Koonya Garlic Festival in Koonya, Tasmania, Australia | Community organisation

Koonya Garlic Festival

Locality: Koonya, Tasmania, Australia

Address: Koonya Hall 7187 Koonya, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.koonyagarlicfestival.org

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22.01.2022 Massimo Melle: Maestro of Tasmanian Cuisine, huge garlic fan and modest to boot... This headliner described his KGF 2020 creation as a 'simple dish of ricotta cavatelli' but according to the crowd there was nothing simple about those flavours AT ALL . Dishes like this and the education that comes with it bring so much to our our centre stage and the audience it attracts. We'll be following Massimo's journey and can't wait to see what he's up to next .... #Repost @chefmassimomele --- "Very happy with the turn out today, thanks to Koonya Garlic Festival for inviting me along. This is a real grass roots festival and a pleasure to be part of it. I cooked A simple dish of ricotta cavatelli. The ingredients were from Grown for Taste, Bream Creek Community Market Garden, Vermey's Quality Meats . The best part of my job is having the freedom to collaborate with quality growers and producers. It’s a team effort, not always easy but well worth it... It was nice to have my first head chef Adam Aitken in the crowd, a real reminder of where I’ve come from and the people who mentored me along the way<...>" . #welovegarlic #koonyagarlicfestival #countrystyle #countryfestival #localproduce #countdown #garlicfestival #welovegarlic #koonya #tasmanpeninsula #tasmania #discovertasmania #discoverhobart #thehobartmag #seektasmania #hobartandbeyond @ Koonya Garlic Festival See more

21.01.2022 Wow. More local garlicky amazingness for your eating pleasure. Guess the new dress code is "stretchy pants" . #Repost @orlandoplenty ---... "The @koonyagarlicfestival is tomorrow, 10:30-4pm and it’s set to be a most glorious day on the Tasman Peninsula! As well as our special, garlic inspired menu, we’ll have our hazelnut and lemon biscuits at our stall as well as organic apple and blackberry muffins and nectarine and ginger iced tea. See you all tomorrow for a garlicy good time!! #garliclove" See more

21.01.2022 The Koonya Garlic Festival is all about community so a new marquee for us is a win for us all . Amidst the 2020-ness of 2020, the Koonya Garlic Festival Inc. was awarded a Tasmania Community Fund grant for the purchase of a new (10 x 24 m) marquee. This is huge and huge news for us, providing a real game changer for the KGF . This epic marquee will principally provide shelter for our little festival with a big heart, as well as being available for use by the vibrant array... of community groups here on the Tasman Peninsula . These things don't just happen and the KGF Inc. Team are enormously grateful to the Tasmanian Community Fund for their significant generosity. Huge shout out to the Tasman Council, Rotary Club of Tasman Peninsula and Lions Club of Tasman for their support of our application...you're the best! . We're feeling pretty wonderful to have this kind of investment in our garlicky hopes and dreams right now . Stay tuned for updates on how we're striving to adapt and shape events for 2021 See more

20.01.2022 This is Meghan and Camilla, recently appointed Defenders Of The Garlic for @premaydenahill The girls are super excited that our beloved KGF ANNUAL GARLIC COMPETITION IS CONFIRMED FOR 2021 They've sent word that they're expecting a bumper crop and hope everyone else is too! . The competition has always been the heart and garlicky soul of our festival so keep those garden gloves handy and check the website for your Entry Form and Guidelines .... As we face these COVID-19 times together, the KGF Team are still working through options to make the rest of our little festival possible for 2021... keep those fingers crossed and stay tuned for updates!! See more

20.01.2022 Festival Flashback . #takeusback #whataday #garlicgarlicgarlic #allthegarlicplease #welovegarlic #koonyagarlicfestival #countrystyle #countryfestival #localproduce #countdown #garlicfestival #welovegarlic #koonya #tasmanpeninsula #tasmania #discovertasmania #discoverhobart #thehobartmag #seektasmania #hobartandbeyond . @ruffitmedia

20.01.2022 Stamp your seat and set up for the day with your very own picnic rug . What better way to chill than to kick back with your people on your very own patch, eating all the foods, drinking all the drinks, basking in the live music, contemplating all the gardening wizardry, marveling the food masters and most importantly talking garlic? WHEW...all happening tomorrow kids . KGF - SAT 29 FEB 2020... . #soexcited #almosttime #garlicgarlicgarlic #allthegarlicplease #welovegarlic #koonyagarlicfestival #countrystyle #countryfestival #localproduce #countdown #garlicfestival #welovegarlic #koonya #tasmanpeninsula #tasmania #discovertasmania #discoverhobart #thehobartmag #seektasmania #hobartandbeyond See more

