Scenic Rim's Eat Local Week starts Saturday and organisers warn that with all the good food on offer, people attending should go for stretchy pants and ditch the diet.
The week marks 10 years of flavour with more than 125 events at 48 locations from June 26 to July 4.
It is the biggest program in the event's 10 year history and ranges from fancy cheeses to "jammin' with the lambies" to a day down on the farm picking carrots.
Here is the list of events, starting this weekend.
But be warned, if planning to visit check out the situation first as some events are booked out.
Those already full are marked on this list:
THIS FRIDAY - PRODUCERS DINNER @ WILD CANARY: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
A five-course degustation dinner and with stories direct from the producers. Executive chef Glen Barratt will showcase the best seasonal produce from the Scenic Rim. It's $145 per person at Wild Canary, 2371 Moggil Road, Brookfield events@wildcanary.com.au
SUNDOWNER ON THE DECK @ PICNIC REAL FOOD BAR : 4pm - 6.30pm
Join the team for a sundowner BBQ feast and drinks featuring local Scenic Rim produce - $120 per person at Picnic Real Food Bar, 46 Main Street, North Tamborine brenda@northstores.com.au
SATURDAY 26 JUNE - JAMMING WITH THE LAMBS @ TOWRI SHEEP CHEESES: 5.30pm
Towri's annual event, Jamming with the Lambs is all about celebrating beautiful locally sourced produce while being captivated by the magic of Towri. Presented by an award winning local chef, it is delivered with the sound of jazz, the smell of bustling fire pits and food is paired with local wines - $170 per person at Towri Sheep Cheeses, Allenview 0403 463 429
SATURDAY 26 JUNE - TASTINGS @ RATHLOGAN OLIVE GROVE/THE SHED CAFE: 8am - 3pm
Tasting local olives, infused oils, dukkah, flavoured vinegar, jams and relishes, all products are made on site and from our own produce and local ingredients where possible. Free entry, products available for purchase at The Shed Cafe, 4 Upper Logan Rd, Rathdowney 0403 163 151
SATURDAY 26 JUNE - 50 SHADES OF CITRUS MINI MARKET @ CHRISTMAS CREEK CAFE: 8am - 5pm
While taking in the beautiful McPherson Ranges, buy local goodies lovingly prepared by the community. Sample a free tasting from the special Fifty Shades of Citrus menu at the cafe every day over the school holidays. Christmas Creek Cafe, 2745 Christmas Creek Road, Lamington 07 5544 8055
SATURDAY 26 JUNE - KALFRESH CARROT DAY AT KALBAR - SOLD OUT - 8:30am - 1pm
A fun day at one of Queensland's biggest carrot farms. See how we grow and pick carrots. Sit in our tractors and chat to the farmers about how to grow straight, crunchy carrots. Get muddy picking your own bag of carrots to take home. Carrot juice, beef and carrot snags, carrot cake and cookies, compost and fresh veggies for sale.
SATURDAY 26 JUNE - SENSORY EXPERIENCE @ TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN COFFEE PLANTATION - SOLD OUT
A guided plantation tour and complete sensory experience. An absolute must for coffee-lovers. Tamborine Mountain 07 5545 2777
SATURDAY 26 JUNE - BEAUDESERT STREET FOOD FESTIVAL: 10am - 3pm
Returning for its 4th year, The Beaudesert Street Food Festival will feature world flavours using locally sourced Scenic Rim produce with music on stage. The day will also have fun for the kids and creative market stalls. Free entry at Jubilee Park, McKee Street, Beaudesert
SATURDAY 26 JUNE - STRETCH & SKETCH WITH DRINK DRAW EVENTS @ OLIVE VIEW ESTATE: 10:30am - 4pm
Enjoy an array of delicious Scenic Rim platters with local wine served via Olive View Estate's Farm To Plate food van then be mentored by Lauren through an art class with an impressionist style gouache painting - $185 per person at Olive View Estate, 58 Kulgun Road, Kulgun 0402 521 455
SATURDAY 26 JUNE - WINE, CHEESE & CIDER TASTINGS @ WITCHES FALLS WINERY: 10am - 5pm
Visit Tamborine Mountain's only working winery and be guided through a personalised wine tasting or enjoy a Hard Apple Cider flight. Pair your tasting with a customised platter filled with local cheese, olives, pate, relishes and honey. From $10 per person Witches Falls Winery 07 5545 2609
SATURDAY 26 JUNE - FARM TOUR & PICNIC LUNCH @ SUMMER LAND CAMELS: 10:30am, 1pm
A picnic-style lunch after a guided behind the scenes tour through Australia's largest camel farm and dairy operation. Meet the gentle camels and find out about camel milk, its powerful immune proteins and anti-aging ingredients - $40 per adult/$20 per child Summer Land Camels Harrisville 07 5467 1707
SATURDAY 26 JUNE - BEER BANTER WITH MIKE @ SCENIC RIM BREWERY: 11am, 1pm & 3pm
Meet Scenic Rim Brewery brewer Mike, have a tasting and enjoy the views as he shares his weird and wonderful knowledge of all things beer while you dine. It's free. Beer and food are for purchase at 898 Reckumpilla Street, Mount Alford 07 5463 0412, scenicrimbrewery.com.au Also on Sunday.
