✦ We speak to Ellen Crepaz about the exciting EaTs Soul Savour Festival that's coming up on 31st August. This is one Brilliant Experience you won't want to miss!
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What can we expect at the Festival?
This year’s EaTs Soul Savour Festival is packed with exciting features and activities. We’ve teamed up with Triple M for the School of Rock, where you can catch live performances from incredible young talents. Our masterclasses are another highlight, featuring experts in various fields, including culinary arts, wellness, and creative expression. These sessions are designed to be both fun and educational, giving attendees a chance to learn something new while enjoying the festival atmosphere.
The festival grounds will be divided into several areas, each offering something unique:
Foodie Heaven: A diverse array of food stalls offering local and international cuisines.
Family Fun Zone: Featuring the synthetic ice skating rink, pop up disco and activities for kids.
Market Lane: Showcasing local artisans and businesses, perfect for some unique shopping.
Wellness Corner: A space dedicated to relaxation and wellness, with mental health wellness ideas and holistic treatments.
Main Stage: Live music and entertainment throughout the day, Not forgetting School of Rock.
Community Corner: Where you can learn about and support local charities, particularly those focused on mental health and youth homelessness.
Tourism and business hire: Check out what local events are happening with the Tourism association and some amazing local businesses that will be popping up
We’re incredibly excited to introduce the Local Legends Masterclasses at this year’s EaTs Soul Savour Festival! For the first time ever, we’re bringing together some of the best talents in our community to share their skills and passions with festival-goers. These masterclasses are not only a chance to learn something new but also an opportunity to support vital local causes like mental health resources and youth homelessness initiatives.
Classes you can look forward to:
Each class lasts 45 minutes, and all proceeds go towards supporting Self Seen, Lifeline, and YP Space. These funds will help bolster our local mental health resources and support services for youth experiencing homelessness.
12:30 PM - Cooking Arancini Balls Demonstration with Stefan Hostettler from Char Bar
Price: $15
Stefan will be showing us how to make the perfect arancini balls. It’s a hands-on experience where you’ll get to learn the secrets behind these delicious treats. Plus, there’s a surprise gift for all participants!
1:30 PM - Creating the Best Grazing Board Platters with Rebecca Stockwell from Soul Sister
Price: $15
If you love entertaining, this session is for you. Rebecca will guide you through the art of crafting stunning grazing boards that are sure to impress. And trust me, there’s a big surprise in this session that you won’t want to miss!
2:30 PM - Get on Top of Your Health and Wellbeing with Shape Up with Suzie Williams
Price: $10
Suzie is all about helping you enhance your health and wellbeing. This masterclass is packed with tips and tricks to help you feel your best. Participants will also receive a special wellness pack.
3:30 PM - Learn the Dance of Love with Kellie Mears & Mike Mears - Salsa Classes
Price: $10
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dancer, Kellie and Mike’s salsa class is going to be a blast. It’s energetic, fun, and ends with a surprise dance-off!
We've partnered Brilliant Magazine to offer stall holders and businesses participating at the Festival to promote their business with an interiew or advertorial.
We’re thrilled to be offering these unique opportunities at the festival, and we know that our local legends are ready to inspire, teach, and make a real difference in our community. It’s more than just a class—it’s a chance to connect, learn, and contribute to something meaningful.
This festival isn’t just about having a good time; it’s about making a difference. We’re raising money and awareness for crucial causes, specifically mental health resources and youth homelessness services. By attending, you’re helping us support organisations that provide essential support to those in need.
Why should we be there?
This festival isn’t just about having fun—it’s about making a difference. With every ticket you buy, you’re supporting essential causes in our community. The importance of this event is personal to me; we’ve lost a few friends to suicide, and we’ve all seen the rise in mental health struggles around us. This festival is a step towards breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, offering support where it’s needed most.
It’s also an opportunity to support some amazing local businesses, try fantastic food, and enjoy a day filled with activities. With over 60 stalls and vendors, it’s Port Macquarie’s BIGGEST festival for 2024! From unique shopping experiences to delicious eats, there’s something for everyone.
With a gold coin entry, all profits will go directly to Self Seen Men's Mental Health, a new facility focused on providing critical support. We’re also partnering with Mid North Coast Lifeline to continue their vital work in suicide prevention and YP Space, which helps tackle youth homelessness.
We’ve got a raffle, bingo, a 100s club, and so many great vendors to explore. It’s a day of discovery, connection, and community, and you won’t want to miss it. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.
What’s next for Ellen Crepaz?
After the festival, I’ll continue my work advocating for our community, especially focusing on mental health and youth support. I’m also gearing up for my run for the Port Macquarie Hastings Council, where I hope to bring even more positive changes to our region. There’s a lot ahead, and I’m excited to keep pushing for what matters most to our community.
My work with EaTs over the past four years, along with my frontline experience, has given me a deep understanding of the challenges our community faces. If there’s one thing I stand for, it’s raising my voice for my own rights and for the rights of others. I’ve shown resilience throughout my entire adult life, learning to move forward despite the challenges. This strength isn’t just for me—it empowers me to raise my voice for those who cannot.
I was born a fighter and raised to be one. Whether in my political campaign, my work life, or while advocating for a business or an individual, if there is a need to stand up, I will stand up. It's time to be the voice of the people. Looking ahead, I’m committed to bringing back some core essentials that our community needs: strong community engagement, robust support for tourism, and a focus on helping small businesses thrive. These are the foundational elements that keep our region vibrant and resilient.
Vote 1 Nik LIPOVAC for MAYOR
Nik and Team LIPOVAC are committed to maintaining, upgrading, and providing more of the Council’s core responsibilities, including roads and footpaths, water, sewerage, and waste services, as well as recreational and sporting facilities. But we’re also forward-thinking, focused on addressing the region's backlog of infrastructure, housing, and transport requirements.
During this term of Council, Nik has stood up and spoken on many issues, particularly highlighting the need for a new housing strategy and doing what we can for the most vulnerable members of our community.
Team LIPOVAC supports being financially responsible and committed to projects such as the construction of 4 lanes along Lake Rd, secondary access to the hospital and education precinct, more social and affordable housing, and the completion of the Southern Breakwall upgrade, among others. We are here to protect and improve our community's future while maintaining the balance between development and natural amenities.
Join us in making a difference—together, we will build a better tomorrow for Port Macquarie. ❋
Contact Ellen Crepaz
t/ 0408 663 121
Website: www.portmacquarieeatsevents.com.au
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