[permaculture-oceania] Organic Expo 21-23 July.. More green this year with Permaculture north display

[Catriona Macmillan]

Reminder 

Organic Expo 2006 ­
 
 Organic Expo held from 21 to 23 July at Sydney Exhibition Centre will be
Australia¹s largest ever organic and environmental lifestyle show.
 
A strong theme running through this years Expo is Œnourishing our children
in the 21st century¹. Seminars and panel discussions will focus on creating
a sustainable future for our children through our food, homes and gardens.
 
The Organisers, Smeaton Hackett Events, have created plenty of exciting
features to satisfy everyone¹s interests;

v     Garden lovers will enjoy the Organic Garden, created by show award
winners Permaculture North, which will host some fascinating gardening
presentations by ABC ŒGardening Australia¹ presenters Jerry Coleby-Williams
& Andrew O¹Sullivan, as well as Permaculture expert Peter Rutherford.
v     Renowned chefs Kylie Kwong, Teresa Cutter, Holly Davis and Tony Sharpe
will be cooking up some delicious organic fare.  Visitors can pose their
questions in the panel discussions with SBS ŒFood Lovers Guide to Australia¹
host, Joanna Savill, author and biodynamic farmer, Patrice Newell and third
generation organic farmer John Priestley plus many more.
v     Industry commentators, Scott Kinnear, Andre Leu and Catriona Macmillan
and lots of organic farmers.
v     The Farmers Market Display will promote an array of beautiful fruits
and veggies grown on Australian organic farms and give visitors the
opportunity to taste the produce and talk directly with the farmers about
where there food comes from.
v     An Organic Café will offer a full range of delicious organic fare to
keep everyone going throughout the day.
 
The 2006 Australia / New Zealand Organic Wine Show will have a fantastic
display of award winning organic wines, selected by a commendable panel of
judges; Ron Georgiriu (MW), Jon Osbestein, Clive Hartley and this year we
welcome on board Max Allen.
 
The Organic Federation of Australia¹s annual conference ŒOrganics -
Solutions to Climate Change¹ will be held alongside the Organic Expo, with
over 100 delegates expected to take part.
 
Opening Times 

Friday  21st  July        2pm -6.pm -  Trade Only ­  Free for Trade

Saturday 22nd  July    9.00am -6.00pm- Public

Sunday 23rd  July      10.00am - 5.00pm-  Public

Entry:  $12.50 Adult ; $10 Concession;  Children under 14 free

Over 165 exhibitors and 8500+ visitors are expected to attend this show
which has the full support of industry associations, certifying bodies,
environmental organisations and government bodies.

For more information about the show or to enquire, contact Smeaton Hackett
Events on 02 9451 4747, mary at shevents.com.au or visit www.organicexpo.com.au

PS I have a stand #63 OTACnet - Organic Traders and consumers network and
The Organics Directory . Please come and visit us.

Cheers Catriona Macmillan