Harvest Fest 2018 by McPherson Media Group

OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE

9-11 November

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WELCOME TO HARVEST FEST 2018 WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE FOR THE INAUGURAL HARVEST FEST 2018. ACROSS THREE ACTION-PACKED DAYS FROM NOVEMBER 9 TO 11, LARDNER PARK WILL BE TRANSFORMED INTO GIPPSLAND’S NEWEST BOUTIQUE FARMING AND LIFESTYLE EVENT. Set in the picturesque food bowl of Victoria, among some of the country’s finest innovations in food and beverage cultivation and gourmet products, this event is set to showcase the best of the best.

Harvest Fest Kitchen; a Learning Series of lectures which are set to inform, entertain and excite; craft and handmade goods workshops; live entertainment, children’s entertainment and more.

Whether you are seeking a decadent weekend of food and specialty brews, along with picking up some tantalising treats for later — or are a small-farm operator, backyard, hobbyist or tree-change farmer looking to learn about industry innovation from the most fascinating producers themselves — this broadranging event will appeal to all.

McPherson Media Group had the light-bulb moment of creating this event, targeting small to medium-scale farmers and producers in a supercontemporary and exciting lifestyle event. We contacted the team at Lardner Park who found it an exciting concept and jumped on board straight away.

This jam-packed event boasts enticing food courts with an array of cuisines, snacks and brews; an extensive farmers’ market with the best of the region and beyond; demonstrations from the

In addition to the innovation we are also celebrating the generations of farming families and businesses that grow the produce of the region. Susie Filleti Harvest Fest Event Manager

TICKETS Buy tickets online and save! ADULT Online: $17.00 At the gate: $20.00 FAMILY (2 Adults & 3 Kids)

LARDNER PARK HAS EVOLVED OVER THE PAST 55 YEARS TO BECOME A MULTI-FACETED AND HIGHLY DYNAMIC DESTINATION. With more than 100 events and in-excess of 200,000 people through its gates each year, together with industry R&D engagement, livestock agistment and trials, and now through partnering with McPherson Media Group, we are jointly proud to introduce the inaugural and annual event, Harvest Fest. With four main pillars of Grow, Make, Eat and Live, Harvest Fest brings a modern spin to an event encompassing food experiences, small to medium farming, new technology and energy solutions, education, entertainment, market activities, livestock and so much more. Whether you are rural, regional or metro-based, Harvest Fest will delight, engage, entertain and educate the whole family. Farming operators will have access to fantastic equipment

and machinery, the latest in ag tech and drones and all things agribusiness. Our stunning area, Baw Baw Shire (located only 65 minutes from the Melbourne CBD), is one of the most liveable and well-located regions in Victoria, so make sure you check out the surroundings, enjoy our new Harvest Fest event and visualise the life you could have living in this region. Harvest Fest is a perfect opportunity to get your feet wet and taste the lifestyle. A big thank you to our partners, sponsors, exhibitors and visitors — we welcome you to this first year of Harvest Fest and invite you to have nothing short of a fantastic time on November 9, 10 and 11.

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HARVEST FEST 2018 OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE WORKING DOGS SHOW OFF THEIR SKILLS THE ART OF MUSTERING LIVESTOCK WILL BE CENTRE STAGE AT HARVEST FEST, WITH WORKING DOG DEMONSTRATIONS SHOWCASING CANINE SKILLS. Welshpool stud Beloka Kelpies’ Paul Macphail, who runs the stud with his partner Anneke Homan, will bring along six to eight dogs for the demonstrations.

varying experience levels, including young pups that Paul will train in front of the crowd.

Having started running dog demonstrations more than 20 years ago, Paul has been a regular fixture at several shows and said the display always drew a crowd.

SEE SLED DOGS IN ACTION TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE RACING SLED DOGS IN ACTION AND GET CLOSE ENOUGH FOR A CUDDLE WITH THESE FLUFFY ANIMALS AT HARVEST FEST. Dog owner Sheena Thorn said her Siberian huskies and Alaskan malamutes spent all winter competing on dryland and snow courses throughout Australia, and she was looking forward to allowing the general public to experience the thrill and excitement of the event. “The dogs are already excited and we

hope to see you all there,” Sheena said. The Take a Hike Sled Dog Team and Canucatchme Kennels will provide the demonstration (weather permitting) from 10 am to 11 am on Saturday and Sunday.

“I always had good working dogs and had done a bit of sheepdog trialling. The crowd always love the dogs and enjoy seeing the demos,” Paul said.

Having taken his act onto Australia’s Got Talent, he said showing off the dogs’ skills was always plenty of fun and something he enjoyed sharing with the crowds. The Beloka Kelpie working dog demonstrations will run for 30 minutes and start at 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm each day.

“I set up some obstacles and work the sheep and ducks through,” he said. The show will include dogs of

You can also meet and have a cuddle with the sled dogs at the Black Hawk Tent from 1 pm to 2.30 pm daily.

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HARVEST FEST 2018 OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE MAXIMISE YOUR VEGIE GARDEN AS WE EMBRACE THE TREND OF GROWING OUR OWN PRODUCE, GREENHOUSES HAVE INCREASINGLY BECOME A FIXTURE IN AUSTRALIAN BACKYARDS. For Rae Grant, manager of Geelongbased business Grow-Fresh Greenhouses — which offers a range of poly carbonate greenhouses and glasshouses — the benefits of a greenhouse are endless. “Greenhouses will allow you to grow things out of seasons, extend growing seasons and let you get an early start,” she said. “Our greenhouses are UK design, so they’re designed for harsh conditions and are really good in high winds and bad weather.”

