Dive into Cuttlefest at this year's Salty 'Sea'esta
Salty ‘Sea’esta is set for an exciting weekend of free activities and entertainment on Saturday, June 7 from 12pm to 8pm at the Ada Ryan Gardens and this year, the good times will keep rolling with an extra day of celebrations at Salty Sunday on Sunday, June 8 from 10am-1pm at Rotary Park down at the Whyalla Foreshore.
This free community event offers something for everyone—with market stalls, food and drink vendors, kids’ activities and roving entertainment. A free bus service provided by Des’s Transport will make it easy for everyone to attend, with timetable details below.
Mayor Phill Stone said the event continues to grow in popularity and excitement each year.
“This year’s Salty ‘Sea’esta is bigger and better than ever—there’s absolutely loads for everyone to see and do. I can’t wait to attend, take in all the spectacular attractions happening, and most of all, see the smiles on everyone’s faces,” Mayor Stone said.
Event Entertainment
- MC Lauren De Cesare – from Adelady and Hello SA
- Adelaide Kite Flyers – Kite displays at Rotary Park during the day and illuminated kites after dark
- Cartoon Guy – Drawing live illustrations throughout the event
- Jaihenna – Creating intricate henna artworks
- Evelyn Roth’s Nylon Zoo – Storytime sessions inside Sparkles the Inflatable Cuttlefish, and a children's parade with additional giant inflatable sea creatures
- Slack Taxi Roving Performers – Featuring two cheeky roving seagulls and stilt-walking surf lifesavers
- EMS VR Goggle Tent – Featuring the Megafauna of the Great Southern Reef experience, with new cuttlefish footage and a humpback whale and calf
- Tim Raymond Magician – will be roving and doing two sets in the market and food zoneLive Performances by:
Live Performances by
- BLUSH
- Sing Along with Jimmy
- Mel and Me
- Paul Handley
- Miss E
- Emma Taylor
- Emilson Lim
- Musically Inclined
- Brett Star - Fire Artist
- SUEDAN
- Blue Lucy
Kids’ Zone
Children can enjoy a wide range of activities, including marine-themed craft, colouring-in, face painting, , and a VR experience.
Market Stalls
- Alligator Energy – Information booth and bird box activity
- Wesley Family Workshop – Laser-cut wood gifts
- Stevi’s Creations – Tumblers, drink bottles, keychains, diffusers
- Serenity and Sage Creations – Sublimated tumblers, clocks, car coasters and more
- Seahorse Entertainment Co Pty Ltd – Light-up and novelty toys
- Toy Kingdom – Educational toys
- Chris and Colin’s Crafts – Crochet ocean-themed goods and leadlight suncatchers
- Elysian Bleached Threads & Naturally Scented – Clothing, candles, and jewellery
- Karen’s Collections – Sublimated gifts, wind spinners, night lights
- Lucee Designs – Pet accessories and treats
- Wishtoys – Novelty toys and glow items
- Whimsical Crafts – Crystals, handmade jewellery, car accessories
- Whyday Creations – 3D printed sea-themed creations and a giant cuttlefish display
- SeaShell Creations & Aussie 3D Prints – Seashell decor, crochet bookmarks and 3D printed toys
- CreationsbyT – Glasses, bookmarks, keyrings and crochet items
- Q’t Gifts – Laser-cut memorabilia and paint-your-own cuttlefish wood blanks
Food and Beverage Vendors
- RFDS Whyalla – Sausages, hamburgers, bacon and egg rolls
- Kombi Keg – Slushies, beer, wine, cocktails
- Wildlife Rescue Whyalla – Lollies, soft drinks, fairy floss and toys
- Asian Tucker – Spring rolls, dim sims and more
- Tornado Potatoes – Potato spirals on a stick
- Fairy Floss Kingdom – Glow fairy floss, popcorn, glowsticks
- Toriana’s Tasty Treats – Cupcakes, fudge and slices
- Rotary Club of Whyalla – Hot chips, hot dogs, donuts and drinks
- Heaven in a Cup – Donuts, barista coffee and cold drinks
- Dinos Diner – Fish and chips and yiros
Salty ‘Sea’esta is free to attend and open to all ages. With music, markets and lots of fun, it’s the perfect way to experience Cuttlefest.
And don’t forget the good times keep rolling with the Salty Sunday event taking place on Sunday at the Whyalla Foreshore Rotary Park. Come and join us for a chilled event taking place from 10am-1pm. Adelaide Kite Flyers will be back, the Whyalla Car Enthusiasts group will have a static display, our roving artists will entertain the crowd, Emma Taylor will provide the music and some food and beverage vendors will be set up.
Please see the full program of events for Cuttefest 2025 below. Please note, the program is subject to change. To ensure you are seeing the most up to date program of events, please click here!
The Salty 'Sea'esta event is made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of
Westland Hotel Motel, Des's Transport, Mine Spec Industires, Signarama Whyalla
