In light of the cancellation of the Dockside Festival, Port Adelaide is rallying to support local businesses and suppliers with an array of alternative attractions and offerings this weekend. The community’s resilience and adaptability are evident in the varied activities available for locals and visitors alike.
The Banksia Tree Cafe and Restaurant is set to delight seafood enthusiasts with Maine-style lobster rolls featuring local lobsters and ingredients from nearby bakeries. Their renowned Bloody Marys and Prosecco will also be available from 8 am to 3 pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
Music lovers can head to The British Hotel Port Adelaide for live indoor music performances throughout the weekend, accompanied by their usual stellar service.
For those preparing for Christmas, Parissos Seafoods is the go-to destination for fresh seafood on Saturday. Similarly, La Popular Taqueria offers a special on Baja Style King Prawn Tacos all weekend, adding a Mexican twist to the local culinary scene.
Carmine & Co will provide a taste of the sea with calamari fritti and specially sourced Port Lincoln mussels, originally intended for the Dockside event.
Port River Cruises invites guests to delve into the area’s maritime and cultural history with educational cruises, showcasing landmarks and historic vessels.
The Lighthouse Wharf Hotel, while canceling their outdoor activities, remains open for indoor dining and drinks.
Milledges Distillation is set to enhance the weekend vibe with live music on Friday and Saturday nights, alongside their usual offerings.
Pirate Life Brewing will operate as usual, offering a diverse selection of beers, wines, spirits, and food.
Mayfair Bakery and Patisserie is ready to surprise with their Dockside-themed pies, featuring unique flavors like “rum and mutton,” and “rum, cayenne pepper, and spatchcock.”
While the Handmade Markets are postponed, patrons can look forward to seeing these stallholders at the upcoming Coastal Festival.
Brindabella Sailing, the beloved 80-foot maxi yacht, will also make an appearance at the Adelaide Coastal Festival next Friday.
SA Sailing League will proceed with their sailing competition on the Port River, spanning Friday to Sunday.
Post Office Projects Gallery + Studios, despite rescheduling their Open Studio and Art Fair, welcomes visitors to their current exhibition featuring works by Brianna Speight and Dani Reynolds.
Lastly, the “Heart Lines” exhibition at the Visitor Information Centre offers a unique community arts project, showcasing a collaborative embroidered map of Port Adelaide and its surroundings.
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