General News
25 February, 2026
Just four weeks ‘til festival
AUSTRALIAN Bananas will once again be the major sponsor of the Feast of the Senses, held annually in Innisfail on the Cassowary Coast.
This year’s four-day festival will be held from Thursday 26 March to Sunday 29 March.
“We are delighted that Australian Bananas will once again be sponsoring the Feast of the Senses” said committee president Ros Jensen.
“It’s a huge undertaking for our volunteer committee and we very much appreciate their support,” she said.
The banana industry has a huge economic impact on the Cassowary Coast as one of the region’s single largest employers.
“It’s only fitting that this vital industry would support a community festival promoting tropical and rare fruits that are grown in our region,” Ms Jensen said.
“Our festival is only viable with the support of sponsors like Australian Bananas and the participation of the local community at our events,” she said.
Ms Jensen said there was something for everyone throughout the festival, from food trail tours, tropical cocktails and special tropical food menus to a huge day on the riverfront with food and entertainment
“There’s something for everyone throughout the festival, from food trail tours, tropical cocktails and special tropical food menus to a huge day on the riverfront with food and entertainment, market stalls, cooking stage and the ‘Feast of Fun Kid Zone’ with children’s activities,” Ms Jensen said.
The Feast of the Senses also celebrate their 23rd birthday in 2026, with the first committee staging its festival in 2003.
The festival has grown to become the biggest event on the Cassowary Coast and Queensland’s premier tropical fruit festival, so there’s a lot to celebrate.
Bookings are now open for the northern and southern food trails through Try Booking.
Check the Feast website event page for direct links to the booking site, www.bit.ly/4qT8CrL, or the feast’s Facebook page,
The volunteer committee is in the final stages of organisation for the ‘River Feast’ event, ensuring that the day runs smoothly and are now calling on volunteers to assist with set-up and pack-down on the day. Prospective volunteers can check the website or Facebook page for an application, call the manager on 0447 037 476 or turn up at 5am or 3pm on the day to lend a hand.
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