Food and Wine Festival on 21 March 2010
Attracting 12,000 food lovers in 2009, the Bright n Sandy Food & Wine Festival is Bayside’s ultimate gourmet food, wine and entertainment experience, held on Sunday 21 March from 11am–6pm at Green Point, Brighton. Bayside City Council Mayor Cr Clifford Hayes said the Festival showcases the best local food, produce and entertainment, all available in our local villages, and provides opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy the offerings.
“There will be gourmet food demonstrations by local and international chefs, premium wine and designer beer tastings, kids’ interactive cooking, family entertainment including hand-picked feature performers.
“Local winemakers and brewers including Willow Creek Vineyard’s Geraldine McFaul and True South brewer Sam Fuss will also be on hand to talk about their wine and beers and offer tips and premium samples for Bright n Sandy visitors.
“This year will also feature a number of jazz, pop and swing performances for all ages to enjoy, including critically acclaimed singer, ex Leonardo’s Bride, Abby Dobson and band. I encourage all Baysiders to come along and enjoy a wonderful day.”
The festival will include presentations and entertainment from the following:
- Allan Campion, chef, food writer and food tour guide will host food and wine demonstrations throughout the day
- International guest, chef Paolo D’Angeli from La Fratta restaurant in the Republic of San Marino, will demonstrate special plates from his region in Italy
- Jennifer Graham, the Cup Cake Queen, will bring to the stage the simple delights of the humble cupcake and demonstrate the art of decorating fail-proof cupcakes
- Michele Cranston, of Marie Claire cookbooks, will cook up a storm, demonstrating recipes that are both real and simple for the everyday cook
- Chef Achim Herterich from Kuche will personalise ‘eat your way to a healthy body’
- Author Tony Chiodo will prepare dishes from his new book, Feel Good Food
- Paul Raynor from The Baths, Middle Brighton will demonstrate why his restaurant is one of the most popular
- Adam Rice from Three Palms Sorrento will present his brand of Asian fusion.
Presentations and tasting from local winemakers and brewers will include:
- Willow Creek Vineyard’s Geraldine McFaul
- Snob’s Creek Vineyard’s Marcus Gillon
- Cloudwine’s Roger Danne
- True South brewer Sam Fuss.
Music and entertainment on the main stage will include:
- The Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) award winning singer Abby Dobson & band (ex Leonardo’s Bride),
- The amazing antics of circus, comedy & mime performer extraordinaire, Mr Fish
- New York inspired jazz with Meryl Leppard
- Gangster swing performances with Frankie Wants Out
- Local melodic rock music by Pascoe.
There will also be a range of activities for children including handmade-pasta making, face and body art creations, readings with prolific children’s authors George Ivanoff and Goldie Alexander, live illustration demonstrations with local artist Pete Pascoe.
Engaging roving interactive performances will also add zest throughout the day.
The Bright n Sandy Food and Wine Festival 2010 will be held at Green Point, Brighton (Melway 76 C3) on Sunday 21 March from 11am–6pm at Green Point, Brighton. Entry is $2.
The festival can be reached via the Sandringham rail line – opposite Brighton Beach station, by car, bus, or walking or cycling along the foreshore.
Bright and Sandy Festival VIC March 2010
