Burdekin EVENT GUIDE

Friday 20 March

Burdekin Netball Association Trivia Night: The Final Countdown

6.30pm

Grab a team of four to six participants and join the Burdekin Netball Association for a fun night of trivia, under the stars. $90 per team. Supper provided!

Burdekin Netball Association Courts

Friday 20 March

Home Hill Choral Society Presents All Things Irish Opening Night

Friday 7pm

Step into a world of toe-tapping tunes at Home Hill Choral Society’s All Things Irish! Call Erin Brennan on 0428 822 091 to book your seat.

The Vault, 93 Eighth Avenue, Home Hill

Friday 20 March & Saturday 21 March

NQ Fast Track Talent Showcase

Friday & Saturday

2026’s beloved instalment of the infamous North Queensland Fast Track Talent Showcase will ignite the Burdekin Memorial Hall this March! Registrations are now open via the Fast Track website.

Burdekin Memorial Hall

Sunday 26 April

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

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

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

Wednesday 6 May to Sunday 17 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod

Wednesday 8am

The Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod showcases talented competitors in Dance, Speech and Drama, Music, Visual Arts, Highland and Irish. Participants will take to the Burdekin Theatre stage over the course of this 12-day event.

Burdekin Theatre

Saturday 9 May

Burdekin Machinery Preservationists Open Day

Saturday 9am

The Burdekin Machinery Preservationists invite you to come along for a great family day out at the Brandon Heritage Precinct with exciting exhibits suitable for the whole family.

Brandon Heritage Precinct

Sunday 10 May

Monthly BBQ Breakfast

Sunday 8am

Come one, come all to the Burdekin Aero Club's BBQ Breakfast for a morning of socialisation and aircraft fun! Call 0429 144 921 for more information.

Aerodrome Road

Tuesday 12 May

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

Saturday 16 May

Burdekin Race Club Growers Race Day

Saturday 1pm

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 as well as Fashions on the Field!

Burdekin Race Club

Sunday 24 May

The Australian Medium Tour

Sunday 2pm

Charmaine Wilson returns to Ayr on this May for a moving afternoon of spirit connection, offering audience members messages of love, validation and healing from the spirit world, followed by a Q&A and reflections on grief and life beyond, from 2pm to 4.15pm (ages 16+).

Burdekin Theatre

Thursday 28 May

Creedence Clearwater Collective

Thursday 7:30pm

Experience a night of classic rock as Creedence Clearwater Collective brings the iconic hits of CCR and John Fogerty to the stage, delivering all the timeless favourites live and full of energy.

Burdekin Theatre

Friday 29 May

Ayr SLSC Meet & Greet

Friday 6pm

The Ayr SLSC's centenary celebrations will begin with a relaxed Friday night Meet and Greet and book launch, bringing together past and present members and the community to celebrate the club’s legacy and commemorate 100 years of surf lifesaving.

Kalamia Hotel

Saturday 30 May

Celebrating 100 Years of Ayr SLSC Gala Dinner

Saturday 6pm

The Ayr Surf Life Saving Club will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026! The milestone event will honour a century of service, memories and community spirit, bringing past and present members together for an unforgettable evening.

Burdekin Memorial Hall

Sunday 31 May

Ayr SLSC Community Fun Day

Sunday 10am

The Ayr SLSC's centenary celebrations will conclude with a relaxed, family-friendly gathering at the Ayr Clubhouse, welcoming past and present members, families and the community for a memorable day.

Ayr Surf Life Saving Club, Alva Beach

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