Entertainment
26 March, 2025
River Feast awaits
THIS Sunday, all roads lead to Innisfail for one of the biggest feasts on the calendar as the culmination event of the four-day Feast of the Senses Festival.
The Australian Bananas River Feast is the signature event of the festival and takes place on the banks of the Johnstone River, with an amazing array of food on offer, arts and crafts, and live entertainment.
“We are thrilled that the Australian Bananas River Feast is almost here,” committee president Rosi Jensen said.
“Our volunteer committee has worked incredibly hard to bring this event to the community, and it would not happen without the financial support of Australian Bananas and numerous other supporters, including the Cassowary Coast Council.
Gates to the free event open at 9am on Sunday and patrons are promised wonderful food to enjoy, local produce, cooking demonstrations and tastings.
Local performers will take to the Brothers’ Leagues Club Canecutter Court stage on the riverbank and entertain crowds from 9.30am.
Arts, crafts, artisanal food products and food vendors selling tasty treats all add to the local, tropical flavour on the day.
The highlight will be the colourful and aromatic Rare and Tropical Fruit display, provided by the Cassowary Coast Rare Fruits Association. Sponsored by Paronella Park, patrons can give just about everything in the marquee the taste test before they bid at auction for the abundant fruit at the end of the day.
The Feast of Fun Kid Zone, situated at the skatepark end of the riverbank, will be a hot spot for children of all ages, with inflatable rides and kid-themed activities, sponsored by
Soils First.
Rides will be $5 each, or an all-day, unlimited rides wristband can be purchased for $20. There’ll be art and craft activities and other fun things for children to do on the day.
For more information go to www.feastofthesenses.com.au/events/
