2010 Port Douglas Carnivale Program

DETAILED LISTINGS (click on the orange links to go to event pages)

Click HERE for a Carnivale Event Map to help you navigate your way around Carnivale.

PRE-CARNIVALE:

Friday 14th May

Douglas Songwriters Port Douglas Heat @ Mossman Bowls Club Shed

Songwriter’s Challenge is an event designed to encourage local performers both amateur and professional to perform their own original material to a panel of 3 judges. The top 3 amateurs and pros from the 3 regional heats will be asked to perform on the Final night at the Sugar Wharf Carnivale Club. This event is hugely popular with performers and audiences alike as it provides a rare opportunity to hear original music performed publicly. 7 pm, food & beverages are available. Free Entry.

Saturday 15 May

Douglas Songwriters Port Douglas Heat @ Salt House, Cairns

Songwriter’s Challenge is an event designed to encourage local performers both amateur and professional to perform their own original material to a panel of 3 judges. The top 3 amateurs and pros from the 3 regional heats will be asked to perform on the Final night at the Sugar Wharf Carnivale Club. This event is hugely popular with performers and audiences alike as it provides a rare opportunity to hear original music performed publicly. 7 pm, food & beverages are available. Free Entry.

Saturday 15 May

Miss Carnivale Masquerade Ball @ Rydges Ballroom

The quest is on to unmask this year’s Port Douglas Carnivale ambassador at an all-out glamour masquerade ball. The local winner will undertake guest appearances during the festival of Carnivale, as well as fundraising and gathering donations for the Cancer Council directed to awareness and prevention of breast cancer. Entertainment will include a special show from Bodies In Motion and live music.

Rydges Ballroom, Port Douglas. 7 pm – 11 pm. $75 per head or $700 for a table of ten. Tickets include a 3 course meal. Tickets at Rydges or below:

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Saturday 18 May

Douglas Songwriters’ Contest Port Douglas Region / Heat 3 @ The Tin Shed (Port Douglas Combined Clubs)

Songwriter’s Challenge is an event designed to encourage local performers both amateur and professional to perform their own original material to a panel of 3 judges. The top 3 amateurs and pros from the 3 regional heats will be asked to perform on the Final night at the Sugar Wharf Carnivale Club. This event is hugely popular with performers and audiences alike as it provides a rare opportunity to hear original music performed publicly. 7 pm, food & beverages are available. Free Entry.

EVERY DAY ALL FESTIVAL:

Carnivale Club @ The Historic Sugar Wharf

Live Entertainment every night during Carnivale! Nightly Sunset Sessions from 5 – 7 pm. $5 or free for Carnivale Club Members. Nightly Evening Sessions from 7.30 – 11.30 pm. Ticket prices vary. Please read below to find out who is playing each evening. Tickets available for 18 years + only. ID required.

Windswell Kitesurfing Sessions

Checkout some awesome kiteboarding action at the best locations in from Pretty Beach to Cape Kimberly. If you are interested in kitesurfing there is something here for everyone from all levels of riders to first timers or total beginners. Meet and rego 10am sharp daily at Kite Beach – the south end of Four Mile Beach (end of Barrier st.) Includes Event T-shirt, Entry into Prize Draw, BBQ, Transfers, Test rides on latest gear, Free Intro Lessons for family and friends and heaps of fun.

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A Piece of Paradise – Vintage Douglas Shire Exhibition

The Douglas Shire Historical Society is proud to be part of the Port Douglas Carnivale 2010 and will present a very special “A Piece of Paradise – Vintage Douglas Shire” exhibition at the Port Douglas Court House Museum. Period photos will give a taste of old Port and the former Douglas Shire in its prime vintages. The Museum will be open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays between 10am and 2pm. Volunteers from the Society will be on hand at all times to welcome locals and visitors. Entry is by gold coin donation.

DAILY PROGRAMME:

Thursday 20

Carnivale Opening: Hollywood Gala Event

Port Douglas Catering presents Hollywood Gala Opening Event. Great food, beverages and fantastic entertainment from the 1RAR Big Band, Los Caracoles, comedians Shirlee Sunflower and The Great Dave and shows from the Spinn Sisters Hoopstars at Port’s best location on the Port Douglas Sugar Wharf. Come and kick off Carnivale 2010 in style. The Sugar Wharf. 6 pm – midnight. $60.00 presold, $50.00 at the door. Tickets include a superb meal. Tickets available for 18 years + only. ID required.

