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President's welcome

Welcome, The Gladstone Harbour Festival now in its 57th year. It has evolved from its’ humble beginnings in 1963, into the much-loved community celebration of our harbour city that it is today and, is recognised as one of the leading community festivals in Australia.

Twelve months of planning will see the Harbour foreshore come alive with thousands of citizens and visitors alike, taking delight of the wide and varied range of quality entertainment and activities on offer, as the city awaits the arrival of this year’s fleet of yachts sail into our magnificent harbour in the 71st Brisbane to Gladstone Blue Water Classic Yacht Race .

The continued success and longevity of this FREE festival is reliant on the continued generous support of our supporters (both financial & in-kind) please see their Logos on the adjacent page. We at GFEA on behalf of the community, thank each of these supporters, without them our festival would not happen. They are listed in the program, our website and nightly on the big screens.

To stage an event like this is a mammoth task, and the work behind the scenes is never ending. The unsung heroes of the festival are the small band of volunteer committee members, who help plan and stage this annual event along with our dedicated staff Nicola and Tracey. They give up their time and holidays to carry out hundreds of tasks associated with coordinating and running the festival.

Gladstone Ports Corporation’s Marina Parklands where you and your family will experience a magical Easter weekend filled with activities, street entertainers, arts and crafts, kid’s zone, live main stage entertainment and much more.

Stay up to date with all that is happening with all the latest news about this year’s festival by visiting our website http://gladstonefestival.com/harbourfestival or follow us on Facebook which is being constantly updated.

So why not join us over the Easter weekend and experience one of the most entertaining and enjoyable times of year.

Have a happy and safe Easter and enjoy the festivities!

Raymond Lewis, Volunteer President

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Volunteer With Us!

Gladstone Festival and Events are a team of passionate volunteers’ dedicated to delivering the Gladstone Harbour Festival to our region each year. Are you passionate about our beautiful Harbour City and our unique attributes? Do you want to make new friends and be a part of Gladstone’s most iconic event? If so you’ve got everything it takes to come on board as a member or a volunteer with Gladstone Festival and Events.

Volunteer with us today at www.gladstonefestival.com or call us on 07 4972 5111

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Mayor's Welcome

Welcome to the 57th annual Gladstone Harbour Festival, one of the Gladstone Region’s greatest family attractions.

As the many that have preceded this one, I have no doubt in my mind that the 2019 Festival will continue to provide great entertainment for the whole family.

Living in a region filled with amazing events, I can’t play favourites, but if I had to choose, this one would find its way right to the top. Nestled on Queensland’s coastline, Gladstone offers the perfect waterfront getaway and Easter in Gladstone will serve up perfect weather, great food and plenty of events From the old family favourites such as the Great Raft Regatta, Street Parade and Talent Quest to fireworks, food and fun - there is truly something for everyone.

Easter in Gladstone is a time of genuine excitement as both residents and visitors gather to attend not only the Gladstone Harbour Festival but also celebrate the 71st Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race. The race will again be live streamed, and you can keep up to date through the Yacht Tracker function on the official race website at www.brisbanetogladstone.com.au This year, Gladstone Regional Council is also proud to support the establishment of a Brisbane to Gladstone Village along the Auckland Creek waterfront which will host a Brisbane to Gladstone Line Crossing Party, a Yachtsman’s Long Lunch and see the return of the popular and much-loved, Seafood Festival.

It is great to see people choosing to holiday at home this Easter and enjoy these new events and continue to enjoy the Harbour Festival and all that it has to offer.

The festival would not be possible without the generous support of the sponsors and the Gladstone Festivals and Events staff and volunteers and others who put in so much work to bring us this great community event each year.

Thank you to all those who contributed to bringing this year’s Harbour Festival to life and I trust everyone attending will have a great time.

