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When, where and what time will Eats and Beats in Albion Park be held?Eats and Beats Street Series will be held Saturday 5 July 4pm - 8pm on Tongarra Road, Albion Park. Tongarra Rd will be closed between Terry and Russell Streets from 3pm to 10pm to allow for setup and pack down. Detours will be in place along Russell Street and Taylor Road.
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Do I need a ticket to attend Eats and Beats?No, our event is FREE and no tickets are required. Simply rock up and enjoy! Plenty of free activities will be on offer however market stalls, food vendors and local businesses will still charge for their goods and services.
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Is the event family-friendly?Yes! This is a FREE family-friendly event! Be sure to bring the whole family for an amazing night full of entertainment.
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What food options are available?Tongarra Road is abundant with plenty of eateries. Make sure you support our local business and grab some dinner then dine on the streets under festoon lighting! A few food trucks will also be available to complement existing businesses and there will be a treats zone to satisfy all sugar cravings! Please head to our “EATS” page to view our food vendors.
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Is there a schedule for performers and activities?Check out the event zones on the map below! Activities, food, market stalls, pop-up roving performaces and activations will run all evening! You can also check out our local, live performers! Twilight Tasting Zone: 4pm Michael Bond 5pm JoOcean 6pm Grace Mae 7pm Dylan & Jayme Mood Park: 4pm Kiara Castanga 5pm Daniella Walker 6pm Kiara Castanga 7pm Charlotte Hopper
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Professional photography and filmingYour attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos, which may be used in printed and online publicity, social media, press releases and funding applications. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform an event organiser.
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Why is this event on Tongarra Road?Council considers a range of factors in selecting its event sites including: Activating new and exciting areas for our community, Targeting economic stimulus activities into areas whey they will provide maximum benefit, Spreading our major events out across our LGA to meet community where they are, Avoiding unnecessary restrictions and impacts to local businesses wherever possible, Delivering the best return on investment to Council, Community, local businesses, stallholders and event attendees, Selecting sites that can host events in poor weather, Alignment with potential funding opportunities.
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Is this event pet friendly?We recommend leaving your pets at home. Pets may feel anxious around crowds, event lighting or in loud event settings. All guide dogs and support dogs are welcome!
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Lost and FoundEvent staff and security staff will be able to assist with found items. If you lose an item you can email events@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au Lost children should be reported to Police, Security or inform Event Staff who will then notify Police if necessary.
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Can I park on Tongarra Road during setup?No. Parking on Tongarra Road (between Russell Street and Terry Street) and in the car park behind the Newsagency will be closed from 12pm to allow for safe event setup.
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What about parking stations or driveways along Tongarra Road?For safety, all parking stations and driveways that exit onto Tongarra Road within the closed area will also be temporarily closed during the event. Infrastructure set up will commence from 12pm in Mood Park, Melaleuca Park and the back parking station from 155 – 161 Tongarra Road (behind the Newsagency) which will form part of the activated event zone.
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How do I get there? Where should I park?We encourage guests to walk, bike or rideshare to the event. Local bus routes will be in operation with a small detour to the regular route on this day. Check timetables and bus websites for more information! We kindly ask to please be respectful to residents and park legally as well as follow all street signage. Event parking is available at Con O’Keefe Oval, entry off Russell Street. A short walk from the event zone along paved pathways. Buses are your best bet! Avoid the hassle of parking by utilising the many Premier Illawarra buses available throughout the early evening! Please see (below map) some example times and locations that you can use to plan your bus trip to Eats & Beats, Albion Park. When planning your trip, access Transport NSW trip planner to see if there is a better time suited to youTrip Planner | transportnsw.info Route: 76, 77 & 75 Shellharbour Village To Event: Route 76 – Departure 3.00pm Arrival 3.50pm From Event: Route 76 – Departure 5.00pm Arrival 5.57pm Route 77 – Departure 5.34pm --> Arrive at Oak flats station 5.48pm --> Change to route 53 – Departure 6.00pm Arrival 6.26pm Oak Flats Station To Event: Route 77 – Departure 3.00pm Arrival 3.15pm Route 75 – Departure 3.37pm Arrival 3.47pm Route 76 – Departure 3.39pm Arrival 3.50pm From Event: Route 75 – Departure 5.16pm Arrival 5.28pm Route 77 – Departure 5.34pm Arrival 5.48pm Route 76 – Departure 6.07pm Arrival 6.21pm Route 75 – Departure 7.16pm Arrival 7.28pm Route 76 – Departure 7.28pm Arrival 7.40pm Shellharbour Stockland To Event: Route 75 – Departure 3.30pm Arrival 3.47pm Route 76 – Departure 3.33pm Arrival 3.50pm From Event: Route 77 – Departure 5.34pm Arrival 6.00pm Route 76 – Departure 6.07pm Arrival 6.26pm Route 75 – Departure 7.16pm Arrival 7.35pm Route 76 – Departure 7.28pm Arrival 7.52pm Last Bus departs on Route 76 at 8.28pm for Oak Flats Train Station Swap to Route 53 at 9.03pm for Stockland Shellharbour Swap on Route 53 for Shellharbour Village Further up the street: Calderwood (Through Tullimbar) To Event: Route 57 – Departure 3.00pm Arrival 3.19pm Route 75 – Departure 4.00pm Arrival 4.12pm From Event: Route 75 – Departure 4.52pm Arrival 5.06pm Route 75 – Departure 6.52pm Arrival 7.06pm - Last Bus Last Bus departs Route 75 for Calderwood at 6.52pm Last Bus departs Route 76 for Albion Park (via Church Street) at 8.11pm
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Is there accessible parking?Yes! Accessible parking is available in the Russell Street car park, right near the pool. It’s close to the event zone and easy to access.
