Over one jam packed weekend, Newcastle residents and visitors to the city can experience the best our area has to offer! The Throsby Basin area has long been regarded as the seafood capital of Newcastle, based around the five villages of Carrington, Islington, Maryville, Tighes Hill and Wickham, including the iconic Newcastle Seafood Markets. The Newcastle Seafood Festival will be showcasing why i
t is the seafood capital of Newcastle. From Friday lunch 9th April to Sunday dinner on the 11th April over 30 Pubs, clubs, restaurants and takeaways in the area will be putting on their best, most creative and impressive seafood dishes to wow your taste buds. They will all be vying for your endorsement as the best Seafood dish in the region. Try a dish at a participating venue, vote and you will go into the draw for a Five Star Seafood experience weekend in Sydney. The highlight of the weekend will be the Seafood Co-Op open days on Saturday 10th and 11th April. Walk the marina, meet the fisherman and view their boats, tour the back of house to see how they prepare the seafood, and of course buy some great seafood to enjoy with a picnic along the foreshore. Activities include:
* King Prawn peeling competition - put your skills to the test!
* Onboard Seafood VIP MasterClass with 3 of Newcastle's top chefs!
* Snag & Snap - Family fishing competition
* Marine Services Fish BBQ
* Sea-Food Bites - vote for your favourite dish and go into the draw to WIN!
* Kids Colouring In competition
* Live Entertainment over the 2 days
* FREE Kombucha giveaways
* Food trucks & stalls
* Grab some seafood and picnic by the water!! If you love seafood you will love this weekend in the five villages of the Throsby Basin.
