Taste Local at Canberra Centre this May
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May means savouring the best of local tastes as Canberra Centre showcases local producers and artists at their Taste Local Festival.
Would you like a side of fabulous local food and wine with your retail therapy? You’re in luck! During May, Canberra Centre is giving customers the opportunity to enjoy unique experiences of tasting adventures, masterclasses, live music and more at its Taste Local festival—a month-long celebration of local producers and talents.
“We are very excited to see the Taste Local Festival return to Canberra Centre this year,” said General Manager of Canberra Centre, Gary Stewart.
“The festival will give local producers and artists the opportunity to showcase their talents to the Canberra community in an intimate and personal way,”
Every Friday evening throughout the month of May, you can relax with a complimentary drink and nibbles in the cosy set-up while enjoying live music from local artists.
Meanwhile, a series of workshops run by winery and distillery professionals will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 7 May. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to learn about pairing wines with food, making crafted cocktails, and discover more about those local producers and talents.
Canberra Centre has also partnered with some of its retailers to allow them also to exhibit their products. Customers will get a taste of Gewürzhaus’s freshly made mulled wine, perfect for those Canberra winters. Haigh’s award-winning chocolates will be showcased at several workshops and Betty’s Burgers goodies will accompany the Underground Spirits masterclass.
Get a taste of what’s in store
A whole month of weekend food and wine experiences for just $20 per ticket? Fill your diary with unique workshops and masterclasses during the Taste Local Festival:
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 May – The Canberra Distillery
The Canberra Distillery is a small batch distillery with a passion for local flavours and the creative process. They take pride in handcrafting fine spirits from only the essential raw ingredients. The team at the Canberra Distillery will take customers on a Spirits journey where they will discover the ins and outs of creating the perfect Gin and Tonic. Customers will also have the unique opportunity to taste some of their award-winning products.
Book your tickets here.
Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 May – Lake George Winery
Lake George Winery is family owned and operated and located on the north-western shores of the mysterious Lake George. Their handpicked grapes follow sustainable practices, and their wine is vegan friendly. The workshop will focus on Wine and Chocolate pairing in partnership with Sweet Pea & Poppy showcasing their unique hand-made chocolates.
Book your tickets here.
Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 May – Contentious Character Winery
Contentious Character is a single vineyard set on one of the Canberra region’s highest elevations, providing similar conditions to continental Europe and giving their wines an elegant, nuanced character. Their workshops will put your knowledge to the test with a blind tasting done the Contentious Character way.
Book your tickets here.
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 May – Underground Spirits Canberra
Underground Spirits is a boutique distillery that make award winning premium spirits that are anything but typical. When it comes to taste, think the unexpected. “Cocktails to Impress” is the theme for their workshops this year, so join Underground Spirits and let them guide you in making two cocktails which will be sure to impress at your next cocktail party.
Book your tickets here.
The Essentials
What: Taste Local Festival
When: Throughout the month of May with scheduled special events
Where: Canberra Centre – Ground Floor, City Walk entrance
Tickets: eventbrite.com
Web: canberracentre.qicre.com
All images by Ben Calvert Photography