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Friday 21

Sheraton Mirage Longest Lunch

The 2010 theme for this event is ‘Lunch Like a Celebrity’ and the reason to indulge in fabulous fashions, fantastic food and time out with friends for for a leisurely long lunch. Pre-arranged seating, table service of a thoughtfully chosen, three course menu showcasing fresh local produce (vegetarian options available – just ask when you book) accompanied by well-matched quality Australian wines. Sheraton Country Club, 11.30am – 3pm. $140 pp. Tickets available online here or www.foodandwinenq.com or phone: (07) 40 539 111

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Friday 21

Macrossan Street Parade

A true community event in the finest tradition, the Macrossan Street Parade has long been a highlight of the Carnivale festival and regularly draws crowds of thousands who line the high street to cheer for their friends and colleagues. Entertainment kicks off at 5.30 pm with circus and street performers and live music. The Parade starts at 7 pm and follows a route down Macrossan and Wharf Sts. This year’s post-parade atmosphere will be boosted by a series of entertainment zones along Macrossan St featuring great original live music from Simon Asquith, Savidas and Moondog Blues in Grant St Park; a wild Bush Barn Dance with the Hillbilly Goats outside Rattle & Hum; and a host of great roving circus and physical theatre performers blowing minds! The Spinn Sisters, The Great Dave, Shirlee Sunflower and so many more! Don’t forget all the fun of the sideshow amusements down in Market Park, running from late afternoon till late. FREE

Friday 21

Street Parade – Rafters Party @ Carnivale Club

Sunset Session (5 – 7 pm): Savidas $5

Evening Session (7 – 12 pm):  Spinn Sisters Hoopstars, DJ Juzi, DJ Smoothie, DJ Sammy J, DJ 911

$15 door / $10 online presale. Tickets available for 18 years + only. ID required.

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Saturday & Sunday 22 – 23

Exemplar Clipper Cup

The Exemplar Clipper Cup Regatta is a six-race series staged over two weekends as part of Port Douglas Carnivale. Vessels compete for the prestigious Clipper Cup, originally raced off Hawaii as an international competition. $75 per boat.

Download entry forms from www.carnivale.com.au or www.portdouglasyachtclub.com.au

Saturday & Sunday 22 – 23

The Airing of the Quilts

Mossman District Branch Leukaemia Foundation annual Airing of the Quilts features a display of handmade quilts from mainly North Queensland. Also have Craft Stalls. Morning and afternoon tea and light lunch available.

This is the 4th Airing of the Quilts held in Mossman, anyone wanting to display a quilt can download the entry form HERE or call Lorraine Carrington 4098 1860. Anyone wanting to set up a craft stall, bookings through R & C Fabrics and LInen Mossman 4098 1563. Mossman Indoor Sports Centre. 9 am – 5 pm (3 pm Sat), $8 entry includes program.

Saturday 22

Carnivale BMX, Skate and Scooter Competition

An event for all ages, beginners to expert, the Inaugral Carnivale BMX, Skate and Scooter competition offers all levels of riders and skaters to show off their skills and capabilities in fun and supportive environment with the chance to win great prizes from PD Bike Works and Compound Skate. Run in conjunction with the Douglas Shire Community Services Association this event is aimed at giving the Youth of Port Douglas, Mossman and surrounds a place to express themselves and will have local judges and a DJ to provide the soundtrack to each rider. Pick up an entry form from PD Bike Works, The Douglas Shire Community Services Association in Mill St, Mossman and the Carnivale ticket office. Parent or Guardians to sign for under 18′s and helmets are required during the competition. Mossman skate park. Free Entry. 9 am registration – 10 am start.

Saturday 22

Food, Wine and a Taste of Port

Organisers of Carnivale’s most successful long term event, Food, Wine & A Taste of Port, are offering a richly detailed evening of Latin American food, music and dance entitled “La Vida Loca” this year. This must-do food and wine festival is the premier social and cuisine event of Port Douglas Carnivale, and takes place under striking illuminated palm fronds on the foreshore at Rex Smeal Park. 5.30pm – 11.00pm. Tables of 10 for just $380 or single tickets for $45. For more information go to www.foodandwinenq.com or phone: (07) 40 539 111

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Saturday 22

Jazz under the Stars @ Carnivale Club

Sunset Sessions (5 – 7 pm): 1RAR Jazz Band $5

Evening Session (7 – 12): 1RAR Jazz Band, Shirley & Julio

$15 door / $10 online presale. Tickets available for 18 years + only. ID required.

