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Welcome to Nelson Bay Festivals Whale fest was held on May 12th 2012 on the Nelson Bay Foreshore.

       







     

 

  




www.bluewatercountrymusic.com.au

 

June Long Weekend

June 8-11 2012

 

 

 

 

Carter and Carter

 



           Sunny Cowgirls
   Supported by Margie May

 

 

Steve Passfield

 

 






    


 


 

Jetty Road

 

 

 Markus Meier 

 

Blue Water Country Music Festival

 

 

 

Port Stephens is one of Australia’s great holiday destinations just one hour north of Newcastle and two hours north of Sydney on the NSW North Coast and is the home of the Blue Water Country Music Festival .

In 2006 the Blue Water Country was introduced into the Australian Country Music calendar on the June long weekend at Port Stephens and Nelson Bay.  Now in its 4th year, the Festival has grown from 15 venues in 2006, to over 40 venues in 2008. 

 

 

Headlining this years festival are Jetty Road with Markus Meier at Soldiers Point Bowling Club and The Sunny Cowgirls. This festival is a unique concept in Country Music, with the efforts of the organisers to ‘Bring the Country to the Coast’.


The FREE entertainment at the festival is amazing with cameo performances from our headline acts on Saturday June 9th in the Port Stephens FM Marquee on the stunning Nelson Bay Foreshore. This year the marquee is bigger and better than ever before with its own licensed bar area.

There are plenty of new talents performing at the festival and some favorites from previous years - enjoy Steve Passfield in the Marquee, Ryan Sampson a Toyota Starmaker finalist in 2012 performing classics like Edith Annie and Marilyn Monroe was a size 14.

Expressions of interest are open for a caravan and camping expo to be held in conjunction with the Blue Water Country Music Festival.
       
 
 




www.tastesatthebay.com.au

First weekend in November annually
November 2-4 2012


Book your Nelson Bay Escape and join us for the 12th annual Tastes at the Bay over 3 great days!




Program highlights include: Wizard and Oz, Half Nelson, Jan Preston, Gary Honor, Footloose.

Kids Stage entertainment daily.

Roaming Clowns, Facepainting and Kids in the Kitchen!
 


 		  

 

Wizard and OZ

 

Jan Preston

 

Tastes at the Bay

The spectacular waterfront at d’Albora Marinas on the Nelson Bay foreshore will host local gourmet food from local and regional restaurants, wineries from the Hunter Valley and Port Stephens along with music to make your day.

Now in its 12th year, this major culinary event also offers a selection of interesting activitieson the Nelson Bay Foreshore, adjacent to d’Albora Marinas.

Wine isn't all you can sample at Tastes at the Bay you can sample craft beer and gourmet food too...

Cooking Classes and so much more with entertainment on 5 stages Saturday and Sunday.

Friday ·  Stroll amongst gourmet food stalls enjoy the twilight markets and free entertainment.

Saturday and Sunday ·  Stroll amongst gourmet food stalls both on both the marina and on the Nelson Bay Foreshore and surrounds

· Enjoy live traditional, contemporary and Latin Jazz Music right through the day, both days.

· Fun for the family in the form activites, amusement, lucky dips and interactive activities.

Please check out our web pages for more details on our Tastes at the Bay program and purchase tickets on-line to your favourite events.

Enjoy the Port Stephens Classic Automobile Association Show and Shine.

 
 		  
       

 

 

 


 

www.sculpturesbythebay.com.au

July School Holidays 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Nelson Bay Sculpture Festival July 7-15 2012

Sculptures by the Bay is an annual sculpture competitions offering realistic prize monies for a range of categories in return the winning entries will remain within the local landscape.

Enjoy the sculpture walk, participate in the Sandcastle Competition and enjoy the weekend markets...

Free entertainment - great school holiday fun and art workshops for the whole family  		 
           
   

 

     

  Southern Cross Stand Up Paddle Board Titles

May 26-27
Nelson Bay Foreshore activities include:

Markets
Demonstrations
Static Displays
Workshops
Kids Activities
A Chance to try your hand at Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Races
Prizes and Much More....

 
 		      
       

 

 
 

 

      




 

 

 There's so much to see and do in

 

 

Visit us for the Easter School Holidays and enjoy boutique shopping, causal and alfreso dining, amazing activities Check out our things to Do Page

Sand Boarding - Dolphin Cruises - Bush Walking - Swimming - Shopping - Coffee - Dining - Fishing - Bush Walking 
Snorkelling at the most southern coral reef in NSW  - Bird Watching - Quad Bikes -  Camel -  Horse Rides - Paint Ball -
Have a shoreside Picnic or BBQ  - Visit the markets  - Enjoy the free entertainment on d'Albora Marinas and the Foreshore Have a coffee in town - Bowling - Movies - and so much more....

Nelson Bay is a dynamic community which caters to local residents, their visitors and tourists. As such the range of businesses located within the Nelson Bay CBD and surrounding areas are many and varied.

The Nelson Bay and District Business Chamber is a progressive organisation with over 140 members who meet regularly. To find out more about the Nelson Bay and District Business Chamber visit www.baybusinesschamber.com.au

If you are interested in conducting business in Nelson Bay and it's surrounds please contact us and we will endeavour to assist you 

Blue Water Country Music Festival June Long weekend Annually www.bluewatercountrymusicfestival.com.au

Sculptures Nelson Bay a festival celebrating sculture which speaks to our unique environment www.sculpturesbythebay.com.au