[NSW] OzBargain 17th Birthday - Sydney Meetup (Saturday 25 Nov, 11AM, Prince Alfred Park)

cerealsmok3r on 12/10/2023 - 11:40
Last edited 25/11/2023 - 06:53

Finally assembled the avengers crew to deliver the finale OzBargain birthday event for Sydney. This will be co-organised with a majority of the organisers in Sydney and the rest are welcome to come help out!

Come celebrate Ozbargain 17th event this time with a little bit of a change of scenery with a picnic event! I'll be using the money to grab some food, catering and drinks. This also doubles as a potluck so feel free to bring your own food and drinks to share the love - even better if we get to try a bit of your culture!

Details More Info
Date 25 November 2023
Time 11am - 4pm
Location Prince Alfred Park
How to get there 5 mins walk from the Central station. Timed street parking is available
Cap 150

SPONSORSHIPS

SMASH! has kindly sponsored 6 free weekend tickets (valued at $65 ea) for the 2024 Sydney Manga and Anime Show!

The following will be up for grabs by @Creative labs on the day:

Prize Qty Notes
Outlier Free Pro+ Waterproof Bone Conduction Headphone 1 won via trivia
Zen Hybrid 2 Hybrid ANC Headphone 1 OzBargain exclusive item
Zen Air TWS ANC Headphone 1 won via icebreaker activity

These products will be won via a range of activities! More details will be made available on the day!

Creative Labs will also be offering an exclusive additional 5% discount with min purchase of $100 (Ends 30 Nov) on top of the BF prices with promo code: OZBARGAIN5

Mobileciti will be providing some freebies for the event. If you were at the Parramatta event, you know what to expect, this time with a personal twist ;)

Scotty has given me extra shirts to give out this year! There is a good chance that there will be some at the event but it is only in size S.

Deng rugg is sponsoring some goodies bags! There are 6 to be won and they contain, rug coaster, stickers, pins and coupons for their shop! Who knows, maybe one of them contain some OzBargain merch, maybe not ;)

Photography

There will also be some photography taking place throughout the event. Drone videography will be a no-go with the rain.

I have created a google album so that attendees can contribute.

What's on the menu

Rice balls from the Musubiya Shop (Salmon,spicy cod row, tuna mayo, and teriyaki chicken)
Premium white bread loaf from Akipan
Vegan Sushi Platter and Gluten-free doughnuts from Comeco Foods
Assortment of expired drinks
3kg Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork (Carnitas)
Bread rolls
Caesar Salad
Greek Salad
Vietnamese lemongrass chicken salad
Hungarian Goulash
Lollies
Chips
Bi/Goi Cuon
DIY banh cuon
Coke/Coke Zero/Pasito/Calpis/Root beer

edit 2: it will be raining bring your best ozbargain rain gear. there will be a prize for the best dressed at the event!!!

Site Discussion OzBargain17

Comments

  • I Smell Pennies on 12/10/2023 - 11:43
    +2

    I'll help you out with the event bro :)

    • cerealsmok3r on 12/10/2023 - 11:50
      +1

      love you bro <3

      will greatly appreciate your help

  • dust on 12/10/2023 - 12:05
    +2

    Nice. Barbie is a great idea!

    • cerealsmok3r on 12/10/2023 - 12:20

      please come! would love to see you there haha

  • Fat Horny Ghost on 12/10/2023 - 12:23
    +4

    I love some expired drinks can't wait to go

    • cerealsmok3r on 12/10/2023 - 12:30

      haha been too long since we last caught up. still got your fishing gear at mine lmao

      • Fat Horny Ghost on 13/10/2023 - 21:05
        +1

        hope you been using it to fish for some deals

    • Scrooge McDuck on 25/11/2023 - 14:13

      I love some expired drinks can't wait to go

      "we get to try a bit of your culture!"