20.01.2022 Do you fancy yourself a garlic grower? Are you a champion of the clove? You have until 10AM TOMORROW to submit your entry to our most epic Garlic Competition yet. Join in the fun and stake your claim on the incredible prizes up for grabs, check out our website for further details and get ready to garlic .... #lastchance #getyourgameon #letthegarlicsgamesbegin #allthegarlicplease #welovegarlic #koonyagarlicfestival #countrystyle #countryfestival #localproduce #countdown #garlicfestival #welovegarlic #koonya #tasmanpeninsula #tasmania #discovertasmania #discoverhobart #thehobartmag #seektasmania #hobartandbeyond See more

18.01.2022 IT'S HAPPENING - KFG 2020 Festival Program is RELEASED Swing on over to our website and check out all the details to plan out your day... There's something for everyone and not long to go! When: Saturday 29 February 2020 Time: 10:30am to 4pm... Where: Koonya Hall & Grounds, Tasman Peninsula Cost: Adults: $10, Children under 16: Free, Tasman Residents/Concession Card holders: $5 . #soexcited #almosttime #garlicgarlicgarlic #allthegarlicplease #welovegarlic #koonyagarlicfestival #countrystyle #countryfestival #localproduce #countdown #garlicfestival #welovegarlic #koonya #tasmanpeninsula #tasmania #discovertasmania #discoverhobart #thehobartmag #seektasmania #hobartandbeyond See more

17.01.2022 The GARLICKIEST TIME OF THE YEAR is almost here Just 7 short days until Tasmania's original and Australia's longest running garlic festival kicks off with something for everyone. Garlic Lovers, Foodies, Gardeners and Kids are all welcome to join in our biggest celebration yet next Saturday...see you there . KGF - SAT 29 FEB 2020 .... #soexcited #almosttime #garlicgarlicgarlic #allthegarlicplease #welovegarlic #koonyagarlicfestival #countrystyle #countryfestival #localproduce #countdown #garlicfestival #welovegarlic #koonya #tasmanpeninsula #tasmania #discovertasmania #discoverhobart #thehobartmag #seektasmania #hobartandbeyond See more

16.01.2022 1 week on and the verdict is in... KGF 2020 was a huge success! Thanks Asha . "I had the bestest time on Saturday. I loved seeing the animals, doing activities in the tent and getting my face painted as a border collie. I also ate yummy icecream.... Asha, aged 6" . #takeusback #whataday #garlicgarlicgarlic #allthegarlicplease #welovegarlic #koonyagarlicfestival #countrystyle #countryfestival #localproduce #countdown #garlicfestival #welovegarlic #koonya #tasmanpeninsula #tasmania #discovertasmania #discoverhobart #thehobartmag #seektasmania #hobartandbeyond

16.01.2022 TOMORROW Seeya there, Monique . #Repost @moniquebrumby ---... "I’m never getting a cold again! Gates 10.30am xx #koonyagarlicfestival " See more

11.01.2022 Ah, we are LOVING our local maker's GARLIC CRAFT this year Just look at those garlic flowers! Waiting for you tomorrow . #Repost @gaeadesignstas ---... Handmade Garlic flower beads with Tasmanian timbers and botanically dyed beads. All ready for this years Koonya Garlic Festival #garlicflowers #handmadejewelry #tasmaniantimber #Tasmanianflora #koonyagarlicfestival #Tasmanpeninsula #ecoresin See more

11.01.2022 That's right folks, The Koonya Garlic Festival is on track to bring garlic lovers and experts together again on Saturday 27th February 2021 . The clever KGF Team've been working hard to ensure a wonderful and safe festival, with a maximum of 3,000 ticketed attendees and 50 stalls of garlicky goodness to peruse and enjoy . No matter what, the iconic Garlic Competition is going ahead so keep fussing over those bulbs. For the festival, any cancellation due to COVID directives... will result in 100% refund of ticket price excluding booking cost to patrons and stallholders . In these upside down times, the big heart of our little festival has never been more driven to succeed. We're going full clove crazy for Garlic this year so stay tuned and head over to the website for details See more

11.01.2022 It's true, they got a special invite. Because #carbs and #garlic. Because #CARBS and #GARLIC. Carbs. And. Garlic This Saturday, folks. See you there. ... . #Repost @carbdiem_ --- "We’ve been invited to do @koonyagarlicfestival next Saturday 28/2 preparation has started now: just lightly simmered three whole bulbs of Tas garlic with @rochford_hall olive oil. We will use this to brush on the focaccias/ pizzas/ calzone. #koonyagarlicfestival #rochfordhalloliveoil #supportlocaltasmania #focacciabread #garlicfire #deathbygarlicbreath" See more

