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Organic Expo 2006 - Growing by the day...
With 120 stands already sold for this year’s show, the Organic Expo held on 21 to 23 July at Sydney Exhibition Centre will live up to the claim of being Australia’s leading and largest ever organic and environmental lifestyle show.
140 exhibitors and over 8,000 attendees are expected to attend this year’s Organic Expo which has the full support of industry and government bodies.
A strong theme running through this years Expo is ‘nourishing our children in the 21st century’. Seminars and panel discussions will focus on creating a sustainable future for our children through our food, homes and gardens, with Catriona Macmillan of The Organics Directory and OTACnet driving the program.
The Organisers Smeaton Hackett Events have added some exciting new features to satisfy everyone’s interests;
- Renowned chefs Kylie Kwong and Holly Davis will be cooking up some delicious organic fare and visitors can pose their questions in the panel discussions with seasoned journalist & SBS ‘Food Lovers Guide to Australia’ host, Joanna Savill, Australia’s much awarded food writer, Cherry Ripe, author and biodynamic farmer, Patrice Newell and third generation organic farmer John Priestley.
- Garden lovers will enjoy the Organic Garden, created by show award winners Permaculture North, and will host some great gardening presentations by ABC ‘Gardening Australia’ presenters Jerry Coleby-Williams & Andrew O’Sullivan, as well as permaculture expert Peter Rutherford.
- The Farmers Market Display will boast 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.
- And an Organic Café will offer a full range of delicious organic fare to keep you 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 also welcome on board Max Allen.
The Organic Federation of Australia’s annual conference ‘Organics – Solutions to Climate Change’ is also being held alongside the Organic Expo this year.
5 quick reasons to visit the 2006 Organic Expo
- It’s Australia’s leading organic trade and consumer show
- Preview and sample a large variety of new products & services
- An exciting and educational seminar program
- Over 140 exhibitors
- Experience the scale and success of the industry
For more information about the show or to enquire about exhibiting, contact Smeaton Hackett Events on 02 9451 4747, mary@shevents.com.au or visit www.organicexpo.com.au