Following recent challenges across parts of the region, the 2026 Gascoyne Food Festival is more important than ever.
This year’s Festival is about celebration, resilience and supporting regional communities.
When visitors book tickets, dine locally, stay in regional accommodation and explore the Gascoyne, they are directly supporting local businesses, tourism operators, producers and communities.
There has never been a better time to experience the Gascoyne.
And there has never been a more meaningful reason to visit.
The People Behind the Produce: Meet the Gascoyne Producers Feeding Western Australia
The Gascoyne is one of Australia’s most extraordinary food bowls — but behind every exceptional ingredient is an equally extraordinary story.
From pristine ocean waters to fertile river plantations and remote pastoral stations, the region is powered by hardworking families, growers, fishers and producers whose connection to the land and sea spans generations.
The Gascoyne Food Festival proudly celebrates the people behind the produce.
Sea Harvest Australia — Wild Seafood from the Indian Ocean
For generations, the waters off the Gascoyne coast have produced some of Australia’s finest seafood.
Sea Harvest Australia continues this tradition through its commitment to quality, regional employment and sustainable fishing practices. From Exmouth prawns to Shark Bay seafood, the company helps connect consumers with the incredible produce of Western Australia’s coastline.
Seafood is more than an industry in the Gascoyne — it’s part of the region’s identity, culture and community.
Festival guests will have the opportunity to experience fresh local seafood prepared by leading chefs, while learning more about the people and practices behind the industry.
Munilya Homestead — Outback Hospitality and Station Life
Set against the dramatic landscape of the North West, Munilya Homestead represents the spirit of outback hospitality.
Known for its connection to the pastoral history of the region, Munilya reflects the resilience and character that define life in the Gascoyne.
Experiences connected to station life offer visitors the opportunity to slow down, gather around the table and experience the landscape in a deeply authentic way.
Markham Family — Generations of Gascoyne Agriculture
Few families represent the history of Gascoyne horticulture like the Markhams.
For generations, the family has helped shape the region’s reputation for premium fresh produce, contributing to the rich agricultural landscape that supplies kitchens across Western Australia.
The Festival celebrates this legacy by connecting visitors directly with the growers and stories behind the produce on their plate.
Boston Family — Passion for Local Produce
The Boston family is part of the fabric of the Gascoyne’s agricultural community.
Their commitment to farming, regional communities and quality produce reflects the dedication shared by so many local producers across the region.
It is these families — working quietly behind the scenes season after season — that make the Gascoyne one of Australia’s most exciting food destinations.
A & K Durmanich — Growing the Future of the Gascoyne
Innovation, resilience and hard work have long defined farming in the Gascoyne.
A & K Durmanich is part of a new generation of producers continuing that tradition while helping drive the future of regional agriculture.
Their contribution highlights the diversity of produce, people and stories that make the region unique.
More Than a Festival
The Gascoyne Food Festival is about more than exceptional food and unforgettable experiences.
It’s about celebrating the people who grow it, catch it, cook it and share it.
Because in the Gascoyne, every meal tells a story.