Civic Square was buzzing with energy as the Little Food Festival served up two vibrant days of excitement, flavour, fun and discovery in the heart of Launnie! 🐝 Little foodies and their families planted, cooked, danced, tasted and created their way through the wonderful world of food, discovering where it comes from, how it fuels us and how it reaches our plates. As a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Launceston was the perfect setting for this adventure, celebrating our region’s connection to food while inspiring the next generation of curious eaters, growers, makers and thinkers. 🌱 The event was brought to life by the incredible people and organisations who shared their expertise, led activities on and off stage, volunteered their time and donated fresh food and produce. A big thank you to our event partners, the University of Tasmania, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture,and our official Move Partner, the Hobart Hurricanes, for helping to bring this free event to Launnie! 🍎 📸: Nick Hanson

Day two of the free Little Food Festival is in full swing as little explorers taste, play and learn their way through the journey of food! 🥪 In the Eat Zone, little foodies are learning how good food gives them energy and brings people together. They’re tasting nutritious school lunches with School Food Matters and Loaves and Fishes Tasmania, and discovering how to build balanced meals with the Hawthorn Football Club. ♻️ In the Recycle Zone, curious kids are exploring what happens their a meal. They’re meeting worms, tiny soil critters and micro-organisms that bring soil to life with UTAS Sustainability and Community Gardens Australia. They are also following milk from the farm to their cup through The Udder Way’s keg maze and milk on tap station. Beyond the food journey zones, there’s even more to explore: 📚 Kids are relaxing and recharging at the Little Food Library, with books to spark their curiosity about food and nature. 💭 In the Reflection Zone, kids are reflecting on what they’ve discovered and learning how to continue their foodie journey after the festival. 🎨 They are also unleashing their creativity with artist, Bianca Jagoe, exploring what grows in each season and contributing to the festival mural. Join the fun in Civic Square today! 👉 Find out more: launceston.com.au/littlefoodfestival #littlefoodfestivallaunceston

What a day, Launnie! 💚 Our little foodies have planted, created, tasted and explored their way through day one of the Little Food Festival. Whether you’re coming back for seconds or joining the fun for the first time, there’s plenty more to discover tomorrow! Join us from 10am to 4pm in Civic Square for more free family fun! 🎉 See what’s waiting for you tomorrow: launceston.com.au/littlefoodfestival #littlefoodfestivallaunceston 📸: Nick Hanson