Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival returns to Byron Bay in May, and this year ‘locals favourite’ pub North Byron Hotel will be its ‘official watering hole’ and presenting partner. With a line-up curated by celebrated chef Louis Tikaram – a local who’s worked around the world with industry heavyweights – this 10-day event (17-26 May 2024), spanning two weekends, honours the amazing produce, restaurants, arts and wellness community, and counterculture of the Northern Rivers.
Key chefs and restaurants involved
Dave Moyle from Salty Mangrove (inaugural festival organiser), Darren Robertson from Three Blue Ducks, Jason Saxby from Raes on Wategos, Ben Devlin from Pipet, Matt Stone from You Beauty, Mindy Woods from Karkalla, Karl and Katrina Kanetani from Beach Byron Bay, Pepsi Nakbunchuay from Bang Bang, Robbie Oijvall from Lightyears, and Marcello Polifrone from Harvest.
For everyone
As the official watering hole for the festival, North Byron Hotel is the perfect venue to kick off the festivities or unwind after a day of indulgence. The pub’s daily activities, from live music performances to cooking demonstrations, kids’ pony rides with Zephyr Horses, and cheese and wine tastings, ensure there’s something for everyone. All Caper Festival ticket holders will receive a complimentary drink coupon with every purchase too.
Highlight of the festival
The ‘We Like to Tiki’ official closing party at North Byron Hotel might well be a highlight, where Louis Tikaram, Jake Kellie (Arke, Adelaide), Ross Magnaye (Serai, Melbourne), and Jedd Rifai (North Byron Hotel) will delight guests with Pacific snacks cooked over an open fire, paired with refreshing drinks. Attendees are encouraged to dress loud and dance the night away to live music and DJs with the closing after-party kicking on late.
Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival welcomes all who love Byron, from locals to those travelling through – this is a chance to unite at an annual event which pays a toast to the unique Rainbow Region.
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this culinary adventure. For ticket purchases visit capebyronbay.com and the festival’s Insta @caperbyronbay.
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