Country comes to town in October when the GourMAY Mary Valley Food Festival joins with Slow Food Noosa to present a brunch at Fairhill Native Botanic Gardens in Yandina.
The initiative recognises the growing partnership between these two community-based, fresh and local food initiatives.
The event at the landmark Fairhill is to highlight the way in which the Mary Valley provides and supports fresh food for a growing urban market.
Guest speakers will be John Tidy of John Tidy Organics at Amamoor, and Ed Wright from Bamboo Park Pork at Valdora.
Slow Food has partnered with GourMAY each year in the presentation of the month-long food festival based in the Mary Valley during May.
The organisations share similar values of fresh, local, healthy, and fair food for all produced in a sustainable manner.
This special joint event on Saturday, 25 October, from 10am-noon is an opportunity to celebrate the shared commitment to good, clean, and fair food from across the extended regions.
“GourMAY Mary Valley is excited to once again partner with Slow Food Noosa,” GourMay event director Malcolm Oakley said. “Together, we share a passion for bringing fresh, local, healthy, and fair food to our community.
“We provide a direct link for farmers, producers and businesses to engage with consumers promoting sustainable farming and good food for all.”
Experience the warm hospitality of Angela Wright and the team at Fairhill Nursery in a relaxed setting to deepen connections, explore synergies, and spark ideas for meaningful participation in GourMAY 2026.
On offer will be platters of fresh fruit and berries, chia compotes, bacon and egg slice, scones with jam and cream, served with coffee, tea or chai.
This gathering is a fresh take on the Slow Food Noosa breakfasts – designed to foster collaboration, showcase local excellence, and inspire future events.
We’ll be proudly presenting:
John Tidy at his organic farm at Amamoor as a shining example of sustainable local agriculture.
Ed Wright, who is a Slow Food Noosa Snail of Approval recipient for his free-range, pasture-raised heritage pork.
Whether long-time members and supporters of Slow Food Noosa and GourMay or newly curious, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow food advocates and learn more about each organisation’s mission.
It is also the chance to meet and celebrate some of the incredible producers who make these regions so special.
FAST FACTS
Who: Open to all
Where: Fairhill Native Botanic Gardens
When: Saturday, 25 October, 10am-noon
RSVP: by Saturday 18 October for catering purposes.
Register here: events.humanitix.com/brunch-at-fairhill-botanical…
