Fun & Festivity @ Redcliffe Festival
Where: Redcliffe Peninsula
When: 27 August to 11 September 2016
This year’s Redcliffe Festival is going to be bigger and better than ever with events spread throughout the Redcliffe Peninsula over three massive weekends.
The Festival will boast a dynamic program of free and ticketed family-friendly events, a stunning array of musical entertainment, the largest fireworks display in the Moreton Bay Region, and the ultimate kids weekend at KiteFest 2016.
So here’s a week to week overview of what’s on offer at the Festival:
Week One Kitefest
When: Sat 27 & Sun 28 August
Where: Pelican Park, Hornibrook Esplanade, Clontarf
Events include:
- In The Sky – featuring kite flyers from around the world
- Kitefest Main Stage – kids will be thrilled with both Minions and Marvel LIVE on stage.
- Bubble Nation – create your own giant bubbles
- Ocean Zone – Big Air Kite Show
- Kitefest Karnival – featuring a host of rides
- Kitefest Kidz – a colourful, fun-filled zone for children aged 0-10 years old
- Roving Performers
- Kitefest Food, Drinks & Markets
Week Two Scarborough Sounds
When: Sun 4 September
Where: Scarborough Park, Landsborough Ave, Scarborough
Scarborough Sounds is back in 2016, bringing a bolstered program of amazing musical talent. Best of all, the event is FREE to attend.
The program includes:
- Hot Potato Band
- Thomas Armstrong-Robley & Suited To You
- Parasol featuring Frankie Smart
- Soulstice
Week Three Jetty Fiesta
When: Sat 10 & Sun 11 September
Where: Redliffe Parade, Redcliffe
This free event will feature stage entertainment, spectacular light displays, Island-inspired acts, beach performances, fire-twirling and the BIGGEST fireworks display.
Wander through the twilight markets and food stalls or enjoy dinner at a local restaurant soaking up the cool beach style atmosphere. There is something for everyone at this year’s Jetty Fiesta!
For more information and a full program of events visit Redcliffe Festival
Scarborough Beach Resort is located on Landsborough Avenue adjacent to Scarborough Park and is only 2.5 Kms from Redcliffe.
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Wicked @ Redcliffe Cultural Centre
You will be spellbound with Redcliffe Musical Theatre’s upcoming production of Wicked from 29 July to 14 August.
Wicked tells the incredible untold story of the witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz and formed an unlikely but profound friendship: the blonde and very popular Glinda and a misunderstood green girl named Elphaba. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will test their friendship to the limit and ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
This awe-inspiring, spectacular and gravity-defying show has been playing on Broadway since 2003 and is now coming to Redcliffe Cultural Centre.
Tickets are Adult: $54.90, Concession: $44.90, Family: $179.60
For show times and tickets visit Redcliffe Cultural Centre
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Beach Yoga Redcliffe
Beach yoga by Simply Yoga on the beautiful Suttons beach in Redcliffe is the perfect way to relax during your stay at Scarborough Beach.
Your teacher is Monica Batiste who has been teaching yoga since 2004 and has been working in the fitness industry since 1986. Her background is in personal training, aerobics, nutrition and weight loss counselling. The style of yoga taught is Yoga Rhythms which is a Hatha style of yoga.
No experience is necessary as Simply Yoga caters for all fitness levels and ages.There are easy postures for beginners, and more advanced postures for when your body has improved in strength and flexibility.
All classes are held at Suttons beach, Margate, Redcliffe (Southern lawn-near Pilpel by the Sea restaurant)
Times: Monday 8.45 am, Tuesday 6am, Thursday 8.45am, Friday 6am, Saturday 7.30am
Cost: $10 per class or $20 per week
Phone: Monica at Simply Yoga on 0409 052768.
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Sutton’s Beach Beer,Food & Wine Festival
Good food, good beer and good times are to be had at the Sutton’s Beach Beer, Food & Wine Festival on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 May.
Check out craft beers, lovely wines and tasty Middle Eastern food in the parkland, directly in front of the Pilpel By The Sea Restaurant.
As well as tasty food and drinks there will be live entertainment provided by local bands. Both days the festival will go from 10 am to 10 pm.
Pilpel By The Sea is a unique art deco oasis of fabulous Middle Eastern dining, tapas balcony bar and more, nestled in a heritage-listed 1937 landmark building on Sutton’s Beach, Redcliffe.