11.01.2022 Can't wait to catch up with these garlic-vibing guys at KGF 2020 next Saturday! It's been 12 months and 7 long days since we last stocked up on @seedfreaks seeds...we're super excited to check out their latest varieties . #Repost @seedfreaks ---... "A rainy day is a good opportunity to plait some of the garlic; It's a good way to store it, hanging in our very dry kitchen. Although, it might be easier if we grew some soft necks - Trev." See more

10.01.2022 We really love dogs but KGF 2020 is four-legged free Most doggoes love a big bustling kaleidoscopeof fantastic smells, crowds of curious people and a bunch of compost to bits but it can also be a bit much . Thanks for your understanding, we're sure if you explain it to your furry friend nicely they'll get it too ... #soexcited #almosttime #garlicgarlicgarlic #allthegarlicplease #welovegarlic #koonyagarlicfestival #countrystyle #countryfestival #localproduce #countdown #garlicfestival #welovegarlic #koonya #tasmanpeninsula #tasmania #discovertasmania #discoverhobart #thehobartmag #seektasmania #hobartandbeyond

08.01.2022 And now for dessert . #Repost @wildcrafttasmania --- "Black garlic bars are now ready for the Koonya Garlic Festival on Saturday! we had a successful day in the kitchen tempering these bars today, look at that shine! "

08.01.2022 Did someone say garlicky inspired tacos? Saturday, folks...not long to go! Bring your tastebuds and an empty belly . ---... #Repost @tacotacotas --- "Just the 2 nights down at Red Square this week Thursday and Friday but look out for us at @koonyagarlicfestival on Saturday with some new garlicky inspired tacos! #tacotaco" See more

08.01.2022 Congratulations again to all the KGF 2020 Garlic Category Winners, the competition was super tight! . Some familiar names on the list, impressive to see the technical wizardry of all garlic plaits on show, none of which could circumference the sun this year . Shout out to our beloved partners and supporters who contributed epic prize rewards for all that effort...you're amazing and everyone's so grateful ... Blundstone Australia @osbornehelitours @breamcreekvineyard @rotarytasmania @portarthurhistoricsite @onemoretimeforetheworld . #takeusback #whataday #garlicgarlicgarlic #allthegarlicplease #welovegarlic #koonyagarlicfestival #countrystyle #countryfestival #localproduce #countdown #garlicfestival #welovegarlic #koonya #tasmanpeninsula #tasmania #discovertasmania #discoverhobart #thehobartmag #seektasmania #hobartandbeyond #blundstoneau #rotarycluboftasmanpeninsula #osbornehelitours #portarthurhistoricsite #colinlangridge #goldenglobes See more

07.01.2022 1st Prize Koonya Garlic Festival Hamper - Phil (04XXXXX720) 2nd Prize Port Arthur Villas 2 nights accommodation for two- Margaret Johnson 3rd Prize Hobart Snapshot Tours Tasman Peninsula Tour for two - Ingrid Roberts... 4th Prize Lufra Hotel 2 nights accommodation for two - Marg Dillon 5th Prize Leigh Rigozzi Watercolour - James O'Regan 6th Prize Port Arthur Historic Site Dinner for two at 1830 Restaurant - Peter Philp 7th Prize Early Bird Market Garden large plait 52 garlics - Julie Cragg 8th Prize Three Dumplings Handmade Hippolyte Tuna Fishing Lures and Tas timber chopping board - Mahni Dugan 9th Prize Bruny Island Seafoods 3 dozen oysters, I jar Kilpatrick sauce - Kathy (04XXXXX791) 10th -15th Prize McHenry Distillery 6 single bottles of Gin - Mary Noye, Graham (04XXXXX904), Pam Lake, Julie & Tim McKinlay, Wyatt (04XX278XXX), John Galpin, 16th Prize Janice Sutton 2 pkts Arty Garlic Greeting Cards - Eva Delittle 17th Prize Harissa Hobart Vegan cake - Emma Watson 18th Prize Cubed Espresso Voucher - Dave Monks 19th Prize Ponsonby Tasmania Jewellery pack - Lindy Apted 20th Prize Morris Outside Gardening glove and boot guards - A McGinniss 21st Prize Dahlia Designs Jewellery - Myles Fazackerley 23rd Prize Lost Pippin Cider 2 x 4 packs cider - Tony Phillips 24th Prize Gaea Designs timber and floral bracelet - Karen Stubbings 25th Prize Gillespie’s Ginger Beer - Brooke (04XXXXX589) 26th Prize Drifting Farm 1 kg Dunganski garlic - Jenny Lacey 27th Prize The Tow Bar Huskee Keep Cups - Michelle Evans 28th Prize Devils Brewery 2 x 4 packs beer - Marg Dillon 29th Prize Impression Bay Gin - A McGinniss We have attempted to contact all winners but some prizes are still yet to be claimed... if you have won a prize please give us a call on 0408 474 798.

