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With more events, more often in 2021, the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival’s Autumn Fare is dishing up some exciting seasonal events across four days from 11-14 March 2021. The bespoke events have been curated by some of Noosa’s best venues and features everything from French, Italian, Spanish, Asian and distinctly local flavours!  From long lunches, to literary lunches, live music and picnics and paellas – there are plenty of reasons to book your Noosa holiday and enjoy a weekend of Autumn Fare!

Program includes:

Thursday 11 March, 6.00pm; ‘Paris je t’aime’ by Noosa Alive. Enjoy a French inspired dinner with matching wines at Noosa Springs along with songs from Parisian alleyways to Australia featuring Pauline Maudy. $165.

Friday 12 March, 11:30am; Duck and Pinot Noir. Indulge in Duck and Pinot Noir with a hint of chocolate at Gusto’s signature four course luncheon curated by head chef Michael Trask. Rest assured that you will be spoiled by the Gusto team while you soak in the uninterrupted views of the Noosa River. $119.

Friday 12 March, 12.00pm – 3.00pm; Autumn Harvest Long Lunch by Black Ant Gourmet. Mingle with food lovers while chatting to producers from the local region all while enjoying a long lunch in the country. $95.

Friday 12 March, 12.00pm – 3.00pm; Craggy Range & Taittinger Champagne Lunch. Enjoy a four course lunch featuring New Zealand’s Craggy Range wines and Taittinger Champagne. $159.

Friday 12 March, 6.00pm; A Shimmer Party – A flavour of Espane in Noosa! Enjoy a Spanish themed menu accompanied by Flamenco Dancers and songs with Latin influence at Fish Parkridge. $165.

Friday 12 March, 6.00pm; Queensland Heritage Dinner. Indulge in a wonderful evening of food and wine presented by Matt Golinski’s View Restaurant, Phillip Johnson’s Ecco Brisbane, Andy Wilcox’s Peppers Noosa Resort and one of Australia’s highly celebrated female chefs, Gillian Hirst. Guests are guaranteed an entertaining evening full of fun, with some surprise live performances included too. $155.

Saturday 13 March, 10.00am – 4.00pm; Meet the Makers on the Rail Trail. Wind your way through the beautiful Noosa Hinterland while enjoying the local food and rail experience. You will arrive at the historic Gympie station where you will indulge in lunch featuring seasonal local produce from growers and producers in the Mary Valley region. You will then board the Red Rocket train to taste local cheese and wine at Dagun Station followed by local chocolate and strawberries at Amamoor. $180.

Saturday 13 March, 11.30am – 2.30pm; La Vida Lunch Experience. Enjoy a cocktail style lunch at La Vida!  Matching wines will accompany a range of delicious canapes and fresh seafood. From freshly shucked Tasmanian Pacific oysters to Flinders Island crayfish pots and local crabs accompanied by sparkling rosé and finishing with freshly cooked crepe suzettes by La Vida’ waiters served with Tasmanian Hellfire limoncello, this is one not to miss! $155.

Saturday 13 March, 11:30am; Duck and Pinot Noir. Indulge in Duck and Pinot Noir with a hint of chocolate at Gusto’s signature four course luncheon curated by head chef Michael Trask. Rest assured that you will be spoiled by the Gusto team while you soak in the uninterrupted views of the Noosa River. $119.

Saturday 13 March, 12.00pm – 5.00pm; Miss Moneypennys Famous Bottomless Lunch. Included in the bottomless lunch with a 2-hour beverage package of selected cocktails, Spritzers, bubbles, wine and beer. From $95.

Saturday 13 March, 12.30pm; XO Goes to Tassie. Grab your first-class ticket to Tassie! Indulge in a four course lunch with matching wines introduced by Travis Watson from Red + White. $125.

Saturday 13 March, 12:30pm – 4.00pm;  Noosa Alive’s Re-ignite Family Friendly Picnic at the Noosa Dolphins Football Club. From children’s roaming performers, an inflatable obstacle course, face painting, food trucks and market stalls, this is one for the whole family. $25 family ticket.

Saturday 13 March, 6.00pm; Trent Dalton Literary Dinner with a Difference with Noosa Alive. This fabulous literary dinner at the Noosa Boathouse includes food, wine and music with Jake Muggleton. $150.

Saturday 13 March, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Noosa Alive’s Re-ignite Sundown Concert. For one night only NOOSA alive! presents a sundown concert in the outdoors with a line-up that will have you loving life tonight and feeling the cool vibes of the best line up in one night on the Coast.  Featuring The Lyrical, Bobby Alu and OKA.  Gather your friends at sundown and be part of the fun as you eat, drink and dance. $50.

Sunday 14 March, 11.30am. Celebration of Queensland at Locale. Guest chef Spencer Patrick of Harrisons Restaurant Port Douglas will join Locale’s Chef Chris Hagan to curate a menu celebrating Queensland.  Enjoy a cocktail on arrival and a delicious four course lunch with matched wines. $190.

Sunday 14 March, 12.00pm.  A Day on the Riviera. The French and Tuscan Riviera come to Noosa Waterfront! Enjoy a magnificent 5 course lunch, complemented with wines by Veuve Clicquot and Antinori wine, a 26th generation wine maker from Tuscany. $185.

Sunday 14 March, 12.30pm;  Autumn Paella Fiesta at Cooloola Berries. If Paella, Sangria, Tapas and Music sounds good to you then head on out to Cooloola Berries farm to enjoy a Paella feast. $49 for two.

Noosa Eat & Drink – More Events More Often! ???? For the full program visit www.noosaeatdrink.com.au . For accommodation visit www.visitnoosa.com.au

Noosa Eat & Drink’s Autumn Fare is supported by the Queensland Government via Tourism and Events Queensland and features on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar.