Task 3: Review of a local food event

‘A Day on the Bay’

A local food event that I (Tyla) have attended previously is called ‘ A Day on the Bay’ and is held in Coffin Bay on the Eyre Peninsular, South Australia. I used to live in Coffin Bay and call this town home still to this day. This event is rather new and has only occurred for roughly 3-4 years in the month of September. 

This food event invites people to visit the small community of Coffin Bay and experience a variety of the seafood from an area of Australia that is well known for its seafood. Through having discussions with Ella, she has eaten seafood from the Coffin Bay and Port Lincoln region and agrees that the produce is some of the best she has tasted.

This event is held at a variety of the local venues throughout Coffin Bay including the sporting club, hotel, yacht club, 1802 – oyster bar and a few others. Each venue has a selection of seafood available for visitors to indulge in. With a broad range of food, wine and local entertainment/ music, ‘A Day on the Bay’ has been a successful way to bring people to the small town. 

Coffin Bay is well known for its production of oysters. ‘A Day on the Bay’ gives visitors the opportunity to view the oyster leases via boat and meet the local seal population for a small price. Other activities that occur throughout the day include a mini Olympics, golf and bowling at the sporting club, sailing and much more.

I have experienced ‘A Day on the Bay’ in several ways. Due to being employed at the local hotel, I was able to experience cooking, preparing and serving visitors our local produce . To hear the enjoyment and love people have for our local produce is truly a rewarding feeling. I have also been able to experience the day as a ‘customer’ and enjoy the taste of our beautiful seafood and wine. This day also encourages families and friends to enjoy the day together. I believe sharing memories with special people on such an amazing day is a great way to indulge in appreciate and support the community and their local produce.

I would highly recommend to anyone that has never been to Coffin Bay to go and experience the amazing views and seafood they have on offer. If you are lucky enough to go to ‘A Day on the Bay’ it is a day of pure enjoyment and you will not regret it.