Program
Event program
KITE MAKING WORKSHOP 9-12
Sponsored by Brunswick Holiday Parks
Buy a kite kit for $8, and enjoy making and decorating it with a little help from our friends from the Pcket School at the Housie Shed.
KITE FLYING IN THE PARK 9-12
Sponsored by TURSA
Fly your own or made up kite in Banner Park, with families and other beginners. Kite flying experts Mick Ayo & Grant Tozer will be available for lessons and tips. Practice for the Essential Energy Community fly-in at 2pm on the beach.
KITE MAGIC ON THE BEACH 9-4
Sponsored by Kite Magic
Watch or join the kite enthusiasts flying their stunt, stack and other amazing kites on the beach (with a break from 2-3pm). Look out for flying cows & other assorted kite creatures and giant arches. Get tips from the kite flying experts - they are there to help!.
Alan Bayley (QLD Kite Flyers Assoc)
Mick Ayo & Grant Tozer (former Australian Kite Fighting champions)
KITE ADVENTURE SPORT DEMOS 9-4
Sponsored by Byron Bay MicroLights
Be impressed by the extreme kite sport exponents as they work with the wind, along the beach and in the water. Or be inspired to take up kite surfing, boarding or buggying. The line up includes Alex from Kitesports, Bob Dawson from Coffs Harbour and Roger Martin from Sydney and Moti from Wake n Surf. (This activity is wind dependent).
SOCCER BALL FUN 9-4
Sponsored by LJ Hooker Real Estate
Have fun on the beach with the giant soccer ball on the beach from 9-1 & 3-4pm.
FLAGS ON THE BRIDGE 9-4
Sponsored by Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & Blanchs Bus Company
Take a close up look at the "feathers" on the bridge, which have been lovingly painted for the festival by the local schools. The feathers will be judged and class winners will be treated to an excursion to Currumbin Wildlife on a Blanchs coast.
BIGGEST KITES IN AUSTRALIA 9-4
Sponsored by Byron Shire Echo
Wonder at the biggest kites in Australia, right here on Brunswick's beach! Romeo the Octopus and Sydney the Trilobite will fly 9-2 and 3-4, but will need to rest periodically through the day.
ROKKAKU KITE CHALLENGE 12.30-1.30
Sponsored by Hotel Brunswick
Kite fighting is India's national sport. Here in Brunswick, local business and their sponsored community teams take on a friendly kite fighting challenge in separate divisions at 12.30pm. The teams of 4 or 5 try to manoeuvre their kites to break the strings of the other kites while flying, for the honour of being the last kite left in the sky. The winner of the Community Challenge wins a prize.
Business Challenge Community Challenge
Bruns Bootcamp Brunswick Marine Rescue
RUCC Byron Bay Early Intervention
Wilson's Ceramics Lilli Pilli Pre school
BH Medical Centre Mullumbimby Scouts
Step into Life Ocean Shores School
LJ Hooker RE BH Junior Rugby
Uncle Tom's Pies Brunswick Surf Club
Byron Bay Building Materials Byron Busy Kids
Brookfarm Uncle Project
Byron Shire Echo Headspace4Mullum
SEA CREATURES DISPLAY 9-4
Sponsored by Riverside Espresso Bar
These colourful kites which gracefully fly from the footbridge were made for the Sydney Paralympics by Kite Magic.
ESSENTIAL ENERGY COMBINED KITE FLY IN 2-3
Sponsored by Essential Energy
Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the all beach combined kite fly in. Bring your kite from home, buy a kite, make a kite on the day...and test your creation with us all.
LUCKY KITES 9-4
Sponsored by Eagle Insurance Brokers
Feeling lucky? Pick a Lucky Kite at the Info Tent & win prizes valued up to $100. Each kite is a winner with each prize over $10. They include a micro flight with Byron Bay MicroLights, $100 voucher at Piece by Peace Gallery and a family pass to Amaze n Place.
KITES FOR SALE 9-4
Over 100 different kites on sale at stalls in Banner Park.
