The Twilight Food Affair which showcases the best food and wine from the Fleurieu region is back!
It’s one of the biggest community events in McLaren Vale and is making its post-COVID comeback on Friday 24 March 2023, with crowds expected to exceed 3,000 people.
The event which is on March 24th is an annual staple which started 18 years ago and is a staple of Tatachilla Lutheran College’s event calendar.
It provides the whole community with a stand-out evening of family fun before the close of Daylight Saving and the onset of winter.
“This year’s Twilight Food Affair will be extra special because this is the first major opportunity for our College community to reconnect in a joyful and festive environment,” says Tatachilla Lutheran College Principal, Noel Mifsud.
“The event is open to everybody and has been designed to celebrate community and the important role of togetherness in the lives of our children.”
This year there will be a nine-minute fireworks display – the longest and biggest the College has ever hosted – as well as a range of different carnival rides, sideshow entertainment and live musical performances.
The food line-up includes native bush burgers from Meez On Plus, wood-fired pizza from Van Coota, Argentinian grilled chicken from Chimichurri Grill, delicious Mexican fare from El Guaco Taco and the very best paella from the community’s crowd favourite, Carlito’s Paella.
Professional caterer Jane Trewartha from Van Coota says that she has been waiting eagerly for the return of Twilight because it’s such a fantastic experience for her team and her business.
“I love being part of the Tatachilla community and there is something a bit magical about the Twilight Food Affair,” she says.
“Everyone is in a fabulous mood, there is a real carnival atmosphere and the kids get to experience the most amazing amusement rides as the sun goes down on the vines and we all come together in anticipation of the annual fireworks show.”
To celebrate the comeback of Twilight she’ll be serving homemade affogato, a special Italian dessert made from vanilla gelato and drowned in a shot of hot espresso!
Throughout the evening guests can also expect to be able to choose from a range of additional tasty
treats from 30 food stalls.
Grown-ups can enjoy the event’s pop-up bar which will be serving a stellar range of wines and beers
that have been generously donated by McLaren Vale’s most beloved cellar doors and breweries.
“We encourage all members of our community to experience some Twilight magic this year,” Mr Mifsud says.
Event: Twilight Food Affair
Where: Tatachilla Lutheran College, 211 Tatachilla Road, McLaren Vale South Australia 5171
When: Friday 24 March 2023, 4:30pm – 9:00pm
Price: Entry is free. Guests are simply asked to bring a gold coin for parking.
For more information and to see the event FB page, click here.
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