A Festival Of Fun For Our Youngest Citizens

Moreton Bay’s biggest kids’ festival is set to return with five worlds of fun and JJ from Cocomelon performing live.

On Sunday March 12, Pine Rivers Park at Strathpine will be transformed into a magical and exciting destination of family-friendly entertainment as the annual Moreton Kids Festival returns.

From 8am until 3pm, families will be treated to unlimited rides, live stage shows, activities, workshops, roving performers, food trucks, market stalls and more!

This year’s headline act will feature JJ from the popular kids show Cocomelon live on the Ausbuild main stage. Kids will be able to dance and sing along with JJ when he performs at 10am and 12pm.

With the Moreton Kids Festival becoming one of the most popular family-friendly events in SEQ , families are encouraged to secure their tickets early for what is likely to be a sell-out event.

Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Peter Flannery said Moreton Kids Festival takes the fuss out of planning a family day out and delivers a jam-packed program guaranteed to entertain the little ones.

‘There will be fun for everyone with entertainment and activities across five worlds of fun and multiple stages,’ Mr Flannery said.

‘As a parent it can be hard to plan a day out with young children – which is what makes Moreton Kids Festival perfect, it has all the entertainment, close parking and facilities young families need. ’

Entry tickets include access to unlimited entertainment and fun, including live stage shows, amusement rides, creative workshops, face painting, outdoor activities, educational spaces, technology workshops, science, animals, and so much more.

The event will also feature a market alley and food trucks so that your family can make it a full day outing.

For up to date information and to purchase tickets, visit www. moretonkidsfestvial.com.au

Ingredients

• 1 large beetroot, leaves and roots removed

• 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

• ½ teaspoon cumin powder

• 1 lemon, juiced

• 1 tablespoon tahini

Method

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic

• ½ teaspoon vegetable stock powder

• Sweet paprika, to serve

• Vegetable sticks, to serve

MICROWAVE beetroot on high in a bowl with lid for 10-12 minutes. Slip skin off cooked beetroot. ADD beetroot, chickpeas, cumin, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, garlic and stock powder to food processor and blend until smooth.

SERVE with a sprinkle of sweet paprika and a variety of vegetable sticks.

ALTERNATIVE METHOD: 225g canned beetroot, drained of juice works just as well.