Matt Burnett, Mayor

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On the gpc Marina Main stage

Santos GLNG's OPENING NIGHT AND TALENT QUEST Wednesday 17th April, from 6:30pm

Kicking off the 57th Annual Gladstone Harbour Festival with the official opening by Mayor Matt Burnett. Followed by the Santos GLNG Talent Quest. This year we will have Tim and Jess from HIT 93.5 on stage judging the combined junior and senior categories. To conclude the contest the winner will perform a special encore performance. Also performing live on stage will be local band Gridlock.

GLadstone Ports Corportion's Family fun night Thursday 18th April, from 6:00pm

plus A fantastic fireworks display! Š 2019 Spin Master PAW Productions Inc. All Rights Reserved. PAW Patrol and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Spin Master Ltd. Nickelodeon and all related titles and logos are trademarks.

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Gladstone festivals and events volunteers Fantastic friday night Friday 19th April, from 7pm Bohemian Rhapsody - The Ultimate Tribute to Queen & Freddie Mercury will be rocking out on Friday night! These guys are not another tribute band, cashing in on someone else’s talent and hard work. They may be a tribute band, but they are also Queen fans, and die hard ones at that.

Impressing audiences and making it to the finals of the shows. This band take what they do very seriously, but they also take it with a great deal of respect and love for the original article. A night of Festival not to be missed!

Also performing live on stage will be local band Gridlock.

Gladstone regional council's Sensational saturday night Saturday 20th April, from 7pm

Gladstone, are you ready to Rock? Get ready for an evening of MASSIVE sound and even bigger hits – featuring Australian Classic Rock Show - Aussie Anthems! From The Hoodoos to Chisel, via The Hunters, Acca Dacca and The Mentals! Well, you may need to be Australian to know what we’re talking about here! If you love the best mix of Australian classic rock from the 70’s & 80’s, the era when Australian Rock took the world by storm, then your search is over! Put on your thongs, grow your mullet and relive all the classic Aussie rock anthems at Sensational Saturday Night!

Also performing live on stage will be Kaycee Morgan.

Shell's QGC Business Festival finale sUNDAY night Sunday 21st April, from 7pm

Closing the 57th Annual Gladstone Harbour Festival with one last hurrah of awesome entertainment is two amazing performances; Major Tom Show (David Bowie) and ABBAFab. Having performed to sell out audiences throughout Australia and Asia, Agnetha, Frida, Benny and Bjorn have returned to take you on a fun filled journey through the hits that will have you dancing and singing uncontrollably. There are many Abba tribute bands out there, but there’s only one that is FAB!! Along with ABBAFab the Major Tom Show is too sure to be a hit, with a great tribute show to the one and only David Bowie!

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17 OPENING NIGHT & TALENT QUEST Gladstone Ports Corporation’s Marina Main Stage 6:30pm

From 6:45pm 8:30pm

8:50pm

Official Opening of the 57th Annual Gladstone Harbour Festival - Mayor Matt Burnett Santos GLNG’s Talent Quest Presentation of Talent Quest Winners & first place winners encore song Live entertainment from Gridlock

GECC’s Food Court 6pm - 9:30pm Live music under the marquee & tasty treats

Around the Festival 6pm - 10:30pm From 6pm From 6pm

Festival Mardi Gras - Rides, Fun & Sideshow Alley Festival’s Roving Street Entertainers 4 days until the Raffle is drawn! For your chance to win a holiday to Heron Island! Get your tickets now - located next to the information van

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18 FAMILY FUN NIGHT Gladstone Ports Corporation’s Marina Main Stage From 6pm

7:40pm (approx)

GECC’s Food Court

Performance by En Pointe Dance Company Gladstone Ports Corporation’s Family Fun Night Featuring Trolls Show, Minions Dance Party, Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol Show PLUS a very special appearance from GPC’s Curtis the Turtle!

Gladstone Ports Corporation’s Spectacular Fireworks Display

6pm - 9:30pm Open Mic Night - all types of performers wecome!

