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The following information is for the Caxton Street Seafood and Wine Festival 2011
Tickets are available at the three box offices at Caxton Street – Harrys Fine Foods, Menzies Street and Hale Street. Price is $27 all inclusive and will be available for sale until 7pm tonight. Children under 12 years of age are free and all minors must exit the site by 5pm.

This is my first time!

Welcome to the Caxton Street Seafood and Wine Festival 2011! You may have heard the rumor that everyone leaves with crabs? Not true. Eat the delicious sumptuous crab on the street during the day – don’t take it home with you!
The most important thing is to remember that it is an outdoor event, and prepare for the elements. Bring comfortable footwear, a hat, sunscreen, rain coat and warm clothes for the evening. Read through the rest of the information on this website for tips on how to get to Caxton Street, and what kind of food will be available at the festival.

How do I get into the Festival?

When you buy your ticket on line from Moshtix you can download the Concert Program and the Festival Site Map. (Click Here)

Please print and bring along with you! The Festival volunteers will be happy to answer your questions at any time throughout the day. They will be wearing a Black T Shirt marked TEAM PUSHWORTH.
To get into the Festival, the first place you’ll need to go is one of the four Box Offices.

Box Office 1 – is at the Hale Street end of Caxton Street. Here you can buy your tickets or use your pre purchased ticket for entry.

Box Office 2 – is at Harrys Fine Foods on Petrie Terrace. Here you can buy your tickets or use your pre purchased ticket for entry via Gate Number Two.

Box Office 3 – is at the HOTEL LA footpath near the corner of Menzies Street. Here you can buy your tickets or use your pre purchased ticket for entry via Gate Number Three.

Gate Number 4 – is at Weetman Street for Fast Entry for pre Purchased Tickets only. Queue up on Petrie Terrace and take the line down the Sherriff Street steps and up into Weetman Street directly into the Festival.

With your ticket – either purchased BEFORE HAND or at any of our Box Offices on the day, you will then go through to one of the FOUR FESTIVAL GATES where you will have your BAG checked. You will also be advanced ID Checked ( in the cue,) show your PHOTO ID to receive your wrist band . Next your ticket will be scanned and finally with your wristband on, you’re ready to go through the gate!
With your wristband on, you’re ready to go through the gate!

What time does the Street open and close?

Festival Box Office Opens 10am
Festival Gates Open 11am
Festival Box Office Closes – 8.30pm
Festival Gates Close 10pm

Guest Services

If you need to collect tickets as a competition winner OR you are an Event Worker, Entertainer, Volunteer or Special Guest, you can rock up to the Guest Services window at the Hale Street Box Office. It will be clearly marked GUEST SERVICES on the front window and our Festival volunteers will be happy to answer your questions or point you in the right direction!

This is a NON SMOKING EVENT

Some venues may have designated smoking areas inside.
Caxton Street however, due to the close proximity of patrons enjoying eating the sumptuous seafood, is a NO SMOKING SITE.

Where are the ATMS?

Make sure you have cash before you arrive at the Festival. Buy your ticket on line to save cash$$$. If you catch the train to Roma Street, there is an ATM at The Barracks.
If you enter the Festival site from Petrie Terrace, there is an ATM at Casablancas.
Inside the Festival site:
• Caxton Hotel
• Hotel LA
• Gambaro’s

Lose Something?

Notice something missing? All lost property articles found on the site should be handed over to a Security Guard or Volunteer. It will be taken to the Festival Information Booth which is located at 19 Caxton Street. If you lose something, please check there ASAP. After the Festival, email: nicki@caxtonstseafoodandwinefestival.com with a description of your lost item and you will be contacted accordingly.
Items not collected within 14 days will be donated to the Courier Mail Children’s Charity.

Lose Someone?

Lost Children will be taken to the Festival Site Office located at Flowers Delush on 19 Caxton Street. The MC on all stages will make announcements every hour about Lost Children so you know where your little one is. Big lost kids can also be found at the Festival Site Office so make your way there if you lose someone you love.

Thirsty?

Stay healthy and drink plenty of water throughout Festival day. Free Water is available from every Street Venue. Bring your own water bottle and keep it filled all day.

What’s the deal with the Festival Tickets and Wristbands?

