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| York Gourmet Food and Wine festival |
Each June, the town of York in the state of Western Australia, Australia
offers visitors something extra special with the York Gourmet Food and Wine
festival, celebrating Western Australia's gourmet
food and premier wine in the Avon
Valley. Taking place over
on 2-3 June, fresh produce, interactive cooking demonstrations, balloon artists
and face painters will entertain the whole family in the majestic York Town
Hall.
York is one and a half hour's
drive east of Perth city, a quaint town in the
heart of the Avon
Valley which prides
itself on its rich history and heritage. Founded in 1831 and named after the
city of York in England for its reminiscent
surrounding hills, the town's roots are in sheep and wheat farming, produced to
sustain the colony.
Today, the charms and rustic character of the town entice
visitors for relaxing day and weekend visits. Many of York's historical buildings like the Town
Hall and The York Heritage Hotel and Terraces have been pristinely restored to
former glory. The town is especially well known for its vintage motor vehicles
and its many museums, and for the more adventurous, the shire of York offers activities
such as skydiving and ballooning. It's events calendar also keep it abuzz
throughout the year, with famous festivals including its Jazz Festival in
September, Garden Festival in October, and the York Antique and Collectors
Fair.
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| York's Town Hall |
Beyond York, visitors should
also consider exploring the neighbouring countryside and towns of Beverley,
Brookton, Goomalling, Northam, Toodyay and New Norcia, which make up the Avon Valley
region, adding to its unique history and ambiance.
Website. www.Westernaustralia.com/York
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