Canungra Creek Festival - Media Release 23/2/09

Celebrating the Grape Harvest Tucked away in the spectacular Scenic Rim, the Canungra Valley Wineries will present a weekend of pure indulgence with an array of local wines, gourmet food and some great entertainment. The Canungra Valley Wineries present the Canungra Creek Festival from Friday 27 March to Sunday 29 March. The festival will celebrate the grape harvest this year by kicking off with a Degustation Dinner on Friday 27 March at the Canngra Hotel. Matching each course with locally crafted wine, local renowned Chef Dean will present a sumptuous five‐course dinner. Guest speakers will also offer a new insight to the emerging Canungra wines. Albert River Wines will be holding an Australiana Saturday afternoon session with billy tea, damper and whip cracking demonstrations. Sarabah Estate will present a Harvest Feast on the Sunday, which will include a spit roast BBQ buffet with live entertainment from 12 – 4 pm. Canungra Valley Vineyard will hold a Homestead Breakfast and High Tea Tournaments morning including Croquet, Badminton, Quoits, and competitions for best Hat of the day. Mt Nathan winery will be hosting a wine and cheese afternoon on the Saturday. Only 45 minutes from the Gold Coast and one hour from Brisbane, Canungra Valley is the gateway to World Heritage Listed Lamington National Park offering a vast array of accommodation, award‐winning wines, gourmet food and natural attractions. Local accommodation packages are available to book through www.ScenicRimEscapes.com.au Tickets for all events are available at each of the wineries or visit www.ScenicRimEscapes.com.au for more information. Media Enquiries: Robyn Fortescue 5543 4340 or Kandy Dearsly 07 55434647