Things To Do In Brisbane This August

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If you’re looking for something to keep you entertained during August this year then BBM has done you a favour by highlighting the top 5 things to do in Brisbane this August. We’ve been so kind to select some of the biggest events being held in the city and the most you’ll have to spend on entry on any of the five listed is $3.

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National Science Week – 16th August

This month, The University of Queensland and the Queensland National Science Week Committee are hosting an event to celebrate the Science of Beer and Barbecues. Yes, you read that correctly. Science is finally getting its focus right! Everyone loves a good barbecue and what goes with a barbecue better than beer. We can’t think of many exhibits that lets you enjoy a cool beer as you stroll around viewing the displays in the exhibition area.

When: Saturday 16 August 2014 from 3.30pm-6.30pm
Website: www.scienceweek.net.au
Where: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cost: Free

Japanese Culture Day – 17th August

There will be adults and children dressed head to toe in the traditional Japanese dresses and you can take part in the cultural activities taking place on the day. The Japanese Culture Day will be held at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens and having been run for the past 10 years, the event is one of the most popular at the Botanic Gardens. Also a nice little bit of information, the event is FREE!

Phone: 3408 8888
Website: www.brisbane.qld.org.au/botanicgardens
Where: 152 Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong
Cost: Free

Rhythms Around the World – 17th August

Newstead Park plays host to the Federal Band, a South Brisbane brass band that have an eclectic selection of music from around the world. If you’re a fan of brass music performed by large bands then you should definitely take yourself, family and friends down to the park for two reasons, live brass music is tremendous and when it’s free you’ll enjoy it even more!

Website: www.thefeds.org.au
Where: Newstead House, 191a Breakfast Creek Road, Newstead
Cost: Free

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The Valley Fiesta 2014 – 23rd August

Spread over three stages, Brisbane’s biggest street party is back! There’s lots to enjoy at The Valley Fiesta with, live music, fashion, food and markets to keep you entertained as this year there’s been a revamp to the format. Headlining the Fiesta this year is Preature. After the band’s success with their track “Is This How You Feel?” in 2013 and coming off a tour that saw them perform at the Texan “South By Southwest” music festival, they will be heading to Brisbane to do their thing for the buzzing crowd.

When: August 23-24 2014
Website: www.valleyfiesta.com
Where: Fortitude Valley. Most of the action on Brunswick Street and China Town Mall
Cost: Free!

International Food Fest

Your taste buds will go on an a global tour starting from Australia and reaching as far as Italy, making stops at Thaiwan, South Africa, Papa New Guinea, the Philipines and Labenon in between. At the International Food Fest you can join in with the celebration of foods from around the world. Along with the food, you will be entertained by the performances of music and dance will you enjoy the various tastes on offer. Other great activities include horse riding, enjoying a relaxing massage and carnival rides just to name a few.

Website: www.ipswichchurch.org.au
Where: 56 Hunter Street – Brassall
Cost: $3 entry includes food tasting – (0 – 4yrs free)

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