Burdekin Event Guide April - May

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Saturday 2 May to Monday 4 May

The Sugar Bowl Tennis 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Thursday 14 May

Zonta Club Burdekin Inc. Movie Night

Thursday 6pm

The Zonta Club Burdekin Inc warmly invites the community to a special screening of the charming and woolly mystery ‘Sheep Detectives’. Join us for an entertaining evening filled with laughs, intrigue, and a flock of unforgettable characters as our unlikely sheep sleuth unravels a countryside mystery. Perfect for anyone who enjoys a lighthearted whodunit!

Stardust Cinema, 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

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Friday 22 May

Home Hill State High School P&C Fishing Competition

Friday 6pm

Home Hill State High School’s Annual P&C Fishing Competition will hit the region’s waterways this May, kicking off on Friday, 22 May, and concluding at 10am on Sunday, 24 May with a Sunday Family Funday!

Home Hill State High School

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