Healthy school holiday boredom buster at the Ginger Factory -
June 30th and July 7th

Getting kids to eat fruit and veg can be tough, but getting the little ones into the kitchen to show them how to cook with fruit and veg and enjoy their creations can be truly uplifting!

Every school holidays The Ginger Factory hosts special kids cooking classes with the maestro of cuisine, Michelin-starred chef, Erik Van Alphen who will show kids aged eight years and over how to cook a full menu of tasty, healthy morsels the whole family will enjoy.

Vegetable spring rolls with a yummy dipping sauce; BBQ lime and mint chicken skewers with tzatziki together and strawberry and banana fruit sticks with a finger-licking chocolate sauce will be washed down with vanilla and malt smoothies, all made by the kids during this four-hour boredom busting class.

Classes are $85* per child and while children must be accompanied by a supervising adult*, there is no charge for adults not cooking or dining afterwards.

* Adults can supervise up to three children at the cooking class at no charge. Adults may also participate in the hands on class and dine for an additional $85 per person.
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BYO wand for some spellbinding magic at the Ginger Factory

What do you call a lady magician? A ‘Magicianess’ of course! And just in time for the school holidays at the Ginger Factory is Jodie, the famous Magicianess and her amazing box of tricks that will leave the littlies spellbound for hours.

The Ginger Factory’s Magicianess Magic Shows will run twice daily (Monday to Friday) during the school holidays and feature fully interactive shows with a mesmerising line-up of illusions, theatre, puppetry and story telling. The Magicianess recommends that children bring along their own wands to help create their own magic.

Having recently returned from overseas, the Magicianess is considered to be one of the country’s top children’s performers and she has toured extensively throughout Australia and New Zealand with her apprentice wizard, ‘Grumblemore’.

Admission to The Ginger Factory is free. Tickets for the Magicianess Magic Show are sold on a first in basis and cost $6 per child or just $3 with any other ticket purchase. Shows run weekdays only at 10.30am and 12.30pm from June 28 to July 9, 2010.

Note: BYO Wand is not essential….but it can help with the magic!

The Ginger Factory is located on Pioneer Road, Yandina and is open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm.Access from the Bruce Highway is via the Coolum/Yandina exit.

Ginger Flower and Food Festival
Thursday January 20th– Sunday January 23rd

Celebrate the sultry sights and sounds of the tropics at the annual Ginger Flower Festival - Australia Day long-weekend from Thursday January 20th to Sunday January 23rd - 2011.

Bursting into bloom at the Sunshine Coast's iconic Ginger Factory, thousands are set to pay homage to the spectacular array of ginger flowers showcased at the four-day event.

Touted as one of Australia's premier events for subtropical gardening, the festival features a full program of guest speakers, entertainment, gardening and cooking advice.

Whether you're a gardener or gourmand, the Ginger Flower Festival is sure to delight.

Download the 2010 Official Program

Download a Fact Sheet for 2010

Buderim Ginger Cooking School Special Events
The Buderim Ginger Cooking School has a number of special events during the winter months. Click here for more information.