The Waterfront Festival returns to Frankston on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 of February 2023 with a multicultural food phenomenon across 30 food trucks, set to tempt Foodies from all over Melbourne.
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Here’s how to get the most out of The Waterfront Festival, with 5 not-to-be-missed experiences for kids.
Over two jam-packed days, The Waterfront Festival will transform the Frankston Waterfront into an extravaganza of colour, family fun, and entertainment. There is so much to see and do so grab your map and let us help you plan your festival highlights.
1. Who doesn’t love a day at the beach? Our Beach and Beyond activities will be sure to get you moving on the sand and on the bay. There’ll be sailing, SUP boards, beach cricket and volleyball, plus AFL staff on hand to teach the kids some Auskick skills (and help you find a local club in 2023.) Stroll the pier while you’re there and enjoy the vista of Frankston beach.
Top Tip: Don’t forget to pack your bathers, sunscreen, hat and towel! If you forget, you can find some of these items at the items at the Frankston Visitor Information Centre!
What you need to know: Beach and Beyond will have activities running from 12 – 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. Activities are free of all to enjoy. Nearby you will also find touch tanks filled with marine life. These interactive displays will run daily from 12pm-5pm on Pier Promenade. Here you can learn about conservation and appreciate the wildlife found in Port Phillip Bay!
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