Music, poetry, comedy - bring your

instrument and you’re good to go! Limited places, solo/duo only.

Around the Festival

5:30pm - 7:30pm Gladstone Healthy Harbour Partnership’s Free Face

Painting 5:30pm - 8:30pm Australia Pacific LNG Kids Zone Chill Out Zone 6pm - 10:30pm Festival Mardi Gras - Rides, Fun & Sideshow Alley From 6pm Festival’s Roving Street Entertainers From 6pm 3 days until the Raffle is drawn! Get

your tickets now - located next to the information van

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19 FANTASTIC FRIDAY NIGHT

Gladstone Ports Corporation’s Marina Main Stage From 7pm

9pm (approx)

GFE Volunteers Fantastic Friday Night, Featuring Bohemian Rhapsody Plus Live Entertainment from Gridlock Smit Lamnalco’s Fireworks Display After Fireworks - Bohemian Rhapsody are back on stage for their huge second act!

GECC’s Food Court 9:30am and 3:45pm 10am

10am - 9:30pm*

Around the Festival

Gladstone Healthy Harbour’s 2019 Story Book Reading The 71st Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race - live streamed on the big screen in the food court Live music under the marquee & tasty treats

7am Harbour Festival Fun Run - see ‘Around the Region’ 8am - 4pm WICET’s Marina Markets 9am Orica & Hit 93.5 Great Raft Regatta (Auckland Creek) 10am - 2pm Australia Pacific LNG Kids Zone Crafty Capers Craft Workshop 10am - 10:30pm* Festival Mardi Gras - Rides, fun & sideshow alley 11am - 1pm Gladstone Healthy Harbour Partnership’s Free Face

Painting All Day Festival’s Roving Street Entertainers All Day 2 days until the Heron Island Holiday Raffle is drawn!

Get your tickets now - located next to the information

van *note: some vendors may be closed between 4pm-6pm

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20 SENSATIONAL SATURDAY NIGHT

Gladstone Ports Corporation’s Marina Main Stage

From 7pm

9pm (approx)

Gladstone Regional Council’s Sensational Saturday Night, Featuring Aussie Anthems Plus Live entertainment from Kaycee Morgan QER’s Fireworks Display After Fireworks Aussie Anthems return to continue their epic stage show!

11am - 9:30pm*

Live music under the marquee & tasty treats

GECC’s Food Court Around the Festival

8am - 4pm WICET’s Marina Markets 9am - 3pm GPC’s Pop up Art Village 10am - 2pm Australia Pacific LNG Kids Zone International Music Stall 10am - 2pm 2 for 1 Rides - get your coupons in the Observer on

Saturday 13th & 20th April 10am - 10:30pm Festival Mardi Gras - Rides, fun & sideshow alley 12pm - 2pm Golding’s Free Face Painting 2pm - 3pm Stockland Gladstone’s Teddy Bears Picnic 6pm - 9pm Australia Pacific LNG Kids Zone PCYC’s Activity Trailer All Day Festival’s Roving Street Entertainers All Day 1 day until the Heron Island Holiday Raffle is drawn!

Get your tickets now - located next to the information van

*note: some vendors may be closed between 4pm-6pm

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21 FESTIVAL FINALE Gladstone Ports Corporation’s Marina Main Stage

From 7pm

8:30pm (approx) After Fireworks

Drawing of the Heron Island Holiday Raffle and the Street Parade winners announced Shell’s QGC business Festival Finale, Featuring Major Tom Show QAL & Rio Tinto’s Fireworks Display Shell’s QGC business Festival Finale continues with ABBAFab

11am - 9:30pm *

Live music under the marquee & tasty treats

GECC’s Food Court Around the Festival

10am - 2pm Australia Pacific LNG Kids Zone Drum Beats 10am - 12pm Golding’s Free Face Painting 10am - 10:30pm Festival Mardi Gras - Rides, fun & sideshow alley 4:30pm Parade of Sound & Colour Street Parade, Presented

by Workforce International & Supported by Midday Rotary All Day Festival’s Roving Street Entertainers Until 5pm The Heron Island Holiday Raffle is drawn tonight!