• The re-issue of tickets to a different name will close 48 hours prior to event commencement
• Tickets are not refundable under any circumstances except if the entire festival is cancelled which is at discretion of the Caxton Street Development Association
• Tickets may not, without the prior written consent of The Caxton Street Development Association, be resold or offered for resale at a premium (including via on-line auction sites) or used for advertising, promotion or other commercial purposes (including competitions and trade promotions) or to enhance the demand for other goods or services, either by the original purchaser or any subsequent bearer. If a ticket is sold or used in breach of this condition, the ticket may be cancelled without a refund and the bearer of the ticket may be refused admission. SCALPER WARNING: The resale of tickets in certain circumstances is governed by ticket sales legislation and may attract criminal penalties.
• We play rain or shine. Cancellations due to weather will occur only in the event of dangerous conditions and will be at the festival organiser’s sole discretion.
• The right is reserved to vary, to add, withdraw or substitute artists where necessary No refunds available in the event of a line-up change.
• Persons attending the festival do so at their own risk.
• The festival organizer shall not be held liable for any loss, injury or damages sustained entering or on the site, including theft or loss of personal belongings.
• Wristbands are not transferable and must be worn at all times. Wristbands will not be replaced if lost.
• No PASS OUTS for Festival Patrons (excluding in the event of an Emergency and unforeseen circumstances at the sole discretion of the Promoter)
• No warranty is given nor representation made regarding the view of the stages.

Getting Into the Festival

• For your safety, we check the contents of all bags, parcels and coolers brought onto the site.
• Alcohol, animals, illegal substances, glass, chairs, food, drinks or anything that can be used as a weapon is not permitted to be brought into the Festival
• All patrons require ID to enter the festival.
• 18+ patrons – valid photo ID (current Australian Drivers Licence, current passport or proof of age card) is required for Festival and Purchase of Alcohol.
• Under 18s patrons must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
• Children under the age of twelve years of age will be admitted free when accompanied by a responsible adult.
• Minors must exit the site by 5pm – make sure you let your family know!
• Any person bearing or wearing Motor Cycle Gang colours, patches or insignias are not permitted entry to the festival.
• Management reserves the right to refuse entry.

It Is A Condition of Entry that ALL MINORS will be asked to exit the Festival Site at 5pm.

Behave Yourself, Dude!

• Excessive drinkers, illegal drug users or patrons displaying antisocial behaviour will be evicted and dealt with by police.
• Wristbands will be confiscated and patrons removed from the Festival site or campgrounds for rowdy behavior.
• No professional cameras, video cameras or tape recorders allowed (small still cameras are allowed). Media must sign a Festival Permission form before being given a Media Pass
• Promotional Giveaways of Product Samples or advertising material handed out during this Festival is illegal under the Fair Trading Act and will be charged with unwarranted solicitation.
• Offenders will be ejected from the festival site by Security Guards and Police

Respect the Environment

• This is your Street and your city. The garbage that you drop today could end up in your water source or atmosphere tomorrow.
• We have Wheelie Bins everywhere throughout the Street. Try and commit random acts of neatness throughout the day by using them! Pick up and properly dispose of all your trash, including cigarette butts!
• Encourage your mates to have a bit of an emu hunt throughout the day and do your bit for your environment.
• There is a TOTAL FIRE BAN – fires (of any kind), flares, fireworks are not permitted.

Festival Guests with Very Special Needs

Guide dogs are welcome. There is a designated drop off point at the corner of Caxton Street and Petrie Terrace (just before the lights) and at the Hale Street end of Caxton Street (take the ramp off Hale Street and turn left and park where directed by the Traffic Controllers. The Street is flat and even for wheelchairs however it is a good idea to get a buddy to come along with you – and heaps more fun to share the day as well. There are special Disabled toilets at the Hale Street Stage end of Caxton Street. Ask Guest Services or at the Festival Site Office and a volunteer will gladly assist you.

