Australia’s Best & Only Avocado Festival On The East Coast!
Blackbutt Avocado Festival started as Bloomin Beautiful Blackbutt in 2010, but became AVOFEST in 2016 when Barry Trousdell, the owner of Mt Binga Orchards wanted to honour the region’s avocado industry which has become the signature commodity of the area. Mt Binga Orchards has been a supporter and the driving force behind the Blackbutt Avocado festival since the beginning. Barry 's vision was designed to keep promoting the avocado industry and encouraging people to buy and eat this delicious fruit.
Barry, came up with a concept to kick start the festival with the AVO-ROLL. where contestants roll a round "Reed" avocado towards a pin. The winner gets $1000 cash and the glory of being the best avo roller in town. The "Avo Roll" has since become the highlight of the festival, alongside many other Avo-Games that are sponsored by Mt Binga Orchards. Since that humble beginning, The festival takes place every second Saturday in September and draws thousands of visitors to enjoy the avo-themed fun.
This year you can expect to see avocados matched with live entertainment, arts activities, kids’ activities, a street parade, market stalls, Helicopter rides and the famous Avo Drop. The AvoDrop is an interactive event where parachutists jump from 5,000 feet and attempt to grab a marker as they land inside the drawing of a giant avocado inside the festival, with $800 worth of prizes for the owners of the markers grabbed by the parachutists.
We have also partnered with The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Festival of Cycling, which is a fun event that offers participants the opportunity to embark on a memorable cycling adventure. With three distances to choose from—45km, 75km, and 100 km—riders can explore the breathtaking Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. Starting in Harlin, Esk, and Coominya, this family-friendly event caters to all levels of ability, ensuring off-road fun for everyone with the finish line celebrations at the Blackbutt Avocado Festival.
Avo-Fest is a free event for all ages where you can enjoy the freshest and finest avocados from professional growers and home-grown products from the region's smaller growers. Our inaugural farmer’s market will feature a variety of home-grown products that reflect our commitment to permaculture principles and sustainability. The new management team are looking forward to hosting a vibrant new festival and carrying on the traditions that have made Avo-Fest what it is today!
We look forward to seeing you there on the 9th of September!
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