Tuesday 20th July, 6:15pm-9:30pm

One of the showcase events of this Conference is the NSW Farmers’ Association Regional Food Fair which is the official welcome event for the Conference and will be held on Tuesday 20 July in the Badgery Pavilion. The Regional Food Fair is designed to showcase the quality and diversity of produce in NSW and guests will experience unique and innovative dishes from 13 regional hubs. The menu has been designed by Executive Chef, Tim Browne to ensure that the menu features produce from the north, south, east and west of NSW. As a new initiative this year, the NSW Farmers’ Association is inviting the general public to join Delegates for this event.

Here is just a sample of some of the dishes on offer:

Time: 6:15 - 9:30pm
Location: Badgery Pavillion, located opposite Hall 2A (main Conference hall)
Dress: Casual
Cost: $75 (General Public)

Click here to download the Regional Food Fair flyer containing the full menu and details of the event...

General Public: Click here to go to the online booking form (General Public Only)...
Click here to download or print the official Regional Food Fair booking form (General Public Only)...

DISCOUNTED TICKET PRICE - Delegates Only

Delegates: Click here to visit the Delegate Information Page to book your tickets (Delegates Only)... 

'Country In The City' - 18-35's Cocktail Party 

Tuesday 20th July, 5:00pm-9:00pm

Come join young farmers and agricultural professionals in a relaxed atmosphere providing networking and professional development opportunities. Afterwards, guests are invited to the NSW Farmers' Association's Regional Food Fair (see times and details above), a showcase of regionally-grown produce. Meet farmers, producers and food-lovers while enjoying gourmet dishes.

Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: 1822 Bar, Southee Complex, Riverina Avenue, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park
Cost: $20 per person 
Bookings: 1300 794 000. HURRY! Bookings close July 12!

Wednesday 21st July, 7:15pm-12pm

Photo: Jayne Denham, Singer/Songwriter

Proudly sponsored by:

This event is proudly sponsored by WFI.
This event should simply not be missed and to encourage as many Delegates and Partners as possible to attend, the Board of the Association is pleased to offer tickets to all Members at the discounted price of $75 per person. A limited number of tickets will be available for this year’s event (430), so you must book your tickets prior to getting to the Annual Conference, as once sold out there will be no more tickets available. The Awards Dinner is a celebration of rural achievement with the announcement of the Farmer & Young Farmer of the Year in conjunction with Industry & Investment NSW. The evening’s menu will be designed by Sydney Showground’s Executive Chef and is sure to please.

Time: 7:15pm - 12:00am
Location: Hall 2A, main Conference Venue
Dress: Lounge Suit/After Five
Cost: $75 per person 
(includes 3 course meal, beer, wine, soft drinks & entertainment)

Click here to access the online booking form (Delegates Only)...

Farmer & Young Farmer of the Year supported by:
   

 Tuesday 20th - Thursday 22nd July

The Partners Program for 2010 is going to be an exciting mix of food, flowers and fancy footwork! Lyn Armstrong, the President's wife, would like to extend an invitation to all partners and friends of Annual Conference Delegates to attend the Partners Program for 2010 which again will run for 3 days. Bookings are essential via the online booking form at or by faxing back the special event booking form provided in your Delegate Information Pack, by Friday 9th July 2010. The NSW Farmers’ Association is pleased to subsidise a component of the costs for this event.

Click here to access the online booking form (Delegates Only)...

 Day One – Tuesday 20th July 2010: Meet & Greet, Lunch & Floral Workshop

After the Official Opening of the 2010 NSW Farmers’ Association Conference, come and meet with the President’s wife Lyn for a coffee and a chance to meet up with some old Conference friends and meet some new ones! At this time we will review the Partners Program for the remainder of the week, enjoy a short introduction to the Annual Conference before being whisked away to a delicious 2 course Lunch at Oliveto Italian Restaurant located on the waterfront at nearby Rhodes.

Following lunch you will learn the fundamental techniques and tips and tricks of floristry under the direction of leading Sydney florist, Pearsons. You’ll be inspired as you learn the techniques which you can use again and again in your own home! Professionally trained fl orists will teach you the correct cutting, flower wiring, storing and visual contrast techniques. As a twist you will be creating the centrepieces which will be used for the Annual Conference Gala Dinner Event! Once you have completed your arrangement, it will be kept on site and stored for the dinner decorations where your name will be displayed next to your beautiful creation. At the end of the Gala Dinner you can
take your arrangement home with you including the vase your arrangement was prepared in.

Cost: $55.00 p.p. (valued at $164.00 p.p.)
Includes: Morning Coffee, Two Course Restaurant Lunch & Drinks, Transfers, Two Hour Floral Workshop
Time: 10:15am – 4.30pm

Click here to access the online booking form (Delegates Only)...

 Day Two – Wednesday 21st July 2010: WEST SIDE STORY – the Musical!

Sold out in London, Paris, Tokyo and Beijing, the international smash hit West Side Story comes to Sydney in July 2010 for a strictly limited season at the Lyric Theatre. With groundbreaking choreography, an unforgettable score by and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, WEST SIDE STORY changed the face of musical theatre for ever. Based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and packed with unforgettable songs including Maria, Tonight, Somewhere, America and I Feel Pretty, WEST SIDE STORY has been described as "a masterpiece of musical theatre" (The Daily Mail) and "a musical landmark" (The Guardian).The movie version went on to win an incredible 10 ACADEMY AWARDS(including BEST PICTURE) and further cemented the reputation of this undoubted masterpiece.

Now in 2010, 52 years after the show made its London debut, Joey McKneely’s vibrant new stage production of the classic dance musical arrives after wild critical acclaim in Tokyo, Paris and Beijing! The Association has secured limited seats so book early! Lunch will be enjoyed at Sean’s Tapas which houses the Chef of the Year 2006, 2007 & 2008!

Cost: $50.00 (valued at $138.00 p.p.)
Includes: Coach transfers to and from Star City, Lunch at Sean’s Tapas Star City, A Reserve Show Tickets
Time: 10:30am – 5:00pm

Click here to access the online booking form (Delegates Only)...

 Day Three – Thursday 22nd July 2010: Sydney Seafood School @ Sydney Fish Markets 

With over 12,000 guests a year attending classes, Sydney Seafood School is Australia’s leading cooking School! Partners will cook at custom-made, stainless steel cooking islands fitted with state-of-the-art appliances. High Definition LCD screens above the demonstration bench ensure a perfect view of all the cooking action. Your class will commence in the School’s tiered auditorium with a demonstration of the dishes to be prepared. It may look
easy in skilled hands, but recreating it later in your own kitchen can be quite another thing. This is where Sydney Seafood School is unique… after watching the demonstration, you roll up your sleeves and in groups of five with guidance from the presenter and assistants, recreate the dishes, preparing a delicious seafood meal which you then sit down and enjoy with a complimentary wine tasting.

Click here to access the online booking form (Delegates Only)...

Cost: $45.00 p.p. (valued at $103.00 p.p.)
Includes: Coach transfers to and from Sydney Fish Markets, Expert Seafood Cookery Demonstration,
Hands on session where you re-create the meal and enjoy with a complimentary glass of wine, take home Recipe Kit.
Time: 10:00am – 2:45pm

The 2010 NSW Farmers' Association Annual Conference is organised by