Question 1

What are the event timings and locations?

Accepted Answer

Big Breakfast
• 7am – 11am (RSL Albany Sub-Branch)
• 11am – afternoon, Sausage Sizzle by local Defense Force cadet units

Australia Day Ceremony (includes Citizenship Award presentations and Citizenship Ceremony)
• 9am – 11am

Binalup/ Middleton Beach Festival
• 11am – 4pm

Question 2

What does Binalup Mean?

Accepted Answer

Menang for First Light/Morning Light

Question 3

What attractions are there at the event?

Accepted Answer

• Live music on stage from 11am
• The Wilding Project- Parkour
• Little People Play
• Made to be Messy
• Variety of food vendors
• The Barrel Sauna (free but must book your spot) 
• Bouncy castle, inflatable obstacle courses & maze
• Dodgeball
• Archery Tag
• Interactive Mermaids
• Face Painting (fees apply)
• Jaime the Clown
• Shanty Fairy Hair Braiding
• Lotus Henna Tattoo (fees apply)
• Australian themed photo booth
• Multicultural performances
• Emergency Services displays
• And much more……

Food trucks will be at the festival providing a variety of food and drink over the course of the day.

Question 4

Where can I park?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available onsite along with overflow public carparking at Eyre Park or on the golf course reserve via Wollaston Road.

The City of Albany encourages you to travel smart to this event and consider walking or cycling to avoid parking hassles. Additional bike racks will be available.

Question 5

Will the road be closed for the event?

Accepted Answer

There are no road closures in place.

Question 6

Do I need to RSVP for the Australia Day Ceremony?

Accepted Answer

As there is no reserved seating for the event, there is no requirement to RSVP, unless you are a conferee or an award nominee.

Question 7

Will the event still go ahead in bad weather?

Accepted Answer

We will do our utmost to make sure the event can proceed, with the safety of our participants and attendees coming first.

Question 8

Are there accessible facilities?

Accepted Answer

ACROD parking is available next to Three Anchors and the Surf Life Saving Club. Accessible toilets are available at the Public Toilets next to Three Anchors.

Question 9

How much does it cost to attend?

Accepted Answer

This is a FREE event.

Question 10

Can I bring my dog?

Accepted Answer

Yes, given that your dog is on the lead and with you at all times.

Question 11

Can I smoke at the event?

Accepted Answer

No, this is a smoke free event

Question 12

Is there EFTPOS at the Festival?

Accepted Answer

Electronic payment options may be available with certain food vendors. There is no ATM available
on site.

Question 13

What do I do if I require first aid?

Accepted Answer

First aid will be available at the St Johns Ambulance van located onsite. There will also be First Aid trained staff carrying first aid kits at the event.

Question 14

What if I lose or find something?

Accepted Answer

Please report to the Events Staff at the City marquee.

Question 15

Will food be available?

Accepted Answer

We will have a range of high-quality food/beverage vendors catering to all dietary requirements at the event.

Attendees are welcome to bring a picnic with them to the event.

Question 16

Can I bring food with me?

Accepted Answer