Salty seaesta

CELEBRATE CUTTLEFEST in the ada ryan gardens

When: Saturday 7 June 12pm – 8pm
Where: Ada Ryan Gardens
More Information: Contact the Council Events Team 8640 3444

The much-anticipated Salty 'Sea'esta is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 7, from 12pm to 8pm, at the Ada Ryan Gardens.

This year’s event offers a wide array of free activities and attractions for all ages, helping the entire community get behind the annual Cuttlefest celebration. Explore a selection of market stalls offering crafts and goods, as well as a number of food and beverage vendors. Keep an eye out for our roving artists, who will be adding a touch of magic to the gardens and don’t miss the star of the show, Sparkles the Inflatable Cuttlefish!

To make sure everyone can partake in the festivities, we are pleased to offer a free bus service provided by Des' Transport. This service will transport you to and from the event.

You don’t want to miss out! Mark your calendars and bring your family and friends along for an incredible day of fun and entertainment at Salty ‘Sea’esta.

full list of ENTERTAINMENT

Event Entertainment

• MC Lauren De Cesare – from Adelady and Hello SA
• Adelaide Kite Flyers – Kite displays at Rotary Park during the day and illuminated kites after dark
• Cartoon Guy – Drawing live illustrations throughout the event
• Jaihenna – Creating intricate henna artworks
• Evelyn Roth’s Nylon Zoo – Storytime sessions inside Sparkles the Inflatable Cuttlefish, and a children's parade with additional giant inflatable sea creatures
• Slack Taxi Roving Performers – Featuring two cheeky roving seagulls and stilt-walking surf lifesavers
• EMS VR Goggle Tent – Featuring the Megafauna of the Great Southern Reef experience, with new cuttlefish footage and a humpback whale and calf
• Tim Raymond Magician – will be roving and doing two sets in the market and food zone

Live Performances by

• BLUSH
• Sing Along with Jimmy
• Mel and Me
• Paul Handley
• Miss E
• Emma Taylor
• Emilson Lim
• Musically Inclined
• Brett Star - Fire Artist
• SUEDAN
• Blue Lucy

Kids’ Zone

• Children can enjoy a wide range of activities, including marine-themed craft, colouring-in, face painting, , and a VR experience.

Market Stalls

• Alligator Energy – Information booth and bird box activity
• Wesley Family Workshop – Laser-cut wood gifts
• Stevi’s Creations – Tumblers, drink bottles, keychains, diffusers
• Serenity and Sage Creations – Sublimated tumblers, clocks, car coasters and more
• Seahorse Entertainment Co Pty Ltd – Light-up and novelty toys
• Toy Kingdom – Educational toys
• Chris and Colin’s Crafts – Crochet ocean-themed goods and leadlight suncatchers
• Elysian Bleached Threads & Naturally Scented – Clothing, candles, and jewellery
• Karen’s Collections – Sublimated gifts, wind spinners, night lights
• Lucee Designs – Pet accessories and treats
• Wishtoys – Novelty toys and glow items
• Whimsical Crafts – Crystals, handmade jewellery, car accessories
• Whyday Creations – 3D printed sea-themed creations and a giant cuttlefish display
• SeaShell Creations & Aussie 3D Prints – Seashell decor, crochet bookmarks and 3D printed toys
• CreationsbyT – Glasses, bookmarks, keyrings and crochet items
• Q’t Gifts – Laser-cut memorabilia and paint-your-own cuttlefish wood blanks

Food and Beverage Vendors

• RFDS Whyalla – Sausages, hamburgers, bacon and egg rolls
• Kombi Keg – Slushies, beer, wine, cocktails
• Wildlife Rescue Whyalla – Lollies, soft drinks, fairy floss and toys
• Asian Tucker – Spring rolls, dim sims and more
• Tornado Potatoes – Potato spirals on a stick
• Fairy Floss Kingdom – Glow fairy floss, popcorn, glowsticks
• Toriana’s Tasty Treats – Cupcakes, fudge and slices
• Rotary Club of Whyalla – Hot chips, hot dogs, donuts and drinks
• Heaven in a Cup – Donuts, barista coffee and cold drinks
• Dinos Diner – Fish and chips and yiros

Salty ‘Sea’esta is free to attend and open to all ages. With music, markets and lots of fun, it’s the perfect way to experience Cuttlefest.

And don’t forget the good times keep rolling with the Salty Sunday event taking place on Sunday at the Whyalla Foreshore Rotary Park. Come and join us for a chilled event taking place from 10am-1pm. Adelaide Kite Flyers will be back, the Whyalla Car Enthusiasts group will have a static display, our roving artists will entertain the crowd, Emma Taylor will provide the music and some food and beverage vendors will be set up.

Have a look at last year's salty sea'esta!

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