Thursday, November 6, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Event Guide 6 November

FRIDAY 7 NOVEMBER
Rotary Gala Ball
6:30pm–midnight (Dinner 7pm)
Celebrate the Harvest Festival with a sit-down dinner, music and dancing. The evening crowns the Charity and Personality Queens, honouring community spirit and generosity.
Burdekin Memorial Hall
Cost: $80

SATURDAY 8 NOVEMBER
97.1 Sweet FM Markets
Saturday 8am-1pm
Join Sweet FM for an entertaining morning jammed full of wonderful market stalls from handmade crafts, sausage sizzle, hot coffee & tea, and sweet treats, on the station's front lawns, all to the background of a live outside radio broadcast (request a song as you browse). To become a stallholder contact 0405 151 864.
97.1 Sweet FM front lawn (old Courthouse), Home Hill

SATURDAY 8 NOVEMBER
Burdekin Art Society Exhibition
All day
Explore local talent at the Burdekin Art Society’s Art Exhibition during the Home Hill Harvest Festival. Featuring a vibrant display of artworks, the exhibition is set in the South Burdekin Water Board Building, across from Watson’s Green.
South Burdekin Water Board Building, 28 Ninth Street

SATURDAY 8 NOVEMBER
Grand Parade
5pm
Floats, vehicles and marching bands light up Main Street for the festival’s colourful parade, showcasing community pride and creativity with the theme “Hollywood Elegance.”
Home Hill, Main Street

SATURDAY 8 NOVEMBER
Street Party
3pm
Watson’s Green transforms into a lively hub with food stalls, carnival rides and live music. Dance under the lights and celebrate the harvest season with family and friends.
Watson’s Green, Main Street

Sunday 9 November
BBQ Breakfast
Sunday 8am
The community is invited to attend the Burdekin Aero Club Inc. Monthly BBQ Breakfast at the Ayr Aerodrome from 8am to 11am. Meet the pilots, inspect the aircrafts, and enjoy a morning of socialisation for $10 per person. Call 0429 144 921 for more information.
Ayr Aerodrome, Brandon

TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER
Pickleball
7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Home Hill Tennis Association
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US—easy to play and gentle on the body. With underarm serves, light paddles, and a smaller court, it’s perfect for all ages and abilities. Social sessions run weekly during school terms. Come and try for free!
Home Hill Tennis Association, 43–75 First Street, Home Hill QLD 4806

Sunday 16 November
Plantation Park Markets
Sunday 8am
Join the VVAA for an enjoyable morning overflowing with wonderful market stalls from handmade creations to delicious treats! To become a stallholder yourself contact 4783 6627.
Plantation Park

TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER
Pickleball
7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Home Hill Tennis Association
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US—easy to play and gentle on the body. With underarm serves, light paddles, and a smaller court, it’s perfect for all ages and abilities. Social sessions run weekly during school terms. Come and try for free!
Home Hill Tennis Association, 43–75 First Street, Home Hill QLD 4806

Wednesday 19 November
Social and Networking Event
Wednesday 5:30pm
The community is invited to attend the Home Hill Chamber of Commerce Social and Networking Event for an enriching evening of socialisation.
Home Hill Community Sports Club

Thursday 20 November
Jimeoin – Pandemonium – Ayr
ALL DAY
Comedy legend Jimeoin brings laughs and life hacks to the stage. Learn clever tricks, hilarious pranks, and more, while laughing yourself silly. Tickets $54.90.
161 Queen Street, Ayr QLD 4807

TUESDAY 25 NOVEMBER
Pickleball
7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Home Hill Tennis Association
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US—easy to play and gentle on the body. With underarm serves, light paddles, and a smaller court, it’s perfect for all ages and abilities. Social sessions run weekly during school terms. Come and try for free!
Home Hill Tennis Association, 43–75 First Street, Home Hill QLD 4806

Sunday 7 December
Plantation Park Markets
Sunday 8am
Join Ayr State Primary School for a picture-perfect morning showcasing the talents and hobbies of both local and travelling stallholders with everything from home baked treats to handmade creations on offer! To become a stallholder yourself contact 4790 3333.
Plantation Park

Sunday 14 December
BBQ Breakfast
Sunday 8am
The community is invited to attend the Burdekin Aero Club Inc. Monthly BBQ Breakfast at the Ayr Aerodrome from 8am to 11am. Meet the pilots, inspect the aircrafts, and enjoy a morning of socialisation for $10 per person. Call 0429 144 921 for more information.
Ayr Aerodrome, Brandon

Wednesday 17 December
Social and Networking Event
Wednesday 5:30pm
The community is invited to attend the Home Hill Chamber of Commerce Social and Networking Event for an enriching evening of socialisation.
Home Hill Community Sports Club

Sunday 21 December
Plantation Park Markets
Sunday 8am
Join the VVAA for an enjoyable morning overflowing with wonderful market stalls from handmade creations to delicious treats for the final Plantation Park Markets for 2025! To become a stallholder yourself contact 4783 6627.
Plantation Park

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