Food and Culture Coming Together

31 July – 3 August 2025

agriCULTURED is more than a festival, it’s a gathering of minds, hands, and hearts at the intersection of food, culture, and the land that sustains us.
Held in Launceston, Tasmania’s UNESCO City of Gastronomy, agriCULTURED brings together farmers, producers, artists, makers, and everyday eaters to explore what we grow, how we grow it, and why it matters.
Through shared meals, bold conversations, and creative experiences, we celebrate the people shaping our food future, from soil to plate and everything in between.

Festival of Gastronomy

As a proud expression of Launceston’s designation as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, agriCULTURED connects the threads of food, farming, culture, creativity and community to shape a food future that is equitable, sustainable and uniquely Tasmanian.

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A Feast for the Senses:

Celebrating Tasmania's Agri-Food Contribution

At the heart of agriCULTURED lies our celebration of the agri-food sector – a cornerstone of Tasmania’s culture, community, and economy. Here, we revel in the joy of food, fresh from the fields and into the hands of passionate cooks. Be ready to savour a sensory extravaganza that showcases the best of Tasmanian produce. This is where we applaud the dedication and passion of our local producers, an edible homage to their tireless efforts.

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Growing Futures

agriCULTURED is proudly committed to being a zero waste festival, championing regenerative food systems and a circular economy. As a three-time winner of the Visit Northern Tasmania Sustainability Champion Award, we believe what nourishes us should also sustain the planet.

The Journey of Food

From Paddock to Policy

Every meal tells a story: of people, place, and the systems that connect them. We invite you to trace that journey, ask the bigger questions, and reconnect with the origins of what’s on your plate. In doing so, we create space for greater understanding and a deeper appreciation of sustainable, resilient food systems that prioritise people and the planet.

Voices from the Festival

agriCULTURED brings together people who care deeply about food, land, culture, and the future. Here's what some of them had to say:

To bring together everyone that cares about food — from consumers to producers and everyone in between — happens so rarely. It’s incredibly special.

Natalie CollardCEO, Farmers for Climate Action

Through the lens of food, we can address the state of the environment, community health, and our connection to meaning and place.

Paul WestChef and TV Presenter

agriCULTURED is a lovely blend of science plus culture and how agri-tourism stands out.

Allison ClarkAgriTourism Tasmania

agriCULTURED is a meeting place — where minds come together to explore the unconventional. And that’s what we need to build resilient food systems.

Rose WrightAgritourism Leader and Innovator