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Treat the Family to a Weekend-Long Celebration of Great Food and Wine in Redcliffe

A fun-filled Moreton Bay Food & Wine festival awaits at the Redcliffe Parade this 7th and 8th of September 2019.

Another food festival is coming to town this September, and it is definitely something you would not want to miss.

The Moreton Bay Food & Wine Festival is a weekend-long celebration filled with top-notch entertainment, cooking demonstrations, tastings, pop-up bars, dining precincts, celebrity chefs, workshops, huge fireworks display, and more.

With a number of food and drink related activities and precincts lined up at the festival, everyone’s appetite will surely feel satisfied.

Admission to the Moreton Bay Food & Wine Festival is free! There will also be both free and ticketed events happening at the event.

What to Expect?

Here are the programs and precincts lined up at the festival for you and your mates to enjoy:

Kindred Beach Teepee Bar + Stage

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Take off all your worries and laze off at the beach with a cool drink in hand whilst enjoying the sound of great live music.

Fireworks Spectacular

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A festival will not be complete without having an amazing set of fireworks display. Watch as the sky lights up with colours and sparkles on Saturday, 7th of September 2019 at exactly 8:00 p.m. For the best vantage point, head over to the Kindred Beach Teepee’s.

Seafood + Wine Deck

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There is probably no other perfect pairing than a seafood dish and wine. Enjoy both delicacies offered at the Seafood + Wine Deck. Various seafood stalls and vendors as well as known wineries will be there.

The USC Seafood Cooking Stage will also be present at the Seafood + Wine Deck. Don’t miss out the cooking demonstrations happening there from two distinguished guest chefs—Matt Sinclair and Alastair McLeod.

Mon Komo Hotel Cabana Bar

Feel the tropical island vibe as you take a sip of Havana Good Time, the festival’s official cocktail prepared specially by the bartenders of the Mon Komo Hotel Cabana Bar. Apart from Havana Good Time, various cocktails will be served as well by this Cuban-inspired pop up bar that will make you feel as if you are transported to an island paradise all weekend long.

Craft Brews by the Bay

Quench your thirst at the Charlish Park for Craft Brews by the Bay. They will be serving a wide range of drinks from local, independent, and popular breweries.

Dessert Lane

There is always room for dessert—even after munching different snacks and meals at the festival. Treat yourself with ice cream, frozen yogurt, waffles, crepes, and more at the Dessert Lane. Don’t worry, no judgements will be given no matter how much dessert you take.

Sesame Lane Little Chefs Corner

Let your little ones have an amazing pizza making experience with the guidance of Sesame Lane’s expert chefs. The kids will surely enjoy picking out their own pizza toppings and decorating their own personalized pizza masterpieces.

The Courier Mail Local Tastes Pavilion

Enjoy a diverse set of exceptional local produce from both the bay and farms of Moreton Bay. This is the perfect time for you to stock up your pantry with your favourite homemade and homegrown goodies made by local artisans.

Festival Schedule

7 September 2019 (Saturday)	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
8 September 2019 (Sunday)	10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

For inquiries and updates about the Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival, click here.

Check Out The Flock Eatery, Redcliffe’s Award-Winning All-Day Breakfast Cafe

Flock Eatery is an all-day breakfast cafe at Redcliffe that offers its customers a wholesome menu and an excellent farm-to-plate dining experience.

Since its opening in April of 2017, Flock Eatery has been making its name known not just within the Redcliffe neighbourhood but also within the entire Moreton Bay region.

What makes Flock Eatery special?

Compared to other established cafes, Flock Eatery deeply cares about the environment as much as they care about their customers’ needs. It is a cafe that strives for sustainability, low waste, and community building.

farmer — *Photo credit: Flock Eatery/ Facebook*

Putting more emphasis on sustainability and low waste, Flock Eatery’s kitchen compost items, namely fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grinds, coffee cups, egg shells, and other organic waste are composted at LOOP.Growers farm in Samford.

These organic items help feed the worms at the farm, and the LOOP.Growers in return cycle back the material as fresh produce; hence making this entire cycle a ‘closed loop’ system.

