Tunarama Festival

Tunarama Revitalisation Plan The City of Port Lincoln has appointed a regional events specialist to conduct a strategic assessment of Tunarama and prepare a business plan for a new look festival. This work will explore how the festival might be reimagined and revitalised. It is evident that there is a desire to see Tunarama con...

The City of Port Lincoln would like to invite you to an interactive community consultation session focused on gathering your valuable feedback and insights for the revitalisation of Tunarama.

Your input is pivotal in determining the next chapter for this much-loved festival.

When: Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: Hilton Motel Function Room

To RSVP, please click the link below.

https://buff.ly/49idEpy

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Sad times as iconic Tunarama Festival ends after 60 years

Joint Media Release with City of Port Lincoln Council and Port Lincoln Tunarama Incorporated.

This year marked the 60th Tunarama Festival and what will now be the last event in that specific format.

The Port Lincoln Tunarama Incorporated committee sadly announced on Tuesday night, that after 60 successful Tunarama Festivals, the event won’t be held in 2024 and that the committee itself will commence winding up.
“We are immensely proud as a committee of the work of past and present members, volunteers, quest ambassadors and supporters to create and uphold a tradition known as the Tunarama Festival for our community for over 60 years, however after several years of COVID and other factors, it is time for the event as we know it to end,” said Tunarama President Sharon Humenick.
“The festival has been supported by many local businesses over the years, including major partners Bendigo Community Bank, the City of Port Lincoln and the South Australian Tourism Commission, however times are changing and there is opportunity for a fresh look at the event and how it could be run in the future,” said Ms Humenick.
“I would also like to publicly thank the current Tunarama committee for their commitment and dedication over the past few months under difficult circumstances,” said Ms Humenick.

Mayor Diana Mislov added “the event is synonymous with Port Lincoln and over the years celebrated the city’s fishing industry heritage starting with the ‘blessing of the fleet’. There are not too many people that think of Port Lincoln and do not think ‘Tunarama’ or ‘Tuna Toss’ – it is known far and wide, and as far as iconic South Australia events go, Tunarama is up there on the list,” said Mayor Mislov.
Mayor Mislov said “Generations of locals and visitors alike have enjoyed all that the festival has offered over the past 60 years, and while sad that it won’t continue in the current format, there is a long-lasting legacy that will remain with the community and while we don’t have exact numbers, the event has over that time attracted several hundred thousand visitors to the region and contributed significantly to our January economy.”
City of Port Lincoln CEO Matthew Morgan advised Council has been working with the Tunarama Committee in recent weeks, once advised that they planned to wind up, to ensure that Council could step in and play the role of custodian for the community when it came to iconic elements of the event, such as the Tuna Toss.
“As part of the discussion, Council have agreed to acquire and retain in community ownership the trademarks, branding and intellectual property for the Tunarama Festival, including the custom-made equipment and tuna that are used in the famous tuna toss event,” said Mr Morgan.
“We know there is a strong connection to the event, we know there will be questions about the future, but at this stage, we just want to safeguard the essence of the event, and at some stage in the future, we’re sure that there will be a discussion about how this makes a resurgence.”
Mayor Mislov advised that “in due course, we’ll work out how best to celebrate and remember the 60 years that was Tunarama and acknowledge the efforts of all involved, however in the short term, Council is happy that we have ensured that when the time is right, key elements of the Tunarama Festival will be brought back to life for our community, but that it is unlikely that this will be in 2024 at this stage.”

We thank everyone who has supported the festival in any way. Lifelong memories have been made over the 60 years and they will be cherished for years to come.

Don’t forget to come see us at 8 king st! Come down the side gate next to the Tunarama office. Everything must go!

We will be holding a HUGE Garage Sale this Saturday 24th June at the office - 8 King St. We will be there from 9am. See you then!

A couple of sneak peeks are in the comments...

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Don’t forget about our upcoming St. Pat’s bingo evening!!! 💚
Let Sharon know if you’re coming for tea for catering purposes 0427 573 070.
Come and support your community event, Tunarama Festival! It will be a great night! 🍀

Put this one in your diary, it’s going to be good one!! 👏

Tunarama Op Shop
TWICE BUT NICE
NOW OPEN
Saturday 9am till noon Thurs & Friday 11 till 3 Come in and say HI

Hey Pt Lincoln, we are back, after a very successful Festival the dedicated committee are continuing with our fantastic op shop. Come in, grab a bargain, heaps of stock Thurs and Fri 11-3 and Sat 9-12 😊

Live music on hold for awhile in Eyre Square, still have music and great atmosphere, live music will resume as soon as its safe, lots of food and drinks, all vendors still open

Hey Everyone, just confirmed fireworks are still going ahead, rain should be gone by 8, come on down, rug up and have fun

Today is the day the Teddy Bears had their picnic!

Never fear! Tickets are available on the day! 🎉

The Bendigo Bank Tunarama Street Parade applications are now closed, it looks like it is going to be a spectacular lineup!

Here is a little flashback to our first ever Tunarama Festival!

The Tunarama committee look forward to celebrating with you all Thursday 26 Jan - Saturday 28 January!

Join Emma and the Port Lincoln Yoga Studio Thursday 26 January on the foreshore 7.30am followed up with a hearty breakfast thanks to one of Tunarama's major sponsors City of Port Lincoln Council Australia Day Community Breakfast! Cracker start to the Tunarama festivities!

Registrations for the Bendigo Bank Tuna Toss Male competition are closed. There are still slots for our female competitors. Registrations for all other participation events have been extended to 18 January, spaces are limited, so get in quick!

To register for the Bunnings Boat Building competition please pop in store and see the team at Bunning's Port Lincoln.
http://www.tunarama.net/competition-registrations

Check out this awesome Eyre Peninsula based lineup of music for 2023! Sooooo much talent right here at home! Make sure you register for your FREE ticket to Eyre Square!

www.tunarama.net

HERE IT IS!
Artist line up for Tunarama Festival Eyre Square 23 ❤️❤️ shout out to the crew Open Eyre Events, Sound Ryte Studios and Sound Clear Audio for all their hard work putting this together.
Scan the QR codes to get your free ticket ❤️
Tickets are limited so make sure you only order what you need 🎶