SATURDAY 26 JUNE - KALBAR-BQ - SOLD OUT - 11am - 4pm
A long table lunch celebrating the very best Scenic Rim produce with cooking by one of Australia's most awarded celebrity BBQ teams, Shank Brothers. Local pork, beef, lamb and even camel cooked over live fire and smoke. Set in the rustic Kalbar Showgrounds.
SATURDAY 26 JUNE - NIGHT MARKET @ SUMMER LAND CAMELS: 12pm - 7pm
Experience the best of a boutique country market. Summer Land Camels, 8 Charles Chauvel Dr, Harrisville Contact: 07 5467 1707, celine@summerlandcamels.com.au
SATURDAY 26 JUNE - COCKTAIL MASTER CLASS @ TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN DISTILLERY: - SOLD OUT 2:30pm
Learn the fundamentals of mixology and taste your delicious creations in this fun cocktail masterclass using in-house recipes, local ingredients and their own spirits and liqueurs. After the class enjoy your own cocktail accompanied with a gourmet platter made with some of the finest Scenic Rim food. It's $85 per person at 10 Macdonnell Road, Tamborine Mountain 07 5545 3452
SATURDAY 26 JUNE - COUNTRY HEART & SOUL DINNER @ RUNNING CREEK BEEF - SOLD OUT: 3pm - 8pm
An authentic, delicious, straight-off-the-farm dinner on the property.
SATURDAY 26 JUNE - SCENIC SUNSET CANAPES @ MILFORD COUNTRY COTTAGES: 3pm - 6pm
Enjoy canapes while watching the sunset at Milford Country Cottages. All local produce by Scenic Rim Event Catering and Bunjurgen Estate Vineyard wine. It's $99 per person at 268 Evans Road, Milford 0434 621 902
SATURDAY 26 JUNE - SUNSET COCKTAILS & VODKA TASTING @ SUMMER LAND CAMELS: 3pm - 7pm
Sunset views with your favourite cocktail, delicious grazing platters showcasing a selection of award-winning camel milk cheeses and charcuterie while watching camels meander in the fading light. It is $40 per person at 8 Charles Chauvel Drive, Harrisville 07 5467 1707
SATURDAY 26 JUNE - DINNER UNDER THE STARS WITH SCENIC RIM ASTRONOMY ASSOCIATION - SOLD OUT
A three course dinner under the stars with presentations from local astronomers. Dinner will be a gastronomy event showcasing local foods interspersed with night sky tours, telescope viewings and demonstrations.
SUNDAY 27 JUNE - BREAKFAST WITH THE JERSEY GIRLS @ TOMMERUP'S DAIRY FARM: 7am - SOLD OUT
Join the Tommerups as they milk their herd, separate cream and churn butter, before settling in for a gourmet two-course breakfast at The Barn.
SUNDAY 27 JUNE - RATHDOWNEY COUNTRY MARKET: 8am - 2pm
Local market day showcasing local producers of the Scenic Rim. Products for sale will include home baked goods, handmade items, local produce, sausage sizzle and a coffee van. Live music from 11am. Family day. Free entry at 82 Mount Lindesay Highway, Rathdowney
SUNDAY 27 JUNE - CANUNGRA BEER, FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL: 10am - 3pm
A celebration of locally grown food, beer and wine will bring Canungra to life with the aromas of Scenic Rim food cooked by Australia's best mobile chefs and caterers. Gold coin donation at Moriarty Park, Canungra
SUNDAY 27 JUNE - PICNIC IN THE PETALS AND WALK AN ALPACA @ PRETTY PRODUCE & MOUNTVIEW ALPACA FARM: 10am - 3:30pm
Sit for a picnic, enjoy a Devonshire tea including sweet or savoury selection or maybe an 'edible Flower Cookie Box, while taking time out to create a flower crown or two and then walk and talk to an alpaca. From $10 per person at 704 Lamington National Park Road, Canungra 0400 197 846
SUNDAY 27 JUNE - LONGEST LUNCH @ O'REILLY'S CANUNGRA VALLEY VINEYARDS: 11:30am SOLD OUT
A long lazy lunch by Canungra Creek.
LOCALS LONG LUNCH @ THE PEAK RESTAURANT, SPICERS PEAK LODGE: SOLD OUT
Chef Dean Alsford's fine dining showcase of Scenic Rim's best produce. Four course tasting menu, served to guests on a long table on the terrace with our spectacular mountain views.
SUNDAY 27 JUNE - LONG LUNCH @ KOOROOMBA VINEYARD & LAVENDER FARM - SOLD OUT
Spectacular views and food from the best producers in the Scenic Rim at this stunning location.
