The Burdekin Water Festival attracts all ages of the community as well as those who travel from other centres to participate in, and enjoy, the festivities. In 2007, 6,000 people attended the parade and Mardi Gras and each year the festival increases in size as it becomes more widely known throughout North Queensland.
Exciting events and competitions are held as part of this festival such as Garden Competition, Window Competition, Pet Show, Art Show, Gala Ball, Street Parade, Mardi Gras and International Food Fair as well as other fun activities that encompass the whole community.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 4783 5932
Email: n.mperry@bigpond.net.au
ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
Various events are held throughout the week.
Date:
From
30 Aug 08
To
07 Sep 08
Frequency: Annual
Venue: Burdekin Theatre Forecourt
Queen Street
Burdekin Theatre Forecourt
Ayr
Queensland, Australia
4807
ENTRY COSTS
Free Entry: Yes
FURTHER INFORMATION
Miscellaneous:
From Townsville - Travel south along the Bruce Highway for approximately 80 kilometres to the town of Ayr. The festival is conducted in Queens Street, Ayr which forms part of the Bruce Highway. From Bowen - Travel north along the Bruce Highway for approximately 100 kilometres. When you arrive in the town of home hill, continue north along the highway for 15 kilometres and Queen Street, Ayr forms part of the Bruce Highway.
