A signature event on the Mackay social calendar, the Mackay Mayor’s Charity Ball returns. Raising funds for local charities, it’s a fabulous night at the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre. Further details to be announced!
Rhythm and The Reef will bring some of the biggest artists and electronic acts from around QUEENSLAND & AUSTRALIA to the north end. Stay tuned for the artist announcements here: Rumble on the Reef - MUSIC
Mackay will welcome a fleet of the world's fastest kite-hydrofoil racers set to battle it out for the coral crown. With speeds on the water up to 70 km/h, kiters will foil around the bay, hovering above the water as they fight with challenging conditions of the ocean. On the shoreline, sponsor tents, equipment demos, and chill-out areas will provide some entertainment between the thrill of the race! So grab your kids, bring your friends and join us for an amazing long weekend at Lambert’s Beach!!
Rumble on the Reef is an action sports festival based along the Great Barrier Reef coastline in Mackay Queensland. With skateboarding, wakeboard and hydrofoil.
Find out more here: Rumble on the Reef
RACQ CQ Rescue is hosting their annual fundraising gala at the MECC. This year’s theme is Arabian Nights. An exciting night, raising funds for an important community service.
Find out more here: Arabian Nights Fundraising Gala Dinner 2022 — CQ Rescue
NQ’s Rock’n Country bring the best of Australia’s country rock national and local artists together for a massive three-day festival. Proudly raising funds for Variety – the Children’s Charity, the action-packed festival is a one stop party for the entire family with on-site camping and activities for all to enjoy.
The Mackay Show Association is proud to introduce the Art on Show Awards, non-acquisitive art competition and exhibition. The prestigious Art on Show Awards event was established by the Mackay Show Association in 2006, and now celebrates fifteen years of competition and Arts excellence. From humble beginnings in 2006 this event has matured into one of Queensland’s prominent high profile arts events, previously held in conjunction with the annual Mackay Regional Show. 2021 presented as a stand-alone cultural event, with entries received from renowned and up and coming artists Australis wide.
Previously judged by: Directors from our regional gallery Artspace Mackay, and New England Regional Art Museum, curators from the Queensland Art Gallery, Art Gallery of New South Wales, acclaimed Australian artists, G.W Bot, Joe Furlonger, Ron McBurnie, Rona Green and David Fairburn.
The diverse exhibition is open to the public for viewing and purchasing high quality works. An impressive showcase of our local artistic talent and interstate work during the four days of Art on Show event.
The 4th Mackay Chamber Music Festival is back in 2022 in its full format – a weekend full of spellbinding concerts, inspiring masterclasses and workshops, featuring some of the finest classical musicians from around the world.
Find out more here: https://mackaycmf.com.au/
Join the Mackay Hospital Foundation for a day of fun with the family, for just $5 per person - all activities and rides inside the gates at BB Print Stadium will be included in your ticket price.
For more information: click here Family Fun Day — Mackay Hospital Foundation
A fundraiser is being held on Saturday 28th May 2022, to raise funds for Dravet Syndrome. It is a rare and very severe form of epilepsy. Local girl, one-year-old Isla, has been diagnosed with this terrifying condition about which, very little is known.
Bring along you friends and family for a few drinks, and good food and live entertainment. Bring along a picnic mat to sit on. Your ticket will include a bottle of wine or 3 beers of your choice, a platter on arrival, and dinner later in the evening. More drinks can be purchased throughout the evening.
Raffle tickets will also be on sale with some amazing prizes to be won. All proceeds from this event will be going to help with research into Epilepsy and Dravet Syndrome.
A Little About Dravet Syndrome:
- It is a SCN1A gene mutation.
- It is one of the rarest forms of epilepsy
- It is resistant to medication
- Life expectancy is shortened with a one in five risk of not making it to adulthood.
- Seizures occur more often and are prolonged
- Sufferers experience behavioural, developmental and speech delays
- They experience sleeping difficulties, chronic infections and disruptions of the autonomic nervous system.
Tickets to attend are on sale: Isla's Fundraiser Tickets, Sat 28/05/2022 at 3:00 pm | Eventbrite
The annual event is held in the CBD streets of Mackay. The multicultural event is on a Saturday, 3pm to 10pm.
The evening progresses with Italian culture on show. i.e., music, entertainment, food, displays, language and dancing are all part of the event.
Find out more here: https://italianstreetparty.com.au/
The annual Mackay Track & Field Carnival is becoming well known for the professionalism and friendliness of hosting this event in the Mackay Region and in 2021, attracted 300 athletes of all ages, plus their families, not just from our local regions but also from Central and Northern Queensland. The 2021 event also bought along athletes vying for a qualification to the Olympics.
