RegattaFest

Presented by Mitsubishi Motors as part of Riverfestival.

RegattaFest – a weekend of oarsome action and awesome fun!

The RegattaFest weekend celebrations kick off on Saturday afternoon with live entertainment, including the crowning of Mr RegattaFest 2007, raising the roof well into the evening at the Regatta Hotel.  As the spectacular Riverfire sets Brisbane alight on Saturday night, the Regatta Hotel also makes for a great viewing location complete with post-event celebrations, headlined this year by ARIA Award-winning rockers, Taxiride.

Sunday afternoon sees the Toowong reach of the river come alive with action, both on and around the river, including the historic rowing regatta and the popular Great Brisbane Duck Race.  As night falls, the winner of Miss RegattaFest 2007 will be announced, followed by Australia’s hottest outfit TV Rock featuring Seany B, one of the Australia’s premier HipHouse acts.

Based at the Brisbane River’s grand first lady, the iconic Regatta Hotel, RegattaFest is a weekend of fun and games, with the traditional “Head of the River” style rowing event just one of the highlights. Since early last century, the best of the best have rowed their way into Regatta folklore and, with the inclusion of corporate and celebrity teams, it is a spectacle not to be missed.

Lucky Ducky, You’re the One

Never was there a greater sight than thousands of yellow rubber duckies racing as fast as the current will take them to the Regatta Hotel. Where else would you see such a fantastic spectacle, raising much needed funds for the Princess Alexandra Hospital Foundation, but at The Great Brisbane Duck Race!

You can adopt a duck by phoning 07 3240 2359. Ducks cost just $5 each, $15 for a Family (4 ducks) or $25 for a Flock (7). You can even buy a Flush (16) for $50, a Flotilla (35) for $100 or a $250 Fleet (100) of ducks! Corporate packages are also available.

Cheer your duck as it races the 200 metre course towards glory. If it crosses the line first, drive away in your brand new Mitsubishi Colt VRX!

Program

Saturday 1 September – on the water

2:30pm

Sailing Challenge

5.00pm – 8.30pm

Sailing after party at West End

Saturday 1 September – Sylvan Road
(all performers are to be confirmed)

11.00am – 4.00pm

Beach Volleyball

2.00pm – 2.40pm

Patrick Adair Duo Superscreen Stage

3.00pm – 3.40pm

Patrick Adair Duo

4.00pm – 4.30pm

Patrick Adair Duo

4.30pm – 6.00pm

Booster (Main Stage)

6:03pm – 6:13pm

Fitness/Dance Demonstration

6.15pm – 7.00pm

Mr RegattaFest Final

7.00pm – 7.30pm

QBE Riverfire broadcast on Channel 7

7.30pm – 8.45pm

The Quills (Main Stage)

7.45pm – 10.30pm

After Party of QBE Riverfire

8:50pm – 9:10pm

Fitness/Dance demonstration

9.15pm – 10.30pm

Taxiride

Sunday 2 September – on the water

8:00am – 3:00pm

RegattaFest Rowing Program

12.05pm

Official Opening

12:35pm

Thundercats Performance

12:45pm

Rowing recommences

2:00pm

Thundercats Performance

2:15pm

Rowing Finals

3.15pm

The Great Brisbane Duck Race presented by The PA Foundation

3:20pm

Thundercats Performance

Sunday 2 September – Riverside Drive, West End

10:30am – 1:30pm

roving entertainment

12:05pm

Official Opening by Premier Peter Beattie

Sunday 2 September – Sylvan Road

11.00am – 4.00pm

Beach Volleyball

1.00pm – 3.30pm

Flibberdy Brothers (Superscreen Stage)

3.30pm – 4.30pm

The Black Market Rhythm Co. (Main Stage)

4.30pm

Trophy presentations

5.00pm – 5.30pm

DJ Deckheads

5:30pm

Miss Regatta Final

6.30pm – 7.45pm

The Stafford Brothers

8.00pm – 9.30pm

TV Rock