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O’Tag Foreshore Fun Run Redcliffe
Challenge yourself with a run, jog or walk along the 6km O’Tag course at the Foreshore Fun Run at Redcliffe on Saturday 28 May.
The Fun Run will start and finish at Redcliffe Jetty with the turnaround point being at Scott’s Point Progress Park, Margate Parade, Margate.
There will be free refreshments and fruit for participants and prize draws and giveaways at the end of the event.
Plus there will be free stand up paddle boarding, kite surfing simulator, slacklining and yoga recovery session. What a great way to get fit and spend quality time with the family.
The Fun Runs start between 6.30am – 9.00am. To register visit Moreton Bay City Council
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Following in the Footsteps of Competition Winners!
Recently Quest Newspapers teamed up with Brisbane Marketing to give one couple the chance to win two days of luxury staying at Scarborough Beach Resort.
The lucky couple not only won two nights accommodation at Scarborough Beach Resort, but were also indulged in a lunch and wine tour at Ocean View Estates, a scenic flight with Aero Dynamics Flight Academy, a meal at Tempest Seafood Restaurant and dinner at Mon Komo Hotel in Redcliffe.
It was an unforgettable experience for the lucky winners with two nights at our resort in luxury accommodation and two days of gourmet food and wine from the Moreton Bay area.
Ocean View Estates is a winery nestled in a shallow valley at Mount Mee in the D’Aguilar Range. The Vineyard offers tours and wine tasting in the cellar door and features a world-class a-la-carte restaurant with meals perfectly matched to estate grown wines.
All this is less than an hour’s drive north-west of Scarborough and is the perfect day trip for those staying at our resort. For more information visit Ocean View Estates
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Nitro Circus Live!
A show that features amazing jumps, death defying stunts, awesome riding and jaw dropping tricks, the Nitro Circus Live is coming to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre Friday 13 & Saturday 14 May 2016.
You will be in for a thrill a minute as you watch tricks and jumps on motorised and non-motorised scooters, BMX and motorbikes that have been previously deemed impossible.
Forty of the world’s best action sports stars and extreme athletes, including Australia’s own Andy Buckworth, Jaie Toohey and Matt Whyatt will have you sitting on the edge of your seat.
Plus the original cast of Streetbike Tommy, Jeremy Rawle, Jim DeChamp, Crum, Gregg Godfrey will all be back to join in the celebrations.
Tickets start from $71.26 and are available from Ticketek
Brisbane Entertainment Centre is located at Melaleuca Drive, Boondall which is only 21.8Kms from us here at Scarborough.
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Lights, Camera, Murder
Here’s the chance for you and your friends to become detectives for the evening at Lights, Camera, Murder at Cafe 3EightNine on Friday 29 April.
Dress up in 1950s attire and enjoy a 3 course meal whilst you try to unravel the clues and solve the mystery. You will be entertained by performers and witness a horrific murder, then have the opportunity to put your sleuthing talents into practice by interviewing the characters (or should we say suspects!)
This is a fantastic night of entertainment in Scarborough. Tickets are only $59.00 and can be purchased HERE
There will be a licensed bar available on the night.
Cafe 3EightNine is located at 3/89 Landsborough Ave, Scarborough.
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Brisbane Entertainment Centre
May/Jul 2016
Did you know that the Brisbane Entertainment Centre is only 25 minutes away from Scarborough Beach Resort? There are plenty of big name shows coming up in the next couple of months. Check these out for starters:
- Monday 25 April – Black Sabbath: The End
- Friday 29 April – Jim Jefferies Live
- Wednesday 4 May – Iron Maiden: The Book of Souls
- 13 – 15 May – Nitro Circus Live
- 23 – 27 June – Disney on Ice Magical Ice Festival
- Saturday 2 July – Ice Hockey Classic: USA vs Canada
- Saturday 16 July – PBR: Last Cowboy Standing II
For enquiries and tickets see Brisbane Entertainment Centre
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Ice Age Live
Skating into Brisbane to entertain the kids for the school holidays is Ice Age Live! A Mammoth Adventure performing at Brisbane Entertainment Centre for four big shows on 1 to 3 April.
The show combines exceptional ice skating, aerial arts, puppetry and film, with a new story based on the first three Ice Age films. Ice Age characters Sid, Manni, Diego and of course Scrat will be appearing as life-sized 3.6-metre-tall figures in an awe-inspiring journey.
The entire family will get the ultimate Ice Age experience filled with fun, laughter and suspense.
Tickets start from $39.76 and are available from Ticketek
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