This 2-day carnival will be held at the Mackay Aquatic and Recreation Complex.
Find out more here: Mackay Athletics Club - Home | Facebook
A signature event on the Mackay social calendar, the Mackay Mayor’s Charity Ball returns. Raising funds for local charities, it’s a fabulous night at the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre. Further details to be announced!
2022 Bush Muster and Charity Horse Ride for “Blood Cancers; Mackay Hospital Foundation (Oncology Ward) & The Qld Heart Foundation”.
Dows Creek Hall Committee Inc. and Breakaway Horse Riders of Mackay come together to bring to the community of Mackay; Sarina; Pioneer Valley areas and further afield a community event. This event includes a Charity Horse ride which can have as many as 120 horse riders.
Want more information? Contact: https://www.facebook.com/pg/DowsCreekHall/ OR Breakaway Horse Riders Mackay - Home | Facebook
A free-to-community concert with multiple community music groups (Bluewater Big Band, Mackay City Strings, Circle of Song , ukulele groups, soloists from within those groups) to celebrate the talent of Mackay at the Andergrove Community Hall.
Find out more: With One Voice Mackay & Surrounds Choir - Home | Facebook
International Women’s Day event is usually Zonta Mackay’s major fundraiser and showcase each year.
The Young Women in Public Affairs Award (YWIPA) is presented at this event to local young women. Zonta International’s YWPA Award recognizes young women, ages 16-19, who demonstrate superior leadership skills and a commitment to public service and civic causes and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life.
This year the event will showcase local women, yet to accept the invitation to speak, sharing their inspiring stories in business and life
An opportunity for men and women of Mackay to come together and celebrate IWD and support fundraising for our local and international community
More info: Zonta Club of Mackay Inc - Home | Facebook
The Just Saying Project’s Women’s Awards gives a shout out to women in the Mackay & Greater Whitsunday region who are deserving of the recognition.
Watch this space to get your gala dinner tickets to attend: Women’s Awards | Greater Whitsundays — The Just Saying Project
RACQ CQ Rescue’s annual fundraising gala is back! One Magical Night is held at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre and emceed by Channel 7 personality Rob Brough. This year a crowd of 500 will be mesmerized by one of Australia’s greatest magicians and illusionists Cosentino.
More info: 2021 One Magical Night Gala Fundraising Dinner — CQ Rescue
Victoria Park State Schools annual Christmas Fair is on again! Saturday 13th November 2021 from 4.30pm. There’ll be rides, food, markets and a cent sale.
More info: VPSS 2021 Christmas Fair (facebook.com)
Giving Day is a concept utilised by a number of hospital foundations throughout Queensland to raise much needed funds in support of equipment and projects for local hospitals.
On Thursday 14 October, Mackay Hospital Foundation is hosting our biggest ever one day fundraising event for 12 hours from 8am to 8pm.
You can get involved in Giving Day by becoming a matched donor. Donors who pledge a contribution of $10,000 or more will be classified as matched donors. This means, depending on the amount of matched funds we receive, the donations from the community and organisations on Giving Day may be matched two, three or four-fold.
Mackay Hospital Foundation Giving Day is an opportunity to rally the community in support of what we do and why we need to raise much-needed funds for equipment and projects for our local hospitals.
Mackay Hospital Foundation will start the day by transforming the Mackay Base Hospital courtyard into Giving Day Headquarters where donations will be tracked live from 8am to 8pm. Every time a donation is received, the donors name will roll across the big screens and devices throughout the hospitals.
Donate now: Giving Day — Mackay Hospital Foundation
Following on from successful events in 2016, 2017 and 2018, the Sarina Beach Progress Association are planning to host the Sarina Beach Coconut Festival 2021 on 18 September 2021.
The festival will include coastal market and food stalls, live music performances, cultural performances and demonstrations, camel races and rides, kite flying demonstrations by international kite flyers, amusement activities for kids together with a variety of activities throughout the afternoon.
Further information: Sarina Beach Coconut Festival - Home | Facebook
The Mackay Rod & Custom Club presents the 2021 Pirtek Motor Show.
At the Mackay Showgrounds, on Saturday 11 September 2021 (9am-5pm) & Sunday 12 September 2021 (9am-3pm).
Further information: PMMS | MRCC (themrcc.com.au)
RACQ CQ Rescue’s Fundraising Gala: One Magical Night
Friday, August 20 2021 at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre
Featuring: Cosentino…Australia’s greatest illusionist and escapologist. A magician to his fingertips, a man who constantly challenges our notions of what is possible.
