Burdekin EVENT GUIDE 26/03

Sunday 26 March

Breaking Barriers with Jessica Rowe

Sunday

Burdekin Shire Council is proud to present Breaking Barriers – an inspiring community event focused on health and wellbeing.

TBA

Friday 27 March

Thinking About Owning Your Own Home?

Friday 10:30am

Indigenous Business Australia in conjunction with Burdekin Community Association will be hosting a FREE event on Friday 27th March from 10:30am to 12pm to provide information about home loan products, eligibility criteria, the process and how you can prepare for success. To register please contact BCA on 47833744.

Burdekin Community Association

Ayr Family Carnival

Friday 5pm

Hibble's Amusements' Ayr Family Carnival will roll into town this March providing plenty of rides, side show alley games, carnival food and fun for the whole family from Friday through to Saturday!

Ayr Showgrounds

Saturday 28 March

Masquerade Gala

Saturday 6pm

An evening of mystery, fun and entertainment featuring a fashion parade and dazzling diamond display will ignite Populins Hall this March as presented by Demure or Dare and Campbell's Jewellery!

Populins Hall

Saturday 28 March & Sunday 29 March

Canefield ASHES Weekend

Saturday & Sunday All Day

The infamous Home Hill Cricket Association Canefield ASHES Weekend will return to the region this March! Nomination forms are due in by 1st March!

Home Hill Cricket Association

Sunday 29 March

RSL 2026 Table Bowls Open Handicap Singles Championship

Sunday

An action-packed day of table bowls will ignite the RSL as players battle it out for a $1,000 cash prize and the Peter Hine Memorial Trophy!

Ayr ANAC Memorial Club

Ayr & District Orchid and Allied Plant Society Monthly Meeting

Sunday 2pm

The Ayr & District Orchid and Allied Plant Society holds its monthly meeting on the first Sunday of each month. Members display plants from 1:45pm, with meetings commencing at 2pm. Visitors and new members are welcome.

Howie’s Masonic Hall, 118 McMillian Street, Ayr

Sunday 5 April

Burdekin Plantation Park Markets

Sunday 8am

The community are invited to pop down to enjoy Ayr State Primary School's Burdekin Plantation Park Markets on the first Sunday of every month (weather permitting) in support of local creators and entrepreneurs from 8am to midday! Market stallholders are encouraged to reach out to ASPS on 07 4790 3333 during school hours for all enquiries.

Plantation Park

Sunday 5 April

Ayr & District Orchid and Allied Plant Society Monthly Meeting

Sunday 2pm

The Ayr & District Orchid and Allied Plant Society holds its monthly meeting on the first Sunday of each month. Members display plants from 1:45pm, with meetings commencing at 2pm. Visitors and new members are welcome.

Howie’s Masonic Hall, 118 McMillian Street, Ayr

Tuesday 14 April

Community Gardening Morning Tea

Tuesday 9am

A relaxed, hands-on community morning covering growing from seed, cuttings and repotting, with tea and coffee provided. A great opportunity to learn, ask questions and connect with fellow gardeners.

Howie’s Masonic Hall, 118 McMillian Street, Ayr

Wednesday 15 April

Morning Melodies A Night in Vegas

Wednesday 11am

Audiences can expect a glitzy, high-energy morning of Vegas-style hits, big band classics, dazzling dance performances, and charismatic vocals that bring the glamour and fun of Sin City to life.

Burdekin Theatre

Friday 17 April & Saturday 18 April

Shane Muspratt Cup

Friday 8am

The Shane Muspratt Cup is an annual junior rugby league carnival proudly hosted by Burdekin Junior Rugby League Football Club. The Under 12 Carnival is held for QRL registered players which has been running for over a decade, attracting hundreds of families to the Burdekin region.

Rugby Park, Wickham Street, Ayr

Saturday 18 April

Burdekin Race Club Horse Racing

Saturday 1pm

Come along for an enjoyable day out under the big trees at the Home Hill Race Track, as the Burdekin Race Club features a large program of local races with local bookmakers on course, a full bar and an excellent range of food options available.

Burdekin Race Club

Friday 24 April

Remember the Days of Cat Stevens

Friday 7:30pm

Audiences can relive the timeless hits of Cat Stevens in a heartfelt tribute by Darren Coggan, celebrating classics like Moonshadow, Wild World, and Father & Son with remarkable authenticity and nostalgic charm.

Burdekin Theatre

Sunday 26 April

Burdekin Sugar Rush

Sunday 5am

The Burdekin Sugar Rush is the signature running event for the Burdekin Road Runners and Walkers Club! Competitors can choose from the half marathon (21km), ten (10km) or five (5km) kilometre course.

ANZAC Park

Wednesday 29 April

Beatlemania on Tour

Wednesday 7:30pm

The sound of a generation, and the music that has influenced every generation since – that’s The Beatles. And now you can relive the heyday of The Beatles with Beatlemania On Tour!

Burdekin Theatre

Saturday 2 May to Monday 4 May

The Sugar Bowl Pickleball Team Event

Saturday to Monday

Celebrating 45 years, the iconic Sugar Bowl returns with 44 teams competing across Ayr, Giru and Home Hill in a team-based pickleball tournament. The event features A and B grades, with every match contributing to overall team standings in a weekend focused on competition, sportsmanship and camaraderie.

Ayr, Giru & Home Hill Tennis Associations

Hosted by Home Hill Tennis Association

Sunday 3 May

Burdekin Plantation Park Markets

Sunday 8am

The community are invited to pop down to enjoy Ayr State Primary School's Burdekin Plantation Park Markets on the first Sunday of every month (weather permitting) in support of local creators and entrepreneurs from 8am to midday! Market stallholders are encouraged to reach out to ASPS on 07 4790 3333 during school hours for all enquiries.

Plantation Park

Sunday 3 May

Ayr & District Orchid and Allied Plant Society Monthly Meeting

Sunday 2pm

The Ayr & District Orchid and Allied Plant Society holds its monthly meeting on the first Sunday of each month. Members display plants from 1:45pm, with meetings commencing at 2pm. Visitors and new members are welcome.

Howie’s Masonic Hall, 118 McMillian Street, Ayr

Sunday 3 May

Ayr & District Orchid and Allied Plant Society Monthly Meeting

Sunday 2pm

The Ayr & District Orchid and Allied Plant Society holds its monthly meeting on the first Sunday of each month. Members display plants from 1:45pm, with meetings commencing at 2pm. Visitors and new members are welcome.

Howie’s Masonic Hall, 118 McMillian Street, Ayr

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