The Food Lover's Field Guide to the Festival Village
Step inside the Festival Village — where top chefs, iconic restaurants and local producers come together for one incredible, flavour-filled day out.
Your Food Lover’s Field Guide is your first taste of what’s cooking: from Lucio’s Marina’s pop-up pasta bar to dumplings and wine by Embassy XO and Shaw + Smith, and exclusive collabs like Noosa Waterfront x Dal Zotto and Lanai x Boiling Pot’s epic crab pot pop-up.
Watch chefs live on stage, catch celeb guests like Michael Klim in the Porkstar Live Cooking Battles, and taste the dishes being created right in front of you thanks to Matt Golinski’s food truck.
All this (and so much more) is included in your Festival Village ticket — priced from just $39.50.
Don’t just read about it. Come hungry. Leave happy.
Dumplings + Pinot? Yes, please.
Embassy XO brings the dumplings, Shaw + Smith brings the wine. Expect bold flavours, unexpected pairings, and your new favourite bite at this unmissable pop-up collab.
Fresh pasta, straight from Lucio’s.
The iconic Italian restaurant is serving up 60kg of house-made spaghetti and rich, flavour-packed sauces at their Festival Village pasta bar. It’s pasta perfection.
From stage to plate with Matt Golinski.
Love what you saw on the Culinary Stage? Head to Matt’s food truck where he’s serving up hot, fresh versions of the dishes live on stage — straight from the chef, to you.
Where Noosa Meets the King Valley.
Join Noosa Waterfront and Dal Zotto at their exclusive pop-up in the Festival Village, where premium Australian wines and fresh local dishes come together for the ultimate flavour experience.
Cook, Learn, Taste.
Step into the Olsson’s Salt Culinary Stage, a brand-new hub for hands-on cooking masterclasses and live demos by top chefs from across the region and beyond. Get inspired, learn new skills, and taste the creations!
Chefs vs Celebrities in the Kitchen.
Watch chefs and celebrities, including Michael Klim, go head-to-head in the PorkStar Live Cooking Battles, hosted by Hayden Quinn. Get ready for fierce competition, big flavours, and plenty of surprises!
The Ultimate Crab Pot Feast.
Lanai Noosa and Boiling Pot bring the famous crab pot experience to the Festival Village. Dig in, crack open, and enjoy a hands-on, flavour-packed seafood feast straight from the pot.
Sip, Savor, and Escape in Style.
Escape to the Chandon Lounge on Sunday, June 1st from 3:30–7:30pm. Enjoy gourmet catering by Bistro C, three complimentary drinks, express entry, and private facilities — the perfect way to unwind and soak up the Festival Village in VIP style.
Get up close with the Chefs.
For the first time, watch chefs in action at the Live Prep Kitchen. See ingredients prepped, ask questions, and gain insider knowledge before the chefs hit the stage. A true behind-the-scenes experience!
Find Your Favourite Sips & Bites.
Ready to explore the Festival Village? Click through to the festival map and discover where to find your favourite sips, bites, and brands. Your perfect festival journey is just a tap away!