Renowned food writer Roberta Muir loves making it easy for everyone to explore new cuisines, ingredients, wines and places. 

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And the Moree on a Plate Food and Wine Festival is thrilled that the community will soon gain from her valuable knowledge and skills, with the cookbook author and gourmet tour leader announced as the celebrity presenter for this year's festival.

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With a Master of Arts degree in Gastronomy and a 25 year tenure running Australia's largest recreational cooking school, Sydney Seafood School at Sydney Fish Market, Roberta is excited to share her expertise with locals and visitors to the north west. 

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She's looking forward to showcasing the region’s excellent local produce in her recipes and inspiring the crowds with suggestions on new ways to use their favourite locally-sourced ingredients, from Grove Juice citrus through to Pally Pecans.

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Roberta will be presenting a number of demonstrations at the festival, sponsored by Grove Juice, sharing her knowledge and expertise whilst incorporating local produce into her recipes - which are all intended for 'at home' cooks.

Our regional producers remain at the heart of Moree on a Plate, and we're proud to showcase over 50 wonderful fresh food and beverage producers, niche boutique industries, chefs and artisans from across regional New South Wales and Queensland. Festival goers can be assured they'll go home satisfied!

Jule Jarner, consisting of Jules and Jacson Warner, is a Moree arts, culture and tourism engagement initiative, sprinkling bright, creative ideas across the community.

This energetic duo will be buzzing through our Kids Korner, managing hands-on art activation spaces and creative workshops, all free of charge. 

There is no end to Moree’s pool of talent, with our local musicians and vocalists also showcased throughout the day. 

Local teams will battle it out with the tongs to decide once and for all who really is Moree’s BBQ King or Queen. The competition is looking fierce this year with teams already committed and busy preparing their menus for the day.

Always a highlight for the little ones, this year's Kids Korner will once again include craft stations, face painting, a jumping castle, interactive demonstrations and a photo booth. Just a small taste of the smorgasbord of fun planned to keep the little ones busy and happy.