Get your tickets now - located next to

the information van *note: some vendors may be closed between 4pm-6pm

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Australia Pacific LNG Kids Zone

Australia Pacific L N G K I D S Z O N E Thursday Night - Chill Out Zone 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Our good friends at Headspace Gladstone will be facilitating Festival’s first night time activitiy within the Australia Pacific LNG Kids Zone! They will have a range of activities on offer including: board games, card games, giant Jenga, mini foosball/pool table, positive message wall, table tennis along with bean bags, phone chargers and music!

GOOD FRIDAY - Crafty Capers Craft Workshop 10am - 2pm

Linking in with our Street Parade theme, think all things sound & colour. From the making of colourful wind wheels, clucking cups, kazoo’s, sparkling fireworks paintings, to filling miniature jars with coloured sand ...no kid is going to want to miss out on this workshop!

EASTER SATURDAY - International Music Stall & PCYC Activities Trailer 10am - 2pm

A day full of song and dance with a focus on music from all around the world. Kids will get the opportunity to come and learn multicultural dances with the help of experienced instructors.

All thanks to local Gladstone business, Welcoming Intercultural Neighbours Inc.

6pm - 9pm

PCYC will be present with their Activity Trailer tonight with a number of Playstation games available for festival-goers to play free of charge.

EASTER SUNDAY - Drum Beats 10am - 2pm

A high energy interactive world drumming workshop, musicians will have drums for children to participate and join in - learning all there is to know about dropping a beat on the drums. Whether you are a music star already, or you don’t have a musical bone in your body these workshops cater to everyone and are sure to be a lot of fun!

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FOR THE KIDS FREE FACEPAINTING Festival Food Court Thursday 18th April 5:30pm - 7:30pm Friday 19th April 11am - 1pm

Saturday 20th April 12pm - 2pm Sunday 21st April 10am - 12pm

Teddy Bear's Picnic

Saturday 20th April, 2pm - Main Stage Hill Marquee Grab a picnic blanket and bring along your favourite teddy bear for lots of singing, dancing, prizes and fun! And of course, the big Easter Egg Hunt!

STORY TIME

Festival Food Court Gladstone Healthy Harbour Partnership will be presenting their 2019 Story Book ‘Dougie’s Gladstone Harbour Stewardship Study’ Friday 19th April 9:30am & 3:45pm

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71st Yacht race

71st Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race One of Australia’s most significant and largest yacht race’s, the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race, celebrates it’s 71st anniversary in 2019.

The first race featured just seven vessels, five of which were supplied with pigeons from Brisbane’s Homing Pigeon Club, to assist with position reporting birds were released twice a day. This year’s 308 nautical mile ocean classic will start on Good Friday, April 19, 2019. From the start at Shorncliffe, yachts proceed via a mark off Redcliffe Point to the North West Channel up to Caloundra and through to Gladstone.

In 2018, Queensland Racer ‘Black Jack’ took an impressive line honours victory smashing the 14 year old race record in the process but the winner of the race and the prestigious Courier Mail Cup, one of the oldest perpetual trophies in Australia that has been competed for on a continual basis, was ‘Ichi Ban’ who backed up their win from 2017. Both boats will be back this year; Black Jack intending to brake its own record and Ichi Ban aiming for an historic third win in a row.

