The 2025 Winter Harvest Festival, held in the charming town of Kalbar, was the ultimate farm gate event for families and food lovers alike. This signature Eat Local Month celebration invited guests to eat and drink their way around the region, connect with local producers, and enjoy cooking demonstrations from top Queensland chefs – all in one flavour-filled day.
Visitors sampled local beer, wine, and spirits, stocked up on fresh produce, and strolled through 60+ market stalls that showcased the best of the Scenic Rim’s culinary offerings.
Guests filled their eskies as they explored over 60 market stalls offering fresh, seasonal produce, local wines, beers and spirits, cheeses, meats, and more. Alongside these culinary delights, visitors were treated to handcrafted goods and local creations, all carefully created by our region’s skilled artisans.
The Homestead Kitchen, presented by Moffatt Fresh Produce, returned with a vibrant program of cooking demonstrations. Scenic Rim Food Ambassadors shared their tips, techniques, and passion for cooking with the region’s freshest seasonal produce.
Beyond the kitchen action, guests immersed themselves in interactive workshops led by local producers, learning the secrets behind brewing, distilling and even how to grow gourmet mushrooms at home. Over at the 612 ABC Radio Brisbane Producers Stage, Scenic Rim farmers, artisans and producers spent the day sharing their knowledge and stories.
Guests celebrated the region’s flavours with a feast of delicious ready-to-eat options at this year’s festival. Offerings included BBQ’d local beef and corn, aromatic Indian dosa, wood-fired pizzas topped with seasonal produce, and a vibrant Spanish paella cooked by Scenic Rim Food Ambassador Javier Codina.
With live music performances from Ross Weber and The Paper Lane Band providing the soundtrack to the day, it created the perfect atmosphere for a true celebration of local food and drink.
Designed specifically for the youngest festivalgoers, there were a range of fun and educational activities at this year’s festival. Little adventurers explored the Sprouts Play Patch, crafting animal crowns and enjoying other farm-themed activities, whilst meeting and cuddling friendly animals at Peak Patch Animal Farm.
For added fun, young event goers explored life size machinery at the Allclass Kubota Tractor Play Area, took part in the Junior Tractor Pull competition, and even enjoyed some competitive carrot tossing.
The Celebration of Lost Culinary Arts presented by 612 ABC Radio Brisbane returned this year, welcoming hundreds of visitors to honour the skills and stories that shaped how we cook, preserve and nourish today. Attendees enjoyed live demonstrations, market stalls filled with handmade goods, the Tea Garden Café and a warm sense of community.
Back for its second year, the Celebration of Lost Culinary Art recipe collection is more than just a cookbook; it is a heartfelt tribute to the recipes, stories, and wisdom passed down through generations.
In the much anticipated Tractor Pull competition, there were roaring crowds, fierce competition and teams digging deep for community pride and bragging rights.
In the senior competition, Moffatt Fresh Produce teamed up with The Butcher Co to claim victory, reclaiming the title from last year’s champions, Kalfresh Vegetables. Meanwhile, the junior competition was just as exciting with Team Watkins prevailing and claiming first prize. The Bombers finished a close second, keeping the crowds captivated during this year’s competition.
We invite applications from stallholders to promote a range of quality products that have been grown, produced, sourced or originated from within the Scenic Rim region.
Applications for next year’s event will open in February 2026.
