'What's On' on the Central Coast of NSW

 March

March is a big month on the Central Coast - and these major events are just a taste of what’s in store!

It has been announced that all efforts will be made to scuttle the Ex-HMAS Adelaide on the morning of Saturday 27th March 2010. This date is tentative, as the scuttling is a highly weather-dependent exercise and calm conditions are critical for a successful scuttling. The ship will be anchored approximately 1.87 km off Avoca Beach, where large crowds are expected to gather for optimal viewing.

The 2010 Central Coast Country Music Festival will take place on the 12th, 13th and 14th of March. There will be a variety of performers at venues in the Wyong Shire and at outdoor stages in The Entrance Town Centre precinct, including two exceptionally talented locals – Beccy Cole and Adam Harvey! 2010 will prove to be even better being the festivals tenth anniversary, with over 70 artists performing across the 30 venues.
 
The Brisbane Water Regatta Festival has something for the whole family at  Ettalong Beach on the weekend of 13th and 14th March. Highlights include performances from groups representing The South Sea Island cultures, stalls selling handmade Australian products, markets, delicious food, plus the feature Outrigger canoe race on Saturday from Ettalong Beach out through the heads or around Lion Island. Sunday sees shorter sprint events around Lion Island.

If you love your sport, you won’t want to miss a minute of the action at Bluetongue Stadium as the Manly Sea Eagles and Newcastle Knights battle in the 2010 rugby league premiership on Saturday 27th March. Grab the family and reserve your seats for a chance to see top-flight rugby league, at one of Australia’s most picturesque stadiums!

For more ideas on what’s on and things to do on the Central Coast, visit www.visitcentralcoast.com.au. 

2^nd                          Central Coast Art Society – Paint Out Patonga Wharf, Patonga. Enquiries 4326 1800

3^rd                           Laycock Street Theatre – Morning Melodies – Kel-Anne Brandt. Enquiries 4323 3233 

3^rd                           Wyong Race Club – Horse Racing. Enquiries 4352 1083

4-6^th                       Laycock Street Theatre – Gosford Musical Society –“The Mikado” Enquiries 4323 3233 

6^th                           The Entrance Farmers Markets. Memorial Park, The Entrance Enquiries 4930 5156

6-7^th                       Bluetongue Stadium Gosford – Football Semi Finals Leg 2 – To be advised. Enq 4337 2502 

7^th                           Little Blues Festival – Toukley Golf Club Bistro 5pm. Enquiries 4396 1500 

9^th                           Gosford Race Club – Horse Racing. Enquiries 4325 0461 

11-13^th                  Laycock Street Theatre – Gosford Musical Society – “The Mikado” Enquiries 4323 3233

12-14^th                  Central Coast Country Musical Festival –Various Venues, The Entrance. Enquiries 43233233

13^th                         Bluetongue Stadium Gosford – Football Preliminary Final – TBA Enquiries 4337 2502

13^th                         Paddy Pallin Adventure Series Season Finale. Gosford. Enquiries www.arocsport.com.au. 

13-14^th                  Brisbane Water Regatta Festival 2010. “Outrigger Canoe Races” Enquiries 0417 210 674

17^th                         Laycock Street Theatre – “Legends of Ireland” 12 noon. Enquiries 4323 3233

20^th                         The Entrance Farmers Markets. Memorial Park, The Entrance. Enquiries 4930 5156

20^th                         Laycock Street Theatre – “Buddy’s Back” The Buddy Holly Story. 8pm. Enq 4323 3233

20^th                         Warnervale Annual Fair – Warnervale. Enquiries 4393 6557

20^th                         Pearl Beach Opera in the Arboretum. 3pm-5.30pm. Enquiries 4341 6004

20^th                         Laycock Street Theatre – “The Divine Divas” 8pm. Enquiries 4323 3233

25^th                         Wyong Race Club – Horse Racing. Enquiries 4352 1083

26-29^th                  Bluetongue Stadium Gosford. Rugby League – Manly V Knights Round 3. Enq 4337 2502

