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Rockhampton’s Australia Day event is turning up the heat at the Rockhampton Showgrounds on Sunday, 26 January 2025 from 2pm – 8pm, with Great Australian Bites Rockhampton set to deliver a mouth-watering lineup of food vendors alongside lively entertainment from home-grown musicians. From the classic Aussie sausage sizzle to exotic Hungarian langos, there’s something for every taste bud!WHAT'S ON
From 2:00pm, the Robert Schwarten Pavilion will transform into a buzzing hub of entertainment, delicious food and licenced bar!
What’s cooking? Great Australian Bite’s culinary lineup promises to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Highlights include:
Carnival Favourites: Indulge in hot chips, burgers, dagwood dogs, hot dogs, donuts, and churros.
Asian Delights: Savour stir-fry cashew nut, sweet and sour, honey chicken, Panang curry, dim sims, dumplings, spring rolls, deep-fried chicken, and fried rice.
Sweet Treats and Snacks: Enjoy kettle-cooked popcorn in flavours like caramel, plain salty, chocolate, rainbow, toffee apple, and sweet & salty. Add colourful fairy floss spun into clouds, and slushy drinks in blue lemonade, raspberry and green apple flavours.
Gluten-Free Options: Treat yourself to salty pepper calamari and chips, gluten-free doughnut holes and soft drinks.
Classic Aussie Sausage Sizzle: Enjoy freshly grilled sausages alongside bacon, egg and cheeseburgers. Wash it all down with cold bottled water or soft drinks.
Hungarian Specialties: Try traditional Hungarian langos with various toppings.
Country Music Extravaganza: Enjoy live performances on the Kookaburra Stage by an incredible lineup of local and emerging country music stars, including: Gemma Kirby, Brad Butcher, Lewis McKee, Rachael Dee, Kate Mahood and Blake Benecke.
Big Backyard Fun: Step outside to enjoy free rides, backyard games, and amusements on the lawn.
Air-Conditioned Chill Zone: Take a break from the excitement in a comfortable, cool retreat inside the pavilion.
This family-friendly event is free to attend and offers something for everyone. So, grab your mates, pack up the kids, and bring your Aussie pride to the Big Shed for a day filled with music, games, and celebration.
Don’t miss out on this true-blue Australia Day celebration. It’s time to come together and have a "shed load of fun" this Australia Day!
Great Australian Bites Rockhampton is presented by Rockhampton Regional Council in partnership with the Queensland Government and assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council and proudly supported by the HIT Network and Triple M.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Rockhampton Showgrounds, Robert Schwarten Pavilion | Graeme Acton Way, Wandal, Australia
