DINNERS AND WORKSHOPS
NEW IN 2026! Learn new skills and taste more camp oven cooking thanks to our dinners, cooking and creative workshops. Add one of these experiences to your ticket when you book. Book your tickets here.
DROVERS DINNERS
2-3 October
Times: 5pm – 7pm & 7:30pm – 9pm
Cost: $75pp
Enjoy an authentic two-hour camp oven dining experience in our festival marquee. The delicious two-course buffet features hearty favourites including Beef Stew (GF) and Curried Chicken (GF), served with damper, rice or gluten free bread options. This is followed by your choice of comforting desserts including Apple Crumble, or Sticky Date Pudding with caramel sauce (GFO), served with homemade custard (LF, GF), and tea or coffee. Gather with family and friends and enjoy great food, great company and our vibrant festival atmosphere.
The Drovers Dinner is an 18+ event. Drinks not included and can be purchased separately from the bar.
COOKING WORKSHOPS
Whether you’re a seasoned camp oven cook or novice, our hands-on cooking workshops are a fun and delicious way to learn traditional bush cooking techniques. Guided by experienced camp oven cooks, you’ll discover the secrets to creating everything from the perfect damper and fluffy scones to hearty camp oven meals, sweet vanilla cake and classic golden syrup dumplings. Roll up your sleeves and take home new skills, recipes and memories to recreate around your own campfire.
Two Course Meal
2 & 3 October
Time: 3pm-5pm
Cost: $75pp
Roll up your sleeves and enjoy a hands-on camp oven cooking experience. Create your own delicious 2-course meal with your choice of a roast or wet dish and dessert.
Two camp ovens are required for this workshop. Participants must supply camp ovens and ingredients and wear closed in shoes.
For ingredients and questions please contact Bruce and Patricia on 0428 150 452
Damper Making
3 October
Time: 9am-10am
Cost:$30pp
Experience the tradition of camp oven cooking with our Damper Making Workshop. Get involved, learn the basics and create your own delicious damper from scratch, cooked the traditional way in a camp oven.
Participants will need to bring their own camp oven, ingredients supplied. Closed in shoes must be worn.
Vanilla Cake Making
3 October
Time: 10:30am-12pm
Cost: $45pp
Enjoy a hands-on camp oven experience and learn how to bake a delicious vanilla cake from scratch, cooked the traditional way in a camp oven.
Participants will need to bring their own camp oven, ingredients supplied. Closed in shoes must be worn.
Scone Making
3 October
Time: 1pm-2:30pm
Cost: $45pp
Learn the art of camp oven baking and create your own delicious homemade scones, cooked the traditional way in a camp oven.
Participants will need to bring their own camp oven, ingredients supplied. Closed in shoes must be worn.
Golden Syrup Dumpling Workshop
4 October
Time: 9am-10:30am
Cost: $50pp
Create your own delicious Golden Syrup Dumplings and discover the magic of a traditional camp oven dessert.
Participants will need to bring their own camp oven, ingredients supplied. Closed in shoes must be worn.
Hearty Lunch
4 October
Time: 11am-12pm
Cost: $60pp
Enjoy a hearty lunch experience and learn traditional cooking techniques. Create your own meat wet dish in a camp oven while cooking over coals.
Participants will need to bring their own camp oven along with ingredients. Closed in shoes must be worn. For ingredients and questions please contact Bruce and Patricia on 0428 150 452.
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
Discover your creative side with our hands-on workshops, where you can learn traditional skills and craft something truly unique to take home. Guided by talented artisans and makers, you’ll have the opportunity to try everything from leather working, woodworking and whip plaiting to jewellery making, wire sculpture, needle felting and more. Whether you’re keen to master a new skill or simply enjoy a creative experience, these workshops are a wonderful way to immerse yourself in country craftsmanship and create something you’ll treasure long after the festival ends.
Proudly supported by Captains Mountain Wind Farm.
Wire Sculpture | Bird In A Nest
2 October
Times: 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm
Cost: $85pp
Create your own bird-in-a-nest wire sculpture in this hands-on workshop with Jo Bella Bennett. Workshop items and materials included.
Wooden Spoon Making Workshop
2 October
Time: 8:30am-3pm
Cost: $210pp
Join Matt for a hands-on introduction to the craft of spoon carving and create your own wooden spoon to take home. Learn safe carving techniques, knife sharpening, preparatory axe work and timber finishing methods. You’ll learn how to select suitable wood, understand grain direction, and shape a functional and beautiful spoon from start to finish. Workshop items and materials included. Participants must wear closed-in shoes.
Whip Plaiting Workshop
2 October
Time: 8am-1:30pm
Cost: $190pp
Learn the skill of whip plaiting as you create and complete your own handcrafted whip. Workshop items and materials included.
Participants must wear closed in shoes.
Leather Craft Workshop
3-4 October
Time: 9am-11am
Cost: $30-80pp
Get hands-on with Danny Hayes and learn leather working skills while creating your own handcrafted dog collar, dog lead, matching collar and lead set, or belt. Four workshops available, pricing varies per workshop. Workshop items and materials included.
Vintage & Recycled Jewellery Making
3 October
Time: 9am-10:30am
Cost: $40pp
Join Debbie from Country Hearts and discover the art of reinventing vintage and recycled pre-loved materials into a unique creation. Create your own jewellery, brooch, pendant or earrings using a range of reinvented vintage and pre-loved materials. Workshop items and materials included.
Leather Bag Charm Workshop
3 October
Times: 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $50pp
Get creative with Michelle from Aussie Bag Shed and create two handcrafted leather bag charms or key rings to accessorise your keys, bag or clothing. Workshop items and materials included.
Button Flower and Vase Workshop
3 October
Time: 12pm-1pm
Cost: $10pp
Join Jenny from Country Hearts and channel your creativity as you craft a beautiful flower and vase using buttons, beads, wire and ribbon. Workshop items and materials included.
Needle Felting Workshop
4 October
Time: 9-11am
Cost: $28pp
Join Barb from Country Hearts and learn the art of needle felting as you create your own beautiful felt brooch. Workshop items and materials included.
