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Redcliffe’s iconic seaside markets are preparing for a festive Easter weekend, with organisers promising two mornings packed with family fun, local stalls and community fundraising along the Redcliffe Parade foreshore.

The Redcliffe Markets Easter Extravaganza will take place on Good Friday (3 April) and Easter Sunday (5 April) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., transforming the popular waterfront strip into a lively Easter hub featuring more than 250 stalls, live entertainment and activities for children.

Locals can expect the usual market favourites — handmade crafts, gourmet street food and artisan treats — alongside special Easter-themed attractions, including craft workshops for kids and appearances by the Easter Bunny for family photos.

Market coordinator Mark Power said the event builds on the long-standing tradition of the Redcliffe Markets as a weekend gathering point for locals and visitors.

“Easter is one of those times when families come together, and the markets are the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere by the water,” he said.

The event will also include a community fundraising element, with activities such as a dunk tank and rock wall raising money for Redcliffe Hospital. Every participation fee from the attractions will go towards supporting the hospital’s work in the local community.

Alongside the fundraising attractions, visitors can expect live music, Easter decorations and plenty of chocolate-themed treats throughout the market precinct.

The Redcliffe Markets are held weekly along the peninsula foreshore and regularly attract hundreds of stallholders selling handmade goods, produce and street food.

Organisers say the Easter edition aims to offer something for everyone — from families with young children to locals simply keen to enjoy a relaxed morning by the bay.

The Redcliffe Markets Easter Extravaganza is free to attend and will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday 3 April and Sunday 5 April at Redcliffe Parade.

Visitors are encouraged to bring the family, explore the stalls and enjoy a festive start to the Easter weekend on the Redcliffe waterfront.

Published 5-March-2026

The annual KiteFest in Redcliffe will return with a free-entry format, shifting its focus to aerial displays and family-friendly kite-related activities.

Streamlined Format Marks New Chapter for KiteFest

Redcliffe’s annual KiteFest will adopt a simplified format when it returns to Pelican Park on 20-21 September. The event, once known for ticketed entertainment and stage shows, will now focus on its original feature — kite flying.

The 2025 edition will centre on large-scale kite performances, traditional and artistic kite designs, and public participation activities such as kite-making workshops and a public fly zone. Entry will be free of charge, allowing more families to attend without financial barriers.

Background and Past Format

Over recent years, KiteFest in Redcliffe had evolved into a ticketed event, offering stage performances, amusement rides, and a wide range of commercial stalls. The decision to streamline the event comes after a shift in priorities towards community accessibility and a return to the core visual element of kite flying.

*Photo Credit: Redcliffe KiteFest/Facebook*

Refocused Activities and Event Highlights

Held at Clontarf’s Pelican Park, the event will run over two days and feature food trucks and designated zones for kite-making and flying. Visitors are encouraged to bring picnic rugs and enjoy open spaces along the foreshore while watching professional kite flyers showcase designs from across the globe.

Event organisers have described the revised format as an opportunity to create a more relaxed, inclusive environment that places emphasis on sky displays rather than commercial attractions.

Broader Visitor Experience and Sponsorship

While the primary focus remains on kite displays, the event also aligns with seasonal tourism in the Redcliffe region. Visitors are encouraged to explore other local activities such as strawberry picking and whale watching.

Redcliffe KiteFest 2025 is supported by naming rights sponsor Vietjet, principal sponsor City of Moreton Bay, and major sponsors Ausbuild and Sesame Lane.

kite festival Australia — *Photo Credit: Redcliffe KiteFest/Facebook*

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Community Access and Vision

The revised model aims to increase accessibility, encouraging both locals and visitors to participate without ticketing constraints. Organisers have positioned the return to a simplified layout as a way to reconnect with the original community-focused spirit of the event.

Future Outlook

With the return to a free-entry, kite-centric format, the Redcliffe KiteFest is expected to draw wider community participation.

Published 15-July-2025

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Easter Extravaganza Returns to Redcliffe with Markets, Music and Fundraising