FarmGate Produce Market program for Thursday, September 22

Thursday, September 22

Demo Kitchen:

9.30am: Vendor walkabout with Farm Gate coordinator Ordette Mannering.

9.30am: Paella hints and tips from chef Paul Haberecht at Smart Hospitality.

10am: Codemo Smallgoods. John and Lauren Dowling craft traditional, home-grown smallgoods from their own stock. John will talk about the differences in cured meats such as salamis and pancetta.

11am: Flyfaire Wines: Check out the amazing wine and cheese pairings and latest new products from Merlot flour to handcrafted cheese, including lactose free options.

12pm: Fermentation masterclass with Wolki Farm: Join Ann Wolki demonstrating sauerkraut and kimchi. What is fermenting, how does it work, gut health benefits and preserving produce to last longer.

1pm: Sparkling wines masterclass by Cofield Wines. Join Damien Cofield to discover the secrets behind the making of sparkling wines using the Method Traditionelle process. Sample some of Cofield’s finest sparkling wines and unleash your love for bubbles. 

2.30pm: Daily draw of the winner in the Farm Gate Produce Market hamper.

2.45pm: Q&A with Jake Wolki. Come and have your questions answered about creating a diverse and profitable farming system from beef to pork, chickens, eggs, venison and honey. 

Farm Gate Outdoor Stage:

9.45am-10.45am: Acoustic duo “Happy Hour” – Anthony Melton and Col Anderson perform.

11am: Circus star Marcela Scheuner will dazzle the crowd.

11.15am: Soloist Tess Melton entertains.

12 noon-1.30pm: Acoustic duo “Happy Hour’’ – Anthony Melton and Col Anderson perform.

2pm: Circus star Marcela Scheuner will dazzle the crowd.

2.15pm: Soloist Tess Melton entertains.

Please note: No bookings required. All masterclass and demonstrations are free to attend. Tastings will be available for most demonstrations and products available for purchase for exhibitors’ stalls. Times and presenters may be subject to change. Visit HMFD Facebook for updates.