Bikes program
RIDES TO THE FESTIVAL
Byron Bay to Bruns
Ride leader: Ron Land 66855983
Time Meeting place
8.00 Railway Park, Byron Bay
8.20 Bus Shelter, McGettigans Lane
9.10 Cr Myocum Rd & Macauleys Lane
10.00 Bruns
Mullumbimby to Bruns
Ride leader: Jay Carney 0421 726 797
Time Meeting place
8.30 True Wheel Cycles, Tincogan St
8.50 Mullum Golf Course Cr Myocum Rd
9.50 Bruns
Murwillumbah
Wollumbim BUG, Leader: Stuart Reid
Time Meeting place
7.00 Knox Park, Murwillumbah
9.25 New Brighton shop, join Billinudgel group
10.00 Bruns
Billinudgel to Bruns
Ride leader Robert Crossley 6680 5204
Time Meeting place
8.45 Billinudgel shop
9.10 South Golden Beach shop
9.25 New Bright shop
10.00 Bruns
Roadworthy bikes and helmuts are required, adults must accompany children under 16. Bring a puncture set, water and sunscreen. For more information call individual ride leaders or Bike coordinator Nick Bowden on 0427 620 711.
DO YOUR OWN THING
Sponsored by Brunswick Visitor Centre
Don’t think any of the organized rides would suit you? A pocket booklet “Biking around Brunswick” is available from the Brunswick Visitor Information Centre. The booklet contains route details and maps of four interesting rides in the area: Bruns to Byron Beach Ride, Byron Bay Tour, Scenic to Billinudgel, and the Tour de Bruns.
BIKE DECORATING AT MILLI'S FAIRY TENT 9-10
Sponsored by Crystal Castle
Your chance for last minute decorations and mask making to get you and your bike ready for the decorated bike parade at the Terrace.
Parents, parents & strollers 9.45 for 10.00 start
Kindy & Infants 3-7 yrs 10.00 for 10.15 start
Lower primary 8-9 yrs 10.15 for 10.30 start
Upper primary 10-12 yrs 10.30 for 10.45 start
DECORATED BIKE PARADE 10-11
Sponsored by Siwicki Real Estate
Enter the fun decorated bike parade at the Terrace. Prizes are awarded but everyone receives an ice block from Splashes. Register at Milli's fairy tent and marshall 15 min prior to starting time.
TYRE HOOPLA 9-12
Sponsored & conducted by Phillip Hood Recycles
Have fun with this new challenge from 9-12 on the Terrace. Prizes are awarded for accurate tyre throwers.
FREE BIKE SAFETY CHECKS 9.45 - 10.30 & 12 - 12.45
Sponsored & conducted by True Wheel Cycles and Byron Bay Bicycles
Meet Dave from True Wheel Cycles and Chris from Byron Bay Bicycles for a safety health check on your bike. Ride safely.
KNOW YOUR GEARS 10.15 & 12.45
Always wondered what those gears on your bike were for. Find out when and how to change gears with Dave and Chris in these practical 45 minute workshops.
AUSTCYCLE SKILLS SESSIONS
Sponsored by Austcycle
For ADULT beginners 9-10
Learn fundamental safety checks and how to get started riding a bike - BYO bikes.
COVERING: ABC safety check, helmut fit, clothing check, basic riding skills, mounting / dismounting, braking, slow riding / gliding, riding in a straight line and obstacle avoidance. Meet at the southern end of the Terrace.
For BEGINNER children 11.30-12.30
Learn fundamental safety checks and how to get started riding a bike - BYO bikes.
COVERING: ABC safety check, helmut fit, clothing check, basic riding skills, mounting / dismounting, braking, slow riding / gliding, riding in a straight line and obstacle avoidance. Meet at the southern end of the Terrace.
For INTERMEDIATE adults 1.30-2.30
Learn fundamental safety checks and how to get started riding a bike - BYO bikes.
COVERING: ABC safety check, helmut fit, clothing check, basic riding skills, mounting / dismounting, braking, slow riding / gliding, obstacle avoidance, group rifing, introduction to traffice. Meet at the southern end of the Terrace.
ARTBIKE CONVENTION & EXPO 9-4
Sponsored by NORTEC
Check out the latest electric & petrol driven bicycles & talk to the experts -Thunderbird Electric Bicycles, Fosscati Motorised Bicycles in the Terrace Park. And find out about the Goodwill Recycling Project. Admire the recumbents, choppers, tall bikes, cargo bikes, unicycles, penny farthing, multi-rider vehicles and any other biles that are out of the ordinary whether historical, rare, custom built, weird or fancy. Check out the creation from the kids from Shearwater Steiner School who have been working on their bikes in the lead up to the festival.
EXTREME TRIAL BIKE DEMOS 12, 1, 2, 3
Sponsored by Splendour in the Grass
Be entertained by the boys from Expressive Bikes as they show off their extreme trial bike tricks with lots of exciting jumps and stunts. Demonstrations held from noon on the hour to 3pm at Skatestreet.