04.01.2022 Um, WHAT. Garlic me up indeed. Hurry up, Saturday . #Repost @harissahobart ---... Garlic me up! Our Sexy tofu satay burger is returning to our menu for the @koonyagarlicfestival The only menu items we can guarantee won't contain garlic are our sweet treats. See more

04.01.2022 YAY, just 1 more day!!! We've got the kids covered with an awesome tournament + fantastic prizes, a make and create table, INFLATABLE TWISTER, and all the usual favourites like play dough, face painting and (drumroll please) HENNA TATTOOS . See you tomorrow families, can't wait! .... #thekidsarealright #soexcited #almosttime #garlicgarlicgarlic #allthegarlicplease #welovegarlic #koonyagarlicfestival #countrystyle #countryfestival #localproduce #countdown #garlicfestival #welovegarlic #koonya #tasmanpeninsula #tasmania #discovertasmania #discoverhobart #thehobartmag #seektasmania #hobartandbeyond See more

04.01.2022 What a day . The KGF 2020 is complete and our promise to make it our biggest and best yet came true . To our amazing sponsors, we are so grateful.... We're in love with bringing all the garlic, talent, wisdom, garlic, community, passion, garlic, curiosity and garlicky creators together for this annual celebration and you make this possible. . To the volunteers (you know who you are) and incredibly good-looking committee members (ahem), we love you . There aren't sufficient words to thank all the attendees and local farm animals who joined us to embrace garlic (your feedback's been overwhelming), nor to thank the talent that took time out of their celebrity schedules to be so fab on our little peninsula . Stay tuned for a look back at all the excitement over coming days... . KGF 2021 here we come!! . #Repost @janicesutton_feast --- "Well here we are!! All over for another year and what a brilliant day it was @koonyagarlicfestival #garlic #brandtasmania #discovertasmania #garlic . #whataday #garlicgarlicgarlic #allthegarlicplease #welovegarlic #koonyagarlicfestival #countrystyle #countryfestival #localproduce #countdown #garlicfestival #welovegarlic #koonya #tasmanpeninsula #tasmania #discovertasmania #discoverhobart #thehobartmag #seektasmania #hobartandbeyond See more

04.01.2022 KGF 2020 MASTERCLASSES ALL FREE AS PART OF YOUR TICKET PRICE . The Masters are out in force this year and promising an extraordinary journey in garlic . (*read this from start to finish and don't get hungry, WE DARE YOU)...... . Celebrated Chef Massimo Mele will be bringing some bold Italian-inspired flavours to the table, creating a hand rolled macaroni sausage with turnip tops, garlic and chilli and also a smashed local zucchini and fried garlic chips . Chef and fermenting guru Adam James from Rough Rice will be demonstrating how to ‘lacto ferment fresh garlic with turmeric, black pepper and lime leaf’. He’ll then use this mix (he’ll bring one he fermented 2 years ago with him) to make a yellow curry of fermented garlic, turmeric + fig leaf with (Tasman peninsula) abalone, seasonal vegetables and rice . Also cooking up a storm in the main marquee are festival faves Paul Foreman and John X (the Chef and the Showman). Paul will be creating (with John’s help!) a black garlic dessert that promises to be a showstopper: Nitro black garlic and kaffir lime ice cream with liquorice root sherbet . Finally, second generation Distiller (think Lark Distillery) with over 18 years’ experience in distilling, Kristy Booth Lark will be experimenting with botanicals and black garlic, sharing her secrets in striking the perfect flavor balance (no mean feat) . #starving #themasters #massimomele #adamjames #roughrice #thechefandtheshowman #chefpaulforman #johnxactor #kristylarkbooth #killaradistillery #masteringthemasterclass #notlongtogo #celebritygarlic #garlicgarlicgarlic #allthegarlicplease #welovegarlic #koonyagarlicfestival #countrystyle #countryfestival #localproduce #countdown #garlicfestival #welovegarlic #koonya #tasmanpeninsula #tasmania #discovertasmania #discoverhobart #thehobartmag #seektasmania #hobartandbeyond See more

01.01.2022 Garlic + Chocolate = CAN.NOT.WAIT . #Repost @wildcrafttasmania --- "Who's tried 'black garlic' before? Sweet and chewy, with the most beautiful roasted garlic taste... Well, this will be our next flavour, inspired by & made for the upcoming Koonya Garlic Festival on the 29th! "Garlic in chocolate!?" I hear you say... Wait til you try it I can not wait to share this in our pure, bean to bar, Artisan Chocolate with the community. Yum! We're using locally grown organic... garlic, which has been fermented for 2 weeks. " #fermentedgarlic #beantobar #chocolate #artisan #handmade #local #fermented #cacao #organic #vegan #garlic #festival #tasmania See more