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🚀 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟕𝟕𝟎 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥!

Get down to 1770 this weekend because the Discovery Coast is coming alive with culture, music, food, and unforgettable experiences!

We’re incredibly proud to support this vibrant, fun-filled weekend that celebrates appreciation, reflection, excitement, and community. A huge thank you to the 1770 Festival for bringing us all together and making this unforgettable event possible. See below for all that is on offer this weekend!

🎶 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐡𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐦

Live music will keep the energy high all weekend, with performances from Ben Evolent & Band, RailMotor, Henry Catania, Wave Raiders, and an electrifying fusion of 7 Whales & Gooreng Gooreng artists—a celebration of sound, storytelling, and tradition.

🖌️ 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲

Try something new with hands-on workshops:
✨ Clay Creations – Shape and design your own masterpiece.
🏮 Lantern Making – Craft a vibrant light to take home.
🐠 Underwater World Scavenger Hunt – Explore hidden sea creatures!
🚲 BMX Tricks & Skills – Get tips from the pros.
💃 Salsa Dancing – No matter your skill level, join the fun!
🔥 A Night of Spectacle & Tradition

This year’s Friday night program brings a fresh take on the historical reenactment, plus a 1770 Trivia Night to test your knowledge! And don’t miss the moving performance of Madame Euliela, blending dance and storytelling to highlight cultural connection and the Blue Tiger Butterfly.

🍽️ 𝐀 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
The Kup Murri feast—a traditional underground meal—will be prepared all day Saturday and served fresh at 4pm. An experience not to be missed!

🚍 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬-𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥
Leave the car behind and hop on the Festival Shuttle Bus, running all weekend between Agnes Water & 1770. A gold coin donation helps keep the service going!

🤠 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
For the first time, the 1770 Festival is bringing the rodeo spirit! It’s free to enter, and winners can pocket up to $200 in prizes! Are you up for the challenge?

💧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧

The Hydration Station is back—bring your refillable bottle and help reduce waste while enjoying the festivities!

📢 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭—check the full program and plan your weekend!

🌊 Hot off the press—Issue 1267 is here! 🌟

Good afternoon readers! We're thrilled to share that the latest issue of The Coastal Rag is now available.

📖 Digital edition: Access it instantly online or from your inbox each fortnight for $29 per year. Sign up easily at www.thecoastalrag.com.au

📰 Printed copies: Grab yours today at these local stores:
📍 FoodWorks • IGA • Agnes Ampol • Agnes Coast News
📍 Agnes Street Grocer • LaCaravana • 1770 The Rusty Pelican • The Bookshelf 1770
📍 Fingerboard Roadhouse • Rosedale Post Office • The Shop Miriam Vale • The Star Miriam Vale
📍 The Big Crab

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