From learn to sail experiences and an interactive dinosaur show, to a performance from The Mik Maks, Geelong’s Festival of Sails is a family-friendly event with plenty of action on and off the water.
Held across the Australia Day long weekend from 25 to 27 January, the countdown to the nation’s biggest celebration of sailing has begun.
Hosted by the Royal Geelong Yacht Club, the annual three-day festival pairs world-class sailing action with exciting free entertainment, attracting more than 100,000 people to the Geelong waterfront.
As many as 3000 competitors on 300 boats are expected to flock to Geelong’s Corio Bay to compete in the iconic event that is set for its 177th year, while visitors soak up the atmosphere along the waterfront.
In 2020, the Festival of Sails Waterfront Festival, presented by Geelong Connected Communities, returns to Steampacket Gardens and will feature a range of exciting activations and experiences.
Highlights of the family-friendly festival will include live entertainment from the Regatta Village at Royal Geelong Yacht Club, as well as Steampacket Gardens and Fairnie Park.
Steampacket Gardens will host the much-loved children’s entertainment group, The Mik Maks on Saturday 25 January.
Australia Day performances will include the all-female soul band, Sweethearts and the Royal Australian Navy Band, with the interactive Real Dinosaurs show also expected to be a highlight.
For a unique experience, come and try sailing at RGYC with the Discover Sailing program at Eastern Beach or get a feel for sailing through the virtual reality experience, located in Fairnie Park.
Monday 27 January is the Festival of Sails’ community day with entertainment including the Congolese Community Youth Choir and The Parallax Dancing Showcase.
Other waterfront entertainment will include face-painting in Fairnie Park, roving performers and a multitude of stallholders providing fine food and wine as well as arts and crafts.
The popular Australia Day fireworks display will light up the Geelong waterfront from 9.10pm.
More information about live entertainment is available from the website.
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