This year, Carnivale will feature Festival favorites plus a variety of exciting new eventsm including the Wonderland Spiegeltent as the new star attraction and Festival Hub venue. Imported from Belgium with its original early 20th century décor including colorful stained glass windows, velvet drapings and warm wood furnishings, the Spiegeltent will present comedy superstar Jimeoin, enigmatic trio The Kransky Sisters, Blues superstars Lloyd Spiegel and Big Daddy Wilson, and a lively program of thrilling acrobatic circus, vivacious cabaret, sizzling burlesque, and live comedy that will start from 12 May and continue into Carnivale weekend 20-22.
Official Carnivale weekend kicks off in spectacular style on Friday 20 May with a long lunch dining experience, Paradise on a Plate, held within the opulent surrounds of the authentic Wonderland Spiegeltent and in Dixie Park (next to the Sugar Wharf) outdoor dining under the palms. The 4-course luncheon will be a land and sea lovers’ gourmet delight with matching award-winning wines by Brown Brothers plus live entertainment to match each course. Friday night lights up with the Carnivale Wonders of the Tropics Street Parade on Macrosson St. – Port Douglas’ “High Street”. A Carnivale favorite, the parade will feature festooned floats from local community and businesses, stilt walkers, fire twirlers, jugglers, electrifying performers and a few special surprises.
Grab family and friends and head to the Family Beach Day Party at Four Mile Beach for a day of fun and frolic by the sea on Saturday 21 May, featuring an amazing Kite Festival with astounding giant kites. Dig deep into the Sandcastle and Sand Sculpting Competition, and spike your best attack at beach volleyball and cricket games. Includes family entertainment featuring Bosco and Honey on ukulele, kids’ activities, market stalls and eye-popping giant puppets.
The inaugural Port On A Fork Food & Wine Festival will have guests eating, drinking and dancing in the moonlight on Saturday evening 21 May. It’s one big foodie party featuring an assortment of tropically-inspired dishes that capture the essence of local living. Savor Port Douglas on your palate with the freshest and best of the area’s produce and ingredients, from the sweet and savoury to the tart and tangy. Plus a variety of regional providore and food artisans will be offering tastings of their handcrafted goodies. Legendary singer and saxophonist Joe Camilleri & Black Sorrows will be kicking the festivities into high gear with electrifying live music.
For Art lovers, The Wonder of the Tropics Container Art in the Park exhibit from 20-22 May will bring renowned and local artists together to exhibit their works in a trendy industrial shipping container gallery space. Showcasing a range of visual arts mediums and styles, artwork will also be on sale to capture the memory of a visit to Carnivale.
To finish the weekend off on Sunday 22 May, head to the Port Douglas Fisherman’s Village Seafood & Music Festival. What’s Port Douglas without a Bucket of Prawns? Prawns, barramundi, oysters and more cooked fresh off the trawler and four live free music stages featuring Desert Blues, Dream Boogie and more. Stages will be located within easy strolling distance along the waterfront starting from Reef Marina. Meander your way to Rex Smeal Park at sunset and wind down from a full Carnivale event calendar with a picnic blanket and soak up the stunning twilight views. Fish & Chips packs are available to book in advance to ensure you have all the provisions necessary for a lazy Port Douglas Sunday afternoon. Get ready for the ultimate Party in Paradise!
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