Relish Food & Wine Festival
The 11th annual Relish Food & Wine Festival is returning to Queens Park and Mary River Parklands in 2024.
Date and time
Location
Wharf Street
Wharf Street Maryborough, QLD 4650 AustraliaRefund Policy
Agenda
Matilda Gin High Tea by Portside Café & Restaurant - SOLD OUT
Save the Sea Cruise by Hervey Bay Boat Club
Twilight River Cruise by Hervey Bay Boat Club
Pasta Making Workshop by Queensland Cheese Artisan
Brewery Tasting with Master Brewer Andrew Clark by Wide Bay Brewing Co
Uncork Your Creativity by Gatakers Artspace
Secrets and Scandals by Bond Store Museum - SOLD OUT
Pre-Order Snack Boxes by Cockatoo Coffee
Hervey Bay - Maryborough Bus Transfers
About this event
- 7 hours
Attention all food and wine lovers! Relish Food and Wine Festival is back on Saturday, June 1!
For 11 years the festival has been serving up delicious dishes, unique wines, craft beers, and live entertainment in the historic Queens Park and Portside precinct in Maryborough.
This year is no different with Fraser Coast's most passionate restaurateurs serving up a feast of regional cuisine, demonstrations prepared by celebrity and local chefs, wines from your favourite regional wineries and non-stop entertainment to keep you occupied while enjoying the picturesque backdrop of Maryborough's heritage streetscapes and riverside parks.
Whether you're a seasoned foodie or simply looking for a fun day out, Relish has something for everyone, be sure to check out our great range of ticketed sessions on offer and create your own Relish experience.
Please note: there is limited seating available, please bring along chairs or picnic blankets. This is a licensed event no BYO and bags check will be in place.
General Admission:
General admission tickets include entry into the event precinct, access to two live music stages, wineries, street food vendors, craft beer bar and more.
Relish the Experience Package:
Embrace the excitement that is Relish Food & Wine Festival on a weekend escape. The Fraser Coast offers the best of both worlds – where the Heritage of Maryborough entwines with the natural coastal playground of Hervey Bay. You can enjoy it all whilst savouring the regional flavours at the Relish Food & Wine Festival located in the Portside precinct and leafy surrounds of Queens Park in Maryborough Relish the Experience package includes:
- Accommodation your choice of 2 night or 3-night stay starting Friday May 31.
- Door to door return transfer from Hervey Bay to the festival
- Admission to Relish Food & Wine Festival
To book a Relish the Experience package call the Hervey Bay Visitor Information Centre on 1800 811 728 or email tourismhb@visitfrasercoast.com
For all terms and conditions of entry please visit Relish Food & Wine Festival Terms & Conditions
Frequently asked questions
All patrons will require a General Admission Ticket before entering the event precinct and attending other event sessions.
All tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite from April 8, 2024. Tickets can also be purchased through the Hervey Bay and Maryborough Visitor Information Centres during opening hours, in person or over the phone. Tickets may be available at the gate depending on availability
No, Relish Food & Wine Festival is a fully licensed precinct. There is no BYO, all alcohol will be confiscated by security at the gate.
Please leave all pets at home. Working assistance animals with accomanying paperwork are exempt.
There are no children activities.
Seating is limited - Ticket holders are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and camp chairs.
Return busses will be running between Hervey Bay and Maryborough, return bus tickets are $15pp and can be purchased through Eventbrite. Wide Bay Transit will be running their regular Maryborough Saturday services, disembark at City Hall. Timetable and route information: https://www.widebaytransit.co
Parking available in surrounding streets, any parking regulations on side roads will still apply. Nearby free car parks include McDowell, Alan & June, Federal, Negus, HJ Davies & Leslie Jones carparks all within 10-minute walk to main entry gates. Link to Fraser Coast Regional Council’s Carpark Map
Yes - For holders of QLD Government-issued Companion card. Companion Card must be purchased in conjunction with an adult ticket and presented alongside this ticket at the gate. Failure to produce a valid card will result in the ticket holder being required to purchase a full-priced adult ticket. Co
Relish Food & Wine Festival preceint is fully accessible, some sessions have accessiblity limitation listed below. - Twilight River Cruise - requires disembarking via 5 steps - Brewery Tasting - access to venue via 5 steps - Pasta Making Workshop - access to venue via 5 steps
A General Admission ticket gives you access to • 2 Live Music Stages and roving entertainment; • Food Lovers Marquee cooking demonstrations hosted by Matt Golinski; • 9 Regional wineries; • 2 Licensed Beer & Spirits bars; • Food, Provision and Market stalls; • Toilets, Fencing, Security, Cleaners,