After two successful years, the Live Streaming of the Start of the Race has proved so ground breaking in the sport of sailing that the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race is quickly establishing itself as the bench mark against which all other races are being measured. Despite the obvious success, the team at QCYC are not content to rest on their laurels and will be introducing a number of new initiatives for the 2019 race that will extend out the excitement the Live Stream generates. Pre-promotion will feature new concepts, there will be ongoing updates throughout the race, the finish will be Live Streamed, there will be interviews with skippers as they reach Gladstone and, to wrap it all up, the presentation ceremonies will be live streamed. This ongoing coverage will provide followers unparalleled access to all aspects of the Race.

follow the action on www.brisbanetogladstone.com.au or on our live stream in the gecc food court from 10am friday

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Fireworks

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THURS 18TH 7:40PM *

FRI 19TH 9:00PM *

SAT 20TH 9:00PM *

SUN 21st 8:30PM *

* times are approximate, keep an eye on the gladstone harbour festival facebook page for up to date info

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Harbour Festival Raffle

Raising funds for the 2019 Gladstone Harbour Festival. Buy your tickets at the Festival!

$1 PER TICKET OR 6 FOR $5 DRAWN EASTER SUNDAY 21 APRIL 2019 ON THE MAIN STAGE

Heron island holiday raffle Win a holiday for 2 nights in a Reef Room, return launch transfers and breakfast daily for 2 adults! + A bucket of booze Valued at over $2,200!

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other festival events

roving street entertainers Every day

The zany, colourful and hilarious festival street entertainers have been entertaining the crowds at the Gladstone Harbour Festival for years, and they’re sure to keep festival goers on their toes again this year! Keep an eye out for these zany characters as they make appearances during the 57th Annual Gladstone Harbour Festival. We love seeing your pics, so don’t forget to add the #gladstoneharbourfestival hashtag and tag @gladstone_festivalandevents to any selfies with the Roving Street Entertainers you upload to social media!

2 for 1 rides

Saturday 20th April, 10am - 2pm

Don’t miss out on getting your hands on your 2 for 1 ride coupons - in Gladstone’s local newspaper, The Observer on Saturday the 13th and Saturday the 20th April.

festival post office Every day - until sold out

The Festival Post Office is a BRAND NEW addition to the Gladstone Harbour Festival in 2019. Thanks to our sponsor Elevate Media Gladstone we will have 200 post cards on offer each day of Festival for $1 each. You will be able to write to your loved ones, friends and families to let them know that Gladstone really is the place to be at Easter!

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Parade of sound and colour street parade Presented by Workforce International Gladstone, supported by Midday Rotary Sunday 21st April, 4:30pm

It’s time to decorate your floats in all the colours of the rainbow and make some noise as the annual Gladstone Harbour Festival Street Parade brings a sea of colour and wave of sound to the streets of Gladstone and GPC Marina Parklands. Let your imagination run wild and make your floats as bright and fun as you can to be in the running to take home some awesome CASH PRIZES!

Orica & HIT 93.5's Great raft regatta Friday 19th April, 9am

Cementing itself as one of the biggest highlights of the Festival program, the Great Raft Regatta is barrels of fun for participants and spectators alike! Colourful rafts and their wacky crews battle it on the high seas to get their hands on some of the awesome cash prizes up for grabs!

Most Creative Raft: $600 Best Dressed Crew: $500 Best Juvenile: $300 Titanic Awards: $200 Line Honors: Trophy WICET's Marina Markets Friday 19th & Saturday 20th April, 8am - 4pm

Take a stroll through WICET’s Marina Markets on Good Friday and Easter Saturday and browse the 50+ stalls on display, offering a great variety of arts, crafts, gifts, fashion and much more!

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the great raft regatta

APRIL FRI 19TH 9:00AM In front of the Yacht Club

Prize Money Cementing itself as one of the biggest highlights of the Festival program, the Great Raft Regatta is barrels of fun for participants and spectators alike! Colourful rafts and their wacky crews battle it on the high seas to get their hands on some of the awesome cash prizes up for grabs.

most creative raft: $600 best dressed crew: $500 best juvenile: $300 titanic award: $200 line honors: trophy

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the street parade

Get ready to get your groove on for The 2019 Gladstone Harbour Festival Street Parade! this years parade will be themed as a Parade of Colour and Sound!

