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South Side Festival

May 6, 2022
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Acrobatic, Art, Circus, Council, Culture, entertainment, Festival, Frankston, Jazz, Markets, Mornington Peninsula, Music, South Side Festival
Discover Frankston like never before.  Over nine days, the inaugural South Side Festival, 6 – 15 May, comes to life with fantastical experiences and will feature close to 230 artists in over 50 performances in venues across Frankston.

THE BIG PICTURE FEST Frankston 2022

March 14, 2022
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Art, BigPictureFest, Culture, DiscoverFrankston, Frankston, street artists, Streetart, The Block Party
Frankston's ever evolving street art has steadily developed over the years to offer the public the opportunity to view some of the world's most celebrated street artists and their works.

Ventana Carnaval & Grand Opening 2019

March 2, 2019
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Art, Artist, Australia, Bar, carnival, Children, Concert, Culture, Dance, Family, Food Trucks, Frankston, Frankston Art Centre, Love the Pen, Mornington Peninsula, performance, Spanish
Immerse yourself in Latin American, Portuguese and Spanish cultures throughout the day with delicious BBQs, street food, music, dance performances and workshops for the entire family to enjoy, while roaming the unique craft stalls.

Storm in a Teacup

July 24, 2015
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Art, Culture, Exhibition, Gallery, mornington, MPRG, Peninsula, Storm in a teacup
24 July – 27 September 2015Storm in a Teacup reflects upon tea drinking in Australia. Introduced by the British colonials, the afternoon tea party was an attempt to ‘civilise’ the land. Tea drinking became ...

Events Calendar

  • May
    20
    Maxs May Mushroom Meander
    ends May 29, 2022
  • Jun
    4
    Food Yard Street Food Saturdays
  • Jun
    10
    Journey Through The Old World at Pt. Leo Estate
  • Jun
    11
    Winter Wine Fest
  • Jun
    17
    Bass & Flinders Distillery Cocktail Masterclass