FAMILY TOUR DE BRUNS 3-4
Sponsored by Brunswick Seaside Holidays
Explore Brunswick with a one hour easy flat ride on marked bikeways around the town. Some small sections of the route are on town roads. Starts 3pm from the Terrace Park, Brunswick Heads.
FREE SKATING DEMOS
Join Alex Sanz adn team for free skating sessins and coaching tips and learn some new tricks between the extreme trial bike demos.
INFORMATION TENT 9-4
Sponsored by NBN
Information, programs, water, helicopter hats, Kites & Bikes raffle, lucky kite dip, duck race tickets, meeting place for lost children, near Housie Shed.
MILLI’S FAIRY TENT 9-2 MASK MAKING & CRAFT
Sponsored by Crystal Castle
Join Leisa & Kim from 9-10am for last minute help with bike decorating, then for other mask making and craft fun at Milli’s Tent, Terrace Park.
FREE FACE PAINTING 9-2
Sponsored by Cino Bambino
Have your face painted beautifully for free outside Cino Bambino’s café overlooking the park.
PUSH UP CHALLENGE 9.30-12 & 1.30-2.30
Sponsored by Bruns Bootcamp
Test your strength in <20, 21-50 & >50 (male and female) divisions at the Terrace. Pries for all qualifiers and finalists. Come back at 1.30 to beat your previous record & check if you are a finalist. Watch in awe at the 'David and Goliath' Push Up finalists competing at 3.45pm at the Hotel Brunswick stage to win a Byron Bay Sky Dive voucher.
TUG OF WAR 2.45-3.00
Join the red or black tug of war teams for some great fun with Rick at the Soundshell - meet 2.30).
FIRE TRUCKS & WATER SQUIRTING 11 - 1
Check out the fire trucks, meet Bernie Cinders & have fun with water squirting end of the Terrace.
SES & RESCUE SQUAD ON DISPLAY 9 - 1
Meet the volunteers & see the equipment used to save lives locally.
FESTIVAL OPENING/WELCOME 11.15
Sponsored by BayFM
Short welcome & opening by VIPs, including Don Page, Mayor Jan Barham and Cr Di Woods & Cr Patrick Morrissey at the soundshell following the Bike Parade.
THE CURLY COUSINS 11.30 - 12.00 & 1.30 - 2
Sponsored by The Happy Dolphin
A wonderful colourful performance at the Soundshell, capturing the imagination of everyone who is young at heart.
MOONLIGHT BLUE DUO 12.15 - 1
SPAGHETTI CIRCUS 1 - 1.30
Sponsored by Dominic's Ristorante Bar
Be impressed by these well-trained talented youngsters from Spaghetti Circus at the Soundshell performance. They will also brave the heights with stilt walking around the village throughout the day.
SAMBA BLISSTAS 1.15 -2.30
Sponsored by Village Greens
Follow colourful the Samba Blisstas' amazing drumming & energy starting form the Housie Shed, down Park & Fingal Sts and past the Soundshell to the break wall for the community kite fly-in on the beach at 2pm
BAY ROLLERS - ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE 1.30-2
Sponsored by Gini’s Hair Design
Dressed in the theme of flights of fantasy, these high energy gals will show you how much fun you can have on skates at Skatestreet. They will free skate around the village all day.
JUNIOR STAR SEARCH 2.30 - 4
Sponsored by Brunswick CBA
Contestants in the singing/instrumental and dance categories will perform on stage at the Hotel Brunswick.
THE LUCKY DUCK RACE 3 - 3.30
Sponsored by The Lucky Duck Gift Shop
Buy your $5 yellow duck from the Rotary BBQ or Information Tent & watch them race from bridge to bridge and win great prizes. Run by Mullumbimby Rotary & the Chamber.
YOUTH MUSIC 2.30 - 4
Relax to live music from the Soundshell by local young musicians, including:
2.30 Cecelia and Gabe Brandolini
3.00 Ensemble Del A Mar Shearwater Orchestra
3.30 Lifeline
JUMPING CASTLE 9 - 4
Take a break and let the kids have a jump on the castle in Banner Park.
FOOD, MASSAGE & OTHER STALLS
Visit one of the family oriented stalls in Banner Park or eat at one of the community food fundraising stalls in the parks. Please also support our festival cafe sponsors.
Banner Park: Rotary BBQ, BH Public School healthy Tutti Frutti, Juices 2U & Progress Association cake stall, cold water @ Info tent.
Surf Life Saving BBQ at breakwall
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