EVENT INFORMATION
About Between the Bays...
In 2012, we've added something for everyone with an eclectic mix of music for all the family including Mark Seymour with full band, CUSTARD!!, Jordie Lane, The Ooga Boogers, JVG's Guitar Method, Lah Lah's BIG Live Band (for the kids....and adults!!), Indigenous Hip Hop Act and Workshop and local boys from Padua College...The Fuzzbirds! Between the Bays - An Independent Family Music Experience - was developed and created by staff members at Penbank School. Penbank School is an Independent Junior School for boys and girls Early Learning 3 Year Old to Year 6. Penbank is set on a delightful 35 acre rural property in Moorooduc on the Mornington Peninsula (approximately 1 hr drive from Melbourne).
Now in its 7th year, Between the Bays is firmly established as Mornington Peninsula's best, family-friendly music festival on the summer calendar. A family day not to be missed.
Between the Bays began back in 2006 and is now a much loved family day out for all to enjoy. Throughout the years, Between the Bays has offered music lovers on the Mornington Peninsula, and wider parts of Melbourne, a festival option that is safe and entertaining for kids, that has a great range of local gourmet food and drinks, is inexpensive and has an all-inclusive community feel. The fact that 3RRR Independent Radio station 'Presents' Between the Bays is a huge tick of approval from the music and arts industry. Artists not only love playing at Between the Bays, they ask to come back! Between the Bays allows families throughout our local and greater communities to enjoy great live music, in a safe family-friendly and happy environment. Our experience is for all members of the family no matter what age. All proceeds raised by Between the Bays go back into our school. Penbank School proudly supports the Wugularr Community School in the Northern Territory.
What is there to eat?
Between the Bays offers a broad range of culinary delights to help fuel you for this exciting day. From a simple sausage sizzle and special ice-confection treats for the kids, to delights such as Satays, Taco's, Paella, Gourmet Burgers, Wood fired Pizza's, Calamari, Vegetarian fare and wonderful coffee and cake, there will be something to appeal to all palettes.
Don't forget! You can pack your own gourmet picnic to bring along (no glass).
What is there to drink?
Between the Bays offers a great range of local Mornington Peninsula wines to try throughout the day. Wines from T'Gallant Winemakers, Barmah Park, Phaedrus Estate and Hickinbotham Estate will all be available on the day. 2012 will see the inclusion of the Giggles Champagne Bar! Don't forget to purchase your very own Between the Bays souvenir wine glass. Or sample a few different local beers, all handcrafted of course. Beer will be available from the local Red Hill and Mornington Peninsula Breweries with a great range on tap. Spirits will also be available.
The kids (and lots of adults) also enjoy beautiful and refreshing Mango Licks and Mango Lassies, all non-alcoholic of course as well as soft drinks and freezies (slurpies). Bring you water bottle to refill throughout the day at our free water station. Delicious coffee will also be available.
Between the Bays promotes responsible service of alcohol and reminds festival goers to be conscious of the .05 blood alcohol limit when leaving the festival. Our event is strictly no byo alcohol.
The Between the Bays Market
Stroll through the multitude of market stalls offering all things handmade; jewellery, windmills, clothing, herbariums of small delights and beautiful arts and crafts. Grab your vibrant parasol and twirl your way through the festival. Discover vintage clothing, organic wares, and unique toys nestling beside glittering tattooists, fairy queens and surprises a-plenty!
Everyone's a winner!!
At Between the Bays you can also try your luck at the Lucky Envelopes stall where thousands of prizes are up for grabs including day spa experiences, holiday house weekends, artwork, books, beauty products, petrol and so much more. Every single one wins!
Be prepared!
Remember to be ready for our famous Victorian weather. Pack a jumper, sunscreen, hat, sunnies and everything else to make your day at Between the Bays more enjoyable.
Shade and Shelter
Between the Bays is an outdoor event and we wish we controlled the weather. In 2012 we have dedicated an area for families to bring small shade tents that can be put up towards the rear of the oval so they do not obstruct others' viewing.
We've got it all...
Out of cash? See the lovely Sharren at the main entrance near the ATM sign. Clean loos, sunscreen, fresh drinking water and shade are all in abundance at Between the Bays 2012.
Where are we??
Between the Bays happens at Penbank, located at the end of Rickards Road in Moorooduc, Mornington Peninsula (Google Map) approximately 1 hour south of Melbourne. There are 35 beautiful acres to spread out in and enjoy the day, nestled between the bays (Westernport and Port Phillip Bay) and just five minutes from Mornington, which has many different accommodation options. For further information on where to stay on the peninsula please visit www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org.
Click here to download printable map.
What time?
Between the Bays Music Festival Gates open at 11am on Saturday 25th February, 2012. The last band will finish at approximately 9pm. We will then close the festival and direct you to your cars and the exit via Rickards Road. We ask people to consider our neighbours when leaving our festival.
Need more info?
If you need any more information or have any further questions about our festival, please don't hesitate to drop us a line at admin@penbank.vic.edu.au.
