards of an entire year's work.
This year, if you'd like to get in on the action, plan a trip to the Central Coast. Over the June long weekend, the region will host the Harvest Festival. It's an epic celebration of local produce — and the mountains, valleys and waterways that nurture it.
With scores of gatherings on the program — from property open days and tours to farmers' markets — you'll get to choose your own adventure. Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventure will host a food and wine festival across both days of the festival, while Dooralong Hall will host a country-focused market filled with stalls, exhibits, craft and workshops.
Meanwhile, make tracks to Yarramalong for a masterclass in edible flowers ($25) or to Kulnura to try your hand at orange picking ($25 per group) or take part in a citrus juice factory tour at Eastcoast Beverages (free). You can also head to Mangrove Mountain for alpaca patting on a working farm, to Somersby for pecan picking with The Pecan Lady and to The Springs restaurant in Peats Ridge for cocktails inspired by the Australian bush. And these are just the tip of the iceberg.
Harvest Festival will take place across Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9. To see the full program, head over here. There'll also be a free shuttle service running between various event hubs. Check out the route here.
