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29/10/2023
Frankston turns up the heat with sizzling summer events
by Mornington Peninsula Magazine

A huge New Year’s Eve party and a countdown of the past decade’s top house tracks are among the events planned over the next three months as part of Frankston City Council’s Destination Event Attraction Program.

Sunset Twilight Markets are back at the picturesque Frankston Waterfront for a limited run of Friday evenings from now until January. The Waterfront will come alive with curated stallholders, street food, entertainment, bars and more. Market-goers will be able to indulge in a variety of cuisines, sample boutique Peninsula beers, spirits and wines, and buy something special that has been handmade by a Peninsula artisan. Friday Nights at the Waterfront will bring a holiday vibe to Frankston over the spring/summer period, and with free entry they’re a great way for everyone to end the week. Find out more on Facebook @sunsettwilightmarket/

Lucky Day Out will welcome in the New Year with a stacked line-up of your favourite DJs at Kinetic Stadium. With music, food, bars, and stunning views of the foreshore, Lucky Day Out has everything you need for an unforgettable night. “We’re so excited to be bringing Lucky Day Out back to Frankston this New Year’s Eve,” said event organiser Rylee Pabedinskas. “After the success of last year’s event, we’re thrilled to be able to bring this event to life even bigger in 2023 and create an unforgettable New Year’s Eve party in Frankston.” Find out more at www.luckydayout.com.au

Reminisce is a celebration of the top 50 house tracks from the past decade as voted by the public, and they’ll be counted down at Kinetic Stadium on Friday, January 26. Reminisce grew out of a backyard party hosted by Corey Topp and Mark Middo in Frankston more than a decade ago before becoming a full festival. Now it’s embarking on a tour of Australia. “We’ve always dreamed of bringing the event back to where we grew up and it all started,” Corey said. “We had considered it and made some inquiries, but it wasn’t until our dialogue with the council that things started falling into place. Now, as everything is coming together, we’re really excited to bring it back to its origins.”  Find out more at www.reminisce.dj

The DEAP offers funding and in-kind sponsorship to support experienced creatives, collaborators and event organisations to curate and deliver a single event or series of events from concept through to presentation in Frankston. Mayor Nathan Conroy said this year’s successful applicants would bring major events to invigorate the community, attract an estimated 27,000 visitors and add $2 million to the economy.

“Frankston City is building on its reputation as a creative and vibrant destination city,” Cr Conroy said. “Fresh off winning bronze in the 2023 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards for the second consecutive year, these events will offer the local community quality entertainment and attract new audiences, ensuring Frankston is well and truly the place to be.”