Raes celebrates 30 years with community day at Wategos

RAES on Wategos is marking its 30th anniversary with a special Community Day on Sunday, October 20.

Food, drinks and family entertainment will be available from 11am to 4pm.

The event will take place at Raes and on the Wategos lawn, with a free shuttle service running between Byron Surf Club and Wategos.

Raes general manager Marty McCaig said it was part of celebrating their 30th year.

“This day of feasting and enjoying our beautiful part of Byron is our way of saying thank you to the Byron community that has been at the heart of Raes for the past three decades. And at the same time raising funds and awareness for our partner charity, Flying Fox,” Mr McCaig said.

Activities will be spread across the lawn, the Cellar Bar Terrace, and Raes Dining Room.

Children’s activities, led by the Flying Fox team, will include a silent disco, giant Jenga and ring toss.

DJ Sammy KC will keep the vibe alive with a funky daytime set.

A silent auction will feature prizes such as a custom Otis Carey artwork, a private dining experience with Raes executive chef Jason Saxby, a two-night stay at Raes, and a one-off furniture piece from MCM House.

Mr Saxby, awarded two hats in the Sydney Morning Herald 2024 Good Food Guide, will be at the grills serving dishes starting at $8.

Guests can enjoy a shellfish barbecue with split bay lobster, scallops or Ballina king prawns.

There will be a whole local pink snapper barbecue and a meat barbecue with porchetta rolls.

Other menu items include Mr Saxby’s fried lobster roll, Raes’ famous salt and vinegar fries, freshly shucked oysters, sashimi, and vegetarian dishes.

A range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will also be available.

The free shuttle will run hourly from Byron Surf Club, with services departing on the hour from 11am to 3pm.

Return trips will leave Raes at 12.45 pm, 1.45pm, 2.45pm and 4pm.

For more information visit raes.com.au.