2007 Organic Expo
by Warren McLaren, Sydney on 09. 4.07
After two very successful years in Sydney, the Australia Organic Expo has hit the road and headed for Melbourne. The harbour city shows were jam packed with wall-to-wall organic enthusiasts, many of whom were young families. We trust the expo can be as well received in Melbourne, and have no doubt it will, as that is a city which enjoys a strongly emerging sustainability culture.
Besides, this weekend Sydney is hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, (or APEC) meeting, where half the city is cordoned off as a precaution against anything untoward befalling the gathered international heads of state, like one G. W. Bush.
So flying south for the Spring seems like a sensible notion. The 2007 Organic Expo will feature about 200 exhibitors, besieged by an anticipated 10,000 visitors, an organic farmers market display, an organic garden, vineyard and fashion show, plus a line-up of many guest presenters. And it seems that this year it will incorporate a new Natural & Ethical Show for environmentally based products. If not otherwise occupied then set yourself a date for 7 to 9 September 2007. ::2007 Organic Expo.
I attended the 2006 one in Sydney and it was great! Plenty of great food and the place was a buzz with enthusiastic foodies. I'd be interested to hear how this one turned out.
And, this explains why I didn't hear any advertising for it up in Sydney, hope it comes back next year!