Olives To Oil Ceres

Olives To Oil

Olives to Oil is an annual event run by CERES, where the community comes together to harvest olives and have them pressed into delicious, local olive oil.


Olives To Oil Ceres
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Community Spirit: While this program focuses on olives, its true essence is about fostering community and creating a sense of connection. Help Ceres spread this feeling by sharing your story on social media by tagging @ceresbrunswick or using #ceresolivestooil, or by emailing your stories directly to Ceres at comms@ceres.org.au.


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Education: You will have the opportunity to view a working olive press and even taste some olive literally made seconds ago!


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Take the time to learn as much as possible about all things olive, creating a habitat for local wildlife, managing weeds, looking after fruit trees and more.


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Entertainment: Enjoy live music and dancing, savor delicious food, and explore stalls offering a variety of gardening products.


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Explore Werribee Park Community Farm: Don't miss the chance to explore the orchard and farm, be inspired by the flourishing community gardens, and discover historic buildings dating back to the 1800s.


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The historic buildings add a sense of history and make for a great wander around. Don't forget to ring the bell that will put a smile on your kids face too.


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Enjoy fun activities, learn new things, and taste delicious offerings - come and be inspired! The festival is a must-attend event for gardeners of all levels, from beginners to seasoned green thumbs.



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Olive Drop Off Points in the West

  • Sunshine Place carpark, outside Visy Cares Hub. 2025 date to be confirmed)
  • Werribee Park Community Farm. 2025 date to be confirmed

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Location

The Olives To Oil Festival is held at Werribee Park Farm, Gate 5, K Road, Werribee South.



When

Olives To Oil Festival date: Sun 23rd June 2024 at Werribee Park Community Farm. 2025 date to be confirmed.


In A Nutshell

The Olives To Oil Festival combines the present with a bit of history. Olive oil making process and demonstration, pick up top tips on fruit tree grafting and pruning demonstrations, fruit tree care, learn about pest management, creating wildlife habitats, or learn about the historic site on an orchard tour or Werribee River walk.


If the sun is shining this is a beautiful festival, venue and event to chill out and relax. You just might be picking some of your very own olives, apples, pears, plums and more in a few years time!



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Ceres Olives To Oil Website

Official Ceres webpage link here: https://ceres.org.au/olives-to-oil/


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