Tasting Australia Presented by RAA Travel
“Three things go through my mind after Tasting Australia each year.
“One: how did I cram so much good food and drink into such a short space of time?
“Two: how much is property in Adelaide again?
“And three: gosh this is the best food party in the country. It's always a joy to be in South Australia, but never more so than during Tasting Australia.”
– Journalist Max Veenhuyzen
A celebration of eating and drinking
Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel is a showcase of all things South Australian: our people, our produce and our place. Each autumn we invite audiences to step beyond a standard food festival and discover deliciously different experiences that feed their curiosity. Indulgent lunches with friends, boutique beverages served fireside in Town Square and menus created by world-class chefs are just a taste. The festival began in 1997 and continues to deliver both innovative events and the informal excellence our state does so well.
Board a Tasting Australia Airlines flight to destinations you’ve always wanted to explore. Savour the magic that happens when local legends are joined by top chefs from around the nation – moments impossible to recreate. Sip your way through a wine, beer or spirit masterclass, sampling South Australian gems alongside those from further afield. Head to the heart of Adelaide or enjoy a regional getaway. Make memories.
This beloved event is your chance to enjoy the adventures only South Australia can offer.
Co-Festival Directors Darren Robertson and Karena Armstrong shape the diverse annual program alongside food curator Emma McCaskill. Simon Bryant, one of South Australia’s real food heroes – is patron.
Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel inspires visitors, chefs, producers, media and buyers to experience the best of our state – and ensures local audiences are always at the party too.
Festival Highlights
Discover festival highlights from 2022. Tasting Australia returns in 2023 from Friday 28 April to Sunday 7 May for another 10-day celebration of unique eating and drinking experiences.