Agnes Water Festivals
Agnes Water Blues, Roots and Rock Festival – February
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Each year in late February the quiet coastal town of Agnes Water erupts to the sounds of Blues and Roots music for the Agnes Water Blues And Roots Festival.
This energetic yet relaxed festival boasts an eclectic mix of world-class blues and roots acts from all over Australia who come for the sun, fun and to put on one hell of a show.
Past performers include international recording artists such as Richard Clapton, Phil Emmanuel, Joe Camalleri, The Black Sorrow and many more.
Since starting in 2009 the Agnes Water Blues And Roots Festival has become a favourite on the local calendar and now attracts thousands of people from all over Australia, that travel far and wide to take part in what is truly a unique music festival experience.
The Next Agnes Water Blues And Roots Festival Will Be Held On 19-21 FEBRUARY 2016 At The SES GROUNDS AGNES WATER/1770
Reef 2 Beach Longboard Classic – Feb/Mar
Held at Queensland’s most northerly surf break, the Reef 2 Beach Longboard Classic is a surf comp unlike any other. Attracting surfers from around the World this competition creates a buzz around the 1770 & Agnes Water community.
The fun relaxed environment, coupled with world-class longboarding offers the ideal getaway for surfing and beach enthusiasts. The many surf breaks around the region cater to surfers of all levels so bring your board and get out into the water, or just kick back and watch the pro’s do their thing.
The event is held in Feb/March each year.
Accommodation does fill up very quickly around this time of year so call us on 0438 409 147, or make a booking here to make sure you don’t miss out.
Captain Cook 1770 Festival – May
Freedom Festival & Family Fun Day Agnes Water – September
The Freedom Festival & Family Fun Day Agnes Water is a very special event held at the Agnes Water SES Grounds that brings much needed awareness to Mental Health, Drug/alcohol issues, Suicide Prevention, Anti-bullying and sexual issues.
The day is a great celebration with a long list of family friendly activities carnival rides, live music, entertainment, a huge range of market stalls and lots of free give aways for everyone to enjoy.
For the next Freedom Festival day in September 2015 we are excited to announce some of Australia’s brightest TV stars will be joining us at 1770 and Agnes Water including…
- Ada Nicodemou
- Johnny Ruffo from Home and Away
- Andrew Morley former star of Home and Away and ReachOut Celebrity Ambassador
- Tim Ross and Ben Mingay from Channel 10s Wonderland
You will also be able to join in for the epic Freedom Lip Sync Battle Royal and watch the amazing Gladstone Fire Gong fire twirling show.
The Freedom Festival & Family Fun Day is a great reason to get the family together and visit this beautiful part of our country while doing your part to help mental health, suicide prevention, anti-bullying and drug and alcohol awareness.
For more information on this years event call us on 0438 409 147.
