Festival of Sails 2012
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Fri 06 Apr 2012
As most things were closed on Good Friday, large crowds flocked to the Redcliffe foreshore to bask in the sun, entertainment and family-fun vibe of the annual Festival of Sails. Thousands of people strolled along Suttons Beach on Friday 6th April to observe the take off of the Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race, which takes place ever year at this time. Whilst the yachts sailed past in picturesque fashion, there was much more to see and do. There were attractions and activities to amuse young and old.
This very child-friendly event offered what seemed like an endless amount of fun for the little ones. Kite-making, carnival rides, face painting, along with beach games treated them to some school holiday fun with a chance to give the parents a well-deserved break. The Easter bunny also made a special appearance by parachuting in and landing on the beach for a very eager and excited bunch of children.
For the adults there was just as many exciting things to look at, listen and indulge the taste buds. Over one hundred food and market stalls were dotted along the foreshore sporting unique clothing, home-wares and jewellery, along with tastes from around the world. One could take themselves on a culinary holiday with food on offer from Spanish tapas to Malaysian curries. The hardest decision of the day was choosing what to eat for lunch. Sails Restaurant was also open, situated in the middle of the festivities, offering a sit-down menu, take-away meals and was a perfect place to grab a hot coffee or enjoy a cold beer.
The best thing to do on the day was to pull up a shady spot on the grass and enjoy one of the many musical acts. Scattered throughout the festival at different stages, local and interstate performers and musicians did what they do best. Dave Johnson showed off his didgeridoo-dance fusion, whilst Metaphor, funked up stage 18.
The familiar Queensland festival face of Juzzie Smith graced his own small stage, showcasing his quirky talent with an array of instruments. This multi-instrumentalist treated his audience to skills on the cigar box guitar, lap-slide guitar, and even played two harmonica's through his nose and mouth at the same time. Situated in a lovely spot under the trees, Juzzie was definitely a crowd favourite. Headliner, Steven Jaymes Band, played two forty-five minute sets throughout the afternoon, bringing his piano driven country blues style to patrons. The toe-tapping beats had the crowds bopping along.
Along with top notch musical acts, there were roving performers weaving throughout the area and activities and workshops for some hands-on fun. Stilt walkers and Celtic Fusion were a regular sight throughout the day as they made their way around the crowds. Workshops included African drumming, craft and giant sand-sculpting, and for the adventurous type, there was a bungy trampoline, rock climbing wall, along with kite-surfing lessons on the beach.
With a free shuttle bus running all day to and from the Redcliffe Showgrounds, and plenty of free parking, the Recliffe Festival of Sails is easy to access and is only approximately 20 minutes from the Brisbane CBD. Having a vast variety of attractions, performances and activities, it's an excellent family day out and lovely way to bring in the Easter weekend.
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