Events calendar
Special events
APRIL 2012
- 2½ Days in Margate – 2012Dates
27-29 AprHeld at various locations in and around Margate, this annual festival showcases the Margate community and its people, and is a great opportunity to explore everything the area has to offer.
As in previous years, there will be plenty to see and do for all ages and of course, as always, great food and wine!
Sponsored by the Rotary Club, the 2012 festival will support the ‘International Year of Reading’.
The 2012 festival promises to be the best ever, with some willing volunteers assisting and bringing some great ideas. So put the dates in your diary now, and bring your family and friends along for an enjoyable weekend of fun and entertainment.
The program will be published here as soon as it is available.
All enquiries: Contact us.
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The 2011 Festival ...
See image slideshow from the 2011 FESTIVAL
Regular events
Each week
- Little LearnersEvery
WedVenue: Channel Christian School, 17 Endeavour Avenue, Margate
Time: 9:15am - 10:30am
Admission: FreeLittle Learners is a free program for 0-5 year olds and their parents.
Enquiries: The School office on 6267 2775.
Each month
- Open Mic NightFirst
FridayVenue: Brookfield Margate, 1640 Channel Highway, Margate
Time: 7:30pm
Admission: FreeHosted by local musician Fiona Hutchison. All performers are welcome: vocalists, instrumentalists, poets, comedians. PA and piano provided on stage, and we have a featured performer each month.
Enquiries: Fiona Hutchison at openmic@dodo.com.au.
- Brookfield IdolFirst
FridayVenue: Brookfield Margate, 1640 Channel Highway, Margate
Time: 6:30pm
Admission: FreeHosted by local musician Fiona Hutchison. School-age performers have a non-competitive performance opportunity at a local venue. Piano and PA provided on stage.
Enquiries: Fiona Hutchison at openmic@dodo.com.au.
- Community MarketEvery
WednesdayVenue: Brookfield Margate, 1640 Channel Highway, Margate
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm (3:00pm in winter)Charity stalls are welcome – local crafts, seasonal produce, bric-a-brac. Held in “The Plaza”.
Enquiries: (03) 6267-2880