AFL Round 13: St Kilda v Adelaide Crows
When: Saturday 12 June, 7.25pm
Where: Cazalys Stadium
Love AFL? Don’t miss St Kilda under the lights of Cazalys Stadium going up against the Adelaide Crows for Round 13 of the AFL! A great opportunity to see two of the national teams in action. The match will be broadcast live and free on Channel 7, as well as Fox Footy and Kayo – a chance to show the rest of Australia our Far Northern footy spirit. Tickets go on sale 3 June.
Get to the stadium early to cheer on North Queensland in the Queensland Representative Clash curtain raiser against South Queensland. Players selected from teams across North Queensland will join together to hopefully win the contest. Come down to show your support and help get them over the line.
Malanda Show
When: Friday 25 June – Sunday 27 June
Where: Malanda Show Grounds, 8 Park Avenue, Malanda
This year’s ‘Dairy Farmers’ Malanda Show is set to thrill, entertain and engage people of all ages. The three-day agricultural show will take place on June 25, 26 and 27 – which is the first weekend of the school holidays. Perfect timing for families from afar to plan a trip to the Atherton Tablelands. It promises to be an event not to be missed, jam packed full of fun and merriment, including the animal competitions and displays (dairy and beef cattle, goats, horses, poultry and a gorgeous animal nursery), pavilion full of culinary treats and craft and, of course, side show alley. Follow us on Facebook or check out their website for all the details! Pre-sold tickets available now – TryBooking – Malanda Show.
Gordonvale Sugar Solstice (NEW Country Fair)
When: Saturday 12 June, 2.00pm – 8.30pm
Where: Norman Park, Gordonvale
The Gordonvale Sugar Solstice is Gordonvale’s new country fair! Join in the festivities – celebrating the prosperous time of year and the start of the crushing season. It’s a huge family fun day – filled with everything from market stalls, fireworks, gourmet food vendors, kids show rides and games, jumping castles and loads of entertainment from the stage or roving around Norman Park.
Cairns Airport Adventure Festival
When: Thursday 3 June – Sunday 6 June
Where: Cairns (Various locations)
The Cairns Airport Adventure Festival is back in 2021 with the Ironman 70.3 Cairns and Ironman Cairns. The Cairns Sport and Lifestyle Expo will also be happening by the Lagoon and the Cairns Esplanade, Thursday to Sunday. Head down and support those who are taking on the challenge. Find out more about the events, the course and how to be involved on their website.
Cairns Ecofiesta
When: Thursday 3 June – Sunday 6 June
Where: Cairns (Various locations)
The Cairns Airport Adventure Festival is back in 2021 with the Ironman 70.3 Cairns and Ironman Cairns. The Cairns Sport and Lifestyle Expo will also be happening by the Lagoon and the Cairns Esplanade, Thursday to Sunday. Head down and support those who are taking on the challenge. Find out more about the events, the course and how to be involved on their website.
Arrow Experience
When: Sunday 20 June
Where: The Arrow Trails, Mt Whitfield
Walk the Arrow Experience, through lush rainforest, taking in the majestic views from the lookouts, and raise funds for BreastScreen equipment. All funds raised will go towards supporting breast cancer patients in FNQ. For every $100.00 raised, you will receive an entry to win some great prizes provided by their sponsors.
There is no minimum age for participants on either the long or short trails (although you must be accompanied by an adult if you are under 18).