Jam-packed program to celebrate Australia Day The 2021 event will undoubtedly be one of our best ever with a jam-packed entertainment and beach fun activity program. Commencing as always with the Family Fun Run at 7am, markets, rides and amusements will commence at 10:30 am. The Capricornian ‘traditional’ Beach Games program will get underway from 3:00pm and include the popular Bare Bottom Boat Regatta beach races, CQ Today Sand Sculpture Competition from 12:30pm . CQ Today Sand Sculpture Competition This competition has three categories – Midgets (up to 7 years), Juniors (8 to 12 years) and Open (all ages). Entry to the competition is ABSOLUTELY FREE and there is $1000 in cash,  vouchers and other prizes to be won. Sculpture themes in the past have ranged from traditional Australia Day themes to Australian marine animals, abstract art and traditional sandcastles. Themes and artistic expression for sculptures will be only limited by the imagination of the contestants. Previous years have seen up to 200 contestants taking part with both individual and team entries so register early to join in the fun. The only limitation is sculptures must be made with hand tools only and predominantly using materials found on the beach. Each contestant or team will have an area of beach is allocated for this event. Contestants need to nominate/register from 11:30am on the day at the Administration tent on Main Beach. This year the sand sculpture building will commence from 12:30pm. Judging is at 4.00pm with the winners being announced at 4:55pm on the day. As always the Great Australia Day Beach Party organisers are reminding everyone to be sun-smart on the day and to ‘slip, slop, slap’. Prize vouchers donated by: Keppel Bay Sailing Club … Continue reading Activities