Food n Groove Fridays

15/12/2025

APPLY NOW! 🥳🎉

📢 Calling all regional businesses! 📢

Our 2026 vendor applications are officially OPEN! 🎉

We’re now welcoming Expressions of Interest from food vendors, market vendors, and wineries/distilleries who’d love to be part of our 2026 events.

🍽️ Food Vendors, form available here: https://account.stallmanager.com.au/apply/5433215575f178076d36bc3.11071815

👛 Market Vendors, form available here: https://account.stallmanager.com.au/apply/12290179185f179444312986.13271586

🍷Wineries/Distilleries, form available here: https://account.stallmanager.com.au/apply/2145392816577d955711e41.57641003

APPLY NOW and join us in creating amazing experiences at our 2026 events — we’d love to have you involved! ✨

04/11/2025

🎉 THANK YOU Fraser Coast! 🎉

What an incredible time we’ve had at the Get Ready Food n Groove Fridays! From emergency services crews to delicious food, cold brews, incredible music and good vibes, we’ve had an amazing time with all of you! 🍻🎶🫶

🙌 A massive shout-out to our amazing volunteers, vendors, contractors, sponsors, and performers for bringing it all together.

We hope you picked up some helpful tips to prepare for storm season. ⛈️

Stay safe, and don’t forget to follow and for the latest local event updates.

See you again in October 2026! 🌟

🎥 Videography and Photography

🌐 https://www.facebook.com/fngfridays

31/10/2025

🔥 What a night in Maryborough! 🔥

Get Ready Maryborough had it all — epic tunes, vibrant energy, and an incredible community vibe! 🎶🤝

A huge shoutout to our local emergency service crews and everyone doing their part to get ready for storm season. 💪 🚒

It’s all about being prepared and looking out for each other. 💜

Massive thanks to everyone who showed up, danced, and helped make the event such a standout! 🙌

🎥: Videography and Photography

🌐 https://www.facebook.com/fngfridays

29/10/2025

✨ Throwback to Get Ready Hervey Bay! ✨

Good vibes, bright lights, and amazing community spirit all around! 💥🙌

Huge thanks to our local emergency crews for their hard work and for guiding the community in storm season preparedness! 👮🚒

And of course, a massive thanks to everyone who came out and got involved – you made it a night to remember! 💛

🎥: Videography and Photography

🌐 https://www.facebook.com/fngfridays

27/10/2025

🎉 How great were the 'Get Ready’ events in Hervey Bay and Maryborough?! 🙌

We had an amazing time connecting with our community — learning how to stay safe this storm season while enjoying delicious food, live music, and meeting our incredible local emergency heroes! 🚒🎶🍔

A huge THANK YOU to our wonderful sponsors who made these events possible:
Get Ready Queensland
Fraser Coast Regional Council
Staging Solutions
Handyhire Queensland
What's on Fraser Coast Magazine
Zip Print Australia
Hit101.9 Fraser Coast
Triple M Fraser Coast

Check out these fantastic pics from the events captured by Glenn Morris Photography! 📸✨

For more information on how to prepare for storm season, please visit:
🚨 https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/
🚨 www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/storm-season-clean-up
🚨 https://disaster.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/

🌐 https://www.facebook.com/fngfridays

23/10/2025

🎉 TODAY’S THE DAY, Maryborough! 🎉

It’s your turn to enjoy 'Get Ready' from 4pm – 9pm at the Brolga Theatre Riverstage! 🌟

👮 Meet emergency crews and chat about disaster preparedness
🚒 Get up close to emergency vehicles and equipment
🎶 Enjoy live music and family-friendly entertainment
🍔 Savour tasty bites from food trucks and browse market stalls

🎶 Live Music Lineup:
4pm – Emma Newman Music
5.15pm – Fool's Errand
7.15pm – Forbidden Road

Grab your friends and family and head to Riverstage for an epic night of food, fun, and tunes! See you there! 😎✨

🎉 FREE ENTRY 🎉

Things to remember:
⭐️ Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
⭐️ No BYO alcohol – bar available on site
⭐️ Please leave pets at home (assistance animals exempt)
⭐️ Bring chairs & picnic rugs (no shade structures)
⭐️ No ATM on site – most vendors have EFTPOS

🎶 GET READY - Maryborough
🗓 Friday 24 October | 🕓 4pm – 9pm
📍 Brolga Theatre Riverstage, Maryborough

🌐 https://www.facebook.com/fngfridays

22/10/2025

🎉 1 DAY TO GO until the Get Ready event takes over Maryborough! 🍽️

Treat your taste buds to a night of delicious eats from our amazing food vendors:

🌭 J’s Dogs
🥔 Hot Baked Potatoes - Fraser Coast
🍖 Mr. Pulled
🍗 Nimo’s Schnitzels
🍔 Bar
🍨 Rolled Ice Cream
🍕 Frasercoast Woodfired Ovens
🧋 Outback Spirit Iced Tea, Juice & Bubble Tea
☕ Cockatoo Coffee
🍧 ’s-slushies & Confectionary
🥤 Sunni Sip Co
🍟 Binneys Tornado Potatoes
🍦 Mr. Whippy Fraser Coast

🎶 Live Music Lineup:
4pm – Emma Newman Music
5.15pm – Fool's Errand
7.15pm – Forbidden Road


See you TOMORROW for great food and good vibes! 🍴🎶🙌

🎉 FREE ENTRY 🎉

Things to remember:
⭐️ Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
⭐️ No BYO alcohol – bar available on site
⭐️ Please leave pets at home (assistance animals exempt)
⭐️ Bring chairs & picnic rugs (no shade structures)
⭐️ No ATM on site – most vendors have EFTPOS

