Get excited, foodies and seafood lovers, because on Saturday, the 28th of October, South Australia’s Sea to Shore Glenelg Seafood Festival makes its much-anticipated return for its second year, celebrating the state’s best seafood at the popular beachside suburb of Glenelg.
Kicking off at 11 am, the Glenelg foreshore at Jimmy Melrose Park will become a haven of seafood, with nine South Aussie restaurateurs showcasing delicious, sustainably sourced seafood dishes. Guests will have the opportunity to witness the use of fresh ingredients and the theatrics of wild cooking, with the chefs preparing and cooking everything in an open marquee.
Headliners from last year’s successful inaugural festival are back, including Soi 38, Squid Squad, Ragani Day, Oyster Bar, and CBD’s beloved Fishbank. In addition, the festival is thrilled to introduce newcomers to its foreshore hub, such as the Spanish Hahndorf eatery, Comida, and South Australia’s pioneering sustainable seafood restaurant, Angler Stirling. To sweeten the experience, Gelista will be offering a variety of gelati flavours for guests to enjoy.
Amanda Prance, the owner of Angler, is looking forward to being a participant at this year’s festival. ‘Angler is excited to deliver our unique offering at a seaside location. With only 7% of seafood caught in SA staying in SA, the Sea to Shore Glenelg Seafood Festival is an important event to shine a light on our local fishers…Seafood should always be fresh and local—we guarantee both—never frozen and 100% traceability’, says Amanda. ‘We believe in knowing where, how and when seafood is caught and processed and who the fisher is.’
The foreshore hub promises a dreamy atmosphere that mirrors a beachside oasis. Guests will be greeted by a setting adorned in soft whites, timbers, and nautical-inspired installations, thoughtfully designed and created by the team at Hygee Studio again this year. To add to the atmosphere, live musical performances by DJ Phoebe Snow and DJ Ashlee Grindle of Choons and Moovz will set the perfect ‘kick back and relax’ mood.
2KW is in charge of the festival’s bar, offering marine-themed beverages with contributions from iconic local brands such as Threefold Distilling, Little Bang Brewery, and Riot Wine Co.
As the sun sets on Glenelg, Jetty Road’s restaurants and bars will extend the festival’s spirit, hosting a vibrant street party into the night with seafood-themed dishes along with their regular menus, as well as live entertainment. Some participating businesses include Fourth, Doughballs, Dante’s Deli, Beach Burrito, and Attitudes Boutique.
City of Holdfast Bay Mayor Amanda Wilson is thrilled about the return and expansion of the festival this year.
‘The inaugural Sea to Shore Glenelg Seafood Festival was a great success last year, with 25,000 attendees flocking to the foreshore and Jetty Road’, says Amanda. ‘We are thrilled to expand this year, adding a range of new major producers to the festival’s foreshore offerings. It just goes to show how much people respect the quality of produce in this state, and what better place to showcase this than one of SA’s best coastal destinations.’
‘Glenelg continues to establish itself as a destination that not only offers quality food but also provides immersive experiences and entertainment to visitors, and the Sea to Shore Glenelg Seafood Festival is a great example of that.’
Entry is free to the festival and is the perfect way to spend a sunny Spring day with friends, family or loved ones, celebrating both the taste and beauty of South Australia’s coast.
What: Sea to Shore Festival.
Where: Glenelg Foreshore (Jimmy Melrose Park) and Jetty Road, Glenelg, SA 5045.
When: Saturday, 28th of October from 11 am.
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