Entertainment
1 March, 2025
Nature’s sweetness thrives
RESIDENTS of the Douglas Shire are being invited to the 22nd Feast of the Senses next month in Innisfail.
The four-day event kicks off on Thursday, March 27 with some fun and fruity trivia at the Innisfail RSL Club with the Gone Troppo Trivia Night, followed by the northern and southern food trails during the day on Friday and Saturday, and delicious tropical food events at the RSL and Brothers Leagues Club Bistro in the evenings.
Festival president and volunteer manager Rosie Jensen said tickets for the food trails were now on sale and places were filling fast, with a notable increase in out of town, southern and international visitors.
“Our food trails are eagerly awaited every year,” she said.
“We have some terrific venues to visit on both food trails.
“It’s a great day out and a unique experience of the tropics for locals and visitors alike.
“The Innisfail riverfront and Canecutter Court come alive on Sunday, March 30 with music and entertainment all day, along with a huge variety of market stalls, food vans and taste sensations.
“Don’t miss the Cassowary Coast Rare Fruits Association’s amazing display and free fruit tastings in their marquee on the river, with the fruit auction later in the day.
“Families with children can enjoy the free and ticketed activities in the Feast of Fun Kid Zone all day while adults can linger at the cooking stage for recipe ideas, demonstrations and free tastings in Canecutter Court.
“Sunday’s River Feast, from 9am to 3pm, is a great day out for the family and people of all ages.
“Queensland’s premier fruit festival is right on your door-step, so don’t miss it.”
Book now for:
Paronella Park open daily from 9am-7.30pm. Bookings:
Gone Troppo trivia night at Innisfail RSL Club on Thursday, March 27 at 7pm. Bookings: 4061 1601
Trans North Northern Food trail on Friday, March 28, 8.30am-5pm. Bookings:
Taste of the Tropics, Brothers Leagues Club bistro, on Saturday, March 29. Bookings: 4061 7199.
Southern Food Trail on Saturday, March 29, 8.30am-5pm. Bookings:
The Australian Bananas River Feast, Sunday, March 30 on the riverfront at Innisfail, 9am-3pm, includes food vans and market stalls, rare fruit marquee, rare and tropical fruit display, live music from 10am, feast of fun kid’s zone, cooking stage with demonstrations and free tastings, Innisfail and District Historical Society Museum.
Check out the Feast of the Senses website and Facebook page for all details, book tickets, register to go on the email list to get festival news direct to your inbox, or book your stall to be part of this great event at https://bit.ly/3Qp5Fzo
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