Kathryn Sowter from Witches Falls Winery at the launch of Eat Local Month at Kooroomba. Picture by Luke Marsden.
June is a month for anyone who believes the best meals come with a story — and maybe a little dirt under the nails. So pack your appetite and sense of adventure, it’s time for the Scenic Rim Eat Local Month.
Forks up folks, it’s feasting time!
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The famous Scenic Rim Eat Local Month returns this month with more flavour, fun and fire (as well as carrots, cheese, wine, beer and pickles) than ever before, serving up an epic month-long celebration of the region’s award-winning producers, makers, farmers, brewers, bakers and food innovators.
From on-farm experiences, brew-your-own classes, paddock walks, vineyard experiences and long lunches with your besties, the 2025 program is packed with more than 100 events across the Scenic Rim — just an hour from Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
The program features a menu of themed weekends, fresh events, paddock-to-plate feasts and full and multi-day food adventures curated for families, couples, mates and solo samplers alike.
This year, there’s more than 100 food events including 41 long lunches, degustations and dinners, 25 workshops and classes, almost 50 family-friendly options and a record 64 on-farm adventures. The program also includes almost 40 new events.
The Scenic Rim proudly holds the title of Australia’s carrot-growing capital, with local farmers harvesting 600 million each year, and yes, and the famous Kalfresh Carrot Day (book immediately as this experience sells out quickly!) remains one of the most popular for families everywhere. June is also the only month that Moffatt’s Fresh Produce makes its sought-after carrot ice-cream.
The event is supported by 12 serious food names, with this roll call of volunteer Scenic Rim food ambassador chefs the envy of the country — Alison Alexander (Queensland Food Fellow), Brenda Fawdon (Picnic Real Food Bar), Cameron Matthews ( Mapleton Public House), Caroline Jones (Three Girls Skipping), Daniel Groneberg (Kooroomba Vineyard and Restaurant), Elliot Platz (Monte Land Wine Bar), renowned pastry chef Glen Barratt, Jack Stuart (Blume Restaurant), Javier Codina (Moda Steak. Tapas. Seasons), Josh Lopez (Lopez at Home), French-born Olivier Boudon (Roastbeef and The Frog at The Overflow Estate 1895) and Richard Ousby (Cru Bar and Sixes and Sevens).
June is the month for long lunches, with 41 such events on the menu during Eat Local Month. Photo: Glen Hunt
“Eat Local Month provides the opportunity for our local community, visitors and people from all ages and backgrounds to enjoy an authentic paddock-to-plate experience and to renew their connection with our natural environment and agricultural production,” Scenic Rim Regional Council Mayor Tom Sharp said.
“With over 100 events on offer, there is a variety of options for everyone and for every taste and budget.
“Traditionally, growers have taken their product to market, however we are seeing an increase in consumers wanting to connect with where their food comes from and buy direct from the producers and growers in region.
“People are not only tasting the freshness and quality of the product, but gain an understanding of the farmers’ experience, their lifestyle and their dedication to quality produce. This raises awareness of the improvements being made in farming practices to build resilience in rural production and we’re seeing more and more artisans take raw and by-products to create something of even greater worth.
“From its modest beginnings in 2011, this event has provided a boost to our rural sector, helping to create jobs and drive our region’s prosperity. However, it also increases the appreciation for those who put food on our tables and where our food comes from.”
Food demonstrations will offer a bird’s eye view of chefs’ skills.
Scenic Rim Eat Local Month is proudly presented by Scenic Rim Regional Council, with support from major partners Moffatt Fresh Produce and Beaumoor, and supporting partners Kalfresh Vegetables, Urban Utilities, Community Bank Kalbar and District, Brisbane Economic Development Agency, Allclass Kubota, Queensland Hire and 612 ABC Radio Brisbane.
The event is also supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland’s Destination Events Program.
