5 top tips for Seaside Festival

By Kim Morris

Thirroul’s iconic Seaside & Arts Festival is on again on the first weekend of June. The jewel in the arts crown is the Art Exhibition held at the Thirroul Community Centre from Friday evening and throughout the weekend. Markets, entertainment, food and rides round out the festival on Sunday, 4 June from 10am to 3pm.

• TIP 1: Everything at the art exhibition is for sale, so if you want to get in on the ground floor to purchase some great pieces before everyone else views them, Friday night’s your best bet!
• TIP 2: The opening of the Art Exhibition is on Friday 2 June from 7pm. $20 entry will get you rock star pre-viewing. Entry includes wine, soft drink and nibbles. Great value and a wide range of art to view in one place.
• TIP 3: If you can’t get there on Friday night, the exhibition is open all weekend. Saturday from 10am to 4pm and Sunday from 10am to 2.30pm. The top tip here is if you see it and like it, buy it! Look for a sales volunteer to lock in your prized new possession before someone else nabs it.
• TIP 4: The town comes alive a couple of weeks before the festival with “Art in the Shops”. Have a wander around and check out food, boutique shopping, coffee and culture. Tip … you can also buy the art in the shops.
• TIP 5: Head down to the Thirroul Beach Reserve on the Sunday for some fun. Enjoy the rides, markets and food. The top tip is to relax for a while and take in some of the local entertainment and enjoy our wonderful community!

The festival is run by the Austinmer Thirroul Lions Club and a band of dedicated volunteers.

The Thirroul Seaside and Arts Festival is a not-for-profit event. All funds raised are returned to the community – more than $800,000 has been donated to local individuals and organisations in need since the festival began in 1993.

Check out thirroulfestival.com.au