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This event gets bigger every year. Be one of the 10,000 fishing, boating and outdoor enthusiasts this year and you could win valuable prizes. For more details go to www.townsvillesportfishing.org Contact Jeff 0419 546 516

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From humble beginnings in 1983 as a two-day music and drama event, the eisteddfod is now a two-week-long cultural spectacular drawing nearly 2000 entries from the Burdekin, Bowen, Proserpine, Airlie Beach, Mackay, Charters Towers, Townsville, Ingham, Innisfail, Cairns and Mareeba. With sections for everything from music and dance to visual arts and drama, the eisteddfod is a great showcase of the north's junior talent. It is held at the Burdekin Theatre. Contact www.burdekineisteddfod.org.au

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Held annually at the Ingham Shire Hall from 7 pm. Contact Bruna Gilbert: 4776 1730

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To promote Tully's reputation for being a "Pretty Wet Place" this family-oriented festival has as many things to do involving gumboots as you can imagine! The Gumboot Games include gumboot throwing competitions, gumboot golf putting, dancing in gumboots, decorated gumboots..! Includes festival parade and Golden Girl quest and a big afternoon of family entertainment, food and music. Starts 2:30 pm with Festival Parade around the Tully Showgrounds. Contact Tully Visitor & Heritage Centre: 4068 2288

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The Burdekin Grower Race Day at the Burdekin Race Club, Home Hill from 9 am to 11 pm. Entry $30 per adult. Over 18's event. The main race is the Burdekin Cup but the fashions on the field are just as hotly-contested. With lots of prize giveaways, cabaret style entertainment, fruit and vegie giveaway and much more. Contact Ena Daniell: 4782 1517 or Sid Ruskin: 4782 8212 or visit www.burdekinraceclub.com.au

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A fundraising program of Cancer Council Queensland, with teams of 10 to 15 people walking or running around a track for 18 hours to help make a difference in the lives of Queenslanders affected by cancer. A moving aspect of the event is the Candlelight Ceremony in the evening, when the inside of the track is illuminated with thousands of candle tributes, each lit in honour and support of someone fighting cancer or in memory of loved ones. Contact Cancer Council Queensland: 1300 656 585 or go to www.relayforlife.org.au

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This running and walking competition grows in popularity by the year. There is a 21 km half-marathon for the serious runners, as well as a 10.5 km fun run and a 5 km run/walk. At the end, there is a big buffet breakfast at Anzac Park in Ayr. Attracts competitors from all over the north. Contact Tony Felesina: 0417 643 269

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This event is a fun day out for dogs and their owners while raising much-needed funds for the RSPCA's work to assist disadvantaged animals. The event was inaugurated in Brisbane in 1994 and has spread throughout the country and to NZ! Registrations can be made online or on the day, check the walk website millionpawswalk.com.au for start times and information. Merchandise for sale, fun activities and raffles with great prizes! Contact www.millionpawswalk.com.au

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This event is a fun day out for pets and their owners, while raising much-needed funds for the RSPCA's work to assist disadvantaged animals. The event was inaugurated in Brisbane in 1994 and has spread throughout the country and to NZ! Registrations can be made online or on the day check www.millionpawswalk.com.au and select your walk location for specific details. Merchandise for sale, fun activities and raffles with great prizes! Held on Cairns Esplanade. Contact www.millionpawswalk.com.au

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Learn about the heritage of North Queensland's largest city with guided tours of the West End Cemetery, displays and stalls displaying family histories, local museums, historic photos, burial registers, historic vehicles and access to National Heritage Trust houses on Castling Street. Entertainment includes music, jumping castle, face painting, indigenous ceremonies and food tasting in West End Park, with traditional food and drink available. Contact Ted Brandi: 4727 9455

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A fundraising program of Cancer Council Queensland, with teams of 10 to 15 people walking or running around a track for 18 hours to help make a difference in the lives of Queenslanders affected by cancer. A moving aspect of the event is the Candlelight Ceremony in the evening, when the inside of the track is illuminated with thousands of candle tributes, each lit in honour and support of someone fighting cancer or in memory of loved ones. Contact Contact Cancer Council Queensland: 1300 656 585 or go to www.relayforlife.org.au