Whether its tomatoes, herbs or capsicums, Rae said the quality of home-grown produce was evident in the final product and that more awareness regarding pesticides and stored produce had prompted people to grow their own fruits and vegetables. No matter the motivation behind purchasing a greenhouse, Rae said there were a number of options. “We have everything from small backyard ones up to greenhouses for the bigger hobby farmers, so there’s a range for everyone,” she said.

Alpacas for pets, guards or breeding

HARDY BREED ON SHOW

Four breeders have joined forces to present information on behalf of the Australian Wiltshire Horn Sheepbreeders’ Association, which has membership almost Australiawide.

South Gippsland breeder Jill Noble said sheep, lambs and rams would be on display in undercover pens. Visitors will have the chance to pat the animals, information and brochures about the breed and association will be available, and some sheep will be for sale. Jill said the easy-care breed shed its wool, was hardy and highly resistant to worms and was suitable for hilly and wet terrain.

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Regarded as the original meat sheep, the Wiltshire Horn breed is sought after by commercial and hobby farmers and will be on show at Harvest Fest.

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HARVEST FEST 2018 OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE SPLASH INTO SPRING AT VICTORIA’S NEWEST THEME PARK! The sun is back and it’s time to play! Gumbuya World’s water park is now open and with the water heated to a perfect 26 degrees, every day promises awesome aquatic fun.

Or for the ultimate Aussie animal encounter, book an exclusive Wildlife Experience to get one-on-one and pat a python, cuddle a dingo, and take that perfect pic with one of our cute koalas.

Take the plunge on epic water slides, get deliriously drenched on the aquatic jungle gym Typhoon Island, or soak up the rays on a relaxing drift along the 180 metre Lazy River.

Thrill-seekers young and old can also spin out on unlimited rides under the spectacular gum trees at Oz Adventure and Outback Explorers. Whether you’re flying sky-high on the Giant Tree Swing, enjoying the bumper car chaos of the Desert Derby or delighting in Berry Twirl, a super-sweet spin on everyone’s favourite Teacups ride, there’s fun to suit every speed.

Gumbuya World is located only 50 minutes from Melbourne, and open from 10 am to 5 pm on weekends in November and every day from December 1.

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It’s the vision of a group of Victorian entrepreneurs consisting of Gerry Ryan,

There’s a whole host of new baby animals waiting to meet you too. And they’re guaranteed to melt your heart! Cuddle up to adorable piglets, lambs and chicks in the Petting Zoo, then check out the amazing crocodile hatchlings in action in the Critter Cave.

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Wal Pisciotta, Adam Campbell, Brett Murray, and Ray and Ron Weinzierl, who wanted to reimagine the tourist favourite they enjoyed with their families when they were younger, and create a legacy of fun and imagination for future generations. For more information and to book your spring school holiday tickets, visit gumbuya.com.au

FOOD-FRESH AND ENVIRO-FRIENDLY Little Bumble’s beeswax food wraps keep food fresh for longer and reduce household plastic waste. While on maternity leave, business director Laura Eddington came up with the ingenious idea to create the beeswax wraps, stemming from her farming upbringing. “While on maternity leave from science teaching, I became frustrated at the food wastage and plastic pollution that was occurring in my home,” she said. “Being raised on land and always striving to be more sustainable, I began to research an alternative to plastic wrap, snap lock bags and plastic containers. “After investing in the beeswax food wraps already on the market I was very disappointed by their performance. FOR A GREAT DAY OUT!

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“So I put my science skills to use and

developed an all-natural formula that produced premium wraps that could be customised, refreshed and made into DIY kits.” The Gippsland-based mother of two, who thrives in “making a difference one wrap at a time”, will be at Harvest Fest showcasing the full range of wraps available and demonstrating how to use the DIY wrap kits. Little Bumble Beeswax Wrap Food demonstrations 11 am daily.

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FLYING HIGH WITH LATEST TECHNOLOGY See the latest in advanced drone technology and talk to the experts at Harvest Fest. The Centre of Drone Excellence is an initiative of Lardner Park — home of Harvest Fest — and The Institute for Drone Technology, and will conduct two drone demonstrations at 11 am on Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11. The centre’s base at Lardner Park is a permanently located hub for drone technology in the Asia Pacific region and its role is to champion the future of the drone industry. The centre aims to create best practices in drone technology, education and commercial application and circulate these to the public, business, academia and international communities.

New advancements in technology are seeing drones impacting the way organisations conduct business and drones can help drastically improve the efficiency and safety in day-to-day operations across numerous sectors including infrastructure, maritime, agriculture, construction and mining. Drones can assist with surveying; confined space inspections; provide real-time aerial footage and 3D maps of sites; help inspect overhead cranes, towers and roofs of tall buildings; improve road safety on sites by monitoring traffic, road conditions and hazards; and in various agriculture applications such as crop analysis and weed detection. The Institute for Drone Technology helps organisations integrate drone

THE FASCINATING WORLD OF BEES The original ‘Bunyip Beekeeper’ William Rogers will attend Harvest Fest to shine a spotlight on the fascinating world of bees and the products that can be created from beeswax and raw honey. As part of the stall for business The Bunyip Beekeeper, the team will provide insight into the products and services offered, which include: raw honey sales, providing beehive rental/leasing, authorised sales of flow-hives, live bee removal, beekeeping equipment and bees for sale, plus a range of pure beeswax food wraps, lip balms, beard balms, furniture polish, tealight candles and more, along with workshops/ courses and school-based education.