APRIL SUN 21st 4:30PM

It’s time to decorate your floats in all the colours of the rainbow and make some noise as the annual Gladstone Harbour Festival Street Parade brings a sea of colour and wave of sound to the streets of Gladstone and GPC Marina Parklands. Let your imagination run wild and make your floats as bright and fun as you can, to be in the running to take home some awesome CASH PRIZES!

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around the region

FOLIAGE & ORCHID DISPLAY free Date: 19th, 20th & 21st April Time: Fri: 9am-5pm, Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 9am-2pm Location: Bill Robertson Toyota, Hanson Road Gladstone Orchid & Foliage Society Inc’s Orchid & Foliage display and sales. Workshops will be held on Easter Saturday & Sunday.

HARBOUR FESTIVAL FUN RUN

Date: 19th April Time: 7am race start Location: Starting from East Shores Admission Fee: 3km - Juniors: $12, Seniors: $17 10km - Juniors: $17, Seniors $27 The Harbour Festival Fun Run is a 3km & 10km fun run that begins at East Shores and runs through to Spinnaker Park and return. This is an event for all ages and abilities. Registrations will be taken online and the run will commence Good Friday morning at 7am. www.gladstoneroadrunners.com.au

gladstone maritime museum Date: 19th - 21st April Time: 9am - 4pm Location: Take Port Access Rd from Glenlyon Street & follow signage Admission Fee: $6/$5/$3

View local maritime heritage displays.

Resident model maker Ernie Pitts will be in attendance illustrating his skills.

Complimentary tea or coffee. gladstone & district philatelic society's

free

ANNUAL STAMP FAIR Date: 20th & 21st April Time: Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 9am-3pm Location: Leo Zussino Building, CQU An event for anyone interested in the hobby of stamp collecting/philately.

There will be stamp valuers, stamp dealers, stamp bargain tables, philatelic displays, raffles, circuit books & refreshments.

GLADSTONE EMBROIDERER'S GUILD ANNUAL EASTER DISPLAY Date: Fri 19th & Sat 20th April Location: Gladstone Library, Goondoon St Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday & 8:00am - 3:30pm Saturday Come and see the colourful handwork of the members. Demos of embroidery by members, sales table and raffle, which will be drawn on Saturday 20th April.

free

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gladstone musical society's

annual sacred concert

Date: Thursday 18th April Time: 10am Location: Presbyterian Church, Goondoon Street Admission: Gold coin donation

Admission includes morning tea at the hall following the joyous performance.

around the region

hmas gladstone Date: 19th - 21st April Time: If the flags are flying, the vessel is open for guided tours Location: East Shores Gladstone Admission Fee: Adult: $10, Child: $5 View anytime from the walkway.

Closed shoes are essential.

Quota international of gladstone inc. shop front Festival Tropical Dress UP

free

Date: 15th - 21st April Location: Gladstone Business’s Time: 9am - 6pm Bringing back an old Festival tradition, Quota International of Gladstone are running a shop front and team tropical dress up competition. Make your way around the local business’s to see their creative shop front displays!

port curtis annual patchwork display Date: 19th and 20th April Time: 10am-3pm Location: Community Hub, 5 Buller St Admission Fee: Gold coin donation The display will include quilts, hangings, runners, bags and surprises.

Tea and coffee will be available, along with a sales and raffle table.

vintage & classic car display Date: 20th April Time: 9am-2pm free Location: Feedbarn, Dawson Hway Gladstone vintage & classic car club display of vintage cars & stationary engine running day. Enquiries: 4972 3737

gladstone hospital auxiliary easter fashion parade Date: Wednesday 17th April Time: 9:30am - Midday Location: GPC Social Club, Lord St Admission Fee: Adult -$12 Child - $6 bookings essential.

Tickets available from Noni B, Priceline Stockland & Gladstone Optical, Valley Shopping Centre Enjoy a morning of fine fashion from Noni B along with a Mini Cent Sale and two fabulous raffles.

