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WA
Argyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster, May 21-29 The Argyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster is a highlight of the cultural calendar in WA, with performances by Jessica Mauboy and Emily Wurramara at the Kimberly Moon Experience music festival, comedy shows, a corroboree, a rodeo, Ord River cruises, a stockman’s high tea and guided walks around the beautiful Kununurra. ordvalleymuster.com.au
QLD
Are You Lonesome Tonight, May 4June 25 In the biggest regional tour in its 40-year history, Opera Australia’s production of Are You Lonesome Tonight is visiting nearly 30 locations in May and June. Featuring both country classics (Dolly Parton) and much-loved opera arias (Puccini), this is the perfect show for those who, as the old Blues Brothers’ joke goes, like both kinds of music: country and western. oq.com.au
Beef 2021 expo, May 2-8 Not just for cattle producers, Beef Australia’s Beef 2021 expo in Rockhampton is brimming with activities, from property tours and river cruises to high teas, bush tucker tours and lunches with celebrity chefs including Matt Moran and Analiese Gregory. beefaustralia.com.au
Farm2plate Exchange 2021, May 18-19 Gather at the Farm2plate Exchange to hear speakers, including Fat Pig Farm’s Matthew Evans and regenerative farmer Charles Massy, discuss how farmers, food and drink producers, chefs and tourism and hospitality businesses can become more sustainable, local and seasonal. regionality.com.au/f2p-2021
NSW
Moree on a Plate Regional Food and Wine Festival, May 8
Held on Mother’s Day weekend, this festival incorporates cooking shows, local producers and a long lunch. moreeonaplate.com.au
WA
Small Farm Field Day, May 30 While the Gidgegannup community was hit hard by fires in February, it’s pulling together to stage its annual Countryman Small Farm Field Day at
Gidgegannup Showgrounds, 40km north-east of Perth. With a local, seasonal long lunch, farm animals for the kids, workshops on sustainable gardening and slow food, Morris dancers, and a honey festival, there’s plenty to keep the family entertained. gidgegannup.info or search Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day on Facebook.
SA
Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival, May 17-23
Since 1973, South Australia’s beautiful Copper Coast has been celebrating its Cornish heritage at the Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival. Enjoy maypole dancing, street parades, a classic car cavalcade, the crowning of the May Queen – and of course plenty of delicious Cornish pasties to nibble. kernewek.org
TAS
Agfest, May 5-8
Run by Rural Youth Tasmania, Agfest is the place to head if you need a new tractor – or if you simply want to explore the craft market, heritage display, equine and livestock expo, and sheepdog trials. agfest.com.au