Food and wine fans will continue to enjoy some of Western Australia’s most delectable delights, with popular culinary festival Taste Great Southern securing State Government funding for the next three years.
The annual event, which will take place in May each year, celebrates the lifestyle, premium food and award-winning wine of WA’s Great Southern region.
More than 20 leading chefs from across the State will participate in over 30 events that will showcase the produce of the region.
Taste Great Southern will continue to incorporate the Albany Food & Wine Festival, Southern Sets Music Festival, In the Raw Seafood & Wine and dozens of other events across the 11 local government authorities in the Great Southern region.
The event is expected to attract about 18,000 attendees and more than 3,000 visitors from outside the Great Southern region over the three years, generating millions of dollars for the local economy.
Local artists and musicians are included in a number of events across the festival, including performances on streetscapes and at local produce markets, restaurants and wineries.
Taste Great Southern is proudly supported by the State Government through Tourism WA’s Regional Events Program.
The 2022 event will be held from May 5 to 15. For more information, visit https://www.wineandfood.com.au/taste-great-southern
As stated by Tourism Minister Roger Cook:
“Over the past 17 years, Taste Great Southern has grown into one of the State’s top food and wine festivals, and the McGowan Government’s sponsorship until 2024 will see the event flourish even further.
“Food and wine-loving fans will be spoilt for choice as more than 20 chefs and local producers showcase the very best of what the Great Southern region has to offer.
“Regional events like this one help attract visitors to WA destinations and support the local tourism industry, which has taken a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