🎶 GET READY - Maryborough
🗓 Friday 24 October | 🕓 4pm – 9pm
📍 Brolga Theatre Riverstage, Maryborough

🌐 https://www.facebook.com/fngfridays

22/10/2025

🎉 GET READY Maryborough - 2 DAYS TO GO! 🛍️

Explore the incredible market vendors at in Maryborough THIS FRIDAY! 👇

🚁 Great Ocean Helicopters
✨ Glow As Ya Go
🌈 Healthy Rainbow Art with Carolyn
🐴 Riding For the Disabled Maryborough, Qld
🌺 Blackman's Cultural Indulgence
🌿 Natural Products
👕 Local Beach Clothing Company
🏡 Millwood Cottage Gifts
💎 Links Permanent Jewellery
🧙‍♀️ The Whimsical Curio
🎤 Widebay MobileEntertainers
🎨 Coast Facepainting

🎶 Live Music Lineup:
4pm – Emma Newman Music
5.15pm – Fool's Errand
7.15pm – Forbidden Road

Come on down for a fun-filled night you won’t want to miss! 💫

🎉 FREE ENTRY 🎉

Things to remember:
⭐️ Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
⭐️ No BYO alcohol – bar available on site
⭐️ Please leave pets at home (assistance animals exempt)
⭐️ Bring chairs & picnic rugs (no shade structures)
⭐️ No ATM on site – most vendors have EFTPOS

🎶 GET READY - Maryborough
🗓 Friday 24 October | 🕓 4pm – 9pm
📍 Brolga Theatre Riverstage, Maryborough

🌐 https://www.facebook.com/fngfridays

20/10/2025

🎉 How awesome was the Get Ready event in Hervey Bay?! 🙌🍴

Now it’s YOUR turn, MARYBOROUGH! We’re bringing the good vibes, great food, and epic tunes to you THIS FRIDAY – October 24! 🚨

Meet your local emergency crews, check out the cool vehicles, and grab some handy disaster-ready tips. 🚒👮‍♀️⚡

Check out the amazing live music lineup 🎶:

🎵 4.00pm – Emma Newman Music
Fraser Coast singer-songwriter and a local favourite known for her captivating vocals and heartfelt acoustic tunes.

🎤 5.15pm – Fool's Errand
A crowd-pleasing band playing everything from easy listening to rock and dance hits. Guaranteed to get you singing along!

🎸 7.15pm – Forbidden Road
A versatile group blending rock, blues, country, and pop for a high-energy set that suits every crowd.

Bring your mates, grab some tasty bites, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of music and community!! 🍕✨

🎉 FREE ENTRY 🎉

Things to remember:
⭐️ Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
⭐️ No BYO alcohol – bar available on site
⭐️ Please leave pets at home (assistance animals exempt)
⭐️ Bring chairs & picnic rugs (no shade structures)
⭐️ No ATM on site – most vendors have EFTPOS

🎶 GET READY - Maryborough
🗓 Friday 24 October | 🕓 4pm – 9pm
📍 Brolga Theatre Riverstage, Maryborough

🌐 https://www.facebook.com/fngfridays

16/10/2025

🎉 TODAY'S THE DAY Hervey Bay! 🎉

We’re kicking off the first event with a special 'Get Ready' theme TODAY from 4pm – 9pm at City Park, Hervey Bay! 🚨✨

👮 Meet emergency crews and chat about disaster preparedness
🚒 Get up close to emergency vehicles and equipment
🎶 Enjoy live music and family-friendly entertainment
🍔 Savour tasty bites from food trucks and browse market stalls

🎸 Live Music Lineup:
4pm – Doug Edwards
5.15pm – Smooth Velvet
7.15pm – Lacy

🎉 FREE ENTRY 🎉

Bring your friends and family and groove the night away! 🕺

See you there! 😎✨


Things to remember:
⭐️ Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
⭐️ No BYO alcohol – bar available on site
⭐️ Please leave pets at home (assistance animals exempt)
⭐️ Bring chairs & picnic rugs (no shade structures)
⭐️ No ATM on site – most vendors have EFTPOS

🎶 GET READY - Hervey Bay
🗓 Friday 17 October | 🕓 4pm – 9pm
📍 City Park, Hervey Bay

🌐 https://www.facebook.com/fngfridays

16/10/2025

🎉 JUST 1 DAY TO GO until returns to Hervey Bay! 🎉

Food n Groove Fridays kicks off TOMORROW with a special 'Get Ready' themed event! 🚨

👮 Meet your local emergency service crews and learn how to prepare for extreme weather events. 🚒

Join us at City Park, Hervey Bay from 4pm–9pm for live music, tasty food and cold brews! 🍕🎶🍻

🎸 Live Music Lineup:
4pm – Doug Edwards
5.15pm – Smooth Velvet
7.15pm – Lacy

🎉 FREE ENTRY 🎉

Don’t miss out - see you there! 🙌✨

Things to remember:
⭐️ Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
⭐️ No BYO alcohol – bar available on site
⭐️ Please leave pets at home (assistance animals exempt)
⭐️ Bring chairs & picnic rugs (no shade structures)
⭐️ No ATM on site – most vendors have EFTPOS

🎶 GET READY - Hervey Bay
🗓 Friday 17 October | 🕓 4pm – 9pm
📍 City Park, Hervey Bay

🌐 https://www.facebook.com/fngfridays