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Sunday 23

Habitats 21st Birthday Celebrations

The Rainforest Habitat celebrates its 21st Birthday with a fun-filled brunch! Guests are immersed within the Wetlands environment whilst enjoying the sounds and colours of wildlife as they wander freely amongst the guests. $44 adults, $22 for kids and families $110. www.rainforesthabitat.com.au

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Sunday 23

Rattle ‘N’ Hum Wine and Music Day

Enjoy the atmosphere in our relaxing beer garden where we will have food platters, live music and wine tasting to introduce our new premium wine selection. 18yrs + only but minors are allowed on the premises. Live entertainment, from 2pm to 5pm. A la carte food and other drinks will be available and all admittance is free.

Sunday 23

Douglas Rock ‘N’ Blues Bonanza

For crackin’ live music and good times in paradise, get on down to Rex Smeal Park for the Douglas Rock N Blues Bonanza. Set to become a highlight of Carnivale celebrations, Johno’s Blues Band will be back in force, joining brother’s-in-musical-arms Flying Libido, Wizard & Oz, and the remarkable Bex Marshall. 1pm – 6.30pm. $10 general admission, kids under 12 free. Buy at the gate or online here.

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Sunday 23

Rock N Blues Jam @ Carnivale Club

Sunset Sessions (5 – 7 pm): Kan’d Peaches $5

Evening Session (7 – 12): Swamp Dust

Free Entry. 18 years + only. ID required.

Monday & Tuesday 24 – 25

Golf Tournament – Sea Temple Golf Club + Mirage Country Club

The 2010 Port Douglas Golf Challenge Cup is a testament to the golfing prowess of the region and is a 40cm high polished cup that is eagerly contested. The 2 day event is played at Mirage Country Club on day 1, Monday 24th and at The Sea Temple Golf Club on day 2, Tuesday 25th. The game is an Ambrose event played in shotgun style at 11am both days. Day One winners will be presented at Mirage CC after play on day one and all other prizes and trophies will be raised at The Sea Temple GC Tuesday afternoon. Handicaps will be as per AGU/WGU status OR will be a maximum of 10 for male non-handicapped players and 20 for female non-handicapped players. All Golflink numbers MUST be on application for handicaps to apply. The nomination form is available at Mirage CC , Sea Temple GC or www.carnivale.com.au. Only twenty five teams of 4 will be accepted. And that will be the first 25 paid entries! Get in quick. 11 am (both days). Ticketing/registration: Cost is $300 per team per day / $75 per player, per day.

Tuesday 25

Carnivale Wine @ Carnivale Club

Sunset Sessions (5 – 7 pm): Matt Kirsch $5

Evening Session (7 – 12): Wine and Cheese Tasting: We will be featuring St Hallet wines from the Barossa and Stuart Blackwell, the Chief Wine Maker from St Hallet Wines will be doing the presentation.

$15 door / $10 online presale. Tickets available for 18 years + only. ID required.

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Wednesday 26

Tin Shed Fashion Awards

Vintage Tropical Glam is on show this year by young designers and retailers for the 2nd Annual Tin Shed Fashion Awards. Glam up for a great night at one of the most stunning spots in town. Tickets $55.00 available from the Port Douglas Combined Clubs

Wednesday 26

Port Vibe @ Carnivale Club

Sunset Sessions (5 – 7 pm): Simon Asquith

Evening Session (7 – 12): The McMenamins

$15 door / $10 online presale. Tickets available for 18 years + only. ID required.

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Wednesday & Thursday 26 – 27

Hot Spell! Cabaret at the Clink.

The mercury is rising and Miss K is searching for reason. Is it The Greenhouse Effect, the apocalypse or merely the heat radiating from her knickers? As the city hits boiling point it’s impossible to stay sane. The only thing that’s certain is that heads will roll…..but who’s? A one-hour cabaret extravaganza with songs that soar, satire that sizzles and knitting…… strangely enough! Hot Spell marks the third and final instalment to the Miss K trilogy. Supporting Miss K are Comedian Aaron Thomas, Musician Danny Ross and Local band Benny and the Clones. Adult content. The Clink Theatre, Mowbray St, Port Douglas. Tickets $22 / $20 for pensioners & Clink Members. Available from Rehab, Port Douglas, Junction Café, Mossman.

