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Special Event Festival Welcome Dinner 2025Date: Friday 3 October 2025
Venue: Homegrown Cafe Garden, 4/6 Little Main Street, Palmwoods, Hinterland, Sunshine Coast.
Event Schedule:
- 5:00 PM Patrons arrive, mingle, and connect
- 5:30 PM Dinner service begins (patrons seated)
- 7:00 PM Meal concludes
- 7:00 PM Festival Welcome with Uncle Lyndon Davis & Gubbi Gubbi Dance at Piccabeen Green (across the road, outside the hall)
- 7:30 PM Opening Festival Concert Migrating Bird at Palmwoods Memorial Hall, featuring Véronique Serret (rock experimental violin & voice) with band, fresh from Brisbane Festival.
Special guest: William Barton (didgeridoo & guitar).
Support act: Layla Havana, emerging Sunshine Coast First Nations singer-songwriter.
Concert tickets purchased separately.
Drinks: A variety of soft drinks will be available for purchase or patrons are welcome to BYO drinks.
Bookings: For specific seating and group reservations, please phone Sarah at Homegrown Cafe on 0458 270 368. Bookings close Monday 29 September 5pm for this exclusive festival dining experience.
Cost: $95 pp for a sumptuous four course feast with festival artist cameos between courses.
Menu: A special set four course menu featuring locally-sourced, finest local ingredients, thoughtfully curated by Sarah to celebrate Spring Harvest and highlight the region’s bounty and best artisans.
Festival Artist Cameos: Our festival artists will welcome guests with beautiful music upon arrival and between courses.
About our Festival Welcome Dinner: Join us for a welcoming start to the Long Listen Festival. Experience a culinary journey at our exclusive Long Listen Festival Opening Welcome Dinner, where local flavors take center stage. Begin your evening in the beautiful tropical gardens of Homegrown Cafe. Enjoy a delicious, locally-sourced dinner in a charming, community atmosphere as we gather to celebrate the festival's opening. This is a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow festival-goers, meet our artists, and soak in the vibrant spirit of Palmwoods.
Whether you're a local or visiting, this special signature dinner event sets the tone for a weekend of inspiring music and camaraderie. Don’t miss this unforgettable start to a memorable festival!
The dinner offers a delightful start to the festival in a charming, community-focused setting. Our special event three-course dinner showcases the finest local ingredients, thoughtfully curated by Sarah to highlight the region's bounty.
SPRING SIGNATURE MENU Our Festival Welcome Dinner Menu
- Entrée: Spring vegetable & miso soup with house-made focaccia
- Secondi: Fraser Isle spanner crab crostini with broad beans & pickled samphire
- Main: Snapper en papillote with new potatoes, pink peppercorns & capers accompanied by seasonal spring greens
- Dessert: Silky lemon posset with fresh blueberries & fennel shortbread thins
Sarah can cater for vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free options.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow festival-goers, enjoy a delicious meal, and contribute to our local culture and food scene. Reserve your seat today and be part of a night that celebrates community, creativity, and culture.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Shop 3 4-6 4/6 Little Main St, Palmwoods QLD 4555, Australia, 4-6 Main St, Palmwoods QLD 4555, Australia, Palmwoods
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