Food fair raises $4000

The Pearl Beach Food and Wine Fair attracted crowds from across Sydney and the Central Coast on April 10.

The event raised more than $4000 that will go towards repair and upgrade works to the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall.

"Crowds crammed into the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall to taste and purchase a selection of gourmet foods from a variety of suppliers including Cheese Pleese Crooked Creek, Hunter Olives, Little Black Duck and Simon Hoft Sauces," Pearl Beach Progress Association spokesperson Ms Lynne Lillico said.

"On sale was a range of cheeses from boutique cheesemakers, delicious handmade cookies, homemade jams, pickles, preserves, olive products and wood fired bread.

"In addition, Laguna Lavender showcased a delightful range of essential oils, craft and beauty and body products.

"Once again Wollombi Wines, from the Lower Hunter, participated and attracted crowds to sample and purchase from a selection their boutique wines."

Ms Lillico said the feedback from suppliers had been positive.

"Each one of the participants have indicated that they would love to return and showcase their produce to such enthusiastic and appreciative customers," Ms Lillico said.

"Following the success of last year's Save the Rock Pool fundraising activities, we are now raising funds to upgrade facilities in the Memorial Hall."

Press release, 3 May 2010 Lynne Lillico, Pearl Beach Progress Association