“We will also bring an observation hive; this is made with clear sides so people can look at part of a working beehive and we can point out what is going on,” office manager and apprentice beekeeper Caroline Hammond said.

technology safely and effectively. The institute is an Australian Skills Quality Authority accredited registered training

organisation and a Civil Aviation Safety Authority accredited training provider for the Remote Pilot Licence.

INNOVATIVE FARMING WITH WALKING TRACTORS Walking tractors, also known as two-wheel tractors, are used all over the world for small-scale agriculture, horticulture, landscaping and home use. These tractors are not only built to high standards of quality and durability, they are designed to run many attachments and give thousands of hours of service

Machinery said. “Implements can be interchanged easily, and as a result there is hardly a smallscale farming application that a BCS/ Pasquali two-wheel tractor cannot perform.”

Vin Rowe Farm Machinery in Warragul will bring its walking tractors to Harvest Fest. “What makes walking, or two-wheel, tractors more versatile is the large range of powered and non-powered implements that can be used on the machine,” Patricia Bailey from Vin Rowe Farm HARVEST FEST 2018 OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE

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HARVEST FEST KITCHEN DISPLAYS EXPERT SKILLS Using the best in local produce, meat and dairy, some top Gippsland chefs and a butcher in the Harvest Fest Kitchen will transform them into culinary delights right in front of your eyes. In a tantalising display of expertise and aromatics, see the best of the best in

action and learn their tips and tricks along the way. The 45-minute demonstrations will be held across the three days, showcasing the creative things local experts are doing with Gippsland produce and inspiring visitors to try them at home.

SPIRITS AND LIQUEURS TO TANTALISE TASTEBUDS Original Spirit Co is renowned for its handcrafted spirits and liqueurs that pack a big punch with international awards. “We will bring different flavours of gin, some fruit liqueurs, our limoncello which is always very popular, a typical

ENTICING BREWS SET TO DELIGHT Sample Coldstream Brewery’s tantalising beverages and take home your favourites for later, from Coldstream’s distinctive cider-canshaped van at Harvest Fest. “We have a pilsener, a European-style beer that is lighter and easier to drink; a porter, a dark malty beer; and an apple 8

cider and a pear cider — our ciders are really summery, light and fresh to drink, and are made from pure fruit, so no concentrates or powders like a lot of the standard ciders on the market,” Chloe Williams from the brewery’s marketing and communications department said.

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style German digestif, and a good old original spiced tawny,” Barbara Richartz from Original Spirit Co said. “We are very passionate about creating high-end products but also about being in touch with our customers; we do everything ourselves from creating the products to labelling them to going to sales events ourselves and meeting the customers.”

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A CURE FOR KITCHEN BOREDOM Delectable cured meats will be on the menu at Harvest Fest, with cooking demonstrations showcasing how to bring the technique into the home kitchen. Delivered by String and Salt’s Dave Cann, who owns the business with his wife Michelle, the demonstrations will take crowds through the whole curing process, from start to finish. Having opened the business in 2014, the couple’s cooking school has focused on giving home cooks the confidence to try new techniques at home.

NOSE-TO-TAIL APPROACH The ever-trendy nose-to-tail approach of cooking will be highlighted by West Gippsland chef Trevor Perkins, who is a feature chef at Harvest Fest. He is the chef-owner of Hogget Kitchen, a warm and inviting restaurant set in a beautiful rural location which provides “a very sharing and enjoyable dining experience eating produce grown on the farm”. “At Harvest Fest we will be focusing on beef, lamb and pork (for the cooking demonstrations) and we will talk about the animal, how we process it and how we cook it, even the way it is broken down with that nose-totail approach,” Trevor said. “It’s actually a lengthy process breaking the animal down, and with all the parts of the animal you can use it can take four to six weeks as we move through the different cuts, so it is great to give people insight into this.” Trevor said West Gippsland had some fantastic produce and he was looking forward to showcasing this through his demonstrations. “(At Hogget Kitchen) we change the menu every day prior to service so it is all completely seasonal,” he said. “Everything is grown and sourced locally so it really represents our region.” Chef Trevor Perkins will provide cooking demonstrations on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

“We’ll show everything from the cleaning of the whole muscle and preparation to the curing process and how to go about packing and netting for curing and storage,” Dave said. “It’ll be good, simple techniques that can be implemented at home. Hopefully it will show everyone that curing is something not to be scared of.” With a rise in curing meats including salami-making driving interest in the technique, curiosity in other cured meats including prosciutto, pancetta and copicola had also increased. “The dry curing process is certainly growing, there’s been quite a substantial increase in interest,” Dave said. “The concept of making things from scratch at home is always fantastic and hopefully we’ll show some things that people can put in place.” Providing meat curing demonstrations is Dave Cann on Saturday and Sunday at 2pm.

See feature butcher Joel Young in action.

