Ballina and Byron Harvest Trail

FROM ORCHARD TO RAINFOREST: A MACADAMIA & GIN REGENERATIVE JOURNEY The Brooks, the family behind Brookfarm and Cape Byron Distillery, invite you to visit their family macadamia farm and gin distillery in the spectacular Byron Hinterland. On this enlightening journey, learn how regenerative farming and rainforest restoration are at the heart of everything they do. Join Will Brook on the deck overlooking the rainforest and orchards, where you can sip a Brookies Gin & Tonic and enjoy a Brookfarm snack, while hearing about the family story, regenerative farming, rainforest restoration and what inspired the development of Brookfarm’s premium macadamia products. Then stroll through the rainforest, learning about the native botanicals that go into Brookie’s Gin. Finish with a 15-minute guided Gin tasting and take home a goodie bag of Brookfarm’s favourites. Feel free to stick around too! The distillery will be open all weekend, offering cocktails and discounts on products and merch. *Don’t feel like drinking? Enjoy a refreshing non-alcoholic Brookies Free Spirited G&T or spritz instead! Schedule/Inclusions: 11.30am - arrival with a Gin & Tonic with Native Botanicals & Brookfarm snack 11.45am - Welcome and story sharing from Will Brook, Brookfarm CEO 12pm – Walking rainforest tour 12.30pm - Brookies Gin tasting with a Brookfarm snack 12.45pm - End & Brookfarm Goodie Bag to take home Saturday, May 3 11.30am-12.45pm $27.50pp (normally $50pp) Distillery opening hours are from 10.45am-6pm 80 St Helena Road, McLeods Shoot

CHILL IN THE LOUNGE & TASTE THREE UNIQUE SPIRITS Byron Bay Spirits has been on a mission to craft premium spirits that capture the true essence of Byron Bay. With local ingredients and a signature Italian twist, their range delivers bold, exquisite flavours that you won’t find anywhere else. Join the Byron Bay Spirits team at their chilled lounge in the Byron Industrial Estate (next to Byron Bay Brewery), where you can taste three of their unique spirits of your choice. After your tasting, feel free to kick back with one of their signature cocktails or pick up a bottle (or two) to enjoy at home. Saturday & Sunday May 3-4 Saturday: 11am-4pm Sunday 12pm-4pm $16.50 3-spirit tasting 88 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay

RELAX WITH A CRAFT BEER LIKE NO OTHER Common People Brewing is a multi award winning craft brewery with a tasting room in Bangalow, NSW. It's warm and inviting in winter, with their comfy couches and fireplace, and cool and refreshing in summer on our purpose built outdoor deck. It’s great place to relax with your nearest and dearest. Four legged friends are welcome, too! For the Harvest Festival, Common People is creating a special Craft Beer made in collaboration with a local food producer. Stop by for a taste or two, and stay for the great food and chilled vibes. Saturday & Sunday May 3-4 Saturday 12pm-9pm Sunday 12pm-8pm 9 Dudgeons Lane, Bangalow

Dhezi Deli, situated in the charming village of Bexhill, just a hop and a skip from both Bangalow and Lismore, offers an exceptional selection of over 250 cheeses and gourmet groceries sourced locally and from around the world. Here, you’ll discover a remarkable array of products and in-store tastings as well as expert culinary guidance on utilising their gourmet ingredients. For cheese lovers, Dhezi Deli’s complimentary cheese tasting experience provides a unique journey from origin to table, enhanced by perfectly paired condiments - many of which are made exclusively for Dhezi Deli by local farmers and artisan producers. Dhezi’s will also have a range of unique special gifts and hampers to purchase for Mother’s Day. Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4 10am-6pm Saturday and Sunday, May 10-11 10am-6pm 87 Coleman Street Bexhill

FANTASTIC FUNGI FEAST This dinner is one for mushroom lovers. For those who know the joy of a perfectly sautéed shiitake. For the curious, the seekers and the flavour chasers. Forest Byron Bay (Crystalbrook Byron) is joining forces with SuperFeast and Shroom Bros for a one-night-only dinner exploring the quiet magic of fungi. Think lion’s mane, cordyceps and tremella alongside freshly harvested varietals from local producers, Shroom Bros. Five courses, thoughtfully designed to bring out the texture, flavour and medicinal qualities of each mushroom. Begin with a warm tonic on arrival. Then take your seat at the long table, surrounded by lush greenery and the soft sounds of the rainforest. Expect crisp mushroom cigars, scallops in neural nectar broth, slow-roasted beef with pressed terrine, and a tremella-laced millefeuille to finish. Come hungry. Leave nourished. Saturday May 3 6.30pm Tickets $99 Bookings via website link at top of listing. 77-97 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay

