By Margaret Maccoll
Live music, author talks, art classes and forage trails are just some of the ventures making Peregian Beach Village buzz like never before as the Village Vibes Festival continues into its second week.
Over the weekend live music drew crowds into the village square, artist Tara Sage introduced guests to watercolour painting at Pizzame Restaurant and chalk artist Mieke van den Berg left her mark on the sidewalk in the form of swimming turtles and inspired a young generation of chalk artists.
On Saturday Veggie Village volunteers Carol and Lis took visitors on a Feast and Forage Trail to learn a little more about Peregian’s community garden and sample some of the tastes at local restaurants.
Guests heard how Veggie Village was first established 13 years ago and expanded about six years ago with raised gardens and a shade area built for the benefit of members and their monthly social events.
Carol explained the processes involved in enriching the soil, pointed out the many herbs and vegetables planted and the success of the group. She told the group how they planted flowers to attract bees, grew greens to build up garden beds and how thrilled they were to host gardening guru Costa Giorgiadis.
Before guests departed chef Olly Vallis provided them with dips created from garden produce, then they continued on to sample the food at some of Peregian’s restaurants.
The Village Vibe Festival continues this weekend with highlights including a Walkabout Fashion and Pooch Trail Friday, kids craft on Saturday and a book signing and live music on Sunday.
