Australian Native Food Festival // 27-28 Sep

Name: Australian Native Food Festival // 27-28 Sep
Start: 2025-09-26T23:00:00+10:00
End: 2025-09-27T07:00:00+10:00
Location: 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2016

Schedule

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025 at 11:00 pm to Sat, 27 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 am

UTC+10:00

Location

245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2016 | Redfern, NS

Celebrate First Nations Culture, knowledge, and flavours at the Australian Native Food Festival, curated by Sharon Winsor, Ngemba Weilwan culinary expert and founder of Indigiearth. Across two-days, hear from leading native food advocates including Aunty Beryl, Raylene Brown, Bruce Pascoe, Ben Shewry, Kylie Kwong and more and explore and buy direct from over 20 First Nations market stalls that showcase sovereignty and sustainability through food.
The first event of its kind in the country, the festival celebrates the powerful tradition of storytelling through food and botanicals.
Free to attend, registration required. Chef Demonstrations are ticketed, full program below.
Ben Shewry
Sat 27 Sep, 9:30am
Bay 21, $59 + BF
Attica’s Ben Shewry shares how native Australian ingredients can intertwine with diverse, cultural food traditions, reflecting his lifelong commitment to exploring what it truly means to cook in Australia.
Karima Hazim & Raylene Brown
Sat 27 Sep, 11:30am
Bay 21, $59 + BF
Karima Hazim (Sunday Kitchen) and Raylene Brown (Kungkas Can Cook) come together for a celebration of Arabic and Indigenous cultures, showcasing how food can bridge communities while preserving cultural stories through recipes and traditions.
Kylie Kwong & Aunty Beryl
Sat 27 Sep, 1:30pm
Bay 21, $59 + BF
Kylie Kwong joins forces with Aunty Beryl, founder of Yaama Barrgay, for a powerful session on how food can celebrate culture, community and connection. They’ll share their passion for food as a way to spark conversations about sustainability, honour Indigenous traditions and highlight our interconnectedness.
Elena Duggan
Sun 28 Sep, 10:30am
Bay 21, $59 + BF
MasterChef winner Elena Duggan leads an inspiring chef demonstration on how to weave native Australian ingredients into everyday meals. From clever pantry swaps to creative lunchbox ideas, Elena will show just how easy it can be to embrace bushfoods at home.
George Calombaris
Sun 28 Sep, 12:30pm
Bay 21, $59 + BF
Renowned chef and former MasterChef Australia judge, George Calombaris, teams up with an apprentice chef to take you on a flavour journey spotlighting the versatility of Australian native ingredients. On the menu: kangaroo tail stifado dumpling with trahana butter and crispy saltbush.
Bruce Pascoe & Kerrie Saunders
Sun 28 Sep, 2:30pm
Bay 21, $59 + BF
Join acclaimed author Bruce Pascoe and Kamilaroi knowledge holder Kerrie Saunders for a deep dive into native grains and agriculture. Together, they’ll share insights into sustainable farming and cultural connections to Country, while you enjoy tastings of damper, pancakes and native jams.