SHARING THEIR PADDOCK-TO-PLATE PHILOSOPHY Award-winning sausages will be on show at Harvest Fest, as Traralgon butchery 3Js Butchers displays its paddock-to-plate culinary talents. Started by Joel Young and John Hardman seven years ago, the butchers pride themselves on working with local farmers to deliver quality produce. “We are truly paddock-to-plate, which means everything is taken from a whole carcase,” Joel said. “We work with local farmers, the closest just 15 minutes down the road and the furthest about 40 minutes away.” Priding themselves on their sausages, the butchers have been recognised with a number of awards throughout the years. Awarded the best lamb sausages in Australia and Gippsland’s best beef sausages and pork sausages, Joel said there would be no shortage of tasty treats to sample on the day. Putting their paddock-to-plate approach at the forefront through Harvest Fest, Joel said they would be showcasing the process of breaking down a carcase and turning it into sausages each day of the three-day event, with lamb, beef and pork the proteins of choice. Joel Young will provide butchery demonstrations on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10 am and sausage making demonstrations on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday at noon. HARVEST FEST 2018 OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE

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FOOD MADE FUN FOR CHILDREN Children’s interactive cooking “Food is very emotive, it is not demonstrations will be held at just about sustaining life or about Harvest Fest so “kids can get taste, we often have very strong hands-on with cooking, have fun memories of food from our and learn something in the process”. childhoods too — which is why Kevin Kapusi Starow from it is so important to create good Bubble Muffin Kids Cooking Club relationships with healthy food and will be providing four cooking lifestyle when they are young.” demonstration shows each day. The Bubble Muffin Kids Cooking “We provide a fun and interactive Club will provide interactive program for kids where they learn cooking demonstrations for about healthy cooking and create children on the Friday, Saturday positive anchoring in their mind and Sunday at 9 am, 10.30 am, about health food and lifestyle,” he said. noon and 1.30 pm.

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SUMPTUOUS SNAILS AND MAGNIFICENT MEDITERRANEAN Café Escargot has farmed escargot for the past 10 years and opened their Italian, French and Spanish style restaurant eight years ago.

Enjoy the best Gippsland has to offer across the many stalls within the farmers’ market and the delicious food available within the food courts.

The owners will be at Harvest Fest showcasing escargot and Mediterranean cuisine.

Cuisines including Asian, Spanish, Cajun and Greek are on offer, along with American-style foods and seafood dishes. For something smaller or something to take home later there are treats like homemade ice-creams, desserts, coffee from Phillip Island Coffee Co and more. Those with dietary requirements can also enjoy tasty treats at the event

local Mirboo North potato chips — and of course the escargot dishes.”

“We do the escargot with garlic butter, salt and pepper, as ravioli; eight different dishes in total,” Vincenza Alexander, business owner with husband Doug, said. with many caterers offering yummy foods that meet their needs.

“We will also do Italian and Spanish food including authentic cannoli, paella, arancini, croquettes and churros, our

FARMERS’ MARKET IS FOODIE HAVEN Showcasing the region’s finest produce is Harvest Fest’s farmers’ market. With Gippsland being a renowned producer and foodie destination the market features a tantalising snapshot on what it offers — including fresh fruit and vegetables, garlic and herbs, wine,

salami, olive oil, eggs, cakes, jams and relishes, and even handmade soaps. Held every day, visitors can sample the wares, take some home for later and connect directly with the farmers and producers themselves.

ALL ABOUT NUTS AND FRUIT

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Nuts ‘Bout Fruit offers delicious preservative-free products made wholly from nuts and fruit.

Providing unprocessed, great-tasting, high quality honey has grown from a passion to successful business Blue Tree Honey Farm for Shaz and Rob Fisher.

“I source my ingredients as local as I can, my products are a healthy alternative for people with allergies or those that want to follow a healthier path,” owner Roxanne Thomson said. Roxanne will bring range of goods, from her 30 nut butters to a cooling fruit ice-cream made fresh on the spot and fruit juice pops — all made utilising her

“Our delicious honeys come from beehives located on our farm and in the local townships,” Shaz said. knowledge from working in the tourism and hospitality industry and from dealing with her own gut-health issues.

Other products offered for sale through the farm include jams, jellies, preserves and sauces, along with general produce made with produce

grown on the farm or sourced from other local farms, all boasting no chemicals or pesticides — and beekeeping supplies from the couple’s other venture, Fishers Beekeeping.

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HARVEST FEST 2018 OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE HAVE YOU GOT YOUR QUAD BIKE ROLLOVER REBATE? More than 4000 employers have taken advantage of the Victorian Government’s quad bike safety rebate and fitted rollover protection to their quad bike, or purchased a more terrainappropriate vehicle. Rollover protection devices (RPDs) are designed to save lives. It’s indisputable that quad bikes are involved in more deaths on Australian farms than any other piece of machinery, mostly due to quad bikes rolling over, crushing or asphyxiating the rider. According to Safe Work Australia, there have been 10 quad bike-related fatalities last year alone. A rollover can happen suddenly and in seemingly harmless conditions — even for experienced farmers. Many farmers work in isolation so quad bike incidents can go unnoticed for hours, or days — by

which time help may be too late. The most tragic part is that quad bike deaths are preventable. It starts with assessing your risk of rollover and taking active steps to prevent it. ASSESS YOUR RISK OF ROLLOVER WorkSafe has created an online risk assessment tool to help employers assess the risk of quad bike rollover on their farms. The tool looks at common tasks and the different types of farming terrain in order to determine the level of risk. Where there is a risk, WorkSafe requires employers to control the risk so far as is reasonably practicable; this usually means fitting rollover protection, eliminating the task or using an alternative vehicle. Otherwise they may be issued with an improvement notice

for breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Who? Eligible employers need to:

If you are considering controlling the risk by installing rollover protection or buying an alternative vehicle, you can apply for the rebate to help offset the cost.

