I'm back on ABC radio, talking to Simon Marnie about what's happening along the Harvest Trail this weekend. Below is a snapshot of what we talked about and some links to get you out there exploring the farms across the Sydney Basin. Enjoy your weekend, Daniela
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It's the final weekend of the Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival. The last day is Sunday (tomorrow), so make sure to take a trip to Wollombi to enjoy it, as it's only 90 minutes from Sydney.
Markets
Castle Hill Farmers & Fine Food Market
Castle Hill showground. 8 am to 12 noon.
It's Happy Birthday to the markets. They are 22 yo.
They really want to express their gratitude for everyone's support. The growers, producers and shoppers continue to come rain, hail, or shine, and that keeps the market thriving. Thank you!
Saturday 28th September 2024
8 am to 1 pm
A treasure trove of fresh produce and all undercover in Sydney
Open Every Saturday 7 am - 12 Noon
Camden Town Farm 4o Exeter Street Camden
Central Coast
Gosford City Farmers Market is on Sunday 7 am to 1 pm
Hosted right across Sydney - Organic Food Markets that are held on Saturdays or Sunday.
From the Innerwest to the Northern Beaches.
Leichhardt Saturday (8.00 am to 1:00 pm).
Marrickville, Sunday. 9 am to 3 pm.
Seaforth. Sunday 8 am to 12:30 pm.
Mona Vale, Sunday 8:30am to 1 pm.
Where to visit farms this weekend
Bilpin Fruit Bowl
PYO Strawberries
Strawberries are grown in hot houses, so rain, hail or shine you will be able to walk around the hot houses and PYO.
Saturday 28th September from 10am-2pm
Sunday 29th September from 10am-2pm
Strawberries $20.00/kg
Bookings are not necessary, you can just turn up and get in.
Adults $20 per person
Children $10 per person
Under 3yrs of age free to enter
Sackville North
PYO Oranges and Lemons
Some of the trees are more than 80 years old.
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September 2024
Bookings via their website.
Entry fee is $5 pp and its cash only.
PYO Orange, Lemons and Limes
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September 2024
Cost of $30 for a Meliora farm bag that you can fill up with their delicious citrus. Approximately 10kg of fruit per bag.
Book via their website.
Sunday 29th September, 2024
For the kids - Farm Animal Cuddle, Pat & Feed experience
This one is for animal lovers where kids have the chance to learn and feed their farm animals on a certified organic farm.
Meet the cuddle crew, goats and kids, and learn about sheep's wool from their babydoll sheep and little lamb. There are lots of farm activities for children and a hunt for blue eggs. Book online $27.50 pp.
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