Taste of the Huon - Entertainment Program

ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM

We have something for everyone at A taste of the Huon. Entertainment and activities for the kids that will keep them busy all day and allow parents a quiet moment to relax and take in the cultural delights and taste sensations we have on offer. The main stage will play host to an eclectic line up of musicians and the large grounds will cater to our roving entertainers and buskers.

Visitors are encouraged to bring along deck chairs or a blanket, sit back, relax and take in the wonderful sights and sounds on offer.

Entertainment Program

Main Stage

Buskers Pitch

Sunday 9th March
10.30 Toulouse Allstars
1.00 Adam Cousens
11.45 Toulouse Allstars
12.15 Bill Whitton
1.00 String Chickens
2.00 Bill Whitton
2.45 String Chickens
3.30 James Maddock Swing 4
5.15 Giant Hamsters

Monday 10th March
10.30 Beini Huang
10.45 Cary Lewincamp
11.30 The Lahl Irish Dancers
12.00 Cary Lewincamp
12.45 Beini Huang
Afternoon Rock
1.00 Ebeneeza Good: Pub Rock
2.00 Giant Hamsters play The Beatles
3.00 Ebeneeza Good: Pub Rock

Sunday 9th March
10.30 Beini Huang
11-11.45 Samora the Sword Swallower and International Magician Charlie Caper
11.45 Punch and Judy Show
12.15 Beini Huang
12.30 Samora the Sword Swallower and International Magician Charlie Caper
1.15 Punch and Judy Show

Monday 10th March
10.15 Samora the Sword Swallower and International Magician Charlie Caper
10.45 Punch and Judy Show
11.15 Samora the Sword Swallower and International Magician Charlie Caper
11.45 Punch and Judy Show
12.45 Punch and Judy Show
1.15 Samora the Sword Swallower and International Magician Charlie Caper

2008 Features Program
The Huon Tasmanian Salmon Food Theatre
….Small Island…Big Taste
Hold onto your taste buds as they take off with the major feature of the 2008 A Taste of the Huon: The Huon Tasmanian Salmon Food Theatre. The Huon Aquaculture Food Theatre will be hosted in a large dedicated marquee and will incorporate a full two day program showcasing the fresh produce and gourmet food and wine sourced from within the region. Guest speakers who are experts in their field will share with visitors the latest phenomena to hit the food and wine sector within the region.

Time	Guest Speaker	Seminar
SUNDAY & MONDAY
	Compere:	Amanda Way, Lobster Direct
11.00 - 11.30	Elaine Reeves (Sun )Amanda Way (Mon)	An introduction to this rich and diverse region that comprises A Taste of the Huon
11.30 - 12.00	Kris Schaffer	Bush Foods: identifying plants from the Australian landscape that can be incorporated in some amazing dishes.
12.00 - 1.00	Paul Foreman Marque IV	Cooking Demonstration: Paul, unarguably one of Tasmania’s leading chefs, brings to the food theatre his culinary skills and creativity as he prepares Huon Tasmanian Salmon.
1.00 - 1.30	Diane Rae	Ricotta making: Grandvewe at its best as visitors learn to make ricotta from sheep’s milk.
1.30 - 2.00	Kris Schaffer	Bush Foods: the fusion between colonial, contemporary cooking and plants derived from the Australian landscape
2.00 - 2.30	Mark Smith (Sun) Michael Vishacki (Mon)	Naked Grapes: Visitors will learn of the fine tasting qualities behind the regions esteemed wineries
2.30 - 3.00	Gordon Brown	Tea and Fruit Wine: Gordon Brown, leading scientist brings to the food theatre the joys of fruit wine – there’s wine produced outside of grape wine? There is indeed.
3.00 - 3.30	Nick Haddow	Bruny Island Cheese: Nick will talk about the Tasmanian cheese industry and his latest products
3.30 - 4.00	Amanda Way	Seafood is Sexy: Let’s talk lobster
4.00 - 4.30	Kris Schaffer	Bush Foods: the fusion between colonial, contemporary cooking and plants derived from the Australian landscape

Kids Korner
Kids, this is for you. A whole marquee dedicated to healthy eating and fun food facts. Brought to us in conjunction with Eat Well this area will incorporate an interactive program on showing kids how fun eating simple, healthy meals can be as well as a hands on approach to preparing them. Parents, you’re not forgotten here as experts in the field provide short talks and answer questions for parents on what to pack in the kids lunch boxes.

The Great Tasmanian Waiters Race
As part of the festivities at the 2008 festival the committee of A Taste of the Huon Inc. will be staging The Great Tasmanian Waiters Race. The race will encompass all of the skills, dexterity and speed essential to the art of waiting (oh yes…...it is an art!) and combine it with a dash of humour, a touch of flair and a sprinkling of the debonair.

An obstacle course is the terrain

A full glass of wine is the challenge
and time is crucial…....

The race will be staged within the festival grounds on Sunday the 9th March 2008 between 3pm and 4pm and will provide a great spectacle against the back drop of rolling hills. The race is to be completed in teams of two and entrants must represent an established restaurant in the southern region.
Winners will be judged purely on time and the amount of wine left in their glass at the finish line…..sounds easy??….it won’t be.

Entry is free
For the winners: a cash prize of $500
For the restaurant they represent: a perpetual trophy

It is envisaged that the successes of this sub event within the 2008 ‘A Taste of the Huon’ will pave the way to broaden the competition in 2009 with waiters from the north heading south to compete against the cream of our industry. Can we ever stay away from the north/south rivalry?….why would we?

Who will win the most sought after title in the Southern Region?
You’ll have to be there to find out.

To register for the event please download the registration form and send it to info@tasteofthehuon.com
or post to PO Box 443 Huonville TAS 7109
Registrations close on Friday 29th February 2008.

The Huon Trail Exhibition Hall

The famous English poet John Keats might have been writing about the Huon Valley in his 'Ode To Autumn', with its opening line:
‘Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness.’
In recent years, there have been some interesting new initiatives, bold projects and innovative developments along the Huon Trail; on the waterways, in the country towns and villages and beyond, in the hills and mountainous hinterland.
The Huon Valley Kingborough Tourism Association bring to the festival The Huon Trail Exhibition Hall; a snap shot of the regions rich and diverse offerings that make the Huon Trail a feast to all of the senses. Talk to one of the knowledgeable operators, watch the spectacular audio visual display and pick up some great touring ideas for a region that’s in your back yard.

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