Events

2011 BAYSIDE FESTIVAL

Sunday 2nd January 2011

9am - 6pm

Port MacDonnell Foreshore 

Octopus Throwing Event

Affordable fun and entertainment for people of all ages; 

Great for locals and visitors to the area!

The Port MacDonnell Bayside Festival is a community organised family festival held annually on the first Sunday in January (except New Years Day) on the Port MacDonnell foreshore attracting 8,000 people.

There are 60 sites offering food, children's rides and activities, arts and crafts and great live entertainment throughout the day, plus the traditional favourites including the Fun Run, Octopus Throw, Pie Eating Competition, Yabbie Races, Vintage Car Cisplay and great fun all day.

The festival serves to promote Port MacDonnell and surrounding district by featuring local produce, entertainers and novelty events while promoting the coastal culture of Port MacDonnell. 

Entry cost:
Adult: $5.00 (Paid admission receives a complimentary Lucky Gate numbered wrist band, great prizes are drawn in the afternoon.)
Child: Free under 10 years.
Student: $2.00 (Paid admission receives a complimentary Lucky Gate numbered wrist band, great prizes are drawn in the afternoon.)
Family: $10.00 (Two adults and two children. Paid admission receives a complimentary Lucky Gate numbered wrist band, great prizes are drawn in the afternoon.)

For more information please: Email portmacbaysidefestival@hotmail.com

Telephone: 08 8738 2660 Fax: 08 8738 2576 Mobile: 0428 287 876

For information regarding 2010 Bayside Festival please click here

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Past Event:

PORT MACDONNELL 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS 

Held Easter Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th April 2010

The 150th Anniversary of the naming of the Port of MacDonnell was celebrated over Easter this year!

"Ordinary People" history book featuring stories of over 100 settler families, compiled by the Port MacDonnell & District Pioneer Committee

Available for $38.50 from District Council of Grant, Mount Gambier or Port MacDonnell offices.  Phone enquiries 08 87210444 or email info@dcgrant.sa.gov.au

FOR A REPORT ABOUT EVENTS HELD please click here

FOR A FULL PROGRAM OF EVENTS HELD please click here

For a promotional flyer please click here

For a promotional poster please click here

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