Rotary Club of Bendigo South

Last year's inaugural Bendigo Olive Fiesta was a great success, attracting approximately 1,250 people from Regional Victoria, Melbourne and from interstate" said Terry Dalwood, Chairman of the organising committee.

Saturday night focuses on the gala dinner, which will be held at the Function Centre at the Bendigo Pottery and will be hosted by award-winning TV producer/presenter and dedicated food explorer, Joanna Savill. She was also the co -creator of the SBS TV series Food Lovers Guide to Australia.

"The Fiesta celebrates the role of the Bendigo Goldfields as the central focus of Victoria's emerging Olive Industry. Our warm, dry summers and cool winters mimic the famous Mediterranean climate and provide the basis for ideal growing conditions" said Mr. Dalwood

Sunday is open to the general public. Bring your kids along for a fun-filled day of musical entertainment, bouncing castles and face painting.

Sample olives, olive oil and other olive products, taste local wines and enjoy a variety of Mediterranean foods. Join one of our workshops and find out how to grow, cook and pickle your own olives. Take a tour of the Bendigo Pottery olive press and test your skill at the bocce competition.

"We are very proud that last year's fiesta helped raise $8,000 for a local charity, the Maureen Considine Fund" said Terry Dalwood

The Fiesta is again being organised by the Rotary Club of Bendigo South with the help of the Central Victorian Olive Growers Association. The event aims to raise funds for local charities and Rotary projects, promote central Victoria as an olive growing region and showcase Bendigo as an attractive tourist destination.

When: Saturday 28 February, 6:30pm - gala dinner
Sunday 1 March, 10:00am to 4:00pm - public fiesta

Where: Bendigo Pottery
146 Midland Highway, Epsom

For more information
website: www.bendigoolivefiesta.com
email: contact@bendigoolivefiesta.com.au