FREE DISTILLERY TOUR, FAMOUS COCKTAILS & AN EPIC BBQ Join the friendly crew at Lord Byron Distillery for a free distillery tour. Plus, in honour of the Harvest Trail, all their famous cocktails (including their world-famous Pina Colada), tastings and drinks will be discounted all day. Back by popular demand after last year’s epic event, one of their very own – 2018 MKR Champion Alex Clark – is teaming up with Traeger BBQs to put on an epic BBQ from 12pm – 3.30pm. The lunch is available to all Harvest Food Trail visitors until sold out. On the menu: + Pork Tallow Smoked Chicken Thighs - with charred romesco sauce and fennel slaw + Wafer-thin Sliced Reverse-Seared Sirloin - with crispy pick de gallo and Highwayman Whisky whisky hot sauce + Cauliflower Two Ways - puréed and charred, white onion, corn chips and chiplotle cream All paired perfectly with Lord Byron Distillery’S rum and gin cocktails from their bar. This is your chance to taste local produce cooked over fire and smoke, Boozy Foody-style, and sip some world-class rum and gin while you’re at it. Saturday May 3 10am-5pm Free Entry Unit 7, 4 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay

BREWERY TOURS AND EPIC NRB MEAL & SCHOONER DEALS During the Sunday leg of the Harvest Trail at Byron Brewery, Stone & Wood is offering you an exciting opportunity to experience the best of local craft beer and food. Their special Northern Rivers Beer (NRB) meal and schooner deals feature mouth-watering dishes paired with their signature brews, highlighting the flavours of the region. You’ll be greeted by staff wearing NRB-branded uniforms, ready to guide you through informative brewery tours that showcase the brewing process and Stone & Wood’s commitment to sustainability. Whether you’re a beer connoisseur or new to the scene, the Harvest Trail at Byron Brewery offers a relaxed and engaging way to discover our passion for craft brewing, local produce, and sustainable practices—all while enjoying great food and drinks in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. Sunday May 4 12pm-6pm 100 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay

INTO THE PADDOCK - A WONDERFUL DAY OF FREE & TICKETED ACTIVITIES Celebrate The Farm's 10th birthday on the Harvest Trail and join in their special free and ticketed activities for everyone in the family. FREE ACTIVITIES + Venetia: Open Farm - Meet the Grower and Sampling Experience (10am-2pm): Step into The Good Natured Garden, a certified organic banana and herb farm. Meet Venetia, learn about the crops, and sample signature products like Byron Baynanas and tulsi teas. + Live music (11am-12pm): Enjoy rock 'n' roll with Bunny Racket. TICKETED TOURS & ACTIVITIES + Josh, Lynette, Bunya, and Flavia: Edible Forest & Field Tour* ($20, 11:30am-12:30pm): Explore two regenerative farming systems at The Farm, showcasing small-scale market gardening and permaculture practices. + Katerina: Zero Waste Fermentation Masterclass* ($22, 1-2pm): Learn to make gut-nourishing ferments with zero waste and discover simple techniques to reduce food waste and boost gut health. + Jess: Grow Cut Flowers – Taster Session* ($16.50, 1-2pm): Discover how to grow your own beautiful cut flowers, including tips on easy-to-grow varieties and seed saving. Saturday, May 3 10am-4:30pm Flowerdale Farm, 11 Ewingsdale Road, Ewingsdale

COFFEE FARM TOURS, TASTINGS AND OF COURSE, COFFEE! Join one of Zentveld’s Coffee’s famous Crop to Cup farm tours on the hour, every hour. Head out amongst the coffee rows, grown naturally free of pesticides. Coffee is a seed within a fruit. Who knew? Taste coffee straight from the tree. Dig for a worm in their compost, pick a flower and spot pollinators and life amongst the cover crops and coffee rows. Say hello to the chooks whilst bravely inspecting the fish bone and seaweed brews! Learn about their biological farming actions, ask all your coffee farm questions, peek into the processing shed and the roastery - where all the good beans get transformed into aromatic deliciousness. Taste coffee grown right on the farm, and their coffee blossom or bushnut honey from their happy bees. Zentveld’s Farm Coffee House will be open with barista coffees, choc, chai, sweet treats and farm shop specialities, and offers relaxing verandah and outdoor seating with spectacular views. Saturday May 3 8am-3pm $16.50 (discounted) Crop to Cup tours. Buy your ticket & join any tour. Last tour leaves 2pm. 193 Broken Head Road, Newrybar