  • Emphasise on 12/10/2023 - 12:44
    +1

    Happy to also jump in to help too. I'm gonna take a wild guess and say there probably aren't many parking options for either of these? Was thinking we could do a trivia for prizes (I can draft something up if you're keen). Otherwise because it is a large group, maybe a good old spin the wheel app name draw playing on a laptop can be quite exciting too. 😂

    • cerealsmok3r on 12/10/2023 - 17:36
      +1

      Please do! There's a bit of parking on the smaller street but its all timed for the weekends I believe. I think there was a street or two on Cleveland street that is free but that might be for Sunday. Otherwise you can try Pitt St and George St

    • dust on 12/10/2023 - 15:28
      +5

      25 November 2023 is a Saturday.

  • whyisave on 21/10/2023 - 09:45
    +1

    Just a suggestion for venue :
    ○ Mary Ann Street Park in Ultimo | GMaps

    Positives
    + easy to get to, by car (drop-offs) or by train and tram (from inner-west)
    + parking at Broadway Shopping Centre (8-10 minute walk)
    + near Chinatown, Darling Harbour
    + small shaded area under trees
    + mostly flat and suitable for sit-down picnics
    + nearby free table-tennis tables @ Ultimo Community Centre
    + in front of MSY

    Negatives
    - no barbeque facilities
    - most of the park is unshaded
    (- no public toilet facilities. may need to go to UTS for them)
    - almost all parking around is timed ticketed

    • kerfuffle on 21/10/2023 - 09:58
      +2

      It's only free parking for two hours at Broadway

      • whyisave on 21/10/2023 - 10:09

        I'm pretty sure that 2-hours is for a 1-time limit,
        meaning you can't take your car out and back in again for another 2-hours.

        I just thought that shopping-centre parking nearby is a bonus,
        when there are no 2-hour parking near Prince Alfred Park (as far as I know).

        I was attracted to the table tennis nearby…ha

    • cerealsmok3r on 21/10/2023 - 10:30

      oooh thanks for that. I was looking at this and wanted to do it but think there might be more appetite next year if we go fully self-funded and just do a potluck

  • neoleo on 23/10/2023 - 20:58
    +1

    This location has the biggest cap, but not many have been registered. Maybe need much bigger attention to let more people know about this event. Everyday there are at least thousands if not 10k visitors of this community website. Central station can be reached by train or bus for many people anyway and it will be on Saturday. Or maybe some Ozbargainers prefer Saturday night fever? Or maybe more people if there will be Cosplay or eating competition lol 😂

    • InsertANameHere on 24/10/2023 - 22:12

      Get someone to hand out flyers at central station

    • cerealsmok3r on 25/10/2023 - 16:01
      +1

      no pls i want less haha. You'll start to see that people will start trickling all the way towards the day of the event so not fussed really.

    • Lord Ra on 14/11/2023 - 23:46

      Good seeing you today @neoleo.

      Thanks for the awesome photos!

  • ronnknee on 01/11/2023 - 11:11
    +3

    Assortment of expired drinks (bundaburg, pepsi/coke, V/Monster)

    Lmao.

    • cerealsmok3r on 12/11/2023 - 08:28

      peak ozbargain moment if you ask me

  • Bottom G on 06/11/2023 - 09:53
    +2

    Put myself as a tentative yes. Maybe see you again serial smoker

    • cerealsmok3r on 07/11/2023 - 17:38

      would love to see you there mate

  • cerealsmok3r on 08/11/2023 - 07:58
    +2

    Hey all, I've updated the event with prizes to be won, awesome formatting (still learning) and will constantly be updating the menu list as more deals come through. Please ping me if you know any local businesses that are interested in sponsoring the food or you would love to see there. Will be opting for hard bargains and some premium stuff. Also hmu if you have any awesome drink deals - haven't bought them so far. Massive thank you to the people that will also be helping and/or supporting the event. This makes it much easier to organise, prepare for and make this a great social event for all ozbargain users and their +1's. Can't wait to see you all there (:

    • dust on 12/11/2023 - 17:16
      +3

      Also hmu if you have any awesome drink deals

      Can't ISP sort us out with some near expiry date drinks from Amazon? (Drinks don't really expire!)

    • TerryJustTerry on 17/11/2023 - 08:50

      Woolies has half price Coke/Fanta varieties :)

  • Lord Ra on 12/11/2023 - 23:34
    +1

    Why is this the finale mate @cerealsmok3r?

  • Vavoom on 16/11/2023 - 10:36
    +1

    Happy to help out on the bbq for this event so you can manage everything else

    • cerealsmok3r on 16/11/2023 - 16:55
      +1

      oh yes please! would love to help you out. will give you an extra expired drink for the assistance ;)

      jk there will be heaps of food so feel free to bring containers for the event

  • citybargainhunter on 17/11/2023 - 15:31
    +1

    See you there. I will be wearing a Fila tee and cheap cologne, sporting a G-Shock & Seiko & Citizen Eco-Drive, holding a Moto G-54.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/812346
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/788569
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/811687
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/789129

    Thank you OzBargain!

