FESTIVAL PROGRAM
The crown jewel events of Forage are the Street Feast and Taste the Region Dinner… but there’s plenty more to love in the program…
MEET THE PRODUCERS
This intimate foodie experience is your chance to meet & eat with some of the talented humans behind NW Tassie’s world-class produce. The setting is relaxed and informal, where chef-prepared offerings are paired with presentations from the farmers, fishers and artisans behind the ingredients.
With plenty of time between offerings to chat, imbibe and ask endless questions, Meet The Producers tickets are strictly limited and always hot property.
Thursday 15 May
5:30pm - 7:30pm
$110 +bf
SOLD OUT!
Taste the Region
Degustation with Josh Perry
An exquisite multi-course dinner curated and prepared by Smithton local legend, gourmet butcher and 2024 MasterChef second-to-champion Josh “Pezza” Perry.
This intimate experience is held at historic Highfield House, with a menu featuring the absolute finest from pastures literally next door, pristine waters over the hill and farms just around the corner. With Pezza in the kitchen, the best of the region will taste better than ever.
Friday 16 May
6:00pm - 9:00pm
$190 +bf
Bar service additional
SOLD OUT!
Street Feast
Let’s call this our main event – the inaugural Street Feast will transform Stanley’s quaint, postcard-worthy Church Street into a rollicking outdoor party.
Musical guests from across the state include NW local singer-songwriter Amy Pegg, the sweet Americana-soaked harmonies of the Kucera Brothers, powerful blues & roots from Sheyana Band, and infectious, dare-you-not-to-dance grooves from Hobart 10-piece behemoth Boil Up.
Of course, we won’t let anyone go hungry. Street Feast will serve up a curated selection of fine food purveyors, offering street food crafted from the best produce in the world (in our humble opinion).
Whether you’re enjoying a beverage by the fire, relaxing in the the Town Hall’s art deco expanse or busting out on the dancefloor, Street Feast is the heart of Forage Festival and definitely not to be missed.
Saturday 17 May
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Adult $20 +bf
Youth $10 +bf
Child $FREE
Street Feast
Let’s call this our main event – the inaugural Street Feast will transform Stanley’s quaint, postcard-worthy Church Street into a rollicking outdoor party.
Musical set time details are below – this amazing lineup will be sure to keep you dancing all night long.
Of course, we won’t let anyone go hungry. Street Feast will serve up a curated selection of fine food purveyors:
- Kimchi Me – Korean decadence
- La Cantara – Artisan cheese
- Pizzirani’s Bambino – Authentic Italian
- Poffertjes – Mini Dutch pancakes
- Tarkine Fresh Oysters – from ocean to plate
- Taste the Region – Local tasting platters
- Three Friends Abalone – Tender and delicious
- T.O.P Fish – Octopus and more
Whether you’re enjoying a beverage by the fire, relaxing in the the Town Hall’s art deco expanse or busting out on the dancefloor, Street Feast is the heart of Forage Festival and definitely not to be missed.
Saturday 17 May
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Adult $20 online or $25 on the door
Youth $10
Child $FREE
AMY PEGG
4:00pm
Amy crafts songs that blend elements of Pop, Country, Blues and Folk. Her sweet vocal tone and heartfelt lyrics portray stories of personal hardship and triumphs.
KUCERA BROTHERS
5:30pm
An Americana/Folk/Rock band whose members have toured extensively through the USA and Australia. Sam and Colin have written and recorded music together for most of their lives…
SHEYANA BAND
7:00pm
Influenced by the classics and drawing inspiration from their deep Tassie roots. The Sheyana Band fuse the stylistic flavours of Australian Rhythm & Soul, Southern Country Pop, Americana inspired Roots & Blues, with English Funk, Rock & Punk..
BOIL UP
8:30pm
Boil Up are a Hobart ten-piece; a band that is a melting pot of cultures and global influences. Featuring rich harmonies blended with traditional reggae, funk and R&B, Boil Up have created their own unique sound of reggae fusion.
Scrounging Along The Way
An installation by Bert Spinks
Transporting the majesty of the Tarkine to the township of Stanley, Bert Spinks presents Scrounging Along the Way.
An installation artwork commissioned just for Forage Festival, the renowned writer, poet and storyteller will layer field recordings, soundscapes, found objects and stories to create an ode – or perhaps a requiem – to the expansive rainforest held dear to his heart.
Thursday 15 - Sunday 18 May
12:00pm - 5:00pm daily - $FREE
Bert Spinks Performs...
Scrounging Along The Way
This intimate performance is a live accompaniment to the Scrounging Along the Way installation, with Bert Spinks delivering greater meaning and context to his Tarkine-focused work.
Space is strictly limited; tickets are free but must be booked in advance.
Saturday 17 May
2:00pm - 2:45pm - $FREE
SOLD OUT
Harvest Market
The perfect way to start your Sunday – quality Makers and Producers, delicious treats, a smattering of music and of course… coffee!
This is a special edition of the Harvest Market just for Forage Festival – come down and stock up on supplies to take home.
Sunday 18 May
9:30am - 1:30pm
$FREE
Meet the Producers
@ Hugo's Brew & Chew
A relaxed, informative and delicious experience for curious folk.
Forage Festival travels to Smithton for a lunchtime taste adventure. A locally-focused menu prepared by chef Paul Hugo and one last chance to meet the producers is the perfect way to cap off your festival weekend.
A quick preview of the menu:
- Tarkine Fresh Oysters
- Char grilled Octopus + chimichurri
- La Cantara brie + homemade flatbread + Blue Hills Honey
- Leek & green pea risotto + Hursey scallops
- Robbins Island beef wagyu fillet
- Baklava cigar + Blue Hills honey
Sunday 18 May
12:00pm - 2:00pm
$120 +bf
Bar service additional
