Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond returns today with its welcoming Town Square hub and connection in focus across a diverse program shaped by South Australia’s best food and drinks.

More than 150 events will feature over the next 10 days and nights, from cross-country train travel aboard The Ghan to a seafood-inspired day trip to the Eyre Peninsula and a fresh style of wine appreciation in the Aroma Bar.

Limited tickets are still available to highlights including lunches and dinners in Town Square’s new bistro Good Neighbour presented by Mitolo Family Farms, beverage masterclasses and a closing night party featuring Scandinavian culinary stars Punk Royale. 

Free programming this year includes the new Homemade series, where chefs and South Australian producers share tips for home cooking success, plus the new Latte Art Smackdown and the return of Tasting Australia’s hotly contested Waiters’ Race. 

Fourteen food vendors are ready to delight Town Square visitors – nine making their first appearances at the festival – and will be joined by Seppeltsfield and Never Never bars and an Amuse Main Stage set to host local musicians and evening DJs. 

This year’s festival coincides with the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) – Tourism Australia’s annual flagship tourism tradeshow. Town Square will welcome around 2,500 delegates from ATE, including over 700 travel buyers from 30 countries, for a special event on Monday 11 May which aims to highlight South Australia’s renowned produce and beverages to those who package, sell and promote the state in their markets around the world.

WHERE: Victoria Square, Adelaide