Australian Native Food Festival to debut at Carriageworks

• A new two-day festival at Carriageworks will exclusively showcase Aboriginal culture and native ingredients.
• The Australian Native Food Festival is presented by Aboriginal-owned company Indigiearth and will feature live music, performances, cooking demonstrations and dozens of food stalls.
• Some of the biggest chefs in Australia are taking part in the free-entry festival, including Ben Shewry and Kylie Kwong.
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The Australian Native Food Festival, a new two-day event dedicated entirely to native ingredients and First Nations culture is headed for Carriageworks in September.

Mudgee-based, Aboriginal-owned food business Indigiearth has partnered with the arts institution to prop up a more focused, in-depth exploration of Aboriginal culture through food, music, art and storytelling, turning Carriageworks into a showcase for the world’s oldest oldest continuous living culture.

Some of Australia’s leading indigenous chefs, businesses and creatives will come together in the one space to host an immersive journey into the world of bushfoods to better connect guests to the abundance of Aboriginal culture. Nothing is off the cards here, especially when it comes to the palate: expect premium Native foods, beverages, ingredients and botanicals.

Education and performance will also play a big part across the weekend in late September, so along with live cooking demonstrations you can expect a large number of cultural activities and live music performances to round out the rows of market stalls and masterclasses spread across Carriageworks.

A number of celebrated chefs are coming together for the free-entry event, including Attica’s produce-obsessed Ben Shewry, Kylie Kwong and native grains expert Kerri Saunders. Also on the line-up: OzHarvert’s Ronni Kahn, Yamma Barrga’s Aunty Beryl, Mayi Harvest’s Pat Torres, and The Unexpected Guest’s Jenny Khan.

“This festival is more than a showcase, it’s a celebration of Country, culture and connection through food,” said Indigiearth founder Sharon Winsor.

“My connection to Native foods saved my life. It provided me with a deep cultural anchor, and allowed me to overcome adversities with resilience and purpose. We’re sharing the stories of the people who grow, harvest, cook and protect these ancient ingredients with the broader community. It’s about honouring our past while creating a strong future for native foods and First Nations voices.”

The Australian Native Food Festival is free entry for all., but you’ll need to pre-register at the link below.

The Australian Native Food Festival

Where: Carriageworks; 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh NSW 2015
When: Saturday, September 27 – Sunday, September 28, 2025
Price: Free

carriageworks.com.au