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The Dunn family have been growing potatoes and livestock in the area since the 1800s and today the farm grows at least 25 different varieties of spud, all of which will be at their stall over both days of Spudfest.<\/p>\n
The annual community-led festival celebrates the area’s proud potato-growing heritage bringing together local growers, artisans, musicians and food producers for a weekend that attracts more than 10,000 visitors annually.<\/p>\n
Now entering its 19th year, Spudfest honours a farming tradition dating back to the 1860s when the region’s deep red volcanic soils first proved ideal for growing exceptional potatoes.<\/p>\n
Festival coordinator Brooke Limmer said Spudfest has always been about honouring what makes the Trentham area special.<\/p>\n
“Spudfest is about our growers, our landscape, and the people who call this place home,” Limmer said.<\/p>\n
She said Spudfest Saturday will feature a vibrant street fair with spud-inspired food, fresh regional produce, a local makers’ market, live music and the Spud Olympics.<\/p>\n
“Sunday is about discovery and connection,” Limmer said. “It’s the perfect way to wrap up the weekend, whether that’s meeting a local grower, uncovering local history, or simply enjoying great food in a beautiful setting.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
FROM the Red Foo to the Royal Blue, there are a huge range of potatoes that grow on the Dunn family farm at North Blackwood. Louisa Dunn cannot wait to share all that she knows and loves about them \u2013 and how best to bring out their flavours \u2013 at the Great Trentham Spudfest over […]<\/p>\n