Father's Day Retro Picnic
Free Father's Day picnic, classic cars and market stalls at Albert Waterways Par
Mermaid WatersAlbert Waterways Park, 61 Sunshine Boulevarde, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218Mermaid Waters, Albert Waterways Park, 61 Sunshine Boulevarde, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218Next Market Date
Annual free Father's Day picnic at Albert Waterways Park. Sunday 6 September 2026, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Free entry.
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About this market
Father's Day Retro Picnic is an annual free community day at Albert Waterways Park, Mermaid Waters, across from Pacific Fair. On Sunday 6 September 2026, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, there is a classic and custom car Show and Shine (no pre-registration), live rockabilly from The Delta Cats, a dance floor, food trucks, market stalls, and free kids rides and jumping castles. Entry is free.
Market Details
Visitor entry
Free
Market Setting
Outdoor
Dog Policy
On Lead Ok
Location
Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Is entry free?
Yes. Entry is free. Kids rides and jumping castles on the day are also free.
Do I need to register to display a car?
No. Show and Shine has no pre-registration. Drive in on the day.
Are dogs allowed?
City of Gold Coast park rules: dogs on leash, and not in the children's playground.
Where is it?
Albert Waterways Park, 61 Sunshine Boulevarde, Mermaid Waters, across from Pacific Fair.
How do I book a stall?
Email division12@goldcoast.qld.gov.au. There is no stall form listed.
Contact
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Next Market Date
Annual free Father's Day picnic at Albert Waterways Park. Sunday 6 September 2026, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Free entry.
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