Get ready for a busy weekend on the lake as the Fast and Loud Festival returns to Lake Macquarie from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th October 2024! With action happening on and off the water, be prepared for exhilarating boat races, live musical performances, markets, car shows, roving performers, and kid’s entertainment.
2024 Offshore Superboat Championships
The 2024 Offshore Superboat Championships will be held on Saturday and Sunday. Hitting speeds of up to 240km per hour the superboats will compete in 6 races starting at Marmong Point Marina. The best viewing spot for enjoying the races will be from Eleebana to Warners Bay and Speers Point. Or, you can be part of the action at the start/finish line at Marmong Point, where the pit area at Empire Marina is accessible to all.
Darren Nicholson from the all-conquering 222 Offshore team said,
“It’s really special for me to come home to Lake Macquarie and race on the water I grew up sailing on,,,,kind of feels like I’ve come full circle in some respects. It’s a nice feeling knowing we’ll be finishing up the Australian series at home, in front of family and friends.”
For the full schedule of the Offshore Superboat Championship races click here Offshore Superboat Championships – Lake Macquarie City Council
Australian Powerboat Grand Prix 2024
The Australian Powerboat Grand Prix 2024 will also be held on Saturday and Sunday. Did you know that a powerboat can move from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 2 seconds? Your adrenaline will be pumping as these small but powerful boats take to the waters to battle for the winner’s cup. The best place to watch these races is from Rathmines Foreshore.
For a full schedule of the Australian Powerboat Grand Prix races click here: Australian PowerBoats Grand Prix 2024 – Lake Macquarie City Council
Friday Night – Live Music
The Fast and Loud Festival is not all about the racing. On Friday night enjoy live music from 6 pm – 9 pm from ‘Love That Hat’ at the rotunda in Warners Bay. Bring a picnic rug, and enjoy local food vans and nearby restaurants.
Saturday events – Warners Bay, Rathmines & Belmont
- Markets & food
- Live Music
- Kids Activities
- Superboats
- Street Parade
- Matt Hall Flyover Display
Sunday events – Warners Bay & Rathmines
- Markets & food
- Live Music
- Kids Activities
- Superboats
Sunday at Speers Point Park – Show and Shine Car Show
On Sunday the Newcastle Restored Vehicle Club will be at Speers Point Park between 9 am and 2 pm. Featuring vintage muscle, classic, custom cars, hot rods, and motorbikes. There’ll be lucky car prizes as well as trophies. Alongside the car show, you’ll find a DJ playing great tunes with coffee, soft drinks, and food stalls. This is the perfect place to watch the Superboats on the lake.
For the complete schedule and up-to-date information click through to Fast & Load Festival 2024
