Sweet Days Hot Nights festival took the Burdekin by storm over the weekend, reaffirming its status as the region's premier destination event with two days of electrifying entertainment, colourful celebrations, delicious food, and, of course, swinging blades.
Attendees were greeted with a lively mix of music, movement, and mouthwatering aromas from the moment they stepped through the gates, funnelling through the array of food options to the main stage for the official opening at 6pm.
After the official kicking-off of proceedings, festival-goers flocked to the cane field viewing area, brimming with anticipation for the symbolic First Fire. Although it didn’t quite hit the heights of previous years due to unfortunate weather conditions leading up to the event, it still served as a striking spectacle for newcomers, and an insight into the realities of farm life.
Then, the event blossomed into a vibrant cultural showcase, where a diverse array of groups proudly shared their unique traditions and stories with the audience through dance, song, and even the smashing of plates.
The evening culminated in an open dance floor, where attendees showcased their best moves, spinning and stepping to the lively rhythms of the Burdekin’s very own Four-Tune Band.
Day two kicked off bright and early with the Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships (AHCCC), as competitors from across the region put their skills to the test across a series of age and experience-based heats. From the 55-and-over veterans to the fierce Ladies Cup and Novice events, the action was relentless.
Between cuts, the Sweet Stage kept things flowing with live music from Josie and a series of community presentations—including the crowning of St Colman’s Catholic School as the winner of the Burdekin’s Sweetest School competition.
The energy built toward the afternoon’s big moments: a smoky BBQ Cook Off and the Final of the AHCCC, where Burdekin local Mark Vass emerged victorious with an impressive time of 14.08 minutes.
With a weekend packed with community, culture and competition, this year’s Sweet Days Hot Nights festival once again proved why it’s one of the Burdekin’s most anticipated events of the calendar year.
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