When is The Waterfront Festival?
The event of will run across Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 February 2022.
What is the location of the event?
The event is located along Frankston Foreshore from Pier Promenade to Long Island Drive.
How much will the event and activities cost?
It is free to attend the event. There will be costs for any items you purchase, such as items from food vendors or market stalls and amusement rides.
Can I bring my pet to the festival?
As per local laws, dogs are not permitted on the beach between 9:30am and 7:30pm. Pets are permitted in all other instances provided they are on a lead/restrained.
Restrictions do not apply to service animals.
Will there be security at these events?
Yes, Victoria Police and crowd-control professionals will be monitoring the event and taking a zero-tolerance approach to unruly behaviour. Security and our Safety Officer will be monitoring compliance with our COVID Safe measures.
Is the event smoke free?
Yes, Frankston City Council events are smoke free.
Do I need to be vaccinated to participate/attend the in-person events?
All persons wanting to participate in in-person events are required to be vaccinated in-line with the State Government Public Health Directives. For more information on how to show proof of vaccination or valid exemptions, please visit the Coronavirus website.
Facilities and Accessibility
What other facilities are on site?
Toilets – There are toilet facilities (including accessible toilet and baby change facilities) located nearby or within each event site.
Drinking water - The South East Water hydration station will be located at the foreshore site. Don’t forget to bring your reusable bottle to refill! Bottled water can be purchased from food vendors.
ATM – There will be an ATM located on the event site.
Baby Care - A portable parent pod will be located in the Activity Arena precinct. Equipped with a baby change table, feeding chair and mini kitchenette.
Are there accessible parking options?
There is a limited amount of accessible carparks available at the Pier Promenade entry. These carparks can be accessed by the left hand lane coming south down Nepean Highway, speak with the traffic controller on arrival and have your accessible parking sticker visible.
Will there be food and drinks available?
There will be a range of food and beverage options at these events with different vendors at each precinct.
Can I consume alcohol at these events?
We will have a selection of beer, wine and cider vendors in The Garden Bar and the Ventana Fiesta Precinct that you are able to purchase from which must be consumed in these licensed areas. There is no BYO.
Are fireworks scheduled?
Yes, at 9.45pm on Saturday 19 February. Fireworks will be launched from the Frankston Pier and can be viewed along the Bay and throughout the event site as they hit the night sky.
How many performance stages are at the event site
There are three performance stages across The Waterfront Festival, these stages are the Garden Bar stage located in the Garden Bar, The Emerging Artists Stage located in the Activity Arena and The Ventana Fiesta Stage located at the North end of the Ventana Fiesta zone.
Where is it best to park my car?
We suggest using the following public car parks, however, fees and restrictions may apply, so please check signage.
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Nepean Highway
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Frankston Arts Centre
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Frankston Civic Centre
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Bayside Shopping Centre Entertainment Complex
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Young Street
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Frankston Train Station
Can I take public transport to the event?
We encourage you wherever possible to take public transport to the event, plan your journey here.
Will the Festival still run in extreme weather conditions?
In some conditions it may be necessary for aspects of the event to be modified. In extreme conditions, where it is deemed unsafe to continue, programming may be delayed or cancelled. You can keep up to date by following The Waterfront Festival Facebook page.
Who can I contact for further information about the event?
Phone: 1300 322 322
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Website: Discover Frankston
Facebook: Frankston Events
Instagram: Frankston Events