Cork & Fork Food and Wine Festival
Published on 05 May 2023
It’s time to eat, drink and be merry as Cork & Fork by the Riverside - one of City of Ryde’s most anticipated annual events - returns to Kissing Point Park, Putney, on Sunday 21 May from 10.00am-4.00pm.
With a host of fabulous food and drink options available, it’s a great opportunity to grab a picnic blanket and get together with family and friends for a wonderful day of socialising on the picturesque banks of the Parramatta River.
Cork & Fork by the Riverside, first held in 2017, showcases boutique wine from the Mudgee and Hunter Valley regions, as well as locally made spirits, craft beer, food trucks, gourmet food products, bespoke items, and great music.
Food trucks include The Kraken Squid (the best salt and pepper squid), Fish and Lemonade (selling fresh seafood, including freshly shucked oysters), Let’s do Yum Cha (dumplings), American BBQ Kitchen (slow-cooked meats), and The Gnocchi Way, to name a few.
Beverage suppliers include Elbourne Wines, Molly’s Cradle, Iron Gate Estate, Savannah Estate, Peterson’s Wines, Mr Black, Unexpected Guest Distillery, Akasha Brewing Co, Six Strings Brewing Co, plus many more.
There’s also plenty of fun for the whole family, including kids’ craft activities, pony rides, face painting and amusement rides.
For gastronomically inclined kids, there are free cooking workshops sponsored by Panetta Mercato.
Getting there is easy – you can take the ferry to Kissing Point Wharf, located just 50m from the event site, or hop a train to Meadowbank Station and catch the special shuttle bus running every 15 minutes to the venue.
To taste test the beverages on offer from our wonderful wine, brewery, and distillery suppliers you will need to purchase your own branded Cork & Fork wine glass on the day for $10. Glasses will be on sale at our ticket booths (cashless payment only).
City of Ryde Mayor Sarkis Yedelian OAM said Cork & Fork by the Riverside is the perfect day out for residents and visitors.
“Winter isn’t far away, so this may be one of the last chances to get outdoors and enjoy a day in the sun in one of our most scenic parks while it’s still warm,” he said.
“And with such a mouth-watering range of food and drink available, there’s no excuse to stay at home.”
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