Our
Stories.

Real
Food.

Truly
Local.

Our
Stories.

Real
Food.

Truly
Local.

A Month of Flavour

Gourmay Mary Valley Food Festival

Held from 1–31 May each year, GourMay Mary Valley invites visitors to slow down, explore the Valley and enjoy an authentic paddock-to-plate experience.

From fertile farmland to country kitchens, the festival showcases the people who grow, make, cook and share the food that defines the region.

Experiences for Every Taste

Throughout the festival, visitors can enjoy a diverse program of events including:

  • Farm tours and producer experiences
  • Cooking demonstrations and competitions
  • Gourmet grazing events
  • Workshops and food-focused activities
  • Sunrise breakfasts and long lunches
  • Camp oven feasts and degustation dinners
  • Art, music and film events celebrating food and rural life
Where Food Meets Community

Whether you’re a passionate foodie, a curious traveller or simply looking for a memorable country escape, GourMay offers a delicious way to discover the Mary Valley and connect with its welcoming communities.

Presented by the Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce, GourMay celebrates the region’s farmers, producers, chefs, foodies and venues, highlighting the extraordinary quality and diversity of real local food.

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19
Mar
Official Launch

Join the Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce, our ambassadors, celebrity chef Matt Golinski and ‘Sunshine Coast Foodie’ Martin Duncan, along with our VIP guests as we launch GourMay Mary Valley Food Festival 2027...

Amamoor Village Green
Ready Steady Cook judges
02
May
Festival Big Picnic

Fun for the whole family with cooking demonstrations, food talks, markets and live entertainment. Relax in the park at the GourMay bar and be a part of the Festival Big Picnic.

Stockyard Valley
100% Matt
23
May
100% Mary

Experience the flavours of the Mary Valley at this signature event where renowned chef Matt Golinski will create an awe-inspiring menu, using ingredients that are 100% grown and produced right here.

Stockyard Valley

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