Thursday 27

Carnivale Food Fight – Battle of the master chefs @ Carnivale Club SOLD OUT SORRY!

Sunset Sessions (5 – 7 pm): James Braithwaite

Evening Session (7 – 12): Food Fight! Who will be ‘Port Douglas’Master Chef 2010′? Come and see 8 of our best Chefs battle it out to produce Port’s ultimate dish: contestants include Bucci Ristorante; Head Chef – Shaun Malone, High Tide Beach Bistro Bar; Head Chef – Thomas Ahsendorf /Sous Chef – Phil Seely, Salsa Bar & Grill; Salsa Bar and Grill – Head Chef / Owner Goran Zonai, 2 Fish Seafood Restaurant; Head Chef – Tommy Young, Bistro 3; Head Chef – Evan Seaward, Harrison’s Restaurant; Head Chef / Owner – Spencer Patrick and Sam Hiroki, Bel Cibo; Head Chef / Owner – Andy Gray, and Sakinah House Restaurant; Head Chef – Anthony Kramer. The battle is scheduled to start at 6.30pm at the famous ‘Port Douglas Sugar Wharf’ where the only thing that could outdo the mouth watering dishes created by the contestants is the spectacular sunset view. The contest will see 8 of Port Douglas’ best Chefs facing off all at the same time in the biggest display kitchen ever created. This will be an ‘all in battle’ that puts all Chefs in the same boat, under the same pressure and with no external help as they try to outdo each other with their take on the ultimate Port Douglas dish. The pace will be fast and furious as all 8 Chefs battle for a hotplate, oven or kitchen appliance as they skilfully prepare 2 dishes that should prove to be the finest examples that Port Douglas has ever seen. $35 pre-purchase from www.carnivale.com.au / $45 at the door.

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Friday 28

Zinc’s Domaine Chandon Carnivale Lunch SOLD OUT!

As part of our Carnivale celebrations, Zinc, in conjunction with Moet Hennessy and Domaine Chandon, would like to invite you to join us on Friday 28th May for an exciting 4 course degustation lunch accompanied by sparkling and still wines from Australia’s premier sparkling wine producer. French Champagne on arrival by Veuve Clicquot. $98 p.p. all inclusive. Bookings essential: p 07 4099 6260 :: f 07 4099 6247 :: e info@zincportdouglas.com. SOLD OUT!

Friday 28

Palates of Port – A Degustation under the Stars

Carnivale is delighted to present: A degustation experience featuring 8 sumptuous courses and 8 fine Australian wines from 8 of Port’s top restaurants: Bucci Ristorante; Head Chef – Shaun Malone, High Tide Beach Bistro Bar; Head Chef – Thomas Ahsendorf /Sous Chef – Phil Seely, Salsa Bar & Grill; Salsa Bar and Grill – Head Chef / Owner Goran Zonai, 2 Fish Seafood Restaurant; Head Chef – Tommy Young, Bistro 3; Head Chef – Evan Seaward, Harrison’s Restaurant; Head Chef / Owner – Spencer Patrick and Sam Hiroki, Bel Cibo; Head Chef / Owner – Andy Gray, and Sakinah House Restaurant; Head Chef – Anthony Kramer. Enjoy an enchanting evening in the park under the magical canopy of the starlit fig tree. The dinner is scheduled to start at 6.30 pm under the famous fig tree in Rex Smeal Park. Each of the Food Fight Master Chefs will be contributing a unique & innovative dish ensuring that this dinner is a memorable one and therefore should not be missed. As each course is served each Chef will demonstrate how their dish is created and reveal the secrets that make their dish special as well as explaining how they have best showcased the quality of the fresh local produce they are working with. To accompany our 8 great dishes will be 8 great wines. Our professional team of wine experts have worked hard at ‘pairing’ the finest of Australian wines with the specific tastes and flavours of each course. No expense has been spared in sourcing the best wines from the best wineries of Australia. $160. Tickets available here:

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Friday 28

Carnivale Jazz Cabaret @ Carnivale Club

Sunset Sessions (5 – 7 pm): Los Caracoles $5

Evening Session (7 – 12): Take Five featuring Wilma Reading

$20 door / $15 online presale. Tickets available for 18 years + only. ID required.