• live and operate a business in Victoria;

Visit worksafe.vic.gov.au/quad-bikes to find quad bike safety information including videos to help farmers identify hazards and control risks related to quad bike use. QUAD BIKE SAFETY REBATE What? • Up to $600 for RPDs for up to two quad bikes (max $1200) or •$ 1200 towards alternative vehicle (side by side or small utility vehicle) • Available until September 30, 2019 or until funding runs out.

Quad bikes are the biggest cause of death on Australian farms. And over half those deaths are due to quad bikes rolling over, crushing or asphyxiating the rider. For information on the quad bike safety rebate, visit worksafe.vic.gov.au/agriculture

Quad bike deaths are preventable

•h ave no more than 19 full-time employees; •o wn a quad bike for work purposes; and • use farming as their main income. Owner-operator farmers with no employees are also eligible. How? Administered by the Victorian Farmers Federation, you can apply: • Online at bequadsafe.com.au • By email: bequadsafe@vff.org.au •B y post: call 1300 945 030 for an application form.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11

General Farming

Farming and Food

Sustainability Zero waste living Tammy Logan from Gippsland Unwrapped

10 am

LEARNING SERIES FOR EXPERT GUIDANCE Learn from the experts about a variety of boutique farming and producer topics in Harvest Fest’s Learning Series. The lectures run across three days with day one focused on general agricultural topics such as technology, animal husbandry and health; day two will focus on innovation in farming and food production; and day three will look at

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sustainable living. Grab a coffee and a bite to eat from one of the tantalising food court offerings and sit down for some fascinating, inspiring and informative lectures. Many of the presenters have their own stalls on site so you can meet them directly afterwards for any further questions and to purchase their wares.

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Fire safety on farms Glen Tarrant from Country Fire Authority (CFA)

The future of finding, buying and selling good food Chris Macquet from FindGoodFood

How to backyard bee-keep Bill Ringin from Gippsland Apiarists Association

12 pm

How to backyard bee-keep Bill Ringin from Gippsland Apiarists Association

Organic Farming & Food Wendy Wallace from Elderslie Organics

Zero waste living Tammy Logan from Gippsland Unwrapped

1 pm

Your responsibilities as a sheep and livestock owner Agriculture Victoria

Native foods Julie Weatherhead from Peppermint Ridge Farm

Eco vegie gardens Julie Weatherhead from Peppermint Ridge Farm

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Seven essentials for sheep owners Jill Noble & Gary Tie from Hallston Valley Farm

Growing garlic “start-up” issues for domestic and small commercial growers David Jones, Mirboo Farm & the Australian Garlic Industry Association

Saving energy and making your home more comfortable Malcom McKelvie from Gippsland Climate Change Network

HARVEST FEST 2018 OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE ESSENTIAL SHEEP FACTS Part-time farmers Jill Noble and Gary Tie will outline their experiences with establishing their flock of Wiltshire Horn sheep on their 62 ha South Gippsland property, at Harvest Fest. Hallston Valley Farm has been developed by the couple in the past three years and is home to a flock of 120 sheep, along with chooks, a largescale vegetable garden and orchard of 80 fruit trees. Jill said the information session would cover the essentials they had learned to help fast-track the process for others looking to own and keep sheep. The broad overview will include a hoof

trimming demonstration, an explanation of the life cycle of sheep and information about pasture management and rotational grazing to support not only the health of the animal, but soil structure and fertility. Jill said the couple’s agricultural background prompted them to expand from their Melbourne base and develop the property, which sells cut and packed meat direct to consumers, and stud sheep to commercial and hobby farmers. An information session will be provided by Jill Noble and Gary Tie on Friday at 2 pm.

THE MANY BENEFITS OF NATIVE PLANTS AND FOODS Native plants and native food plants can be easily incorporated into a kitchen garden with the right knowledge. Julie Weatherhead will provide expert information on this as a guest speaker for Harvest Fest. The owner of Peppermint Ridge Farm in West Gippsland, which provides Australian native food experiences, and author of Australian Native Food Harvest — a guide for the passionate cook and gardener — is well versed on the topic and also brings with her 20 years of experience as an environmental scientist and ecologist. “Most people don’t realise that native plants and food plants can fit in beautifully with existing gardens, that edible native plants can provide many 14

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health benefits, that (the combination of natives and non-natives) can provide a natural pest control, and it can lead to increased habitat for native animals,” Julie said. Peppermint Ridge Farm allows visitors to “taste, learn, see and experience Australia’s unique native foods”. Julie’s book Australian Native Food Harvest “is designed for gardeners, cooks and students, providing an easyto-use guide to our Australian native food plants with their amazing health benefits and ecosystem services”. Julie Weatherhead will provide a talk on native food on Saturday at 1 pm, and a talk on eco-friendly vegetable gardens on Sunday at 1 pm.

