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The Big Aussie BBQ
What's on

A proper
backyard barbie.

Here's everything happening on the day — snags to cricket to live music, all in the park right by the water. Free to get in; grab your food and drink on the day.

Eat & drink

The sausage sizzle

The sausage sizzle

Bunnings-style snags on Australian-style white bread.

The bar

The bar

Aussie beer, Aussie wine, and Four Pillars gin & tonics for the grown-ups.

Aussie eats

Aussie eats

Hot meat pies, sausage rolls, and savoury Aussie classics.

Aussie Treats

Aussie Treats

Slice, bites, fairy bread, and classic Aussie lollies.

Play

Backyard cricket

Backyard cricket

Grab a bat — our rolling game runs all arvo.

Kick a footy

Kick a footy

AFL games on the field — have a kick and take a mark.

Corn hole & backyard games

Corn hole & backyard games

Corn hole and classic backyard games all afternoon.

Kids' corner

Kids' corner

Games, sprinklers, and space for the little ones to run.

Community

Live music

Live music

Australian classics and modern anthems under the trees.

Meet new mates

Meet new mates

Come alone or bring a mate. We'll help find your people!

Real lawn and lots of shade

Real lawn and lots of shade

Our new location has a real lawn and plenty of trees.

Family friendly

Family friendly

Bring the kids — it's a relaxed, family day out for everyone.

Prizes & competitions

Win Qantas flights

Win Qantas flights

Win 2 return Economy flights from the USA to Australia with Qantas.

Weet-Bix eating competition

Weet-Bix eating competition

Our headline showdown — how many Weet-Bix can you scoff?

Raffles & prizes

Raffles & prizes

Giveaways from our partners all day — every ticket helps keep the BBQ free.

Thong-toss championship

Thong-toss championship

Hurl a thong the furthest and take home the title — the great Aussie thong toss.

Who's serving

The snags

Sausages

Aussie snags for the classic sausage sizzle.

Treats

Treats from Oz

All the Aussie classics, right into your hands.

Bread

COBS Bakery

Fresh white bread for the snags.

Bakery

Bourke Street Bakery

Pies, pasties, and sausage rolls.

Sweets

Darrell Lea

Delicious treats and classic Aussie lollies.

Food

Boomerang Bites

A taste of home to remind you of Australia.

Drinks

Four Pillars

Australian gin for the G&T bar.

The snags

Sausages

Aussie snags for the classic sausage sizzle.

Treats

Treats from Oz

All the Aussie classics, right into your hands.

Bread

COBS Bakery

Fresh white bread for the snags.

Bakery

Bourke Street Bakery

Pies, pasties, and sausage rolls.

Sweets

Darrell Lea

Delicious treats and classic Aussie lollies.

Food

Boomerang Bites

A taste of home to remind you of Australia.

Drinks

Four Pillars

Australian gin for the G&T bar.

New to the city or coming alone?

Everyone is welcome.

We'll have backyard cricket, Aussie Rules football, netball and other good old-fashioned activities (thong toss, anyone?) to connect you with our great Aussie community.

Join America Josh and almost 1,000 Aussies on Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 12–5pm for a jam-packed day of fun. Bring your friends — and come to make new ones!

Sound good?

Grab your free ticket and come down to the park.