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It’s delicious it’s traditional, it’s contemporary, its gastronomically and culturally the best Harvest Festival in town, made by the local community.

Come taste an organic and multicultural experience of Harvest and be part of this unique festival (as it simmers it’s way into another year.)

All over the world cultures celebrate the season of harvest with a village gathering and community feast to reap the rewards of the hard work done on the land. CERES is Melbourne’s own cultural village and harvests it’s own grown organic produce, and will celebrate the harvest by dancing, eating, drinking, cheering and feeling culturally connected to our diverse multicultural community.

HARVEST FESTIVAL PROGRAM

FESTIVAL: 2pm. The program will include food demonstrations from Japan, Lebanon, Greece, Italy, Iraq, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia and Africa and more…. Learn about the processes of production from “seed to feed” (or from propagation to mastication). Talks include seed saving, propagation, permaculture and organic gardening, backyard chooks and composting. See an urban orchard exchange, and be inspired by enthralling talks on community gardens. RMIT public art students will have prepared the site with a range of environmental art installations celebrating the harvest.

GRAPEVINE: 4.30pm. A story-telling performance, celebrating multicultural Australia, (funded by Arts Victoria) where community performers will collaborate with professional artists and create an original and unique performance. Directed by Christos Linou, Dramaturg by Vanessa Chapple & Music by Madeleine Flynn & Tim Humphrey

FEAST: 5.30 & 7pm. Entree, Main & Dessert from the world’s outdoor kitchens. CERES welcomes all to partake in a nourishing joyful celebratory multicultural feast, which is prepared by local community groups on the day and served at the FEAST dinner.
(FEAST is always sold out, limited seating, book early)

GENERAL ADMISSION $10 / $7
FAMILY $20 / $14
FEAST $18 / & $13 - $5 CHILDREN UNDER 10
FEAST bookings and payments must be made prior to the festival at CERES reception – 9387 2609