Celebrate Australia Day at East Shores with classic Aussie games, live entertainment, free face painting, and a sausage sizzle for the first 1,000 people.
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Let’s get together to embrace our shared stories, community spirit, and the people who make Gladstone a great place to live at the Australia Day Family Fun Day. This year’s Australia Day Family Fun Day will be packed with activities for all ages, live entertainment, and a great Aussie atmosphere. The morning will include classic Aussie games and activities, including: Tug of War Sack Races Egg & Spoon Races Lamington Eating Competition Footy Throw Dunny Roll Toss 3-Legged Race Kids Craft. There’ll also be free face painting and a free sausage sizzle for the first 1,000 people, with additional food vendors on-site. Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett will announce the Celebrate Australia Primary School Art Awards , recognising the creativity and talent of our local young artists. Bring your friends and family and make a day of it. It’s the perfect way to enjoy our beautiful region and the country we are proud to call home. Applications open Tuesday 27, October. Applications close Monday, 14 December. All applicants will be notified on the outcome of their application by close of business Friday, 18 December. Ball throwing fun Celebrate Australia Art Competition Climbing wall and family fun Flagging fun Events Team and Volunteers Footy throwing Men's Shed sausage sizzle Bands rocking it Waste Education information
Event information provided by Gladstone Regional Council
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