If you’re a New South Waleser born and bred, you are probably already well versed in how good our state actually is. But for those of us in Sydney who don’t always get the chance to taste, smell and get stuck into the many facets of the state we call home, Pyrmont Festival is ready to celebrate everything that makes NSW such a great place to live.
Quality wines, artisan chefs, farm-fresh produce, delicious treats and live music from all four corners of the state are the earthly delights that await you over the two-day festival that’s set to hit Pirrama Park from May 18 to May 19. Now celebrating its 12th year, Pyrmont Festival will see over 20 wineries, breweries and distilleries all come together alongside food trucks and stands for one mighty event.
Wine’s from Orange's See Saw Wines, Gilbert, Canobolas Wines, Rowlee Wines, Highland Heritage, Swinging Bridge and Ross Hill Wines, the Hunter Valley's Elbourne Wines, Tulloch Wines, Hungerford Hill, Glandore Wines, Horner Wines, Weerona Wines, Petersons Wines, Savannah Estate, Ben Ean Winery, Two River Wines, and Rylstone’s De Beaurepaire Wines will be on offer. Plus, enjoy drops from the first ever Canberra District winery McKellar Ridge Wines.
Expect a whole fleet of food stalls and trucks with eats including fresh oysters from Cheeky Naked Oysters, German pretzels from Knuckles 2 You, a mouth-watering fusion of African fast food at the Pharaoh BBQ and Asian street-food snacks from the Star’s Fat Noodle stand, which reinterprets traditional family recipes using fresh Aussie produce under the guidance of chef Luke Nguyen. For the gin and vodka connoisseurs, there’s plenty to enjoy. Distilleries including The Unexpected Guest, Finders Distillery and Scylla will be serving up spirits, while craft beer is on hand from the team at White Bay Beer Co.
Enjoy live entertainment from singer Jo Fabro, the Crown Jewel Band and more. Plus, there will be face painting, art classes and big outdoor games suitable for all the people in your family – big and small.
Alex Gibbs, Pyrmont Festival director said, “This year we have welcomed winemakers, brewers and distillers from across NSW. This includes producers from Orange, Mudgee, Murrumbateman and the Hunter Valley.
“Anticipate a sensory explosion with more than 20 wineries, breweries and distilleries, alongside gourmet food trucks and stands offering a smorgasbord of cuisines,” he said.
Head down from 11am on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 for a local food and booze bonanza that won’t break the bank (entry is free) and come and celebrate all the things that make NSW so great. Find out more info here. And bring a hat!
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