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gpc's pop up art village

Gladstone Ports Corporation’s Pop up Art Village is a FUN, engaging, quirky, interactive and CHILLED OUT space within the Festival. Join us for a variety of fun, hands on activities and workshops that are suitable for all ages from 9:30am- 3pm on Saturday 20th April.

The relaxed and laid back spaces will also provide the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the Festival!

CROW STreet CREATIVE WORKSHOP

Dress Up & Draw A drawing game where participants take turns to be an artist and a model.

SATURDAY 20 APRIL

Beside the Markets, after the second Marina roundabout

GIANT GAMES

Try your hand at giant Mega Four or knuckle heads with a game of Giant Chess!

SENSORY RIBBON WALL

Loungescape Take a break from Festival and rest your feet in our outdoor lounge room. It will be sure to revitalize and relaxe.

CROW STreet CREATIVE WORKSHOP Don;t Tell Me to Smile Photographer William Debois will create a unique festival experience with a pop up photo booth.

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festival eats & treats

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Eats, treats & tunes IN THE GECC FOOD COURT LET US ENTERTAIN YOU!

FESTIVAL FUEL ozzie burgeR $7

Beef, tomato, beets, cheese, slaw, onion & sauce

festival burger $8.50

Steak, bacon, egg, tomato, beets, cheese, slaw, onion & sauce

bacon and egg roll $5.50 Egg, bacon, cheese, onion & sauce AVAILABLE UNTIL MIDDAY

snag in bread $1.50 fish n’ chips $9 piece o’ fish $7 Seafood basket $13 Small bucket o’ chips $4 Large bucket o’ chips $5 soft drink cans $3.50 water $3.50 refills $1 juice pop tops $2.50 buy your fest fuel from official harbour festival stalls with the ozzie logo and you’ll be supporting the gladstone harbour festival!

LIVE MUSIC Kick back with an Ozzie Burger and enjoy tunes from some of our region’s best soloists and duo’s!

open mic night

thursday 18 April, 6pm - 9:30pm

all types of performers welcome! music, poetry, comedy - bring your instrument and you're good to go!

Limited places - first in, first served. Solo / duo’s only. Sets are 5-15 mins in length.

catch up with gecc IF YOU SEE OUR FRIENDS AND FESTIVAL SPONSOR GECC AROUND THE FOOD COURT DURING THE 2019 FESTIVAL MAKE SURE YOU STOP AND SAY HELLO AND FIND OUT ABOUT ALL THE EXCITING STUFF COMING UP AT GECC THIS YEAR!

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Special Thanks

Gladstone Ports Corporation

Marina Parklands The Gladstone Harbour Festival has called Gladstone Ports Corporation’s (GPC) Marina Parklands home for more than 25 years.

Our dedicated Parks and Recreation team take great pride in maintaining the Marina Parklands for the thousands of visitors attending the Gladstone Harbour Festival Easter activities each year.

Friends of the festival

Becoming a Friend of the Festival is a small, inexpensive way that local businesses in the region can help support our community festival. A big thank you to 2019’s Friends of the Festival:

GPC continues to proudly celebrate and support this great community event through our Community Investment Program.

gpcl.com.au 1800 243 GPC

STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Operating the Festival car park since 1994 is the State Emergency Service. All you need is a gold coin and the friendly faces of the SES will direct you safely to the next available car park!

The Gladstone Harbour Festival committee would like to thank the SES for their commitment and dedication in supporting our local community festival.

local supporters Kmart gladstone, lightbox, coles gladstone, Reef Hotel

Official AIRLINE pARTNER Gladstone Harbour Festival is proud to have Qantas as its Official Airline Partner. Since being founded in the Queensland outback in the 1920’s, our iconic Australian airline has continuously helped the communities in which it operates including the transport of the entertainers and artists of the Gladstone Harbour Festival.