Media Release 29/04/2019 : Gympie gears up for GourMAY

Gympie’s annual GourMAY festival will be launched this Wednesday, 1 May, with two cooking demonstrations by Chef Matt Golinski at 9:30am and 11:00am.

The cooking demonstrations, which will be a special addition to the regular Gympie Town Centre Growers Market that are held weekly in Mary Street from 7:00am – 1:00pm, is the first of a month-long calendar of events celebrating Gympie’s local produce.

Some of the other events include the Mary Valley Rattler Picnic Train, the Cooloola Farm Trail and the ever-popular Goomeri Pumpkin Festival.

Gympie Regional Council Mayor, Mick Curran, said that GourMAY is a great time to celebrate – and taste – the Gympie region’s impressive variety of produce.

“Our region produces some of the best quality produce. Everything from seafood, beef, pork, lamb, poultry, dairy, fruit, vegetables, nuts and oils are all produced right here in Gympie,” said Mayor Curran.

Mayor Curran is encouraging the community to get involved in GourMAY and get behind the region’s locally owned and operated farms.

“There’s something for everyone; visit a local farm, attend a talk or a workshop, or even taste some of the signature dishes on offer at participating local restaurants and cafes.”

For a full program of events or to find out more, visit www.gympieregionalproduce.com.au.