How to get there

Sunday Fair at the Thirroul Beach Reserve. The best way to get there is by train. It’s a flat 1 km walk. Get off at Thirroul Station and head east toward the beach along Station Street until the end, turn left to McCauleys Street, then right on Harbord Street until the end, left on Cliff Parade and you’re there.

What will be there

You’ll be able to browse through arts, crafts market stalls, take your pick from delicious food and drink from food trucks. Have fun on carnival rides and check out the animals. Take in free entertainment on our stage, bands and dancers.

Cost to enter ?

Free entry. Rides prices are available from the vendors on the day.

Can I bring my pet?

Thirroul Beach Reserve is a normal park therefore your pet is allowed. Please use caution however, as there will be a huge crowd including children and possibly together pets. So lets all play nice. You bring your pet at your own risk.

Where can I park?

ART SHOW : There is limited parking in the main street or library off Philip Street. Free parking is available at the large carpark in Church St and small station carpark diagonally across from the library.

FESTIVAL IN THE PARK: There is limited street parking surrounding the venue.

Getting there by public transport

ART SHOW: Thirroul Railway station is a flat 100m walk. The station has an elevator. Get off on the western side. The bus stop is also a flat 100m walk from the venue. Get off near Ryans Hotel and walk north.

FESTIVAL IN THE PARK: Thirroul Railway station is a flat 10 minute walk from the Thirroul Beach Reserve. The station has an elevator. Get off on the eastern side. The bus stop is also a relatively flat 5 minute walk from the venue. Get off near Thirroul Plaza and walk east.

Who runs the event?

The Thirroul Seaside & Arts Festival is a not-for-profit event run by

the Austinmer Thirroul Lions Club, assisted by an Art Committee & volunteers.

Where do funds raised go?

Funds raised are returned to our community to fund projects and individuals in need.

History of the festival

The festival been running for close to three decades and attracts thousands to the town. Its objective is to support local artists and to provide an affordable community event for all.

Join the Lions Club

The guys in the Austinmer Thirroul Lions Club welcome new members. It’s a great way to give back to your community and form life-long friendships. For more information email: austinmerthirroullions@gmail.com

Costs

Space size

Bump in bump out

Saturday: 9:30am - 3:00pm

Do I get a refund if it rains?

TBC

Do I get a refund if the Festival on Sunday in the park is called off?

TBC

What do I do to cancel my stall site?

TBC

Are there any food stalls on Saturday?

Only art or craft stalls are available in the Community Centre forecourt on the Saturday. Food stalls are available for Sunday for the festival in the Thirroul Park Reserve.

How do I contact you about volunteering?

Send an email to volunteerartthirroul@gmail.com. Let us know what days/times you’d be available. Where you’d like to volunteer. We’re particularly looking for people to help hang art from Wednesday afternoon 29 May and help out with the break-down on Sunday afternoon at the Art Show. We’re also after a photographer (amateur is OK).

When is Art in the Shops on?

Art in the Shops is a prelude to the Festival and runs from Saturday 18 May until 2 June. It showcases local artists in Thirroul’s shops and helps promote the impending Festival. You can buy the art. Simply ask the shop attendant.

How can I participate?

Send an email to thirroulshopsart@gmail.com. We’re keen to match shops with appropriate art so send along a photo , your social or web page so we have an idea of your style. Space is limited. Art must not exceed 1m x 1m.

New Exhibitor

Due to our new system, everyone is classed as a New Exhibitor in 2024. After you have entered your details this year you will be considered as Existing Exhibitor in subsequent years.

Past Exhibitor

Even if you’ve exhibited previously, because we have a new system, you will need to input your details as a New Exhibitor in 2024.

Key dates for entries

Must be received by 17 May 2024

Key date/times to drop off art

Wednesday 29 May 2024, 3.30pm - 6.00pm

Delivery Location

Thirroul Library and Community Centre 352/358 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul. Limited parking via Phillip Street, follow signs or on Lawrence Hargrave Drive.

Who is the Judge?

Name will not be announced prior to the judging.

Will my art be hung?

Display space is limited but we endeavour to display all entries which meet the Conditions of Entry.

Key date/time to pick up art not sold

Sunday 2nd June 2024, 3.30pm - 5.00pm

When do I get paid if I sell art?

We endeavour to have payment done ASAP. (within two weeks after show). If artwork is sold an email will be sent asking for the bank details in which the monies will be deposited.

How will I know if my art is sold?

If all your works have sold you will receive a phone call early Sunday afternoon.

Art requirements, maximum size, D rings

Please refer to the Conditions of Entry under the Art Entries page.

Winners from last year

Check out the bottom of the Art Entries page.

Cost for entry

Friday Night - Pay on entry - $25. (Participating artists - free)

Weekend - Gold Coin donation.

Is there an artist age restriction?

You must be an adult to enter your art i.e. 18 years old or more.

Why are Minis sizes different?

Large frames reduce display space. Different formats are being accommodated.