HARVEST FEST 2018 OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Please note: pets are not permitted at Harvest Fest given the wide range of livestock and animals onsite. GETTING THERE Parking Complimentary car parking is available via Gate 1 at Lardner Park via Burnt Store Road. Transport Regular train services operate to Warragul/Drouin via the Traralgon Line — for timetables and ticketing visit www.vline.com.au A bus shuttle will circuit from Drouin station to Warragul station to Lardner Park on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm. Please check website before travelling as the shuttle service is subject to change. Food and Drink There are fantastic food and drink options available to purchase, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Spend the day and enjoy some lunch. Please note no BYO alcohol is permitted at Harvest Fest.

WASTE WARRIOR SHARES HER MESSAGE With the top four plastic pollution items on beaches and oceans being disposable coffee cups, plastic bags, water bottles and straws, blogger Tammy Logan was equal parts disgusted by this fact and inspired to do something to change it. After watching a presentation at work about the global plastic problem, Tammy participated in the Plastic Free July Challenge in 2015 and the following year started her highly successful blog Gippsland Unwrapped, which is committed to the pursuit of plastic-free and waste-free living, and highlights how sustainable living can result in a more meaningful life and can be a strong force for positive change. Tammy — who is now a full-time blogger, sustainability educator, consultant and

speaker — is providing two talks on the Sunday of Harvest Fest as part of the Learning Series. She utilises her background working in the area of community engagement around sustainability issues and natural resource management, along with her Bachelor of Science, Conservation, Biology and Ecology and her knowledge from growing up on a dairy farm. After beginning her research on plasticfree living in 2015 she was inspired by the many benefits for the environment and also some additional side effect benefits of a more environmentallyfriendly way of life. “I didn’t want to be working so much all the time at the expense of my family and friends, I wanted more time

to focus on what is meaningful like relationships and the experiences — the things in life that make us really happy, not just being stuck on the hamster wheel,” she said. Tammy is looking forward to providing information to Harvest Fest visitors on why plastic usage and general waste is a problem and how people can make positive changes in their own lives. “I want to show people some examples of what I do so they can go home with concrete actions they can try themselves,” she said.

Accessibility and Amenities Lardner Park is a fully accessible venue providing inclusive access for those with disabilities including: • Accessible designated car parking and drop off points. • Designated, accessible toilet facilities. • Storage space for mobility aids. • Access for assistance and guide dogs. Mobility scooters can be booked for a fee online via Event Scooter Hire. Alternatively they are located inside Gate 1. Please phone Gordon on 0428 694 335 if you have any questions on scooter hire. ATMs are available at Harvest Fest however please note fees will apply.

To read Tammy’s blog visit gippslandunwrapped.com/ Tammy Logan will provide talks on Sunday at 10 am and noon.

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HARVEST FEST 2018 OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE A Federation Training ConservationLand-Management course in action.

TRAINING AND CAREERS IN GIPPSLAND In the lush rural region of Gippsland, careers in horticulture, agriculture, conservation and land management are plentiful — and Federation Training will shine a spotlight onto some of the training and career opportunities available locally. The business will have a stall at Harvest Fest to discuss the training opportunities it can offer, and by teaming up with GippsDairy and Flavorite Tomatoes can also discuss some related career opportunities that may arise for course graduates. While Federation Training offers more

than 100 courses, the most relevant to careers in Gippsland industries will be highlighted to provide more targeted information to patrons.

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“We also want to draw particular attention to free TAFE courses we can offer. Some of our horticulture and agriculture courses are being offered as part of a free government initiative,” Federation Training events co-ordinator Amy Oates said.

TAKE A STEP BACK IN TIME TO MEDIEVAL DAYS AND ENJOY THE EXCITEMENT AND THRILL OF A JOUSTING COMPETITION. Hear the thunder of hooves and see wooden lances splinter as four armoured warriors face-off on their mighty steeds and battle it out for glory.

“The government is offering funding to cover the cost of course fees for some courses in 2019 for eligible students.”

Tournament X director Andrew McKinnon, who has been jousting for more than 10 years, said crowds would be left amazed by the spectacular display.

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“Some people find it quite overwhelming. It’s just so unique, so evocative and very interesting.”

With current world jousting champion Phil Leitch and former world champions competing, the contest is expected to be fierce. While plenty of eyes would be on the main event, Andrew said there would also be plenty of time for spectators to get an up close look at the jousting equipment, with a tent displaying armour and lances. “We’ll be there to talk to people and answer questions,” he said. The jousting demonstration will take place on Saturday, November 10 at 1 pm, with the medieval tent open throughout Harvest Fest.