27^th                        Scuttling of The HMAS Adelaide – off Avoca Beach. Enquiries CC Tourism 4343 4444 or www.visitcentralcoast.com.au

28^th                         Laycock Street Theatre – Central Coast Symphony Orchestra – “Rhapsody in Blue” 2.30pm. Enquiries 4323 3233

30-31^st                   Laycock Street Theatre –“Toy Symphony by Michael Gow” – Enquiries 4323 3233  

The Entrance Town Centre Entertainment 

Saturday 6th March             
The Entrance Farmers Market
Memorial Park
8am – 1pm
Fresh Produce Market
 
Kerry Garside Trio
Sails Stage           
9am – 1pm
Smooth Acoustic Grooves
 
Sunday 7th March               
Derek Fairbrass
Sails Stage                                 
11.30am – 3.30pm                
Contemporary Covers
 
Friday 12th, Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th March                                        
Central Coast Country Music Festival                                                         
Day & Night                                
Country Music
 
Saturday 20th March          
The Entrance Farmers Market
Memorial Park
8am – 1pm
Fresh Produce Market
 
Keystring 
Sails Stage           
9am – 1pm
Rock, Pop & Easy Listening
 
Sunday  21st March            
Daxton Monaghan
Sails Stage                                 
11.30am – 3.30pm                
Country Music
 
Saturday 27th March          
Go Seek Adventure Show
Memorial Park Stage               
12.30pm & 2pm                      
Children’s Entertainment
 
Sunday 28th March             
Shiraz
Sails Stage                                 
11.30am – 3.30pm                
Jazz & Contemporary

Henry Kendall Poetry Competition 2010
 
First Prize $500
Second Prize $200
Third Prize $100
 
Entry fee $7.00 per poem
No email or electronic mail entries will be accepted
Maximum length of poem 32 lines
No set theme or poetry style - Entry form essential
Only permanent residents of Australia and its territories may enter
 
For an entry form, please visit
www.centralcoastpoets.com.au
 
or send a stamped self addressed envelope to
Central Coast Poets Inc.
PO Box 780
Woy Woy  NSW  2256
 
CLOSES 12 MARCH

Food and Wine on the Central Coast of NSW

 Wineries on the Central Coast & in the Hunter Valley



McGuigan Cellars
Multi-award winning wines
Ph: 49987400
www.mcguiganwines.com.au

Olivine
The Little Wine Company
Ian & Susan Little, two winemakers bringing a wealth of experience to new varieties.
Ph: 6579 1111
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www.thelittewinecompany.com.au

Calais Estate
With an innovative range of over 20 varieties.
Delivery anywhere in Australia
Ph: 49987654
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Wollombi Village Vineyard
Discounts on Cellar Door Sales
Ph: 0419 997 434
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www.wollombivillagevineyard.com.au

 

Welcome to the dining guide for the Central Coast

Galleries and theatres on the Central Coast of NSW


Gosford Regional Gallery & Arts Centre
The coast's premier visual arts centre includes 3 spacious studios, art classes, cafe & restaurant, Friends of the Gallery, gallery shop, Japanese Garden, and meeting rooms for hire. Open seven days, 10am-4pm.
36 Webb Street, East Gosford. Phone 02 4325 0056
www.gosfordregionalgallery.com



Henry Kendall Cottage & Historical Museum
Huge range of artefacts from different periods, bookshop, exhibitions of local industry, old-fashioned washhouse and outhouse, farm implements exhibit, BBQ picnic area & parkland, parking for family vehicles and coaches. Open 10am-3pm Wed, Sat, Sun, school holidays & most public holidays. Adults $3, Children/Concession $2.
Henry Kendall Street, West Gosford.
Phone 02 4325 2270 www. henrykendallcottage.org.au



The Ken Duncan Gallery
The Ken Duncan Gallery & The Sanctuary Cafe is an expansive purpose-built facility featuring spacious viewing rooms, an intimate 30-seat theatrette designed to present spectacular audio-visual presentations, plus an ultra modern cafe offering exquisite coffee and fine food created by award-winning chefs.
414 The Entrance Road,Erina Heights, 2250. Phone: 02 4367 6701
www.kenduncan.com



