BAMOASD 09 in pictures

After looking at the slideshow I thought you were misnaming the event, sure I saw beer, I saw sausageinnabun, I saw icecreams, but Meat on a Stick, I just couldn’t see any.

But hold on, after the fourth viewing, what’s that woman behind the elf holding? Is it? Could it be? That woman…she is holding Meat…and it is on a Stick!

There is no way I am missing this next year.

and no, I don’t know what the giant inflatable garden gnome with erect nipples means either

Who knew Canberra had an elf and pirate multiculture?
Great night, the crowd was behaving well for a beer fuelled stinking hot day, and Civic was absolutely packed.
The thought of wandering around in the sun during the day was scary but by 5PM it was nicely tolerable, and the occassional dipping of toes in fountains was much appreciated.

The Labor club was there – and selling their own branded beer steins! If that’s not support I don’t know what is….

We had a great time.

By 7 there were a few places out of food – however the ones still selling the meat on a stick were doing well – as were the beer sellers. The little ones enjoyed dancing to the different types of music and a couple of goes on the merry go round – geez that thing looks great at night!

The only issue we had was finding the portaloos and deciding who would drive home – and therefore only able to sample two types of beer.

George said :

Minister John, opening the event, was very critical of the Hellenic and Labor Clubs for withdrawing their sponsorship. He said he would let them know how disappointed he was.

What, is he threatening not to go drinking at either of those establishments anymore?

Geez, they both go bust in a week!!!!!

I missed this too. I too was in Sydney to see Top Gear Live. We spent most of Sunday at DFO Homebush.

I enjoyed the expansion to Glebe Park. Whilst lacking the buzz of Garema, the ample lawns and shade of Glebe Park were most welcome.

This event has taken over from the sadly missed Food and Wine Frolic.

I was there in the morning to lunch time and it was stinking hot. The heat definitely kept the crowds away. I returned later that night and the crowds were much larger.

Minister John, opening the event, was very critical of the Hellenic and Labor Clubs for withdrawing their sponsorship. He said he would let them know how disappointed he was.

He welcomed fellow MLA’s Steve Doszpot and Alistair Coe for their presence. I did hear that the Chief Minister was also seen wondering around.

I must give credit to Steve Doszpot as he went around and said hello to most of the groups who had street stalls.

The extension of the festival to Glebe Park was a huge success. The Food and Dance Spectacular is certainly growing and expanding over the city.