2012 Stable on the Strand

Date: Tuesday 18th - Saturday 22nd December 2012
Time: 5:30-9:30 pm, nightly
Location: Strand Park, Townsville




Visit Stable on the Strand, Townsville 2012

For five days before Christmas, Townsville's major ocean-front area, Strand Park, will be transformed into the historic town of Bethlehem, complete with Roman soldiers, traditional craftspeople, livestock, shepherds and of course Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus.

This interactive re-creation of the traditional Christmas story, Stable on the Strand, is a FREE event for the whole family.  There will be lots of kid's activities to keep little ones busy as well as a special area for youth to hang out.

Come and enjoy the ambiance of Bethlehem 2000 years ago, and be sure to enjoy a complimentary slice of fruitcake and cuppa to sustain you through all of the fun.

Exhibit One

Daily reports of Stable on the Strand 2011

Community Recognition:

  • 2002: Townsville's Event of the Year
  • 2006: Event organiser Anne Harley was awarded Townsville's Citizen of the Year
  • 2009: Anne Harley was one of four Queensland finalists for the 2010 "Local Hero" award as part of the Australia Day Awards
  • 2010: Community Event of the Year
  • 2010: Townsville Arts Award for Event/Festival

Become a sponsor

To become a sponsor or see what we can offer you as a sponsor, download our sponsorship opportunities booklet below. (either click the link, or right click and select 'save target as...' or 'save link as...')

Sponsor booklet

2011 Statistics

  1. 36,022 visitors
  2. 8000 saw 'Exhibit One' (play in amphitheatre)
  3. Donations from public for YWAM Medical ship to take to PNG: 342 toothbrushes; 76 toothpastes; 32 sunglasses; 95 spectacles
  4. Hospitality Area distributed free: 3000 coffees; 2850 cups of tea; (36 litres of milk was used); 7,000 pieces of Christmas Cake
Time until Stable on the Strand

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