Wyong Historic Museum
Look back in time at one of the first and last remaining properties of Wyong with its valley views and old cottage feel.
Walk down memory lane through the display of artefacts reflecting the labour and leisure of past and present.
See how it once was to go to school or just enjoy a look around.
Set on 2hectares of rolling lawns and gardens and with a BBQ area and picnic facilities
1 Cape Road, Wyong  Ph: 43521886
www.alisonhomestead.org.au



Toowoon Bay Gallery
32 Years of pleasure bringing you the works of Australian artists, potters and glassmakers.
For unique affordable gifts come see us.
Open Wed to Sun – 179 Bay Road, Toowoon Bay.
Ph: 4332 6023

Markets on the Central Coast of NSW

Davistown RSL Charity Markets,
19 Murna road, Davistown. March 22 - April 19 - May 24 - June 21 - July 19 - August 16 - September 20 - October 25 - November 15 and December 20 (All sundays 9:30 am to 2:00pm) This is an all-weather undercover market with dozen of stalls. to book a stall for only $20 or for more information please contact Sue at Farihaven on 4323 2566 or 0407 757 866 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Point Clare Charity Markets,
209 Brisbane Water Drive, Point Clare. May 9 - August 15 - November 21 (All Saturdays 9am to 2pm) this is a large outdoor market. to book a stall for only $20 or for more information please contact Sue at Fairhaven on 4323 3566 or 0407 757 866 or emai This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Avoca Beach Growers Market,
Hunters park Avoca Drive & vale St, Avoca. Held on the 1st Sunday of the Month. 8:00am to 12 noon. contact 4572 6260


Morisset Mega Markets,
Off the F3 Freeway, Morisset exit. Open Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday Mondays. 8.30am to 4.30pm. 3 acres undercover - 100's of market stalls. 50 mins north fromSydney. 40 mins south from Newcastle. www.megamarkets.com.au

Morisset Showground Markets
Morriset Showground Ourimbah St 1st Sat/month Contact 02 4973 2670 Morisset 8am onwards

Budgewoi Markets,
opposite Coles shopping Centre at Budgewoi. 1st Saturday of each month. contact 4390 9131

Swansea Markets,
Quinn Park, Swansea (next to pool), 4th Saturday of month Wide variety of stalls,
7.30am-12.30pm Stallholders
Ph Val McCarter on 4972 1705

Swansea Main St Markets
Pacific Highway, Swansea, 5th Saturday of month, 8.30am - 1pm,
Ph: 4945 3292 or  0409 726155

Terrigal Lions Club Car Boot Sale
Terrigal Lagoon Reserve Cnr Willoughby Rd & Terrigal Dr
1st Sun/month
Contact 02 4384 3444
Terrigal 9am -1pm

The Entrance Art & Craft Market
Marine Pde, The Entrance, Sundays 9am - 4pm, Ph:4332 3425

The Entrance Lions Club Markets, The Entrance Cinema
Car Park, Bayview Ave Sundays
8:30am - 12:30pm PO Box 110
The Entrance 2261

The Entrance Waterfront Markets Waterfront Plaza
The Entrance Rd Saturdays
Contact 02 4333 5377
The Entrance 9:00am - 5:00pm

Toukley Open Air Markets,
Coles Car Park Canton Beach Rd Sundays Contact 0417 486 955 Toukley 8am - 2pm

Wollombi Markets,
Every Monday of every long weekend,
Monday 12th June, Monday 2nd October, Australia Day Friday 26th January 2007

Wyee Community Markets
2nd Saturday each month. Wyee Hall Grounds, Cnr Wyee Rd & Hue Hue Rd Wyee. Stall Holders welcome.
Ph: Janet 02 4357 1852

Winetastings - Try Stonehurst Cedar Creek Wines while at the Mt Penang Parklands Produce Market