Burdekin Event Guide - 23rd April

Thursday 23 April

Rotary Club of Ayr Weekly Meeting, 6:15pm-8pm, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Friday 24 April

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Burdekin Support Group of Parkinsons, 10am-12pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Remember the Days of Cat Stevens

Friday 7:30pm

Relive the magic of Cat Stevens as Darren Coggan brings his timeless hits to life in a heartfelt tribute, celebrating classics in an evening of nostalgia, music and storytelling. Purchase tickets via www.burdekintheatre.com.au.

Burdekin Memorial Hall, Home Hill

Saturday 25 April

ANZAC Day Hosted by Iron Works Brewery, 12pm-5pm, Iron Works Brewery, 29 Spiller Street, Brandon

Sunday 26 April

Burdekin Sugar Rush

Sunday 5am

Lace up for the Burdekin Sugar Rush this April, the region’s signature running event offering 5km, 10km and half marathon courses, bringing together runners and walkers for an energising early morning at ANZAC Park.

ANZAC Park, Ayr

Breaking Barriers Hosted by Jessica Rowe

Sunday 2pm-4pm

Breaking Barriers brings an inspiring afternoon to the Burdekin, with Jessica Rowe, Sam Thaiday and Dave Kramer leading powerful conversations on mental health, resilience and community connection to spark awareness, support and meaningful change.Purchase tickets via www.burdekintheatre.com.au.

Burdekin Memorial Hall, Home Hill

Monday 27 April

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Crochet Group, 1pm-5pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Tuesday 28 April

RSL Bingo Morning, 9am-11am, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Burdekin Community Church Café Connect, 9am-12pm, Burdekin Community Church, Lot 23 International Road, Ayr

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

RSL Trivia Night, 7:30pm-9:30pm, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Wednesday 29 April

Beatlemania on Tour

Wednesday 7:30pm

Step back into the golden era of music with Beatlemania On Tour, a vibrant live tribute celebrating The Beatles’ greatest hits with authentic sound, costumes and energy for a night of pure nostalgia and sing-along favourites. Purchase tickets via www.burdekintheatre.com.au.

Burdekin Memorial Hall, Home Hill

Thursday 30 April

Rotary Club of Ayr Weekly Meeting, 6:15pm-8pm, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Friday 1 May

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Saturday 2 May

Home Hill Sugar Bowl

Saturday All Day

Celebrating 45 years, the iconic Sugar Bowl returns with 44 teams competing across Ayr, Giru and Home Hill in a team-based pickleball tournament, combining competition, sportsmanship and camaraderie across A and B grades over three days!

Ayr, Giru & Home Hill Tennis Associations, Burdekin Shire

Sunday 3 May

Home Hill Sugar Bowl, All Day, Ayr, Giru & Home Hill Tennis Associations, Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Plantation Park Markets, 8am-12pm, Plantation Park, Ayr

Ayr & District Orchid and Allied Plant Society Monthly Meeting, 1:45pm-5pm, Howie’s Masonic Hall, 118 McMillian Street, Ayr

Monday 4 May

Home Hill Sugar Bowl, All Day, Ayr, Giru & Home Hill Tennis Associations, Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Crochet Group, 1pm-5pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Tuesday 5 May

RSL Bingo Morning, 9am-11am, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Wednesday 6 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod  

Wednesday All Day

The Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod will run over 12 days from Wednesday 6 May to Sunday 17 May, with performances from dance, speech and drama, music, visual arts, Highland and Irish competitors staged at the Burdekin Theatre starting Wednesday at 8am.

Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Thursday 7 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Tech Together Workshop, 10am-12pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Rotary Club of Ayr Weekly Meeting, 6:15pm-8pm, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Friday 8 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Saturday 9 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Burdekin Machinery Preservationists Open Day, 9am, Brandon Heritage Precinct, Brandon

Sunday 10 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Burdekin Aero Club’s Monthly BBQ Breakfast, 8am-12pm, Burdekin Aero Club, Aerodrome Road, Brandon

Monday 11 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Crochet Group, 1pm-5pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Tuesday 12 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

RSL Bingo Morning, 9am-11am, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Ayr & District Orchid and Allied Plant Society Community Gardening Morning Tea, 9am-12pm, Howie’s Masonic Hall, 118 McMillian Street, Ayr

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Wednesday 13 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Thursday 14 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Zonta Club Burdekin Inc. “Sheep Detectives” Movie Night, 6pm, Stardust Cinema, Ayr

Rotary Club of Ayr Weekly Meeting, 6:15pm-8pm, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Friday 15 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Saturday 16 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Burdekin Growers Race Day

Saturday 11am-9pm

Don’t miss the Burdekin Growers Race Day; an unforgettable 18+ celebration of racing, fashion, prizes, local produce giveaways, and live entertainment that brings the Burdekin to life from 11am to late!

Burdekin Race Club, Home Hill

Sunday 17 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Monday 18 May

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Crochet Group, 1pm-5pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Tuesday 19 May

RSL Bingo Morning, 9am-11am, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Wednesday 20 May

Home Hill Chamber of Commerce Social & Networking Event, 5:30pm-7pm, Home Hill Community Sports Club, 87 Ninth Avenue, Home Hill

Thursday 21 May

Rotary Club of Ayr Weekly Meeting, 6:15pm-8pm, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Friday 22 May

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Burdekin Support Group of Parkinsons, 10am-12pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Home Hill State High School P&C Fishing Competition, 6pm, Home Hill State High School, Home Hill

Saturday 21 May

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Community Cuppa Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, 10am-12pm, Catholic Parish Hall, Ayr

Sunday 24 May

Home Hill State High School Family Fun Day

Sunday 10am

Come along to Home Hill State High School P&C Fishing Competition’s Sunday Family Funday! The day will include weigh ins, great music, a casting competition, and much more!

Home Hill State High School, Home Hill

Australian Medium Charmaine Wilson Regional Tour

Sunday 2pm-4:15pm

Experience an intimate afternoon with renowned Australian medium Charmaine Wilson, as she shares messages of peace, love and connection in one of her final live shows before retirement. Purchase tickets via www.burdekintheatre.com.au.

Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Tuesday 26 May

RSL Bingo Morning, 9am-11am, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Thursday 28 May

Rotary Club of Ayr Weekly Meeting, 6:15pm-8pm, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Creedence Clearwater Collective

Thursday 7:30pm-9:45pm

Get ready for a howling good night at the Creedence Clearwater Collective at the Burdekin Theatre, where the iconic CCR and John Fogerty hits come alive on stage for an unforgettable, full-throttle celebration of classic rock. Purchase tickets via www.burdekintheatre.com.au.

Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Friday 29 May

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Ayr Surf Life Saving Club Meet and Greet & Book Launch

Friday 6pm-10pm

Celebrate a century of surf and service as the Ayr Surf Life Saving Club hosts a special Meet and Greet and book launch, bringing together past and present members, friends and community for a night of stories and celebration.

Kalamia Hotel, 50 Queen Street, Ayr

Saturday 30 May

Ayr Surf Life Saving Club Gala Dinner

Saturday 6pm-11pm

Celebrate a century of the Ayr Surf Life Saving Club at a special gala dinner, bringing together past and present members for an evening of memories, connection and reflection on 100 years of service and community spirit.

Burdekin Memorial Hall, Home Hill

Sunday 31 May

Ayr Surf Life Saving Club Community Fun Day

Sunday 10am-5pm

Wrap up a historic centenary weekend as the Ayr Surf Life Saving Club hosts a relaxed community fun day at the clubhouse, inviting members, families and locals to come together for a family-friendly celebration of 100 years.

Ayr Surf Life Saving Club, 1-9 Sandowns Street, Alva

Monday 1 June

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Crochet Group, 1pm-5pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Tuesday 2 June

RSL Bingo Morning, 9am-11am, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Dementia Carers Support Group, 10am-12pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Thursday 4 June

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Tech Together Workshop, 10am-12pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Rotary Club of Ayr Weekly Meeting, 6:15pm-8pm, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

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