Safe N Sound

1. Get organized – you will need ID, ticket, important phone numbers in your phone, sun screen, and any medication you are currently on. Bring a hat, charge your mobile phone and bring enough cash for the day. If you have any chronic conditions or illness, just make sure you have details in your pocket or in your bag noting what the deal is and who to call if something happens to you. Ok?
2. Be smart and buy Your Tickets on Line! This gives you access to faster queues. It may take you up to one hour to purchase your ticket on the day as opposed to an average 20 minute queue stroll in the Pre Purchased Line. You also get to help out the Premiers Disaster Relief Appeal as Two dollars from every ticket you pre buy goes directly to help the Queensland Flood Victims.
3. It’s pretty decent weather in May with a typically blue sky moderate temperature so dress for a beautiful Queensland autumn day. Wear comfortable shoes for walking and dancing – bring a jacket for later in the evening maybe? Earrings, bracelets, chains, rings, watch – all very cute but can be a real pain at Festivals. Leave the bling at home so you can be free to move through the crowd with ease.
4. You’ve got a big day ahead of you. Have a good breakfast and don’t turn up intoxicated otherwise you may be refused entry or worse. You may sleep through your favourite band or having someone hold your hair back just when your favourite song is being played. Enjoy the day and take it easy ok?
5. Meeting up with mates is easy. Check the site map, plan to meet at a certain spot, make sure you both purchase your ticket on line to save time.
6. Meeting up to go home once the festival is over and the After Parties are finished? Make sure you have a plan to once again meet at a certain spot to catch a cab home together in the wee hours.
7. Eat well. This is one long day and you have access to the finest seafood in Queensland. You have heaps of options to work your way through the street sampling a selection of healthy seafood snacks over your long Festival day.
8. Drink plenty of water. It is free, fill your water bottle and sip all day. Pace yourself – one alcoholic beverage to three same sized cups of water – take it easy. You want to remember the day and enjoy it don’t you?
9. If you do drink or use substances of any kind, and you start to feel under the weather, find a volunteer and they will take you to St John’s, First Aid, Red Frogs or the Festival Site Office. We are here to help you look after yourself.

Looking out for You

• There will be a lot of people living it up on Caxton Street on Sunday 1 May so we’d like you to consider some safety ideas.
• Activities such as moshing, crowd surfing, climbing and stage diving are dangerous and may lead to eviction from the event. The festival organizer accepts no liability for any injuries or damages caused by these activities. Take it easy, relax and enjoy the music.
• Security will have discretionary powers to restrict crowd numbers in front of stages and will be on the lookout to protect people who are too small or young, intoxicated, aggressive or possibly drug affected, incapacitated, in a wheel chair or on crutches, or simply not coping with the crowds. Please look around and if you see someone in a spot of bother, ask a Volunteer or Caxton Street Chaplain or Security Guard or a Policeman to assist them.

Festival Volunteers

St John’s Ambulance, Qld Police and the Caxton Street Security Squad have a big job watching out for you on the Street and keeping everyone safe. Festival Volunteers will be floating around all day and night to assist with directions to the toilets, first aid, Red Frogs if you need a sugar hit and a bit of a chill out, the best food available, keep you on track with the music program. If they cannot help you, they will find someone who can. Don’t be shy – go up and say hello.

Security

Our Security Team is there to keep YOU safe. It’s a tough gig to look after everything and everyone in ONE day in ONE Street so please listen and abide by any reasonable request or command from the Caxton Street security. If you need help or see someone needing help please find a Security officer straight away.

Important Safety Announcements

Between acts on all stages, our Festival MC will be making announcements about General Crowd Safety Requirements. In the event of anything happening, announcements will be made from all stages. Keep an ear out, check in every so often and listen.

Emergency Evacuation

OK You’ve seen the blockbuster movies? Well, in the unlikely circumstances a building, area or the entire site may have to be evacuated or cleared; you need to know what to do. Follow directions from Emergency Services, Police, Fire Brigade and listen out for announcements from all three stage areas. Look out for each other.

First Aid

There will be two St John’s stations on the site to treat seriously ill or injured people. If you need assistance that isn’t necessarily urgent, please refer to the several volunteers roaming the Street and also manning the Festival Site Office.

Chaplain Watch

The Chaplain Watch team will be at the Festival all day and night and helping you to chill out when you need it in their Festival Chill Out zone, lending a hand, shoulder or ear, taking you to St John’s, Security or Police or simply hanging with you while you live it up on Caxton Street. Situated next to St John’s ambulance on Cathie Street, make sure you check them out!

Getting Home

Do we need to repeat ourselves?
• DRINKING AND DRIVING is for FOOLS!
• Organise a designated driver.
• Catch the train from Roma Street or Milton.
• Catch the bus on Milton Road
• Get dropped off in the morning at Caxton Street/Petrie Terrace just before the lights OR at the Hale Street end of Caxton Street.
• Catch a cab home once the party stops at dawn.
• Check out your Transport options on our Transport page – http://caxtonstseafoodandwinefestival.com/home/transport/

Festival Information Booth

The Festival Information Booth is located near 19 Caxton Street. Volunteers can answer any of your questions and direct you to wherever you need to go. Free water is available to all Festival patrons at the Site Office. Lost Children and Lost Property are administered here. Hot Line Telephone: 3124 4051

Why are you here?

This is your street Queensland! It’s a Brisbane Tradition! Eat healthy mouth watering seafood, listen to some great music while hanging out with your mates. Enjoy the day!