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Brisbane is a modern and bustling cosmopolitan city and has been synonymous with dynamism and persistent growth. Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland and has become a hub of agricultural industries that have come up in the state. The city of Brisbane, just like most other Australian cities, celebrates a number of important festivals. The Festival of Sails is one such important festival. The Festival of Sails in Brisbane usually takes place during the month of April. During the festival, you sail down to the Suttons Beach, which serves as a perfect start to your Easter Holidays. Witness the start of the amazing Yacht Race from Brisbane to Gladstone. You will also enjoy the carnival atmosphere that this beautiful event offers. The celebrations of the Festival of Sails run throughout the day. Most activities of entertainment that are organized during this festival are free for the general public. Some of the programs on offer, which you could witness at the Festival of Sails in Brisbane are live music, roving entertainment, a parachuting Easter Bunny, if weather permits, colorful children's beach, art activities and about 150 art, craft, food and refreshment stalls. Admire and watch the world-renowned sandman, Dennis Massoud, who creates a giant sand sculpture on the beach. Visitors can also join in one of the free sand sculpting workshops that are on offer throughout the day. Some of the other highlights of the Festival of Sails in Brisbane include giant puppets, Rainbow Activity Zone, fishing talks and demonstrations. A lot of people can be seen enjoying free beach volleyball, watercraft demonstrations, kite flying displays, camel and pony rides. Children enjoy the great assortment of amusement rides including a rock-climbing wall. The Festival of Sails is held at the Suttons Beach from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. Though, most activities can be availed free of cost, some amusements incur a nominal cost. The festival serves as an ideal destination for the family to have fun together. The colorful beach side bash at Suttons Beach attracts more than 25,000 visitors and is the best vantage point to enjoy the festival.
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