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25 March, 2026
Go bananas at tropical fiesta
THE culmination of the four-day Feast of the Senses Festival is the signature event – Australian Bananas River Feast on Sunday 29 March – the biggest of all the events during the festival.
Committee president Rosie Jensen said “we are thrilled that the Australian Bananas River Feast is almost here”.
“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,” she said.
“We’re still looking for volunteers to assist the committee with set-up from 5am. Early birds can just turn up on the day to volunteer and will earn a free breakfast voucher.
“Just sign in at the volunteer tent first and remember to wear your closed-in shoes for safety.”
With gates open at 9am on Sunday morning, entry is free.
“There will be an amazing array of food on offer, local produce, cooking demonstrations and tastings on the Canecutter Court cooking stage and musical entertainment on the riverbank featuring local performers,” Ms Jensen said.
“There’s a great line-up of local musical entertainment commencing at 9.30am,” she said.
“The emergency services open day will be from 9am to 1pm at the fire station and the history museum will be open in the Canecutter Court all day.
“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.
“You can give just about everything in the marquee the taste test before you bid at auction for the abundant fruit later in the day.”
A Masport, four-burner gas barbecue donated by Harvey Norman is first prize in a raffle. It will be drawn at 2.30pm.
The Feast of Fun Kid Zone, at the skatepark end of the riverbank, with inflatable rides and kid-themed activities, will be a hot spot for children of all ages. Rides will be $5 each or an all-day, unlimited rides wristband is $20.
There’ll be art and craft activities and other fun things for children to do on the day.
“This amazing ‘top 10’ Queensland event is right on your doorstep, so don’t miss it! It’s the best free event you’ll attend this year,” Ms Jensen said.
Go to the Feast of the Senses website at www.bit.ly/4sS3aXt or Facebook page for the program of events on the day.
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