Cr Column Councillor Max Musumeci

Wow that was great weekend!! The Sweet Days Hot Nights once again did not disappoint. The rain may have taken the spectacle out of the fire but rain could not dampen the spirits of everyone who attended.

I spent a little bit of time at the gate taking postcodes and it was pleasing to see the support from the locals and also pleasing to see some postcodes starting with 2’s and 3’s. Official numbers through the gates show with over 4000 locals and visitors attending the event.

The bands sounded amazing. The dancing and the culture that was on display, highlighted that Burdekin is second to none in talent.

I may have to train a bit harder this week to burn off the cannoli’s and all the other delicious food that i could not say no to.

Perhaps I should have burned off the extra calories in the hand cutting!! Every participant gave it their all and it was a great tribute to the hard work that the Burdekin was built on.

The Burdekin’s sweetest school and the Canfield cook off were both fantastic new event s and very well received.

I would like to take this opportunity to thanks all the sponsors for their continued support. I would like to thank all those who organised and volunteered their time to help run this amazing event.

Finally, thank you to all those who supported and attended this showcase of the Burdekin’s history, diverse culture and its people.

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