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Whether you're down to celebrate what's new in the culinary world, or sip a cider and discover the best of brews, treat your taste-buds and celebrate all-things food and drink across the region.
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01 Jun 2025
Longest Lunch at O'Reilly's
Escape to Canungra Creek for O'Reilly's Longest Lunch, a warm winter afternoon with great company, live music, and delicious food. Enjoy a starter, two share platter courses, and dessert, all made with locally sourced produce from the Scenic Rim, along with a three-hour bottomless drinks package, featuring O'Reilly's artisan wines and local craft beers. This event is deliciously presented as part of the 2025 Scenic Rim Eat Local Month.
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01 Jun 2025
Tacos and Tipples
Escape to Tamborine Mountain for a laid-back afternoon with friends and family, featuring mouth-watering tacos crafted with local ingredients by Scenic Rim Food Ambassador Josue Lopez. Sip on a selection of 25 wines, craft beers, and hard ciders, or indulge in a tasting paddle or cheese board while soaking in stunning vineyard views and live music. This event is deliciously presented as part of the 2025 Scenic Rim Eat Local Month.
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08 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025
Veggie Picking with the Farmer
Join fifth-generation farmers for a hands-on, family-friendly day! Harvest fresh veggies with the Scholl family, learn how they grow their produce, ask questions, and take home your veggies for a delicious, homegrown dinner. This all-ages adventure offers a true farm experience - come be a farmer for the day! This event is deliciously presented as part of the 2025 Scenic Rim Eat Local Month.
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21 Jun 2025
Winter Solstice Scottish Pipes and Bonfire
Come celebrate a winter solstice like the celts did back in the day, with Scottish pipes and the burning of the wicker man. Nothing more cosier that a warm fire on a cold winters night, and of course some traditional British food and ales.
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29 Jun 2025
Progressive Paddock
Stroll through the paddocks for a farm foraging experience. Pause to pick fresh produce and enjoy a snack and a drink at each stop. Finish the afternoon adventure under the towering jacarandas with a two-course meal featuring Farm Shop favourites. Relax in great company and leave with a full belly and fresh produce. This event is deliciously presented as part of the 2025 Scenic Rim Eat Local Month.
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29 Nov 2025
St Andrews Day Pipe Celebration Dinner
Remember the tunes of Amazing Grace or The Bluebells of Scotland? Some of these amazing classics and more will be featured during the evening. On arrival be welcomed by the entire Brisbane Pipe Band. As the evening progresses so does the entertainment with fantastic not to be forgotten performances right up close and personal. If you're a passionate Scot or just love the pipes then this is an event not to be missed. There will be a three course dinner served with optional Haggis or not as a main course. Entree: Peppercorn pate. Main: Haggis or, Vegetarian nut roast, Roast Beef or Pork, Chicken Leek and Bacon Pie, lemon pepper cod Dessert: Apple & Cinnamon Bread Pudding.
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25 Dec 2025
Christmas Day Cruise
Let the crew provide the festive magic as you sit back, relax and take in the views of the Broadwater aboard the spacious, luxurious vessel the Spirit of Elston. Indulge in a buffet feast of seasonal flavours featuring local seafood, succulent meats and vegetarian options, topped off with an Australian Christmas classic, pavlova. Compliment with an unlimited drinks package including local wines, bubbly, boutique beers and non-alcoholic beverages. Kids will be delighted to receive a small complimentary present! They offer four cruises – two lunch and two dinner sittings – departing from Sea World, Main Beach with ample free parking available.
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17 Jan 2026
2026 Magic Millions Raceday
Saturday, 17 January | 2026COST: Unavailable
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