Is there anything better than an abundance of food in a festival setting? I think not. There is something so fun and wholesome about spending the weekend perusing an array of stalls, nibbling on cheese and trying new things. That’s why if you’re lucky enough to be located in the greater Brisbane area, you’ll want to head to Roma Street Parkland for the return of Providore Park on the weekend of July 13 and 14.

What is Providore Park?

Providore Park is a two-day food and wine festival set in one of Brisbane's most iconic locations. Roma Street Parkland is a stunning oasis of lush lawns, botanical gardens and walking trails set across 16 hectares — and soon in July will host this festival for you to enjoy local artisan foods, a whole bunch of treats and a cheeky drop while lounging and listening to live music.

Come for the…

Insane list of diverse stallholders. We’re talking about Bisou Bisou, The Arancini Guy (who doesn’t love deep fried cheesy-rice balls?), Margarita Margarita (yes, please), Ugly Duck Fine Foods and Happy Stack Cookies, to name a few. Plus, the event is sponsored by some of the greatest brands in the Australian food and drink landscape, including Stone & Wood, Lune Croissanterie (Melbourne icons, IYKYK), City Winery, Fever-Tree, Seabourne Distillery and more.

Stay for the…

Live music all day long at the Celebration Lawn and the Stone & Wood Garden Bar – whichever tickles your fancy. There are options and that’s why this festival will be fun for pretty much anyone.

Plus! There’s more! You can secure tickets to one of the exclusive masterclasses hosted by incredibly talented members of the food industry. Intimate groups will be guided by experts to teach you the fine art of food and drink pairing, an educational experience where there'll be samples aplenty.

The Picnic Society will also be styling an area where you can book a spot to enjoy an antipasto platter and bottle of wine or beer, accommodating groups of up to 8 people so you and your friends and family can set up camp.

What’s so unique about it?

The festival is literally open to everyone and anyone, with free entry granting you access to the stallholders in The Village and the music on both stages. You then have the option to level up the experience of your weekend by purchasing tickets to a masterclass, a spot at the Picnic Society or an exclusive VIP ticket which means you can enjoy food, a gift bag on arrival, drinks from your private bar and other private amenities.

Why doesMamamiarecommend it?

Providore Park is perfect for couples, singles, groups of friends and families. We know how tough it can be to find family-friendly activities that are enjoyable across age groups and allow room for both fun and relaxation. With the festival being set in such a gorgeous, wide-open setting, the whole day can be spent in one place — meaning you don’t have to load people in and out of the car constantly or worry that you’re