Night includes: live and silent auctions
Dress: Formal
Further information: 2021 One Magical Night Gala Fundraising Dinner — CQ Rescue
The Mackay Touch Fast 4 Competition has 4 different divisions this year, so jump in & get amongst it!
6 People per team (3 boys 3 girls), 5min halves, 4 on the field. Half field games.
Competitive - $300/team
Over 30's - $280/team
Social -$270/team
Juniors - $250/team
Social = No A Grade.
Over 30's - 1991 or before
Juniors - 2005 or after
Prize money up for Grabs!
Contact Katie for more information or if you would like a registration form: 0408 550 415
Further information here: Mackay Touch Fast 4 - Home | Facebook
The Platypus Paddle SUP Challenge!
Saturday 10 July at the Mackay Harbour (near Breakwater Bar & Restaurant)
Mackay's first annual single-day SUP recreational & competitive races including 200m Sprint, 2km Short Course. Youth, Open & Masters Age Groups. Male & Female Race Categories. Vendor Tents, Equipment Demos & Shaded Viewing Areas.
Free Registration for the FIRST 50 Competitors ($15 thereafter - includes personal accident insurance)
SPONSORED BY: Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal, Mackay City Council, Paddle QLD, Breakwater Bar & Restaurant, One Ocean Sports, InTheLoop, Cyclone Surf & more!
More information: The Platypus Paddle - Home | Facebook
Get ready for fast paced racing, tropical weather and a day of family fun at our annual Motorcycle Beach Races.
2021 Motorcycle Beach Races is on again this year and we can't wait!!
There’s plenty to do with markets, jumping castles and face painting too! With over 90 years of rich history, the Grasstree Beach Races are one of a kind and the only competitive modern beach motorcycle race of it's kind in Australia.
Located just 35kms South of Mackay at one of our sort after picturesque beaches, the event allows adrenaline filled participants to showcase their skills on their standard and sometimes hyped up and modified dirt bikes and street bikes. The day concludes with our famous “King of the Beach” race.
Sunday July 4th 2021, Grasstree Beach Esplanade Mackay. Who will be KING OF THE BEACH?
Spectator tickets can be purchased on the day from the Main Gate:
Adult - $10 each
Child (over 5 years old) - $5 each
Child (under 5 years old) - FREE
More info: MOTORCYCLE BEACH RACES - Home
The Pioneer Valley Agricultural Show Society welcomes you to the official website of the Pioneer Valley Show, the best one day show in Australia! Being held on Sunday 13 June 2021.
We are proud to welcome you to our picturesque, tree studded grounds which will one again be jammed packed with fun, entertainment and agricultural exhibits all day. The show attracts more than 16,000 people for this one day spectacular!
Adults - $18
School Students - $8
Under School Age - FREE
All Pensioners - $10
Family Passes also available from $45
Pre purchase your tickets & save! The Best One Day Show In Australia! - Pioneer Valley Show
The official showgrounds map is shown below.
A copy of the site plan is included on the official program which is available free of charge at the gates.
Join the Mackay Hospital Foundation for heaps of fun with the family 🎈 For just $5 per person, all activities and rides inside the gate at BB Print Stadium will be free:
🔹 Giant super slide,
🔹 Merry go round,
🔹 Bungee trampolines,
🔹 Mega jumping castles,
🔹 Super slide,
🔹 Bucking bull,
and more!!
🔹 PLUS enjoy market stalls, live music, delicious food, and coffee vendors! 🎶🍔🍟
𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐓: $5 entry fee per person, cash or card accepted
🙏 All proceeds will be donated to our local hospitals. You can help the Mackay Hospital Foundation make a real difference in the community, simply by attending this amazing event! 💞
If you can't attend the event but wish to make a contribution to Mackay Hospital Foundation you can donate here: https://www.mackayhospitalfoundation.com.au/donate
Further information on the Fun Day found here: Mackay Hospital Foundation - Home | Facebook
NAIDOC Fishing Competition
6th of June @ Blacks Beach
BYO drinks, food, hats chairs & sunscreen!
FREE registration @ 6AM - everyone is welcome to join the competition! All children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult.
M: 0457 245 406.
E: MANAGEMENT@MACKAYNAIDOC.ONMICROSOFT.COM
FB: @NAIDOCMACKAY
Over 3300 took part in the 2019 Marina Run, many traveling to Mackay.
Scheduled four weeks out from the Gold Coast, the Mackay Marina Run is a signature event on the Mackay Road Runners’ calendar. The half marathon is flat and fast.
Major beneficiary, the Leukaemia Foundation has been with the BMA Mackay Marina Run from before its inception.
DBCT P/L are proud sponsors of the 8km run.
Find out more: Home | Mackay Marina Run
