Meet the creative team helping shape Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond in 2027. Existing Festival Curators Duncan Welgemoed and Kane Pollard are joined by new Festival Curator Rebecca Hopkins, whose experience spans wine, hospitality, events and communications across Australia and the United States.
Welcome to Tasting Australia
30 April to 09 May 2027
Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond is a festival of eating and drinking, bringing together the people, produce and places that define Australian food culture.
Each year, more than 150 events unfold across Adelaide and regional South Australia — from long lunches and intimate dinners to tastings, tours and one-off collaborations with chefs, winemakers and producers.
It’s an opportunity to explore something new, revisit old favourites, and share it all in the company it deserves.
Local heroes come together with leading talent from around Australia and the world, creating a program that celebrates both creativity and connection. At the heart of it all is Town Square in Adelaide’s Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga, with the festival extending across all 12 South Australian regions and supporting
hundreds of local businesses and producers along the way.
At its heart, Tasting Australia celebrates the moments that happen around food — the experiences we share, and the connection and meaning that follow.
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