Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Event Guide

Sunday 20 April
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

Saturday 26 April
Home Hill Cricket, Canefield Ashes cricket carnival: an invitational T20 cricket carnival that sees 40 teams playing over 2 days in A, B, C and Social grades.

Sunday 27 April
Home Hill Cricket, Canefield Ashes cricket carnival: an invitational T20 cricket carnival that sees 40 teams playing over 2 days in A, B, C and Social grades.

Saturday-Monday 3-5 May
The Sugar Bowl Team Event & Official Amenities Opening
Saturday 7:45am
Official opening of new HH Tennis Association amenities, while celebrating 44 years with 44 teams, in iconic event that brings players from across Queensland to compete in a thrilling team-based tennis event. Matches will take place at Ayr, Giru, and Home Hill.
Home Hill Tennis Association

Sunday 4 May
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

Wednesday 7 May
Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod
Wednesday
A 12-day event, the Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod will run from Wednesday 7 May to Sunday 18 May to host over 2000 competitors, staging local talent alongside performers from across North Queensland.
Burdekin Theatre

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

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-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

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