    • whyisave on 17/11/2023 - 18:06

      No MacPac Hooded Halo
      and carrying Knipex for protection ?

    • neoleo on 17/11/2023 - 21:47
      +1

      I have Citizen Eco-Drive too ;-) For Moto G-54, it's better to install and use Gcam/Google Camera app for camera in any android phones. Also YouTube ReVanced app (free, no ads, background play) rather than the normal free YouTube (too much ads, no background play). I can help to install them if you don't have it yet :)

  • scotty on 18/11/2023 - 12:22
    +2

    I think it might be worthwhile starting to pray for good weather. BoM forecast says Sydney is mostly wet next week :(

    • igoforthebest on 18/11/2023 - 12:25
      +1

      Quick! everyone do the anti-rain dance!

    • citybargainhunter on 18/11/2023 - 12:51
      +1

      Any umbrella or rain coat deals?

      • cerealsmok3r on 20/11/2023 - 09:14
        +1

        BLUNT umbrellas are so goat. i bought like 10 haha

        • citybargainhunter on 20/11/2023 - 10:29
          +1

          Can you please bring one on the day? I haven't seen one in person yet, and have been hesitant to pull the trigger. They feel like the Apple in umbrellas.

    • cerealsmok3r on 18/11/2023 - 23:14

      i might just book a large venue and organise a potluck and reduce the cap instead.

      edit: praying hard for good weather though

      • cerealsmok3r on 20/11/2023 - 19:47

        i lied prayers werent answered

  • donnychien on 18/11/2023 - 16:23
    +1

    interested…. im keen

    • cerealsmok3r on 20/11/2023 - 09:10

      haha looking forward to having you there!

  • cerealsmok3r on 20/11/2023 - 19:59
    +13

    Hi all, just a quick update from me - theres a few more sponsorships coming onboard so the post will slowly be updated. Unfortunately, the bad weather doesn't seem to be going away and I have decided to move the venue over to Ultimo Community Centre. HOPEFULLY, we can use one of their outdoor spaces and one of their rooms so got the confirmation from scotty to proceed ahead. I may have to reduce the cap but will keep you in the loop. If you're not able to attend, could you please untick the event registration? I don't want my event to be the one giving the largest amount of no show badges 💀

    • whyisave on 20/11/2023 - 21:46
      +2

      to Ultimo Community Centre

      Bring some table-tennis bats, please ;-)

      • cerealsmok3r on 21/11/2023 - 06:16
        +1

        Can bring but I booked the wrong courtyard for that lol

        • whyisave on 21/11/2023 - 06:18
          +2

          …making excuses for losing already?
          hah

  • neoleo on 21/11/2023 - 11:11
    +1

    The location in the title should be changed. I have another appointment for different activity in South-West Sydney at 2 pm. So, I have cancelled my registration for this event. See you guys next time. Have fun and make more friends there :)

    • Tranks27 on 21/11/2023 - 13:51
      +1

      @cerealsmok3r yea title needs change.

    • cerealsmok3r on 21/11/2023 - 13:54

      Thanks for letting me know and glad you were able to make it to some event. I'm still awaiting for confirmation at the moment and have run into a bit of a roadbump atm but will change the title when

  • cerealsmok3r on 22/11/2023 - 09:46
    +3

    Hey all, after much deliberation and negotiations, things have fallen out of place with hiring a venue and instead we're gonna go ahead with the event despite there being a 50% chance of it raining. This also means there will be no BBQ or drone photography and instead we will have more readily available food. I've got some lovely vietnamese aunties and other local businesses that I will be buying from so be on the look out on the menu as its a rapidly updated area.

    With that in mind, feel free to bring your best rain gear, the best dressed and most ozbargained fashionista will be receiving prizes from me at the event! Hope to see yall there with your blunt brollys, rebel ponchos and show your kicks off with some flashy gumboots (:

    • JTB10 on 22/11/2023 - 09:57
      +2

      Fingers crossed BOM has it wrong and there's not much rain. Looking forward to Saturday, thanks for organising!

    • citybargainhunter on 22/11/2023 - 10:53
      +1

      Let's dance in the rain!

  • donnychien on 22/11/2023 - 10:54

    so just confirming @cerealsmok3r ultimo is confirmed?

    • cerealsmok3r on 22/11/2023 - 12:57
      +1

      Yep and if it’s raining we just deal with it

      • citybargainhunter on 22/11/2023 - 15:13
        +1

        Can you pls update the location in the post?

