Hooked on Docklands
Families, fishers and food lovers are invited to cast a line and enjoy a fantastic day by the water at the FREE Hooked on Docklands Festival!
This new addition to our 'Hooked On' seafood and fishing festival series is co-hosted with Docklands Chamber of Commerce, who will be running the popular Docklands Waterfront Farmers Market on the same day.
Hooked on Docklands is set to attract families, fishers, and seafood lovers, with pop-up stalls selling freshly cooked paella, lobster rolls, and fresh Victorian seafood, alongside a lineup of fresh Victorian produce, artisan cheese, baked goods, ready-to-eat food, coffee, and lots more.
Details:
Location: Harbour Esplanade, Docklands
Date: Sunday 20 September
Time: 10am-3pm
Activities:
- Free ‘come and try’ fishing clinics for kids run by Fishcare, complete with rods and bait provided. Bookings essential - go here.
- Enjoy the Docklands Waterfront Farmers Market - more info here.
- Fishing and Outdoor Swap Meet where you can donate, trade or pick up fishing and camping equipment. More info here.
- Kids activities and educational sessions from the VFA Education Team
- Casting clinics
- Giveaways and selfies with VFA’s ‘Pinky the Snapper’ fish mascot
- Women in Recreational Fishing and Boating Network leaders sharing tips on how to improve catch rates for species like King George whiting, calamari and snapper
- Better Boating Victoria sharing updates on boat ramp projects across the state
- Seafood cooking and filleting demonstrations with recipes to try at home
- Anatomy displays and research information from the VFA Science team
- Fishing simulator
- Learn about aquaculture and try samples of Victorian-grown barramundi and abalone
- VRFish will be running a fun lure painting activity while sharing advocacy updates in the recreational fishing space
- Aquatic ecology sessions from OzFish
- Food hub and live music by local artists to relax and enjoy waterfront views
