The Entertainment Grounds will present the inaugural Taste the Coast food festival on Sunday, May 5.
Local food and beverage experts from across the region have been invited to showcase their best dishes and drinks to the community in a festival-style event.
Live music, cooking demonstrations and kid’s activities will also set the scene.
The Cowrie, Yellowtail, Little Miss Mezza and Kefi are among the participating restaurants.
Six Strings Brewing Co will be supplying their locally brewed beverages, while fresh produce from Fresko Fruits in Kincumber will be ripe for the picking.
The festival will kick off at midday with free entry for children under 17, and the $15 adult ticket including a reusable wine or schooner glass.
The festival will include an exciting line up of events, with the finale being the Coast Race Day on May 11 – the region’s richest race day, returning for its fourth year.
“This event has been something we’ve had on the backburner since the inception of our Coast Race Day in 2021, so it’s very exciting to see it finally come to life,” The Entertainment Grounds CEO Kristina Ayton said.
“The Central Coast is a true ‘foodie’ destination with so many hidden gems that are worth showing off.
“We also know that tourists flock to the Coast primarily for short stays, so why not try to build on this for the economic benefit of the entire region.
“We have been pleasantly surprised with the amount of support already received from restaurants, cafes, producers, and breweries eager to get involved.”
Taste the Coast will now form part of the venue’s program, alongside such events as the Toast the Coast Sportsman’s Lunch at the Railway Hotel on Friday, May 10.
“I’m looking forward to inviting everyone here to experience what the Coast has to offer,” Ayton said.
The Entertainment Grounds Chef Gary Burns is excited by the event.
“There is amazing culinary talent right across our region that needs to be highlighted and this event is the perfect platform,” he said.
For information and tickets, visit theentertainmentgrounds.com.au/events/taste-the-coast-2024/