- Pair'd Margaret River Region kicks off four days of premium wine, food and music
- Premier culinary event showcasing best of the South West off the back of The World's 50 Best Vineyards awards
- Event forms part of the Cook Government's economic diversification strategy by attracting out-of-state visitors to generate local jobs and valuable tourism dollars
Visitors from across the world will be treated to a four-day wine, food and music showcase with Pair'd Margaret River Region x Range Rover kicking off in Western Australia's South West.
Taking place just days after The World's 50 Best Vineyards awards were hosted in Margaret River, the festival will showcase WA through world-class culinary experiences to some of the world's top wine representatives and media, in addition to thousands of visitors.
Running from 20-23 November, the Cook Government-owned festival offers a lineup of events hosted at some of the region's most iconic wineries and venues.
Centred around the South West region's award-winning wine and world-class food,Pair'd will showcase the region through events such as the Pair'd Beach Club, Nature's Table, Ngilgi Reverie, and Burnt Ends and Friends, blending local and international talent to create one-of-a-kind experiences.
Appearing in the lineup is world-renowned culinary talent including Argentinian celebrity chef Francis Mallmann - the godfather of open-flame grill cooking, Dave Pynt of Singapore's Michelin-starred restaurant Burnt Ends, opera singer and Italian cookbook author Silvia Colloca, and more.
The festival builds on the momentum of last year's inaugural event, which generated nearly $2.3 million in economic impact for the South West region, with an even larger result expected this year, with the program close to sold out.
Events like this demonstrate the Cook Government's commitment to economic diversification, helping build a year-round events calendar that attracts out-of-state visitors and grows the State's visitor economy to boost local businesses and jobs.
This Cook Government-owned event is delivered through Tourism WA, and produced by Mellen Events, We Are Gather, and AHOY Management.
Find out more or secure final remaining tickets at pairdmargaretriver.com
As stated by Acting Tourism Minister Dr Tony Buti:
"Thousands of wine, food, and culture lovers are set to experience one-of-a-kind culinary pairings in a variety of spectacular South West locations as Pair'd Margaret River Region continues to cement itself as a standout in our State's calendar of events.
"The Margaret River Region has an incredible reputation for world-class wine and food, and blending that with exciting international talent at Pair'd will further showcase these offerings in new and exciting ways.
"The Cook Government is always looking to grow Western Australia's tourism sector by attracting year-round events and welcoming this unique festival back is part of our strategy to diversify the State's economy to further boost local businesses and jobs."
Comments attributed to Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson:
"Pair'd will provide a huge boost to the local economy, combining the best wine, food and entertainment the South West has to offer.
"With Margaret River being the first ever Australian destination to host The World's 50 Best Vineyards awards in the days leading up to the festivities, it's an incredible opportunity for global wine industry representatives to extend their stay and experience the best of what this region has to offer."
Comments attributed to South West Minister Don Punch:
"We're proud to host thousands of visitors from across our State and around the world to taste and enjoy our incredible South West.
"This year's Pair'd is set to be another successful event and I urge everyone to explore the region's hotels, wineries and restaurants."
