Monday 13 October 2014

We want YOU!!


Would you like to Volunteer at the Margate Festival?

Meet new friends and hangout at this community festival!

We are looking for volunteers to help out during the festival.
If you have a couple of hours free to hangout at the Margate Festival and be at the centre of the action, we want you!

There are many positions available depending on your interests...
Set up or Pack down gurus
Carnival game chiefs
Fairy floss artist
Snow cone extraordinaire
Bubble blowing queen/kings
And more!

Contact Matilda on 0415 415 900, email margatefest@gmail.com to chat about these opportunities further.

A certificate of participation will be awarded if you require.


Monday 6 October 2014

Local Traders

Samila Thai Resturant

Located at 1 295 Oxley Ave, Margate
www.samilathairestaurant.com.au

Samila Thai Restaurant is a family run Business that specialises in real Thai flavoured food. The restaurant is owned and operated by Mon and Len who aim to bring a little bit of southern Thailand to Brisbane.

Len and Mon at Samila Thai Restaurant

Sunday 5 October 2014

Local Traders

The Golden Ox

Located at 330 Oxley Ave, Margate
http://www.thegoldenox.com.au/

The Golden Ox is well known as a restaurant and function center in the center of Margate. Owners Nick and Virginia Tzimas have dedicated the past
35 years to their passion for great food and first class service. This year The Golden Ox earned the Readers’ Choice Award from the prestigious Australian Good Food & Travel Guide 2014.

Head Chef, Peter Tzimas, Cr Koliana Winchester, Virginia and Nick Tzimas



Local Traders

Marconi Coffee Shop

Located at 7/295 Oxley Ave, Margate
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marconi-Coffee/248557435277003?ref=br_rs

Marconi Coffee Shop has been open in the heart of Margate for about 18 months. Serving coffee, breakfast and lunch, not to mention delicious cakes. Come down and say hello to Michelle and pick up a cup of excellent locally grown organic coffee!


Michelle D'Andrea behind the counter at Marconi Coffee Shop

Monday 29 September 2014

Local Traders

Silhouette Hair Design


Located at 3-26 Baynes Street, Margate
Caters for a more mature clientele, perms are Roslyn's passion "shaping hair, keeping a shine and condition is important, my staff members are Louise, she loves playing with blonde and toners and Tina, she loves long hair and colour is her specialty. We also do facial waxing, ear piercing and we do temporary tattoos for fun or special occasions." -Roslyn Page


Roslyn Page at Silhouette Hair Design

Tuesday 23 September 2014

Local Traders

RB Lawyers

Located at 298 Oxley Avenue, Margate
http://www.rblawyers.com.au/

Robert Bakker from RB Lawyers is one of the organisers behind the Margate Festival and is a local Margate trader and Secretary of the Commerce and Industry Redcliffe Peninsula. 
Robert Bakker and Cr Koliana Winchester

Wednesday 17 September 2014

Festival Organisers


Meet some of the core organisers and local traders
 behind the Margate Festival

Nick Tzimas from The Golden Ox and Commerce and Industry Redcliffe Peninsula, Lin Mather from FMG Hair Salon, your local Councillor Koliana Winchester, Roslyn Page from Silhouette Hair Design and Robert Bakker from RB Lawyers and Commerce and Industry Redcliffe Peninsula.

Monday 15 September 2014

Calling all Artists, Musicians, Entertainers and Creatives!




 Are you a local Artist, Musician, Entertainer or Creative type?
Would you like to get involved in the Margate Festival?

Margate Festival is calling on expressions of interest for buskers, circus performers, children's activity hosts, bubble blowers, artists and street entertainers.

All prospective participants require an infectious smile!
 Depending on your participation, a blue card my also be necessary.
To register your interest, email Matilda at margatefest@gmail.com 
by Friday 10th October.
Please include a sample of your work or your CV and let us know 

if you have a blue card.

For more information call Matilda on 0415 415 900.


Tuesday 9 September 2014

Market Stalls


Margate Festival is gearing up to be a fun day for the whole family and a great place to celebrate the community spirit of Margate. Along with live entertainment and children's carnival, the festival will host a market. This will be an opportunity to showcase local businesses in the heart of the festival. 

Applications for market stalls are now open!


Apply now by downloading and completing the Market Stall Application Form and return via email