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HARVEST FEST 2018 OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE E7

Kensal Estate Wines

NP15

Advanced Therapy Massagers

E13 - Telstra E14

NP2

Mini Melts Icecream

NP20

Aqua Blades and Blumat

BB29 - The Button Ladies BB30

CP19

Mirboo Farm

NP18

Aqua Max Rural Water Filtrations

Natura’s Artisan Ice cream

L11 BCF

M15

MAKE

GROW G28

Black Hawk Pet Care

G16

Blerick Tree Farm

G17

Clifden Farm

G18

Collings Wholesale Nursery

DNA Propagations

G26

Elderslie Organic Eggs

G13

Fern Gardens

G27

Green Valley Grains

G12 Grow Heirloom Plants & Seeds, Turmerix, Dewit Garden Tools

NP23

Anne of Dromana

CP1

Australian Tea House

M18

Bunyip Saddlery

Corry Marketing/2WP

BB4 - BB5 & BB22 - BB23 Custom Creations by Ryan Parsons

EnviroPro Alternatives

Eye Muffs by Reptiler

Farming Equipment Distributors

M10

Federation Training

M10

Flavorite Hydroponic Tomatoes

M21

Gendore Tractors & Machinery

Genuine Pet Products

M10 GippsDairy M19

Kustom Kegs Wine Barrel Furniture

M12 - LED Light Co M13

Grow-Fresh Greenhouses Australia

Hill Side Roses

BB32

Leadoux Turkeys

BB27 Let’s Eat Cake Handmade Confectionery

CP20

Olive Twist

NP16

Little Alpaca

G15

Paper Pot Planter Australia

Local Shed Solutions Pty Ltd

CP4

Peppermint Ridge Farm

BB31

Marianne Bunning Framing

Camel Rides Peter Hodge Camel Hire

CP18

Nurture Body & Soul

BB12

Peter Edwards All Mine Stories

Animal Pavilion Serenity Alpacas

Pioneer Water Tanks & Liners

M16 M17

G19 Soilcharge NP30

Southern Rural Water

G29

Sproutwell Greenhouses

Ned Kelly Red

L14

G33

Nuts Bout Fruit

L24

Vision Mart Eyewear

NP28

Original Spirit Co

NP13 - Better Living Australia NP14

NP1

Phillip Island Coffee Company

BB14 - Wicky Wax Creations BB15

E2 Radtke Catering - Chargrilled Gourmet Specialties

EAT E17A

3J’s Butchers

CP19

Australian Garlic Industry Association

CP12

Blue Tree Honey Farm

E10

Burra Brewing Co

E18A

C4 Coffee

E17

Cafe Escargot

L29

Clark’s Ice Cream & Cyclone Taties

G36

Coldstream Brewery

E21

Colombo Soft Serve

E18

Danish Bakehouse

CP11A Danny Balboa’s Sauce Co CP9

Darnum Park Estate

Destination Gippsland Elephant Rock Street Food Fleming Berries

Power Hound Attachments

CP8

Fruits of Strathmore

Proside Select

CP2

Pud for all Seasons

E1 Game of Cones - Timboon Fine Icecream

BB25

Queen Bee

The Squatting Frog Plant Nursery

NP29

Weed Gunnel

NP33

CP5

Vin Rowe Farm Machinery

G11

All day Animals on the Move farmyard Camel rides Farmers’ Market Meet and cuddle the Kelpies Exhibitor stalls 8.30 am Get behind the scenes and meet the cast to Channel 10’s Good Chef Bad Chef as they film from Harvest Fest 9am Bubble Muffin kids cooking 9.30 am Baw Baw Shire Mayor to officially open Harvest Fest 2018 10 am Beloka Kelpies working dog demonstration Cutting demonstration with Joel from 3j’s Butchers 10.30 am Bubble Muffin kids cooking 11 am Fire safety on farms with the CFA Little Bumble Beeswax Wrap Food Demonstration - book online 12 pm Bubble Muffin kids cooking

TouchWood Timber

M14

E20

BB10 - Sirene Sea Pearls BB11

TIME FRIDAY

NP17

BB16 - Elite Gift Collection BB17

Animal Pavilion Sheep Wiltshire Horn

Strike Force Australia Generators

Smallaire - Air Movement Specialists

Beloka Kelpies working dog demonstration Sausage making with Joel from 3j’s Butchers Backyard Beekeeping with Bill 1 pm Meet and Cuddle the Sled Dogs Cooking demonstration with Trevor from Hogget Kitchen Your Responsibilities as a Sheep and Livestock Owner 1.30 pm Bubble Muffin kids cooking 2 pm Beloka Kelpies working dog demonstration Seven Essentials for Sheep Owners TIME SATURDAY All day Meet, greet and get a picture with a knight at the jousting tent Camel rides Farmers’ Market Meet and cuddle the Kelpies Exhibitor stalls

