Petty's Orchard Antique Apple Tasting Festival

Contact Phone: 
0407860320
Date and Time: 
Sunday, March 28, 2010 -
10:00am to 4:00pm
Contact Email: 
meggshp@gmail.com
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Contact Name: 
Meggs Hannes-Paterson
Website: 
www.heritagefruitssociety.org
Location: 
Pettys Orchard, Cnr Monckton & Homestead Roads, Templestowe (on the Yarra Trail bike path) (4km from Templestowe station) melways ref 22 A12

The annual Petty's Orchard Antique Apple Festival is on again! Set on the beautiful banks of the Yarra River in Templestowe, this event promises to bring delights to the senses with many of the 200+ varieties of apples growing on site to taste, heritage orchard tours, local produce stalls, great organic food and cider, Rare Breeds BBQ, educational presentations from Vasili (Vasili's Garden - SBS), Peter Allen (Heritage Fruits Society, Mountain Districts Permaculture Group), David Holmgren (Permaculture author and activist) and Susan MacKinnon (producer of SBS documentary "Honeybee Blues").
Special performance by Australian icon Peter Combe will thrill children and adults alike. Tim Tim the clown will MC the day as well as performing feats to amaze!
Learn about rare breeds and heritage fruits from the experts.
Apple readings, cider tastings, permaculture information and advice, children’s activities and much more!
Hot and cold organic beverages alongside sweet treats including fabulous homemade pies.
This is a bicycle friendly event, situated on the Yarra Trail bicycle route.
Remember: picnic rug, water bottle, suncreen, hat, shopping basket and friends!

Tickets: Adult $10, Child $2, Family $20

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