Ballina and Byron Harvest Trail

FROM ORCHARD TO RAINFOREST: A MACADAMIA & GIN REGENERATIVE JOURNEY The Brooks, the family behind Brookfarm and Cape Byron Distillery, invite you to visit their family macadamia farm and gin distillery in the spectacular Byron Hinterland. On this enlightening journey, learn how regenerative farming and rainforest restoration are at the heart of everything they do. Join Will Brook on the deck overlooking the rainforest and orchards, where you can sip a Brookies Gin & Tonic and enjoy a Brookfarm snack, while hearing about the family story, regenerative farming, rainforest restoration and what inspired the development of Brookfarm’s premium macadamia products. Then stroll through the rainforest, learning about the native botanicals that go into Brookie’s Gin. Finish with a 15-minute guided Gin tasting and take home a goodie bag of Brookfarm’s favourites. Feel free to stick around too! The distillery will be open all weekend, offering cocktails and discounts on products and merch. *Don’t feel like drinking? Enjoy a refreshing non-alcoholic Brookies Free Spirited G&T or spritz instead! Schedule/Inclusions: Session 1: 11.30am - arrival with a Gin & Tonic with Native Botanicals & Brookfarm snack 11.45am - Welcome and story sharing from Will Brook, Brookfarm CEO 12pm – Walking rainforest tour 12.30pm - Brookies Gin tasting with a Brookfarm snack 12.45pm - End & Brookfarm Goodie Bag to take home Session 2: 1.30pm - arrival with a Gin & Tonic with Native Botanicals & Brookfarm snack 1.45pm - Welcome and story sharing from Will Brook, Brookfarm CEO 2pm – Walking rainforest tour 2.30pm - Brookies Gin tasting with a Brookfarm snack 2.45pm - End & Brookfarm Goodie Bag to take home Saturday, May 3 11.30am-2.45pm $27.50pp (normally $50pp) 80 St Helena Road, McLeods Shoot

CHILL IN THE LOUNGE & TASTE THREE UNIQUE SPIRITS Byron Bay Spirits has been on a mission to craft premium spirits that capture the true essence of Byron Bay. With local ingredients and a signature Italian twist, their range delivers bold, exquisite flavours that you won’t find anywhere else. Join the Byron Bay Spirits team at their chilled lounge in the Byron Industrial Estate (next to Byron Bay Brewery), where you can taste three of their unique spirits of your choice. After your tasting, feel free to kick back with one of their signature cocktails or pick up a bottle (or two) to enjoy at home. Saturday & Sunday May 3-4 Saturday: 11am-4pm Sunday 12pm-4pm $16.50 3-spirit tasting 88 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay

RELAX WITH A CRAFT BEER LIKE NO OTHER Common People Brewing is a multi award winning craft brewery with a tasting room in Bangalow, NSW. It's warm and inviting in winter, with their comfy couches and fireplace, and cool and refreshing in summer on our purpose built outdoor deck. It’s great place to relax with your nearest and dearest. Four legged friends are welcome, too! For the Harvest Festival, Common People is creating a special Craft Beer made in collaboration with a local food producer. Stop by for a taste or two, and stay for the great food and chilled vibes. Saturday & Sunday May 3-4 Saturday 12pm-9pm Sunday 12pm-8pm 9 Dudgeons Lane, Bangalow

FREE DISTILLERY TOUR, FAMOUS COCKTAILS & AN EPIC BBQ Join the friendly crew at Lord Byron Distillery for a free distillery tour. Plus, in honour of the Harvest Trail, all their famous cocktails (including their world-famous Pina Colada), tastings and drinks will be discounted all day. Back by popular demand after last year’s epic event, one of their very own – 2018 MKR Champion Alex Clark – is teaming up with Traeger BBQs to put on an epic BBQ from 12pm – 3.30pm. The lunch is available to all Harvest Food Trail visitors until sold out. Free entry. Check menus for drink and food prices closer to the event date. Saturday May 3 10am-5pm Unit 7, 4 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay

BREWERY TOURS AND EPIC NRB MEAL & SCHOONER DEALS During the Sunday leg of the Harvest Trail at Byron Brewery, Stone & Wood is offering you an exciting opportunity to experience the best of local craft beer and food. Their special Northern Rivers Beer (NRB) meal and schooner deals feature mouth-watering dishes paired with their signature brews, highlighting the flavours of the region. You’ll be greeted by staff wearing NRB-branded uniforms, ready to guide you through informative brewery tours that showcase the brewing process and Stone & Wood’s commitment to sustainability. Whether you’re a beer connoisseur or new to the scene, the Harvest Trail at Byron Brewery offers a relaxed and engaging way to discover our passion for craft brewing, local produce, and sustainable practices—all while enjoying great food and drinks in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. Sunday May 4 12pm-6pm 100 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay

INTO THE PADDOCK - A WONDERFUL DAY OF FREE & TICKETED ACTIVITIES Celebrate The Farm's 10th birthday on the Harvest Trail and join in their special free and ticketed activities for everyone in the family. FREE ACTIVITIES + Venetia: Open Farm - Meet the Grower and Sampling Experience (10am-2pm): Step into The Good Natured Garden, a certified organic banana and herb farm. Meet Venetia, learn about the crops, and sample signature products like Byron Baynanas and tulsi teas. + Live music (11am-12pm): Enjoy rock 'n' roll with Bunny Racket. TICKETED TOURS & ACTIVITIES + Josh, Lynette, Bunya, and Flavia: Edible Forest & Field Tour* ($20, 11:30am-12:30pm): Explore two regenerative farming systems at The Farm, showcasing small-scale market gardening and permaculture practices. + Katerina: Zero Waste Fermentation Masterclass* ($22, 1-2pm): Learn to make gut-nourishing ferments with zero waste and discover simple techniques to reduce food waste and boost gut health. + Jess: Grow Cut Flowers – Taster Session* ($16.50, 1-2pm): Discover how to grow your own beautiful cut flowers, including tips on easy-to-grow varieties and seed saving. Saturday, May 3 10am-4:30pm Flowerdale Farm, 11 Ewingsdale Road, Ewingsdale

COFFEE FARM TOURS, TASTINGS AND OF COURSE, COFFEE! Join one of Zentveld’s Coffee’s famous Crop to Cup farm tours on the hour, every hour. Head out amongst the coffee rows, grown naturally free of pesticides. Coffee is a seed within a fruit. Who knew? Taste coffee straight from the tree. Dig for a worm in their compost, pick a flower and spot pollinators and life amongst the cover crops and coffee rows. Say hello to the chooks whilst bravely inspecting the fish bone and seaweed brews! Learn about their biological farming actions, ask all your coffee farm questions, peek into the processing shed and the roastery - where all the good beans get transformed into aromatic deliciousness. Taste coffee grown right on the farm, and their coffee blossom or bushnut honey from their happy bees. Zentveld’s Farm Coffee House will be open with barista coffees, choc, chai, sweet treats and farm shop specialities, and offers relaxing verandah and outdoor seating with spectacular views. Saturday May 3 8am-3pm $16.50 (discounted) Crop to Cup tours. Buy your ticket & join any tour. Last tour leaves 2pm. 193 Broken Head Road, Newrybar