GREENFEST, the largest free community green festival to hit the banks of Brisbane is the first mainstream event in Australia to guarantee the organic origins of festival food.

Greenfest has enlisted the aid of the Biological Farmers of Australia Group (including organic certification arm ‘Australian Certified Organic’) to make sure sustainable food featured in the organic ‘Green Bake’ section is just that.

From 10-12 October, Green Bake will provide food produced by certified organic farmers and operators, with an emphasis on local supply.

Visitors with an eco-conscious appetite can expect to be treated to everything from organic ice-cream, to the best of certified cheeses and yoghurt, to spelt waffles, fresh fruit, chemical-free beetroot chips, wine, and no-preservative BBQ meat.

Dr. Andrew Monk, BFA Director, says inclusion of organic at the green event is recognition of the sometimes hidden benefits of organic food.

“Increasingly, people are starting to value what is not immediately observable – that food produced organically is part of a sustainable solution that addresses a range of challenging issues - from climate change, to lowered chemical run-off into waterways, land and soil health, to animal welfare.”

Event Details:

Greenfest, a place for fresh energy, will be held at South Bank, Brisbane:

Friday 10 October 12:00pm - 10:00pm

Saturday 11 October 10:00am - 10:00pm

Sunday 12 October 10:00am - 5pm

Showcasing the best in living, Greenfest includes environmentally friendly fashion and food, to art and film for the future, and low-emission transport. For more information visit www.greenfest.com.au.