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Mandurah
Crabfest 2008
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Mandurah's city streets are set to come alive with colour, energy and music during the 2008 Channel Seven Crab Fest - March 7, 8 & 9.
A two day event featuring live cooking demonstrations, family style entertainment, local produce, and much, much more, the Channel Seven Crab Fest is the largest festival of the year and celebrates Mandurah’s vibrant coastal lifestyle through the iconic Blue Manna Crab.
Located at the heart of Mandurah on the famous Eastern Foreshore, this year’s festival program will be bursting with flavour and entertainment - featuring exciting crab and seafood cuisine, a delicious array of wines, including local Peel Region wines and a lively festival atmosphere.
Live performers surround the festivities over the weekend with five stages packed with entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. The Crab Fest Mascot ‘Claude the Crab’ will be out and about mingling with the crowds and the Saturday festivities culminates with a firework spectacular in Mandjar Bay from 9:00pm.
The Channel 7 Crab Fest Mandurah is designed to provide a feast for your senses so make sure you join Channel 7 Perth presenters, local identities, national celebrities and the tens of thousands that flock to Mandurah every year for the annual Crab Fest Mandurah celebrations.
To find out more about the 2008 Channel Seven Crab Fest Mandurah contact the City of Mandurah Events Team on 9550 3729 or eventsteam@mandurah.wa.gov.au. Don’t miss out on this amazing event, book your accommodation now for a memorable weekend in Mandurah by contacting the Mandurah Visitor Centre on 9550 3999 or www.visitmandurah.com |
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Amusements
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Fine
Food & Wine
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Parades
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Fireworks
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FESTIVAL
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Alcoa Cooking Pavilion |
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Offering two full days of fun and flavour, drop in and join in the activities at the Alcoa World Alumina Cooking Pavilion.
Be captivated by tantalising aromas and take a journey for the senses as renowned celebrity Chefs provide exciting live cooking demonstrations throughout the entire festival weekend.
Among those cooking up a storm in the kitchen will be Channel Seven’s ‘Home in WA’ star Martin Gillespie, otherwise known as the Retro Chef, who will be delivering fun, themed cooking antics for the whole family to enjoy.
New to the Cooking Pavilion in 2008 is the not to be missed Iain Lawless with his authentic and interactive Thai cuisine. Mixing in a hilarious sense of humour with fresh, healthy dishes that are quick and easy to make, Iain will be sure to be a memorable part of your weekend. |
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Cedar Woods Gourmet Food Concert – 7th March 2008, 6:30pm |
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Join Better Homes and Gardens Celebrity Chef, Ed Halmagyi for an exclusive night of gourmet cuisine, sparkling estuary views and the smooth sultry sounds of Alida Wright and her jazz quartet. With live cooking demonstrations, three course seafood inspired courses and a complimentary glass of Cape Bouvard sparkling wine on arrival, this promises to be a night to remember, so don’t miss out,
Book now at the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre on 9550 3900
Tickets $75 A Reserve, $70 B Reserve, $60 C Reserve (Limited viewing).. |
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Mandurah Performing Arts Centre |
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Crab, Seafood & Wine Pavilion |
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Located at the heart of the weekend’s festivities, the Lakeland’s Crab, Seafood and Wine Pavilion is the perfect opportunity to sample some of the finest crab and seafood dishes on offer in the Mandurah region.
Positioned alongside a fully licensed bar and with five fantastic restaurants serving up an array of menu choices, the pavilion creates the ideal setting to tantalise your tastebuds and satisfy the senses as you watch the festival activities surrounding you.
Live entertainment will be performing throughout both days from this location, so sit back, relax and enjoy. |
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Highlight |
Fireworks Display |
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All eyes can turn
skyward for a stunning
fireworks display set to
explode over the magical
waters of Mandjar Bay.
Fireworks Display
commences at approx 9.00
pm with great viewing
points all around the
Mandurah waterfront. |
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Mandjar Bay |
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Other Highlights |
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Frasers Landing Fireworks Spectacular, Saturday 8 March, 9pm
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Crab Manna – sales of fresh crab meat
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Tasting Temptations – tasting and sales of gourmet food, including cheese, wines, breads, biscuits and wines
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Eventscorp Rotunda Stage
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97.3 Coast FM Stage
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Market Stallholders, Mandjar Markets on the Western Foreshore, Community Stalls and Boat Displays
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Mandurah Estate Agency Water Carnival – WA Wakeboarding Association, WA Speed Boats, Kite Boarding Demonstrations and WA Ski Show
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Lotterywest Children’s Stage
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Smart Street Mall Stage
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Activities and Entertainment for young people throughout the festival
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Cleanaway Children’s Entertainment and Activity Area – Circus Challenge
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Kids Art Workshops, Mandjar Square from 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday
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Mandurah Scooters V Moto Fashion Parade, Saturday 11.00am and 2.00pm, Come and watch gorgeous models showcase the latest Mandurah fashions. This is a fabulous new addition for this year’s 10th Anniversary of Crab Fest
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Channel 7 celebrities
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Win a V Moto Scooter!
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Mandurah Waterfront |
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