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If you seek a benchmark cellar door experience wit If you seek a benchmark cellar door experience with uncompromised ambient indoor or outdoor options, look no further than @crittendenwines.   Tastings take place seated at your own table (you won't be jostling for a position at a bar) and from there a tailored wine tasting journey is created to suit your palate. The only choice will be inside or out - both are attractive options to spend a couple of hours enjoying and learning from one of the best winemakers in the business.   Perfect before or after lunch at @stillwater_at_crittenden which would make it a 'Two birds One Stone' kind of day✔️#walkthroughwednesday #morningtonpeninsula #lovethepen
One of our favourite autumn pleasures is getting a One of our favourite autumn pleasures is getting a seat near the outdoor fire at the brewery🔥Grab a meal of beer friendly faves, think nacho’s, chicken wings, ribs, burgers and more. You’ll also love the beautiful views, newly renovated outdoor dining and drinking spaces, the big deck and the beergarden.The @redhillbrewery is open every Thursday to Sunday 11am-6pm.
If you're unsure of what to drink this time of yea If you're unsure of what to drink this time of year, a trip to @paringaestate for a tasting is always a fun plan. Try some new wines that are perfect for autumn, while also soaking up these gorgeous #views of the vineyard.
Great to see everyone enjoying the sunshine ☀️ Great to see everyone enjoying the sunshine ☀️
The magicians of @marthacove_. This species defini The magicians of @marthacove_. This species definitely puts on a show… 🐙
Enjoy a movie experience like no other this June. Enjoy a movie experience like no other this June. Grab your bathers and get ready to soak in the @peninsulahotsprings pools in the open-air Bathe In Cinema.Movies are kicking off Thursday June 2nd to June 23rd.Enhance your experience with a grazing platter or pizza and a glass of bubbles, served in the Bath House café before you settle in for the show. ⁠ ⁠ The Program:⁠ June 2: The Greatest Showman⁠ June 9: Moulin Rouge⁠ June 16: Muriel's Wedding⁠ June 23: Dirty Dancing⁠ ⁠
@the_enchanted_child reminds you why it’s great @the_enchanted_child reminds you why it’s great to support local stores like this.A select few stores really take the crown, especially when it comes to providing that magic atmosphere you hope to experience in a toy store.Enjoy a beautifully curated selection of organic baby clothes, wraps, soft toys, dolls, puzzles, games, wooden toys and books all forming their own magical kingdoms 🏰
Mulberry Hill is a heritage-listed home in Langwar Mulberry Hill is a heritage-listed home in Langwarrin South. It was the home of the writer Joan Lindsay and her husband Sir Daryl Lindsay from 1926 to 1984. Joan Lindsay left the house to the @nationaltrustvic when she died. It is still owned by the National Trust and is open to the public this Sunday 15 May from 11am to 4pm.Come and see the creative couple’s private art collection, the ‘scribbling room’ where Joan wrote Picnic at Hanging Rock & Daryl’s art studio.Tours will take place at 11am, 1pm, and 2.30pm, with last admission at 3pm.#morningtonpeninsula #nationaltrust #mulberryhill
Are you looking for a couple of friendly donkeys t Are you looking for a couple of friendly donkeys to add to your family?Wilmer and Wilbur are looking for a new home. They are a proven breeding pair and have become quite fond of people.Call Blane from @victorianspecklepark on 0409 435 314 for more info.
It’s a beautiful foggy Tuesday! It’s a beautiful foggy Tuesday!
Treat a gin-lover (or yourself!) with a bottle of Treat a gin-lover (or yourself!) with a bottle of Montalto Gin Batch Two.An exquisite, limited edition, handmade gin featuring Geraldton wax, rhubarb, and lemon balm (from the Montalto estate in Red Hill), along with juniper berries, cassis bark, lemon myrtle, lime and pink peppercorn.This handmade gin, distilled in collaboration with @bassandflinders is now available to enjoy onsite in The Piazza, The Restaurant and in The Cellar Door. A limited number of bottles are available to purchase both from The Cellar Door and online via the @montaltovineyard website.#gin #gintime #ginlover #morningtonpeninsula
At @moyo_living, Ingrid & Helen commission artisan At @moyo_living, Ingrid & Helen commission artisan furniture makers to craft unique wooden pieces. Most are hand-carved and painted, using traditional furniture making techniques. Inspired by nature, individually sourced unique pieces bought to you right here, on the Pen. Perhaps you are fitting out a restaurant or a bnb. Maybe you are looking for furniture that will fit perfectly in your home. Moyo Living are happy to work with you to commission furniture to suit your needs.
Exploring a sprawling subterranean generator under Exploring a sprawling subterranean generator underground where darkness turns into light with a mesmerising display of lighting, audio and video installations @southsidefestivalfrankston#morningtonpeninsula #festival #frankston #arts
Spoilt for choice – that’s how it feels when w Spoilt for choice – that’s how it feels when we drop into @alatonero in McCrae. Hats off to this ambitious team tonight!#meettheteam #greekfood #alatonero
Over the next nine days Frankston will transform l Over the next nine days Frankston will transform like never before. The inaugural @southsidefestivalfrankston will bring life to our region with experiences that will blow your mind.Over 230 artists and 50 world class performances. This slider is but a taste of things and includes -   *The Generator: Explore a sprawling subterranean generator underground at the Frankston Arts Centre where darkness turns into light with a mesmerising display of lighting, audio and video installations.*Circa’s Peepshow: Lurch from the thrillingly acrobatic to the comically playful. Expect teetering towers of balanced bodies, extreme bending, beguiling burlesque, and devilishly precarious aerials.*Saturation with Voices of Frankston Choir: a stunning digital water projection where performer’s faces appear on a cascading wall of water.It might have turned cold suddenly, but there’s enough heat and intensity in the South Side Festival to warm your soul. Best to click on our bio to take you straight to our event summary.Thank you Frankston City Council, Eastlink and Mandylights. A great cultural event. Most events are ticketed and have age barriers, some are free, but everything is worth your time and effort so get out there and support what will truly become a perennial favourite - something we should be proud of.#festival #frankston #morningtonpeninsula #arts
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