Unfortunately, due to the extreme weather forecast across the weekend, we have made the difficult decision to CANCEL Dockside Festival 2023.
The safety of our community, participants, and staff is our top priority, and after careful consideration, we've had to make this tough decision.
We understand the excitement and anticipation you've had for this event, and we were just as excited as you. However, the severe weather forecast on land, and especially on water, poses too great a risk, and ensuring everyone's safety is our utmost concern.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support.
If you have questions or require further information please email [email protected].
Experience the colour, quirkiness, and creativity that is Port Adelaide with a chance to watch a 27-metre live mural painting on the waterfront by Josh Trenwith from TWC Studio!
🖌 Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December, 10am - 5pm
Brindabella Sailing are bringing Australia's most iconic Maxi Yacht into the inner Port Adelaide Harbour for the Dockside Festival.
Indulge in a taste of South Australia's finest offerings with fresh oysters from Parissos Seafoods available to purchase onboard as well as brews from Big Shed Brewing and wines from Howard Vineyard.
There's not quite enough room for Brindabella to join in the racing but plenty of room to watch the action from her deck!
Best of all, admission onto the Brindabella is FREE!
Sunday 10 December, 10am - 6:30pm with the food and beverage service starting at 12pm.
Come and Try a FREE beginner-friendly Stand Up Paddle Boarding with Enliven Outdoor Adventures!
A mini lesson in a safe, fun and friendly environment at Dockside Festival! This session is designed for people wanting to give stand up paddle boarding (SUP) a go for the first time or to just have some fun on the water!
Saturday 9 December - 11:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 10 December - 11:00am - 4:00pm
Duration: 45mins (15min intro, 30mins on water)
Location: Inner Port River, Queen's Wharf, Port Adelaide.
The quick session will cover:
- Paddle adjusting and paddle strokes
- The features of the board
- How to safely launch/ land from a dock
- SUP safety
- How to paddle on your belly, knees and feet
Includes:
- The hire of a lifejacket, board, paddle and leash
- All instruction and on-water guidance with qualified SUP instructors
- Phone photos of your experience
Children 5-12 may participate with their parent/guardian accompanying them.
Children 13-17 may participate unaccompanied, so long as the waiver has been signed by a parent/guardian.
Let's go stand up paddle boarding this Dockside Festival!
Join @adventurekayakingsa at Dockside Festival, Port Adelaide for a FREE exclusive and immersive guided kayak tour through the Port Adelaide River.
Led by qualified kayaking guides, and joined by a local Port Adelaidean with a wealth of knowledge you will embark on a 60-minute adventure, tracing the vibrant history and picturesque landscapes of Port Adelaide.
Commencing your kayak journey at the old Fisherman’s Wharf you will head west towards Hart’s Mill offering great views and insights into the area's historic significance. Paddle by the Hart Street Bridge and pass New Port and Fletchers Slip for a taste of Port Adelaide’s Maritime heritage. As you navigate eastward, the lighthouse stands as a beacon of history, guiding the way as you meander around Dock One, and possibly even as far as Clipper Ship before returning from your expedition.
Saturday 9 December - 11am
Sunday 10 December - 11am
Requirements:
- Minimum age 8 years old
- All children aged 8-15 years must be accompanied in a double kayak by an adult
- Max tour size: 8 pax
- No kayak experience necessary
- Maximum weight (2-person kayak): As we use sit in kayaks, we generally find people 140+kgs can have trouble fitting into the kayaks
Come and watch the SA Sailing League!
A direct feeder into the SAILING Champions League – Asia Pacific, the SA Sailing League is a club-versus-club, short-course, fleet racing competition hosted in the stadium sailing environment of Port Adelaide’s inner harbour. It is designed to find the strongest club in South Australia – with the state’s top talent going head-to-head in identical boats.
Friday 8 December | Qualifier 1 - 4pm - 6:30pm
Saturday 9 December | Qualifier 2 - 10:30am - 1pm
Saturday 9 December | Qualifier 3 - 4pm - 6:30pm
Sunday 10 Dember | Final - 3pm - 5:30pm
This event is sponsored by the team at Maughan Thiem Port Adelaide
FREE come and try kayaking with @paddle_sa !
🛶Saturday 9 December - 11am - 4pm
🛶Sunday 10 December - 11am - 4pm
- Paddling craft and other equipment will be supplied.
- Children would need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
- Only children 14 years or older to be able to paddle a single kayak
- Children 10 years or older to be in a double kayak with a parent/guardian.
- No children under 10 years old
On Sunday, the first two sessions will be dedicated to our #ShePaddles program (females only). #ShePaddles is a female-focused social paddling event, led by an experienced and fully qualified guide.
We are bringing the fun of the fairground to Dockside, with free carnival rides and amusements for the whole family to enjoy. From the thrills of the sizzler, to a safari train and spinning teacups, plus everything in between. Located in Black Diamond Square, there will also be sideshows, fairy floss, dagwood dogs, and all your carnival favourites.
Don’t miss Dockside on 9 and 10 December in Port Adelaide.
Flock to the Dock for plenty of great local music acts playing in Wharfie’s Tavern from start until finish.
With everything from folk to soul, to new orleans jazz, meet your music artists for this year’s Dockside Festival.
Hit the link in the bio for set times.
Catch Chef, Author and Dad @callums_kitchen from @sproutadl at the @portadelaideplaza kitchen for two FREE cooking demonstrations on Saturday 9 December.
Bring your appetite and keen eye to see this SA legend whip up some delicious bites!
Head to docksidefestival.com.au to check the demo times.
⚓️ Handmade Markets are back for a special Dockside Festival edition ⚓️
Walk the dock and take in a range of artisan and vintage goodies, from arts and homewares, to fashion and food.
Come meet the makers waterside out the front of the Fisherman’s Wharf Market Shed on 9 and 10 Dec.
Poster design by @lcnd_