        • Vavoom on 22/11/2023 - 15:36

          Hey all, after much deliberation and negotiations, things have fallen out of place with hiring a venue and instead we're gonna go ahead with the event despite there being a 50% chance of it raining.

          Sounds like the location is still Prince Alfred Park. Any idea where in the park specifically though? It's a pretty big place.

          • citybargainhunter on 22/11/2023 - 17:55

            @Vavoom: That was how I understood it, but the comment above says Ultimo

          • whyisave on 22/11/2023 - 19:59

            @Vavoom: It's at Ultimo Community Centre.

            Bring your table tennis bat :-)

            • cerealsmok3r on 22/11/2023 - 23:09

              @whyisave: Sorry I misread it. It’s at prince alfred park. It’s where the bbqs are in the middle of the pool the entrance where the train station is and the basketball court

              • whyisave on 22/11/2023 - 23:43
                -3

                @cerealsmok3r: Your reply here says Ultimo (??)

                • cerealsmok3r on 23/11/2023 - 05:59

                  @whyisave: Yeah sorry I thought it about prince Alfred park when I read it too fast hahah. Can confirm it’s still going ahead at prince Alfred park

  • cerealsmok3r on 22/11/2023 - 23:17
    +5

    Thanks for being patience with me yall. I didn’t make it super clear but the event is still held at prince Alfred park where the BBQs are. This is pretty accurate as to where it is. Just keep your eyes out for bbqs and you will be good. Most of the food will be more on the go sort of type. Hope to see you guys there!

    • whyisave on 22/11/2023 - 23:44

      BBQ = metal = lightning rod for thunder strikes

      😬

  • dust on 24/11/2023 - 15:30
    +1

    Weather looks pretty ominous tomorrow.

    • cerealsmok3r on 24/11/2023 - 20:15
      +1

      Showing up as chance of rain at 0mm 20% so reckon we lucked out

      • cerealsmok3r on 24/11/2023 - 21:34
        +1

        Wow that luck turned around pretty quick 💀

        Needless to say the event is going on. Get your ponchos and blunt umbrellas ready!!

  • cerealsmok3r on 25/11/2023 - 06:53
    +4

    Morning yall! The event is still going on even though its raining! I'm still cooking and might be late because of it ahahaha.

    Looking forward to seeing you all there! We will be moving towards the large trees for natural cover but if anyone can bring a couple of large tarps, marquees, folding tables or speakers, I would greatly appreciate that! There will be heaps to be won on the day and tonnes of activities to do to keep it going. As a hint, yall might want to brush up on some ozbargain lore and history ;)

    Don't forget that there is street parking on the side and its a 5 min walk from the station. Please also bring your own containers too as I imagine that there will be heaps of leftovers to be had. see you all there!

    • BarneyKB on 25/11/2023 - 11:15

      Is there somewhere specific we are meeting?

      • cerealsmok3r on 25/11/2023 - 11:17

        Nope find somewhere with a lot of shade and I’ll be there. I’m about 20 mins away. There’s someone with food there if you want to help them out. It’s catering from Musubiya

        • scotty on 25/11/2023 - 11:32

          Some of us are next to the BBQ area already

          • RoseJJ on 25/11/2023 - 11:45

            @scotty: We are all here waiting for you 😊

    • thiky on 25/11/2023 - 11:42

      I’m at bbq area near tennis courts and elizabeth st but do not see anyone

  • cerealsmok3r on 25/11/2023 - 13:55

    Hey all we’re at the bbqs near the English intensive school on one of the corners. See you then!!

    • Furwinkle on 25/11/2023 - 13:56

      In Alexandria?

  • donnychien on 25/11/2023 - 17:32
    +2

    Thanks so much for organising @cerealsmok3r!! Myself and the boy had fun

    • cerealsmok3r on 26/11/2023 - 14:13

      glad you had fun and brought the little one. hope you enjoyed the food!

  • BarneyKB on 25/11/2023 - 17:47
    +1

    Cheers for organising - keen to see the photos when they're available!

    • cerealsmok3r on 26/11/2023 - 14:14

      no worries thanks for coming!

  • Synticulous on 25/11/2023 - 18:21
    +1

    Thanks for organising!

    Keen to see if we can freestyle it again next year even bigger with notes and proof of success from this one! Let us know once the glam shots and drone footage is ready?

    Cheers.

    • cerealsmok3r on 26/11/2023 - 14:14

      Thanks for coming and feel free to reach out about Marsh!