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This fabulous community-focused celebration will commence with the Skateboard Championship providing thrills and spills at the Bushland Beach Peggy Banfield Park. Concludes with the Pineapple Festival in Rollingstone on 1 September. With lots of exciting activities and family fun days out at Saunders Beach, Toumulla Beach and the Bluewater Car & Ute Show. Contact Northern Beaches President Sue Blom: 0427 300 364 or go to www.nbf.websyte.com.au

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Kicks off with a ball on Friday night. A highlight is the Food Fest, featuring dishes of different ethnic groups including Italian, Spanish, Croatian, Philippino, Swiss and Dutch. Also a procession down Main Street, crowning of the Festival Queen, drinks, bar, dancing, trade displays, stalls, rides, band and entertainment, ending with fireworks. Contact Dimbulah Lions Club: 4093 5105

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A week of community events in its 49th year, starting with the Harvest Cabaret where the harvest princesses are formally introduced - a sell-out night with live band. The following Saturday is family day. The Grand Parade in the afternoon runs through the decorated main street against a backdrop of themed shops and staff. Over 25 floats took part in 2011. Join in with all the fun of a country fair at the Babinda showgrounds including lively stage performances from 4-8pm, free kids` events, pony rides, helicopter lolly drop, displays, competitions, amusements & rides, followed by one of the most spectacular fireworks shows in the north. Bar and band till midnight. Contact : caitlin.stager@bigpond.com or go to www.babindafestival.info

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600-700 people come to enjoy a 2 pm mass followed by street procession, mini fete and BBQ and a spectacular fireworks display. Contact Sam Catalano: 4067 1339

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This lunch includes champagne, a two-course menu together with fashion parade and raffle to support the Leukaemia Foundation. Contact Annette: 4041 1454 or email ajarrett@leukaemia.org.au

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Side shows, fireworks, bush challenge, show jumping, poultry, arts & crafts, cooking, hacks & led classes, stud & fat cattle, pet show, sheep and wool. dressage, trade displays and delicious food. Everything you want from a show! Contact : www.hughendenshow.com.au

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The aim of the Expo is to welcome all new families to Bowen and help local families reconnect with their community, everyone welcome. Meet with community and family service providers and groups, sporting and recreational clubs, schools and childcare centres, emergency services and council. Entertainment will include a fire truck, face painting, art activities, demonstrations, children's philosophy class, cross cultural clothing parade, hand-printing, fence painting, beading, sun police, miniature pony, sun police, roving entertainment and much more! Morning tea provided. Lunch, drinks, icecream and treats for sale. Lots of giveaways and prizes. Welcome to Bowen pack for all new families full of local info and freebies. Contact : 4786 4222 or go to www.tourismbowen.com.au

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There is a bank holiday for Torres Shire on Monday the 4th of June. Local celebrations commemorate the day in 1992 that the famous Torres Strait Islander Eddie Mabo achieved recognition of Native Title to indigenous land owners throughout Australia, from a high court judgement following his ten year campaign. Contact:the relevant island communities for more details.

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A day celebrating the colourful life of early settler George 'Yorkey' Lawson, the Yorkshireman, after whom Yorkeys Knob was named. Join the residents for a day full of fun for all ages, with live music and entertainers, jump castles, clowns and giant slides for the little ones and 80 market stalls selling everything from gourmet food to bric-a-brac. Local historical display, police, vintage cars/motor cycles etc. Highlights include the arrival of 'Yorkey' with gifts for the children. And who knows, you may even end up being crowned King or Queen of the Knob by the Mayor of Cairns. Now backing onto the Cairns Challenge, this event has become a huge celebration for the Knob! Held at the Community Centre and shady parklands cnr. Wattle and Cunningham Streets, from 11 am. Contact Maurice Milliner: 4055 7804

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This annual event caters for a special interest group that has a keen following from all over Australia. This meet is open to the public and its vast range of vintage cars and old machinery continue to fascinate visitors. Combines markets, car rally, car show and novelty events. Contact : 4787 1042 or go to www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au

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