In addition to the cafe’s sustainability belief, Flock Eatery also supports various local businesses. In fact, the cafe’s tableware came from a local potter- Redraku, whilst their coffee is roasted locally by Tim Adams.

Flock Eatery also works hand-in-hand with local farmers to ensure that the cafe receives the freshest seasonal local produce from the Moreton Bay Region. And since there is no middleman involved⁠—meaning the cafe has a direct trade relationship to the farmers⁠—the farmers themselves get to receive the money that they deserve.

Awards Received

With Flock Eatery’s drive and continuous practice for sustainability as well as its focus on having a sincere farm-to-plate dining style, it is no wonder that this Redcliffe cafe has landed numerous awards.

Flock Eatery Award — *Photo credit: Flock Eatery/ Facebook*

Here is a list of Flock Eatery’s awards over the last two years:

2018- Moreton Bay Regional Council Business of the Year Award
2018- Cleanaway Environment & Sustainability Excellence Award
2018- Finalist at the USC Young Entrepreneur Award- Geoff Abel
2017- Cleanaway Environment & Sustainability Excellence Award

Must-Try Dishes at Flock Eatery

Flock Eatery offers specialty coffee, all day breakfast , lunch and brunch dishes. The cafe caters to all dietary requirements too- having a selection of vegan, gluten free, and dairy free creations.

Here are some of the dishes you might want to try on your visit to Flock Eatery:

1. Farm Plate

Enjoy a delicious dish filled with locally produced items. Flock Eatery’s Farm Plate consists of pumpkin damper topped with bacon, fried egg, carrots, beets, radish, chard and herb sauce.

2. The Rueben

Looking for a meaty, cheesy, and saucy dish? Go and try Flock Eatery’s The Rueben. This dish is made up of corn beef, saurkraut, swiss cheese, russian dressing, thick cut rye bread.

3. The Flock Stack

The Flock Stack is one of Flock Eatery’s classic all-day breakfast dishes. It is one of those go-to dishes of the cafe regulars ever since Flock Eatery opened. This dish is comprised of potato rosti, bacon, haloumi, poached eggs,mushrooms, and salsa verde.

Opening Hours

Tuesday- Friday	7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Saturday- Sunday	7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

To know the latest updates and deals offered at the Flock Eatery, click here.

Road Closures @ Redcliffe & Moreton Bay During the Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run

There will be road closures on Sunday, 16th of July, at Redcliffe, Scarborough, and Woody Point. This is to give way to the “Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run”.

Road Closures Schedule

Oxley Avenue (south of the Lilla Street, Woody Point roundabout)	4:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Entire Woodcliffe Crescent	4:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Entire Gayundah Esplanade	4:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Entire Whytcliffe Parade	4:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Entire Margate Parade	4:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Entire Marine Parade	5:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Entire Redcliffe Parade	5:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Entire Fortune Street, Scarborough	5:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Entire Second Avenue, Scarborough	5:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Northbound parking lane of the Reefpoint Esplanade, Scarborough	5:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run

The Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run is Moreton Bay Region’s most popular race. The starting and finishing point is at Woody Point, Redcliffe. People of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to join the run. There are four race categories.

Half Marathon — 21.1 km

The Half Marathon scenic course will start at Belvedere Hotel next to the Woody Point Jetty and will follow the coastline to Scarborough before returning to the finishing line at the Woody Point Jetty. This race is good for athletes in practice for ages 18 years and over.

10 km Fun Run/Walk

The 10-km race is for ages 12 years and over. From the Belvedere Hotel, it will follow the coastline to the Redcliffe Jetty, before returning to the finishing point. It is a perfect course for people and competitors of all abilities.

5 km Fun Run/Walk

Children are allowed to enter this race. From the Belvedere Hotel, participants will progress 2.5 kilometres along the coastline before looping back to the finishing line.

3 km Fun Run/Walk

This race is open for all ages, perfect for family fun and fitness day. The course will start at the Belvedere Hotel and progress 1.5 kilometres along the Margate Parade, before returning to the finish.

Finishers of all the races will receive “Finishers Medallion” and “Finishers Certificate”. Online late registration is still open until 15th of July. View the fees here.

Visit their official website and Facebook page for updates.