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Thursday 2 October – Groovy Groms/ Ticketed Event

 

 

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Port Lincoln Brewing Co.

A family-friendly day that gently opens the festival through connection, creativity, and wellness.

 

• Groovy Groms: Mums & Bubs music session

• Our awesome local muso Lisa Fox sharing the good tunes

• Community art installation launch

• Drum circle & parenting yarns

• Nourishing food, wellness packs, and practical well-being resources

 

 

Why it matters: This opening invites all ages to ground in community and coastal care.

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https://events.humanitix.com/the-stoke-festival-groovy-groms-2025

 

 

 

 

Thursday 2 October – Festival Opening Night/Free Event

RSVP for catering purposes

 

 

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Port Lincoln Brewing Co.

 

• Opening Address

• Screening: Fishery Bay Surfing Reserve Documentary – Series One

• Community slideshow: Reflections of Place & People

• Meet & Greet with community and surf families

• Grazing Table included

 

 

Why it matters: A shared moment to honour the cultural and surf legacy of Fishery Bay.

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https://events.humanitix.com/the-stoke-festival-opening-ceremony-2025

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Friday 3 October – Ocean Water Women’s Day/Ticketed Event

 

 

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Fishery Bay Surfing Reserve

 

• Wellness practitioner collaborations

• Surf Life Saving SA presentation

• Women’s yarning circles & well-being workshops

• Nourishing lunch

 

 

Why it matters: Women play a vital role in surf culture and coastal care — this gathering honours their presence.

 

https://events.humanitix.com/the-stoke-festival-water-women-day

 

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Friday 3 October – Patagonia Surfers’ Lounge 

Panel Night/Ticketed Event

 

 

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Port Lincoln Brewing Co.

An evening of coastal conversation and community insight supported by Patagonia Surf.

 

• Panel: Surf culture, permaculture, and ocean advocacy

• Guest speakers: Patagonia’s Heath Joske (Farm Boys), advocates for climate 

• Surfers for Climate's original film 'Belinda' 

• Belinda Baggs, Surfers for Climate Co-Founder and Patagonia Ambassador

• Des Menz Chairperson Eyre Permaculture, advocate for clean waters, lands & environment

• Live Q&A

• Pizza Grazing table inclusive with ticket

 

 

Why it matters: Sharing local-to-global perspectives on surfing, stewardship, and the future.

 

https://events.humanitix.com/the-stoke-festival-surfers-lounge-2025

 

 

Saturday 4 October – “The Stoke” Makers Market/Free Event

 

 

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Port Lincoln Brewing Co.

 

• 30+ local market stalls

• Live music all day

• Buy-swap-sell zone (surf gear, boards, skateboards)

• Two local artist workshops

• Environmental Hub featuring:
    - Fishery Bay Surfing Reserve Board
    - EP Environmental Protection Alliance
    - Surfers for Climate
    - Sea Shepherd

 

 

Why it matters: A community-led marketplace rooted in sustainability and surf culture.

 

 

 

 

Saturday 4 October – “Party Wave” Music Night/Ticketed Event

 

 

6:00 PM – Midnight | Port Lincoln Brewing Co.

 

• Four local bands bringing the coastal rhythms

• DJs spinning retro surf beats into the night

• Local brews and food served all evening

• All round good vibes

 

 

Why it matters: A celebration of surf life, local talent, and the joy of gathering under the stars.

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https://events.humanitix.com/party-wave-stoke-festival-2025

 

 

 

 

Sunday 5 October – Surfing Reserve Dedication Day

 

 

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Fishery Bay Surfing Reserve

A day of deep honouring, storytelling, and cultural respect to mark this historic moment.

 

Dedication Ceremony: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

 

• Cultural Opening by Nauo Native Title Board

• Guest presenters and officiants

• Reflections from community leaders and surfers

• Local council representatives

• Plaque and plinth unveiling

• Official dedication of Fishery Bay as a Surfing Reserve

• Media and community group photographs

• Shared picnic and beach gathering

• Community gathering continues into the afternoon on the beach — all welcome

• Closing festival ceremony

 

 

Why it matters: This sacred moment formally recognises Fishery Bay’s place in Australia’s surfing reserve story — honouring the generations who’ve protected, surfed, and loved this coast.