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Can I drop someone off close to the event?Absolutely. There’s a designated drop-off zone in the Russell Street car park near the pool. Perfect if you’re dropping off a friend or family member to the event.
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Is there an event map showing detours?Yes! This map will help you see where the event zone is and what options you have when driving and walking near the event zone.
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What bus can I catch to the event?Getting to and from Eats & Beats, Albion Park has never been easier! Avoid the hassle of parking by utilizing the many Premier Illawarra buses available throughout the early evening! When planning your trip, access Transport NSW trip planner to see if there is a better time suited to youTrip Planner | transportnsw.info Please see below some example times and locations that you can use to plan your bus trip to Eats & Beats, Albion Park: Route: 76, 77 & 75 Shellharbour Village To Event: Route 76 – Departure 3.00pm Arrival 3.50pm From Event: Route 76 – Departure 5.00pm Arrival 5.57pm Route 77 – Departure 5.34pm --> Arrive at Oak flats station 5.48pm --> Change to route 53 – Departure 6.00pm Arrival 6.26pm Oak Flats Station To Event: Route 77 – Departure 3.00pm Arrival 3.15pm Route 75 – Departure 3.37pm Arrival 3.47pm Route 76 – Departure 3.39pm Arrival 3.50pm From Event: Route 75 – Departure 5.16pm Arrival 5.28pm Route 77 – Departure 5.34pm Arrival 5.48pm Route 76 – Departure 6.07pm Arrival 6.21pm Route 75 – Departure 7.16pm Arrival 7.28pm Route 76 – Departure 7.28pm Arrival 7.40pm Shellharbour Stockland To Event: Route 75 – Departure 3.30pm Arrival 3.47pm Route 76 – Departure 3.33pm Arrival 3.50pm From Event: Route 77 – Departure 5.34pm Arrival 6.00pm Route 76 – Departure 6.07pm Arrival 6.26pm Route 75 – Departure 7.16pm Arrival 7.35pm Route 76 – Departure 7.28pm Arrival 7.52pm Last Bus departs on Route 76 at 8.28pm for Oak Flats Train Station Swap to Route 53 at 9.03pm for Stockland Shellharbour Swap on Route 53 for Shellharbour Village Further up the street: Calderwood (Through Tullimbar) To Event: Route 57 – Departure 3.00pm Arrival 3.19pm Route 75 – Departure 4.00pm Arrival 4.12pm From Event: Route 75 – Departure 4.52pm Arrival 5.06pm Route 75 – Departure 6.52pm Arrival 7.06pm - Last Bus Last Bus departs Route 75 for Calderwood at 6.52pm Last Bus departs Route 76 for Albion Park (via Church Street) at 8.11pm
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How will you manage traffic around the event?We are working with a range of partners to mange traffic at this event including Council’s own traffic planning and compliance staff, Transport NSW and a professional third party traffic control company. A Global Traffic Management Plan and Road Occupancy Licence are part of event planning and delivery. Early warning Event and Road Closed notifications will be in place across impacted roadways Approximately nine authorised traffic controllers will be working alongside event marshalls and security during the event to manage traffic.
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What roads will be closed for the event?Tongarra Road will be closed between Terry Street and Russell Street from 3pm to 10pm. McGrath Lane will also be closed during this time.
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Can I still access the Albion Park Hotel car park?Yes! The Tongarra Road entrance will be closed, but you can still enter and exit the car park via Terry Street.
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Will I be able to drive through Charlie’s Liquor Barn?The drive-through will close from 2pm, but the store is still open. You can park nearby and walk in on foot.
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When does event setup start?Setup kicks off from 12pm on Saturday 5 July in Mood Park, Melaleuca Park and the back car park behind the Newsagency at 155–161 Tongarra Road. These areas are part of the event zone.
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Will Tongarra Road be open to traffic during setup?Yes, traffic can still use Tongarra Road until 3pm. After that, it will be closed between Terry Street and Russell Street, and detours will kick in.
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What detours will be in place once the road is closed?The main detour will use Terry Street and Russell Street in both directions Additional Westbound detour: Stapleton Avenue → O’Gorman Street → Russell Street Additional Eastbound detour: Taylor Road → Terry Street
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Is there an event map showing detours?Yes! This map will help you see where the event zone is and what options you have when driving and walking near the event zone.
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