GET YOUR SKATES ON AT THESE EPIC AUGUST EVENTS AT DRM
Roll into Distillery Road Market (DRM) this August as the lifestyle and entertainment hub hosts a bumper month of markets, with two massive nights of family-fun including a Roller Disco pop-up market and epic skateboarding competition.
Enjoy an evening of retro fun as DRM’s Trucks & Tunes Roller Disco returns on Saturday 12 August from 4-9pm.
Back by popular demand, guests can skate their hearts out with family and friends at DRM’s Roller Disco hosted by Rolla Bae. BYO skates, entry to the rink is $10 for a 1-hour skate session suitable for ages 5+, and skate hire is available for $10.
There will be an abundance of delicious food truck eats on the evening, as well the fare from onsite outlets Sugar Creek Smokehouse and Posadas Cantina. Then on the main stage, guests can enjoy free live entertainment from local musicians Eleea, the Sunny Luwe trio trio and the Briana Dinsdale Band.
Kick off the month and get the family together for a mid-week night out at DRM’s Bazaar Markets when it’s held on Thursday 3 August from 4-8pm.
Showcasing a wide range of the best local vendors from across SEQ, DRM’s Market Hall will come alive with a stacked line-up of market vendors showcasing fresh produce, meats, seafood, small goods, spices, bulk foods, artisan wares, jewellery, pet products, children's products, homewares and much more.
Mosey through the markets on the evening, get amongst the free live entertainment and enjoy delicious eats from a line-up of local food truck operators including Yess Chef (crepes), Seaviche (tostadas), Okie Dogie (hotdogs) and That Gelato Co. (ice cream).
For the first time, DRM and Burleigh Brewing have teamed up to host the epic street skating competition Keg Jump, which will see the popular skateboarding and craft beer event run for its fourth year on Saturday 19 of August 2023.
Keg Jump will host street skateboarders from around the country who are recognised by the industry, competing for an impressive prize pool valued at $5,000. The winning skateboarder must clear and land over the highest number of Burleigh beer kegs on the night to score the ‘Burleigh Golden Growler’ trophy, with an entertainment stacked after-party rounding out the competition. This is an all ages event with Children under 12 free, and tickets for those 13+ starting at $33.40 and on sale now.
Recently added to DRM’s market line-up, DRM’s Farmer’s Market returns on Saturday 26 August from 7am-12pm, showcasing the region’s best food growers, small-batch producers and local artisans as well as quality second hand, retro and vintage clothing and wares.
Held within DRM’s expansive indoor Market Hall, featuring a mix of fresh produce growers, small goods, baked treats, spices, preserves, jams and chutneys, artisan makers showcasing, jewellery, pet products, children's products, homewares, plants along with vintage, retro and collectable clothing, fabrics, sewing notions and dress patterns, collectables and much more.
Wander into the weekend and stock up on fresh produce and delicious pantry items, while keeping fuelled by a line-up of local food and drink vendors and speciality coffee from Zarraffa’s factory concept café, Kiwanda Café.
Best of all - entry into the Farmer’s Market and DRM is always free, there’s plenty of free on-site parking and it’s a dog friendly space.
Get the family together and enjoy all that’s happening at Distillery Road Market this August!