East Freo Bites and Beats: New community event ‘not intended’ to replace George Street Festival
Following the cancellation of the George Street Festival this year, a new family -friendly event is planned in East Fremantle.
The East Fremantle Town supported the “East Freo Bites and Beats” plans at East Fremantle Community Park on February 21st.
Bites and Beats, in the afternoon afternoon to the evening, “East Fremant with the culture of the culture and a comfortable atmosphere for families and friends” live local music, dining trucks and children’s activities are planned to have.
Vice President Tony Natale, CEO Jonathan Throsel and Council report, the event did not intend to replace the George Street Festival, he said.
The George Street Festival started in the 1990s, but the town canceled this year’s event with concerns about its scope and long -term sustainability.
The festival budget has increased by 50 percent since 2017. In 2024, his budget was $ 163,000.
The Council wanted a smaller community event in the park this summer to compensate for the loss of the festival.
“We are still examining the George Street Festival) and we receive feedback on our activities in general,” he said.
“When the Council made a hard decision to pause the festival, he wanted to see another activity in this financial year as he passed this review progress.”
Within the scope of the operator agreement with the town, Belgravia Leisure has to offer two events annually in the park.
The November date was proposed for the event, but Belgravia said it needed more time to plan and secure artists.
“Since November is the most intense season for artists, a history of February 2026 offers advanced opportunities to secure high quality actions that are resonated by our community,” Town said.
The town budgeting $ 25,000 for bite and rhythms, but Council staff said that the longer time can be used to provide a sponsorship of approximately $ 5000.
The Council members said the event would enable the event to see the community’s park as “amazing” and “magnificent”.
“The community park needs to be economically sustainable, and such events have come a long way to achieve it, Cr said CR Mark Wilson.
Mayor Jim O’Neill, Eastern Fremantle Community Park in front of the proposal because he lived and did not participate in the decision.
