Event Guide

Friday 9 May
Wellbeing, Health and More (WHAM) Day
A Day to celebrate and educate students about all things related to physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Home Hill State High School

Saturday 10 May
Car Boot Sale – Home Hill
Saturday 8am–12 noon
Held under the trees at Ashworths Rock Shop, next to 170 Arts on the Avenue, this community boot sale welcomes everything from treasures to trinkets. Market stalls also welcome. $10 per site.
To book a site, phone 0427 821 065 or 0497 356 355.
Ashworths Rock Shop, Home Hill

Saturday 10 May
Ayr SLSC Junior & Senior Presentations
Saturday 5pm
The Ayr Surf Life Saving Club’s Junior and Senior Presentations will be held on Saturday the 10th of May.
Location TBA

Saturday 10 May
St Colman’s Debutante Ball
Saturday
The 2025 St Colman’s Debutante Ball will light the night on Saturday the 10th of May to debut girls in year 11 or older.
Home Hill Memorial Hall

Sunday 11 May
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

Saturday 17 MAY
Nutrien Ag Solutions Burdekin Growers Race Day
Saturday 11am
The Burdekin Race Club is preparing to celebrate the 18+ social event of the year.
7 local horse races, thousands of dollars in prizes for fashion, mega draws, super bets, to be won. Free fresh fruit and veg for all. Live entertainment on stage till late.

Sunday 18 May
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

Wednesday 21 May
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

Saturday 24 May
Burdekin Enduro Off-Road Race
Saturday 9am
Join the Burdekin Off-Roaders Club for their annual home ground off-road race, the Burdekin Enduro. This family friendly event showcases some of Queensland’s, and Australia’s, best off-road race cars as they tear through the dirt to claim podium places.  Don’t miss the sprint section on Saturday afternoon where you will be able to see the cars up close and personal.  Entry is free, just bring water and something to sit on.
Burdekin Offroaders Track, 1528 Ayr Dalbeg Rd, Mona Park

Sunday 25 May
Burdekin Enduro Off-Road Race
Sunday 9am
Join the Burdekin Off-Roaders Club for their annual home ground off-road race, the Burdekin Enduro. This family friendly event showcases some of Queensland’s, and Australia’s, best off-road race cars as they tear through the dirt to claim podium places.  Don’t miss the final day of racing where you will see who takes the top step on the podium .  Entry is free, just bring water and something to sit on.
Burdekin Offroaders Track, 1528 Ayr Dalbeg Rd, Mona Park

Saturday-Sunday 24-25 May
Burdekin Netball Junior Carnival
8am - 6pm
The 2025 junior carnival promises to bigger and better with two days of quality netball.
Burdekin Netball Association Courts

​​Sunday 25 May
Fabric & Art Exhibition
Sunday 2pm–4.30pm
Celebrate local creativity with textile art by Billie Lee and paintings by Coral Colquhoun. $5 entry includes a glass of wine and afternoon tea.
170 Arts on the Avenue, Home Hill

Friday 30 May
Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival – Burdekin Cultural Fair & First Fire
Friday 6pm (gates open at 5pm)
Celebrate the diversity of the region with an amazing line-up of cultural performances, free activities for the kids and authentic street food from around the world. Don’t miss the highlight of the night, the lighting of the first fire of the 2025 sugarcane crushing season. Adult tickets are just $10 per event and kids get in free all weekend!
Home Hill Showgrounds (Purchase tickets online)

Saturday 31 May
Sweet Days, Hot Nights Festival – Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships
Saturday 11am (gates open at 10:30am)
Experience a test of skill and endurance from a bygone era as hand cane cutters compete for the winning title. Bring the whole family to enjoy live music, free children’s rides and activities and a variety of food vans. Adult tickets are just $10 per event and kids get in free all weekend!
Home Hill Showgrounds (Purchase tickets online)

Sunday 1 June
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

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