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Winter has definitely arrived this week, and the best way to spend your Long Weekend is around a fire, so how about a giant bonfire with added fireworks?

The second annual Cracker Night Twilight Market at The Foundations in Portland will be kicking off at 4pm on Saturday 11th June on Williwa Street in Portland and will run until 9pm.

Similarly to last year, there will be a massive bonfire (kindly watched over by the local Fire & Rescue team), an amazing fireworks display put on by the regions very own Howard & Sons Pyrotechnics and over 70 fantastic food vendors and market stalls to entice you!

The Foundations Markets in Portland have been going for a few years now, with a strong focus on locally made, locally sourced and where possible – artisan makers and crafters at this curated market event.

The June event is a great fun, family night out with the addition of the popular bonfire and awesome fireworks display. A very big thanks goes to the support of the local sponsors – Energy Australia, Greenspot and the Portland Business Association. It’s the wonderful commitment from these local businesses and organisations that help to create the wonderful atmosphere and bring back that old-school nostalgia that a “cracker night” evokes.

There will also be a STEAMworks Craft Corner to keep the kids entertained, along with a range of stalls to ensure there is something for everyone.

The bonfire will be lit at 6pm and the fireworks will go off at 7:30pm. If you’re visiting the Market this Saturday, please be sure to dress in your warmest gear – it could be a chilly one!

For all the event details visit https://www.facebook.com/thefoundationsportland

Fireworks Photo by Paul Cardow

The Foundations, on the site formerly occupied by the Portland Cement Works, has become a tourist destination in recent months since the painting of the silos by world famous artist, Guido Van Helten.

As the site has continued to be redeveloped, early activations have included very successful indoor markets, and morning teas for touring groups.

However, the creative team behind the redevelopment and activation of the site decided it was time to do something a little different.

The Black Night Feast is the first event of it’s kind at the site, a night time ticketed event bringing together a world class entertainment program, amazing fire roasted meats served feasting style on long tables. All this will happen in a space decorated by veteran event creatives, bringing you an event that the organisers believe will ‘blow everyone’s mind’

“What we are creating is not your typical ball or night out, you can expect to have your senses assaulted as soon as you walk through the door,” said Rich Evans, the Chief Reactivation Officer for The Foundations and the event creator.

“We have some of the best performers in the country coming up for the event including burlesque performers, magicians, sideshow entertainers and an amazing band that will make this event worth it for the entertainment alone,” said Rich.

Those performers include Miss Kelly Ann Doll, undeniably one of Australia’s leading ladies of Burlesque. With more titles under her belt than a heavy weight champion, her diversity and passion for her art has seen her sky rocket her way to successful career in not only the Burlesque Arena, but as a producer, teacher and creative director to some of the Nation’s leading events companies and clientelé.

The night will take a magic turn with amazing magician Bannister, who has captivated audiences across Sydney and most of Australia for over 8 years, performing his unique style of magic. Having entertained in various shows around Australia, Bannister promises to leave you shocked, astounded and in awe by his brand of mystical entertainment.

Rounding out the entertainment at the Black Night Feast is the amazing band and MC of the night, Michael Wheatley and the Dirty Carpet Disco Band!! The coolest disco band this side of the equator will pleasure your ear drums with sultry classics throughout the meal, but get ready to tear up the dance floor after dinner as things really heat up!

“We expect people to be blown away literally from the second they walk through the gates, with all the buildings lit up, projection displays, fire pits and entertainment from the very beginning of the night,”

“This is not the typical event you would see in this region, but at the Foundations we are looking to push the envelope and build our site to attract people from far and wide,” he added.

Tickets are available online at http://bit.ly/blacknightfeast

There is also a shuttle bus on the night to bring guests to the site and a return trip at the end of the evening.