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Saturday 29

Four Mile Beach Day

The 2010 Family Beach Day is another one of Carnivale’s major community events! Want to try your hand at kite surfing, kayaking, outrigger racing, sand castle building, beach volleyball or beach cricket, Hula Hooping Workshops, Zumba workshops or circus tricks? Or how about going for a camel ride along the beach? Or just lazing around and watch the Yachts competing out in front? Craft and Food stalls, live music and a bar! It’ll all be there. 10 am – 2 pm. Free

Saturday 29

HABA dive 1km Ocean Swim 4 mile beach

Challenge yourself to a 1 km ocean swim along magnificent Four Mile Beach. Entry open to everyone. It’s just about having a go. You could even dogpaddle if you like. Registrations at 7.30 on the beach in front of the Port Douglas Surf Club. Race start at 8 am sharp.$25. 0423 577 808 guy@latitude16.com.au

Latitude16 Kids triathlon

Kids Triathlon is open for all kids aged 7 – 12. There are various distances for the different age groups – everybody welcome. Certificates will be handed out to all finishers.Rendezvous 25 metre pool, Port Douglas.

Midday. Registration 11.30. Kids 12 and under – $15.00.

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Saturday & Sunday 29 & 30

Exemplar Clipper Cup (as previous weekend)

Saturday 29

National Day of Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service

St David’s Anglican Church (The Church under the Raintrees), on Foxton Avenue, Mossman. 11 .30am.

Saturday 29

Stories and songs by the Campfire

This is a free, lovely family event. We encourage people to bring a chair and blanket and listen to stories and songs by the campfires. The Surf Life Saving Club will have a bar and food, and we will be selling billie tea and damper at $5 per serve. 5.30 pm – 8-ish, at the Surf Club Field.

Saturday 29

Douglas Songwriters’ Contest Grand Final @ Carnivale Club

Sunset Sessions (5 – 7 pm): Simon Asquith $5

Evening Session (7 – 12 pm): Douglas Songwriters’ Contest Grand Final

Songwriter’s Challenge is an event designed to encourage local performers both amateur and professional to perform their own original material to a panel of 3 judges. The top 3 amateurs and pros from the 3 regional heats will be asked to perform on the Final night at the Sugar Wharf Carnivale Club. This event is hugely popular with performers and audiences alike as it provides a rare opportunity to hear original music performed publicly. 7 pm, gold coin donation. Food & Beverages are available.

Saturday 29

AME Bullride Spectacular

It’s back – even bigger than last year!. Once again, Australian Muster Experience stadium will come alive with a night of EXTREME Bullriding for Carnivale. Book your tickets early for a night of adrenalin pumping action. Tickets available from www.carnivale.com.au, AME Ph 4098 1149 or at the gate. 5 pm – 12 pm. $30 / $15 kids 4 – 14.

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Sunday 30

Tri-Port Hahn Super Dry Sprint distance triathlon

With a magnificent 750 m ocean swim, followed by a 20 km bike and a 5 km run you can enjoy a truly unique triathlon experience. There will also be a super sprint race (shorter course) including a 400 m swim / 10 km ride and 2.5 km run. The event is catering to all skill and fitness levels, with the focus on participation. Individual / teams and corporate teams welcome. 9.30 am registration at the Surf Club, 10 am start. $45.00 individual, $60.00 Teams. 0423 577 808 guy@latitude16.com.au www.cairnscrocs.org.au

Sunday 30

Seafood Extravaganza

Meridien Marina Seafood Extravaganza – enjoy succlent local seafood delights from the Coral Sea whilst meandering on the boardwalk listening to live music entertainment. Open 11am – 4pm. Free Entry. www.portdouglasmarina.com.au.

Sunday 30

CAFF Roadshow Short Film Festival

The Cairns Adrenaline Film Festival (CAFF) Roadshow will showcase the best entries of this inaugural film competition. This will be an event full of adrenaline packed films made by local and international action sports enthusiasts. Come and see what people out there are doing! Find yourself on the edge of your seat, get inspired or just come and check out some action from the safety of your chair. This event is by gold coin donation, please donate generously. Central Hotel, 7 – 8 pm.