Events


Festival of the Sea 2010
Easter Saturday 4 10 - 6
& Sunday 5 Apri
l
9 - 2

Do you want to be part of the Festival?
For more info please contact the festival co-ordinator Clive Walker 9842 5293
walkercrgb@bigpond.com

Build a Boat Competition. Do you have what it takes to build a boat in 4 hours and race it around a course against fellow boatbuilders? If so get the rules here and an application form here

For info about wine sales at the Festival contact John Gates
info@greatsouthernwines.com.au

For info about fish 'n food at the Festival contact Tony Westerberg
baits@bigpond.net.au

City of Albany Aussie Master Harbour Swim Easter Saturday
4km (Solos, Duos, Teams), Princess Royal Harbour Albany (Albany Masters)

Departs Albany Boat Shed 8 am

 

Festival Happenings

FOOD AND WINE
Food stalls and cool drinks. Enjoy our  famous Boatshed Baguette
and other tasty seafood delights
Fish and aquaculture market showcasing local products
Local wine, beer and spirit tastings including our special Boatshed Brew
Coffee and locally produced sorbets
DISPLAYS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
Fishing information and fly fishing demonstration by local  expert Ron Pearson
Aggregate hyperbolic crochet coral reef project
Audio visual presentations: fishing stories, whaling history and deep sea crab and lobster fishing 
Oyster shucking, fish filleting, seafood preparation and knife sharpening with Peter Goulding
Seafood cooking demonstrations by dynamic young local chef Daniel Sharp assisted by Peter Goulding
ACTIVITIES
Row a whaleboat
Herring filleting competition
Build a boat competition 
FOR KIDS 
A range of nautical-style activities: $2 - $5
Puppetry
Lots of fun!

Saturday Program 10 - 6

10.30 Official opening
10.30 Wooden boat regatta
11.00 Oyster shucking, fish filleting, seafood preparation and knife sharpening
Built a boat competition commences  
12.00 Colourful pop duo The Ednas
12.30 Pirate invasion
1.00 Seafood cooking demonstration
2.00 Oyster shucking, fish filleting, seafood preparation and knife sharpening
Herring filleting competition 
3.00 Seafood cooking demonstration
4.00 Sundowner  with the Shaky Reed Trio
5.00 Build a boat competition race and prize presentation
6.00 Thanks for coming!

 

Sunday 9 - 2

Enjoy the casual atmosphere of the Boat Shed Market and shop for your locally caught, grown and produced fruit and veggies, fish, chicken, eggs, cheese, olives and olive oil, bread, chocolate, sorbets and pre-prepared foods.

Coffee, fruit shakes, music, wine and more!!

 


Sunday Markets

The Markets, started in June 2008 selling the best of seafood from the clean waters of Albany together with other fresh local comestibles. Under cover in the Boat Shed, the Markets offers the best of local produce ensuring the viability of producers and the freshest of food for the buyers
If you want to become part of the experience contact the market team.

David Schober
9844 6441 M: 0427 419 334
overthemoon@bbnet.com.au

Anthony Johnson
9841 6001
M: 0405 644 667