A weekend to celebrate the impressive amount of spuds grown in the region will take place at the Great Trentham Spudfest that is kicking off in just under a month.
This year marks the 17th edition of the iconic festival, which has brought together local potato growers, artisans, musicians, food vendors, and history to showcase the region’s finest offerings.
The celebrations are set for the weekend of May 3-4 and will be held in the historic town of Trentham and the surrounding districts.
The 2025 program for Spudfest includes a Street Fair held in the heart of town, the Spud Olympics, a Great Spud Scavenger Hunt, a gnocchi-making class, and more.
Festival co-ordinator Kye Theobald noted that Spudfest remains a largely free event, with a selection of specially curated activities requiring tickets.
“On Saturday, our legendary Street Fair is held in the heart of Trentham, with four main precincts packed full of spud food, fresh regional produce, our local makers market, live music, and, of course, the fabulous Spud Olympics. It’s a great carnival atmosphere,” Ms Theobald said.
This year will feature two new events: the inaugural Digging Deep: Cooks in Conversation on Sunday morning, featuring award-winning cookbook author and TV host Alice Zaslavsky, local chefs Tony Tan and Liam Downes, and moderator Jacinta Parsons at The Mechanics in Trentham. Additionally, there will be an exclusive four-course feast celebrating the humble Trentham spud at the famous Du Fermier restaurant, hosted by local chef, author, and farmer Annie Smithers, on Saturday evening.
