Sample Food Festival

1st Saturday In September, Bangalow Showgrounds

Sample 2017 Program

Coming Soon!

The program for our 2017 festival will be announced closer to the event.

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.

Details for our 2017 Festival will be announced as planning continues.

Previous Festivals

Sample Food Festival News

Minister & Honorable Member Throw Their Support Behind #SampleFoodFest

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This week our Sample a taste of Northern New South Wales event (or #SampleFoodFest as many of you know it), had the honour of being recognised by NSW government’s 2017 Flagship Event Fund. The fund is a Destination NSW initiative devised to support...

Sixth Annual Sample Food Festival Wrap Up

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Around 17,000 visitors attended this year's Sample Food Festival at Bangalow Showground. The festival celebrates local chefs, producers and artisans. Each restaurant submits a tasting plate for judging and this year Ben O’Donoghue and Spencer Patrick chose The...

Just Over Three Weeks Till Sample!

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The countdown is on, with just over 3 weeks until Sample 2016. $5 & $10 Tasting Plates Gourmet Farmers Celebrity Guests Cooking Stages Local Producers Lifestyle...

Sample 2016 Date Announced

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September 3rd is the date for the sixth annual Sample Food Festival. Bangalow Showground is the vibrant place where Sample will be again. A showcase of local Chefs cooking a $5 and $10 tasting plate, farmers, growers, producers and a selection of local creatives make...

Two Weeks Till Sample

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Looking forward to seeing you all at the 5th annual Sample Food festival. To assist you in planning for the day, here are some highlights: The Cellar Group Masterclass Bookings are limited and only available on the day at The Cellar Group Marquee - Site 39. Midday -...