	{"id":79920,"date":"2024-01-05T04:47:07","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T17:47:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=79920"},"modified":"2024-01-04T11:55:59","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T00:55:59","slug":"a-marvellous-day-for-mussels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/news\/a-marvellous-day-for-mussels\/","title":{"rendered":"A marvellous day for mussels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE Portarlington Mussel Festival, starting as a street event in 2007, is now one of Victoria&#8217;s most popular festivals, with more than 10,000 visitors expected.<\/p>\n<p>Scheduled for Saturday, January 13, it has directed over $250,000 to community initiatives, thanks to a dedicated volunteer team.<\/p>\n<p>Sea Bounty&#8217;s Lance Wiffen, with 30 years in the fishing industry, plays a significant role.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79928\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79928\" style=\"width: 582px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79928 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/ZM7_40945.jpg?_t=1704329545\" alt=\"\" width=\"582\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/ZM7_40945.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/ZM7_40945-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/ZM7_40945-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/ZM7_40945-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79928\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Portarlington Mussel Tours combines education and gastronomy to highlight sustainable mussel farming. Photo: ANGUS SMITH<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We grow mussels and sell them all throughout Australia and all around the world,&#8221; Mr Wiffen said.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, he expanded his operations with Portarlington Mussel Tours, combining education and gastronomy to highlight sustainable mussel farming.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We thought it would be nice to show people the beautiful product we produce and how environmentally sustainable it is.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79929\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79929\" style=\"width: 588px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79929 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/mussellfestival_69991.jpg?_t=1704329545\" alt=\"\" width=\"588\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/mussellfestival_69991.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/mussellfestival_69991-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/mussellfestival_69991-768x653.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79929\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bellarine MP Alison Marchant (centre) is a regular volunteer at the festival. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The festival&#8217;s growth mirrors the industry&#8217;s evolution.<\/p>\n<p>Today, it not only celebrates mussels but has become a platform showcasing the Bellarine Peninsula&#8217;s food and wine culture.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors can expect a full taste of the region, including local wines and beers.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79926\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79926\" style=\"width: 596px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79926 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/ZM8_59919.jpg?_t=1704329545\" alt=\"\" width=\"596\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/ZM8_59919.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/ZM8_59919-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/ZM8_59919-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/ZM8_59919-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79926\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Portarlington Mussel Tours and Sea Bounty founder Lance Wiffen. Photo: ANGUS SMITH<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a great day for people to come down and enjoy all the festive things that are offered,&#8221; Mr Wiffen said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;People are able to walk through the park and taste a wide variety of cook-ups and then take some mussels home with them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Portarlington Mussel Festival president Richard Underwood said the event is one not to be missed.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have five fabulous stages\u2026 we will be welcoming back some favourites including Soul Sister Swing and Jimi Hocking.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our main act Will be Queen Forever, who was a huge hit for us a couple of years ago.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79927\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79927\" style=\"width: 596px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79927 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/ZM10_40007.jpg?_t=1704329545\" alt=\"\" width=\"596\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/ZM10_40007.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/ZM10_40007-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/ZM10_40007-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/ZM10_40007-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79927\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Portarlington Mussel Tours crewmembers Connie Trathen (left), with Jackie Jardine and Sea Bounty founder Lance Wiffen. Photo: ANGUS SMITH<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bellarine MP Alison Marchant lauds the festival&#8217;s role in the region&#8217;s tourism.<\/p>\n<p>As a regular volunteer, she sees it as a prime opportunity to showcase the area&#8217;s exceptional food, wine, coastline, and heritage.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It brings so many visitors to our region and it&#8217;s a great opportunity to showcase our incredible food and wine producers, stunning coastlines and historic townships,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I look forward to volunteering on the day, being out with the community and I can&#8217;t wait to see everyone there.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>For full details, head to <a href=\"http:\/\/portmusselfestival.com\">portmusselfestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE Portarlington Mussel Festival, starting as a street event in 2007, is now one of Victoria&#8217;s most popular festivals, with more than 10,000 visitors expected. 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