Sample Food Festival
A Taste Of Northern New South Wales
Sample a taste of Northern New South Wales, is the premier food event for Northern NSW. It takes place on the 1st Saturday in September at the Bangalow Showgrounds, in the Byron Bay hinterland.
Since our debut festival in 2011, farmers, producers, chefs and a whole range of creative individuals from all corners of the region, have come together to share their wares, their passion and their knowledge.
Each year foodies from far and wide have the opportunity to “sample” the best food and beverage, Northern New South Wales has to offer. The region’s top restaurants compete for the coveted “Gold Fork” awards and collaborate on a special luncheon.
The 9th Annual Sample Food Festival will be held on Saturday 7th September 2019.
2019 Market Stall Applications Are Open!
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Sample Food Festival News
The 8th Annual Sample Food Festival Wrap Up!
Foodie Heaven at Sample Food Festival 2018! It was a perfect spring day as the Bangalow Showgrounds transformed into foodie heaven on Saturday 1st September for the 16,000 + attendees of Sample Food Festival 2018. This was the eighth...
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT | NORCO
Norco is a name synonymous with the Northern Rivers, the home of Sample Food Festival and we are honoured to have them as a festival sponsor. You can sample their award winning milk or purchase their flavoured milks at the Norco van at #SampleFoodFest...
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SAMPLE 2018 LAUNCHES THIS WEEK!
Sample 2018 officially launches on Thursday with the first Le Cordon Bleu workshop at the Byron at Byron. The wining and dining continues through to the pinnacle event, the 8th Annual Sample Food Festival presented by Gold Coast Airport on Saturday 1st...
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Take your food career to the next level with Le Cordon Bleu
Sample Food Festival sponsors Le Cordon Bleu have just announced an exciting new series of professional learning courses suited to food enthusiasts and professionals, including a Food Writing unit facilitated by experienced food journalist Justin Bergman....
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2018 tasting plates & full program announced!
What's on the menu this year at Sample? Join us for good times and great food at the 8th Annual Sample Food Festival presented by Gold Coast Airport on Saturday 1st September 2018, 8am - 4pm at the Bangalow Showgrounds. $5 entry (kids free). Free parking....
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Industry Partner Spotlight | The Kitchen Shelf
For all kinds of foodies... The Kitchen Shelf is the Northern Rivers premier kitchen supply store with a comprehensive range of commercial cookware fit for the home too. We are honoured to announce them as our industry partner for Sample Food...
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