August Eat, Play, Stay
22 Aug 2017
Queensland
Brisbane Twighlight Markets
An initiative of Brisbane City Council, the Brisbane Twilight Markets sells 100 per cent locally handmade products. This means you have access to truly unique, quality items. Plus, you’ll be purchasing directly from the maker. Head there for dinner as well with a huge variety of local food vendors.
Date: 1 and 9 September
Where: King George Square, Brisbane City
Tickets: Free
For more information: brisstyle.com.au/brisbane-twilight-market/?date=2017-08-04
New South Wales
Write around the Murray Festival
Held in the lovely regional city of Albury on the Murray River, Write Around the Murray (WAM) is a five-day festival of reading, writing and storytelling. Featuring dinners, poetry slams, workshops, author talks, performances, panel discussions, writing competitions and children’s events, there are endless activities to engage an active mind.
Date: 13 to 17 September
Where: Library Museum, Albury
Tickets: Various
For more information: writearoundthemurray.org.au/
Australian Capital Territory
Lifeline Canberra Book fair
You won’t want to miss Canberra’s biggest book fair and the largest gathering of book lovers within the nation’s capital. A major portion of the funding generated at the event goes to local suicide prevention services within the community.
Date: 8 to 10 September
Where: Exhibition Park
Tickets: Gold coin donation
For more information: act.lifeline.org.au/item/bookfair
Victoria
Australian Sand Sculpting Gallery
See sculptures made by some of the world’s best sand sculptors from Belgium, Holland, Canada, Ireland, Singapore, Russia, Poland and the Czech Republic. The theme is The Art of Music and the sculptures truly are incredible. It’s a great family day out so bring along the grandkids. They can even create their own sand sculptures. And to top it all off, there’s food, coffee, merchandise and wine tasting available.
Date: Until 8 October
Where: Cope Williams Winery, 160 Glenfern Rd, Romsey
Tickets: General entry $10, under 13 years is free
For more information: sandartgallery.com.au/
South Australia
OzAsia Festival
Australia’s premier international arts festival focusing on all things Asia, OzAsia features theatre, dance, music, film, talks and visual arts from Asia. There’s even a Lucky Dumpling Market to satisfy your belly, transporting you to the street markets of Asia. There are plenty of events for the whole family, including the Moon Lantern Festival, Australia’s largest lantern parade.
Date: 21 September – 8 October
Where: Adelaide Festival Centre, River Torrens, Her Majesty’s Theatre, Grote Street
Tickets: Various
For more information: ozasiafestival.com.au/
Tasmania
Cancer Council Tasmania Women’s 5km Walk/Run
It’s the ten-year anniversary of the Women’s 5km walk/run and it’s designed to support and encourage health awareness, raise vital funds for Cancer Council and bring the community together. Last year, the event attracted 1600 participants and 5000 spectators and it’s one of Tasmania’s largest women’s events. Throughout the day, health professionals will be available for any questions, and there’s yoga, a dance workout, live music and food and coffee for sale. If you don’t feel like completing the run, you can still head down to see the event and support the cause.
Date: 17 September
Where: Starts and finishes in City Park
Tickets: Registration fee but free for spectators
For more information: womens5k.com/
Western Australia
A Taste of Broome
A unique multi-arts performance and cuisine experience, A Taste of Broome revolves around the Indigenous culture that makes up Broome’s rich society. Learn the history of Broome through songs, stories, pictures and people.
Date: 6 September
Where: Goolarri Amphitheatre, Broome
Tickets: $35 - $70
For more information: goolarri.com/atob/
Northern Territory
Live in the Square
It’s the Dry Season in the Top End and Live from the Square is celebrating the fact. Enjoy a whole range of different music types from local artists every second Sunday. Bring a picnic, some chairs, a blanket or beanbag, settle back and relax to the tunes. There’s also food available from Mosko’s Market.
Date: 3 September, 17 September
Where: Goyder Square, The Boulevard
Tickets: Free
For more information: palmerston.nt.gov.au/community-services/events-and-activities/live-in-the-square
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