      The photos are out and have linked below :)

  • Emphasise on 25/11/2023 - 18:27
    +9

    Thanks for organising @cerealsmok3r! So much food, was great to meet everyone. If I end up in the hospital, please pinpoint the expired bundaberg drinks.

    Hope everyone learned something new with the trivia. First time running it, I might do it again next year following some feedback to be more specific when referencing products. 🔋🔋💀 Also the most downvoted post was about Dick Smith.

    If you didn't enough of me talking, you can find my podcast here and find out why scotty pays full price for private schools!

    The goodie bags had items from 2 of my mate's businesses [associated tag] - Deng Rugs & Crochet with Jess. Please give them a follow if you can to support their businesses. If you were one of the six winners, if you have social media, can I kindly request if you could share a picture of your prize on your socials tagging them, that would be hugely appreciated. Would also be interested to see what you do with the OZ mini rug (not official merch). I guess a coaster was a suggestion?

    • cerealsmok3r on 26/11/2023 - 14:34
      +1

      nah mate you killed it with trivia. actually a goat 🐐.

      Lemme know if you need peeps on your podcast - i'll hook you up ;)

  • squeeb on 25/11/2023 - 20:14
    +1

    Really appreciate all the hard work that you put into making the birthday meetup a big success, CerealSmok3r! Your mums cooking was very yummy and so was the Goulash!

    And a big thank you to Scotty for his most kind generosity and making it happen!

    It was so good to meet everyone in person!

    • cerealsmok3r on 26/11/2023 - 14:43

      no worries glad you enjoyed it!!! yeah thats the thing, most of the cooking was done by meeee. I spent all of last night and today prepping for it but glad you enjoyed it!

      my mom made the vietnamese spring rolls and we had aunties make the banh cuon. lmk if you want to put you in touch with them! their food is wayyyy better than what you find in marrickville.

      It was great meeting you and safe travels!

  • scotty on 25/11/2023 - 20:29
    +5

    Yes, thanks to @cerealsmok3r for putting on the big show. I quite enjoy the Saturday arvo park setting where people can eat, hang around and had some good conversations. The weather could be a bit better but we were all anxious throughout the week that it was going to be pouring today (lucky it didn't).

    • cerealsmok3r on 26/11/2023 - 14:13

      no worries thanks for your prayers. we managed to ward off most of the rain away

  • cerealsmok3r on 25/11/2023 - 23:22
    +7

    Thanks everyone for coming! I really appreciate yall turning up and being patient with me while I cooked up a cook start to the event. Thank you all so much for playing a role in helping out, having some good food and good chats all around. Hope you also had a great time playing trivia and helping yourselves to the event!!

    I've added some pictures to the album and please feel free to add any that you have taken yourselves. There will be more images coming from smash when she finishes working it through post production.

    Don't forget to check out our sponsors. There are heaps listed and would appreciate if you could check them out once again. @Emphasise has also listed out the other small businesses and its something that I would like to continue with. Don't forget about SMASH! Inc. They were about to go all out with marketing campaigns, creative designs etc, but timing was a bit late. Feel free to add them on socials. There is a competition event going on at the moment and a little birdie told me there will be two more immediately taking place after the currrent one.

    If you have any feedback, please feel free to share them here or with me and I can try to incorporate it into next years event. I will pushing hard to have more female preferred events and other event formats to be more inclusive and welcoming for all ozbargainers alike.

    Last but not least, I want to give a shout out @scotty for sponsoring the event and checking people in, @Vavoom for picking up some catering along the way, @Emphasise for organising and executing trivia and @stoicwinter for the drone pics and video. This will be coming into the album much later but expect to see it soon. Hope you enjoy the take away and the prizes and see ya all next year!

    • JTB10 on 25/11/2023 - 23:34
      +2

      Thanks everyone for your hard work! Glad the weather wasn't too crazy and we could enjoy the food, trivia, games and conversations. Looking forward to next year's events!

  • cerealsmok3r on 26/11/2023 - 13:53
    +5

    Hope everyone is still enjoying the leftover food from yesterday's party! Just pining yall because the professional photography shots are now available here!

    If you want to chuck her a follow, I've included her you can follow her at @d.chanthachack

    hope you enjoy!

    • stoicwinter on 27/11/2023 - 14:40

      Just added my pics :D

  • ChillCrowie on 27/11/2023 - 08:53
    +1

    Thank you for organising! The food was amazing and the games were great fun! Thanks Scottie for making time. It was great meeting and reconnecting with you all! We have an awesome community 😎

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