24, 25 & 26 May 2019
Surf, Soul, & Sound
The 27th annual Festival revolves around Surf, Soul & Sound experiences. The annual street parade is all about Harmony in our Paradise. We think the twin towns of Agnes Water & 1770 as Paradise and hope whether you are a local resident or visitor, you enjoy many days of great experiences with us.
Welcome to the 27th annual Captain Cook 1770 Festival.
Friday 24 May – Reenactment of Cook’s landing at 1770
Performance time will be advised closer to 24 May due to tide and sunset times. The evening is from 4 pm to 8 pm. Park and Ride- catch the shuttle bus from SES Grounds.
Reenactment of Cook’s landing on Friday 24 May at 1770 Air-Sea Rescue Park. The birthplace of Queensland.
This annual event is historically accurate and a “must attend” event. The cast wears authentic costumes made in England.
The annual street parade departs 1770 Marina at 9 am
The 1770 Festival begins each year with a themed street parade departing 1770 Marina at 9 am and finishes at SES Festival grounds.
Come and watch community and business groups interpret their version of Harmony in our Paradise. It’s lots of laughter and some serious interpretations, however, one of these entrants will be everyone’s favourite as voted by you on your smartphone. Who will hold the perpetual trophy in 2019?
1770 Festival at SES Grounds
Saturday 25 May & Sunday 26 May, 2019 – 1770 SES Grounds
Two days of fun at the Festival revolving around Surf, Soul & Sound
NEW! Just for kids children zone
Sat & Sun – SES Grounds, 1770
Join in the Kids Zone and be creative!
Workshops
Sat & Sun – SES Grounds, 1770
The Bright Life Great Family Adventure
Sat & Sun – SES Grounds, 1770
The Adventure starts with an Adventure guide that will have you exploring history, flora, and fauna just like Lt. James Cook, Joseph Banks and David Solander did when they came ashore in 1770.
Live Entertainment & Fireworks
Sat & Sun – SES Grounds, 1770
Come and enjoy Surf, Soul & Sound with a weekend of all things surf including workshops, live entertainment on stage, and nourishment for the soul.
Enjoy a spectacular Fireworks display on Saturday 25 May 2019
Vanilla Slice War – The Grudge Match
The Vanilla Slice War continues with the Grudge Match. In 2019 the event is open to the Gladstone Region to determine “regional king or queen”. The rules are Vanilla Slice must be cafe/restaurant made in your kitchens versus commercially made. Is your vanilla slice better than King Phil Geck of 1770 Marina Cafe? Prove it.
Festival Fun Run!
Sunday 26 May 2019- 6.45am check in at 1770 SES Grounds
Sunday 26 May 2019
The 1770 Festival Fun Run features 5.7 km (runners) and 3 km course (walkers, prams, and children under 10 years). You will need to register online for this event.