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L7 & L10

Bendigo Clothing

Burke & Wills Australia

Complete Gutter Solutions

CP6

Salami Shack

NP22

Cushions and Decor

NP4

Shumeis Dumpling Co

L12

DoTerra Essential Oils

Smoke and Roast

NP19

Emo’s Leather Goods

G34

Smoke House 720

L20

Filko Cleaning Products

NP36

Find Good Food

NP5A Soleil Lychee Infused Beer CP13

St Fiacres Farm

L17

Frontline Socks

E19

Tangled in Food

BB24

Hendy Haye Craft

E1A

Tarago Valley Organic

L21

Hi Power Flashlights

CP7

The Bunyip Beekeeper

BB26

In A Spin

G32

The Cajun Kitchen

NP10

Indoors Outdoors Blinds & Shade

E16

The Honey Puff Chicks

L18

Kiel Industries

The Jolly Lolly Trolley

L13A Landcare

NP3

Traditional Homemade Donuts

BB28

CP3

Weyhill Farm Garlic

L25

Lowerelec LED Lighting

G35

Wheelie Good Pizzas

L13A

Melbourne Water

Wun Hung Lo Dumpling Co

L27

Mobius Materials Recovery

L28

Mr Pure Water

Little Bumble

NP21 Nature Lab Skincare & Babyscent Natural Skincare

LIVE

L30

On the Go Safety & Workwear

L26

Ozpig Australia

NP31 - Painpod NP32

E10

Gippsland Wine Co

NP37 - AAA Kracht Dist - Water Purifiers NP38

L22

Rockys Solar

CP11

Grand Ridge Brewery

L31

AAA Quality Socks

NP12

Show Television

NP5

Ilias the Greek - Salt & Feta Balls

L23

Abbey Gardens Aged Care

L19 Tupperware

CP10

Just Sweets & Just Nutz

L16

Adjusta Mattress Australia

L15

9 am Bubble Muffin kids cooking 10 am Sled Dog Demonstration Beloka Kelpies working dog demonstration Cutting demonstration with Joel from 3j’s Butchers 10.30 am Bubble Muffin kids cooking 11 am Drone demonstrations Find, buy and sell good food on your mobile

Drone demonstration

Little Bumble Beeswax Wrap Food Demonstration - book online 12 pm Bubble Muffin kids cooking Beloka Kelpies working dog demonstration Sausage making with with Joel from 3j’s Butchers 1 pm Jousting demonstration Meet and Cuddle the Sled Dogs Cooking demonstration with Trevor from Hogget Kitchen Native foods with Julie from

Peppermint Ridge Farm 1.30 pm Bubble Muffin kids cooking 2 pm Beloka Kelpies working dog demonstration Curing with Dave from Salt + String Growing Garlic “start-up” issues for domestic and small commercial growers TIME SUNDAY All day Animals on the Move farmyard Camel rides Farmers’ Market Meet and cuddle the Kelpies Exhibitor stalls 9 am Bubble Muffin kids cooking 10 am Sled Dog Demonstration Beloka Kelpies working dog demonstration Cutting demonstration with Joel from 3j’s Butchers Zero Waste Living with Tammy 10.30 am Bubble Muffin kids cooking 11 am A minute silence is observed

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for Remembrance Day Drone demonstrations Backyard Beekeeping with Bill Little Bumble Beeswax Wrap Food Demonstration - book online 12 pm Bubble Muffin kids cooking Beloka Kelpies working dog demonstration Sausage making with with Joel from 3j’s Butchers Zero Waste Living with Tammy 1 pm Meet and Cuddle the Sled Dogs Cooking demonstration with Trevor from Hogget Kitchen Eco veggie gardens with Julie from Peppermint Ridge Farm 1.30 pm Bubble Muffin kids cooking 2 pm Beloka Kelpies working dog demonstration Curing with Dave from Salt + String Saving Energy and Making Your Home More Comfortable

*Map, exhibitor listings and timetable subject to change.

NORTH PAVILION

BB32

CP1

CP2

CP3

CP4

CP5

CP20

HARVEST KITCHEN

CP19

CP18

CP6

BUBBLE MUFFIN KIDS COOKING

CP7

CENTRAL PAVILION NP1

EXHIBITOR CAR PARK

FOOD COURT 3

OUTDOOR CAFE

NP5

BB3

BB4

BB5

BB20

BB21

BB22

BB23

BB17

BB24

BB25

BB26

BB27

BB16

BB28

BB29

BB30

CP13

CP12

CP11A

CP11

NP10

BB31

L30

L29

L10

L11

L12

Fifth Street

NP13

NP14

NP15 Better Living Australia

NP16

NP17 Original Spirit Co.

NP18

NP19

NP20

NP12

NP38

6x3

NP37 L14

NP26

3x3

NP28

NP36 L15

E1A

HARVEST KITCHEN

FARMERS MARKET

L17

L18

L19

L21

L22

L23

L24

L25

L26

L27

L28

6x3

NP21 Better Living Australia

NP35

NP34

NP22 Better Living Nature Australia

NP33

E17

3x3

E17A

E10

E11

E12

E13

E14

E15

FOOD COURT 1

E18A

BB10

DRONE DEMOS

LEARNING SERIES

Avenue D WORKING DOGS

M10

M12

M13

M15

M16 & M17

G7 G10

G16

G13

G14

G15

M19

G30

G18

G19

G24

PUBLIC CAR PARK G26

G17

M14 M18

Avenue C

G8 G11

G23

G12

JOUSTING TENT

BB12 BB11

Avenue E i

Avenue L

BB14

E21

JOUSTING DEMOS

BB15

NP32 NP31

ATM

E19 E20

AvenNP30 ue F

G29

G27

SLEDDOGS G31

M20

Avenue K

Avenue B

G33

M21

G32

FOOD COURT 2

G34

ANIMAL FARMYARD

G36 G35

Camel Rides

MAIN ENTRAN CE

E18

ART & CRAFT

PICNIC AREA

SCOOTER HIR E

E16

NP29

NP23 Original Spirit Co.

BAW BAW PAVILION

ARTS & CRAFTS

L16

L20

BAW BAW PAVILION

NP27

Eigth Street

First Stree

NP39 L7

L13 L13A

New Stre

BB2

ATM

Third Street

L31

NORTH PAVILION

CP10

NP4

NP5A

(internal pavilion)

CP9

BAW BAW PAVILION

NP3

Evans Petroleum Street New Stre

NP2

CP8

Avenue A ANIMAL PAVILION GATE 4

GATE 3

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