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For more than two decades Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel has served up innovative events and indulgent adventures. It celebrates the delicious possibilities of eating and drinking, always inviting guests to discover what’s new on the menu. In 2025 Tasting Australia will take place over 10 days and two weekends (2—11 May 2025), with events held across metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia.

We want you to be part of the Tasting Australia story in 2025 as part of our associated events program. Tasting Australia is the perfect platform to show foodies and event lovers what you are made of and why they should keep coming back. Let them discover you and what you do best.

About Our Associated Events

Tasting Australia’s associated events are part of an umbrella program that consists of independently hosted events that form part of the broader Tasting Australia program. We encourage businesses to get involved and showcase their experiences to motivate people to travel to South Australia’s regions or allow them to discover a new side of their favourite South Australian venues and products. This might be a dinner, a tasting, a foraging experience or breakfast – the only limit is your imagination. 

Each nominated event is assessed by our festival director, Karena Armstrong, and the event management team. Acceptance into the program is not guaranteed, but event organisers will endeavour to work with interested parties where possible to provide opportunities to be involved. All applications will be assessed based on three key cornerstones of Tasting Australia: 

  • PEOPLE – chefs, winemakers, producers, participants, distillers, brewers. The people that make the food and beverage industry. Who you are and how you contribute to the food, beverage and culinary tourism market.
  • PRODUCE – a demonstration of best practice in the use of South Australian and Australian produce.
  • PLACE – telling the culinary tourism story of where you are from. 

All associated events must take place during Tasting Australia (2—11 May 2025). 

 

How to apply

Before submitting your application to join the Tasting Australia 2025 associated event program, please ensure you have read through each of the below links. 

Tasting Australia Overview
Benefits & Packages
Event & Marketing Resources
Application & Approval Process
Submit your application

2024/25 Key Dates

  • Applications open – Mon 19 Aug 2024
  • Applications close – Fri 4 Oct 2024 – Applications submitted after this date attract $1000 late fee
  • Acceptance advised – Thu 10 Oct 2024
  • Website and printed program copy sent for your approval – Fri 1 Nov 2024
  • Website and printed program copy approval and payment due – Fri 8 Nov 2024
  • Online pre-Christmas launch – First week of December 2024
  • Printed program launch – Feb 2025 
  • Festival dates – 2-11 May 2025

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