2016 Queensland Week sponsorship program events
Queensland Week events sponsored as part of the 2016 sponsorship program were:
- Queensland Week Family Fun and Fitness Expo (Ayr)
- Behind Queensland’s Words: A Queensland Week Celebration (Noosa)
- Cunnamulla Celebrating our Great State (Cunnamulla)
- Dalby Queensland Week Country Cricket and Silo Cinema (Dalby)
- Dance, Dine and Design Queensland Week Style (Quilpie)
- Diversity GC – Celebrating Queensland Week (Gold Coast)
- Jandowae Timbertown Festival Celebrates Queensland Week (Jandowae)
- Logan Unites 4 Queensland Week (Beenleigh)
- Queensland Week Beef to Beach (Yeppoon)
- Queensland Week Family Fun Day (South Burnett)
- Queensland Week Farm to Plate Dinner (Mackay)
- Queensland Week Paddock to Plate and Outback Markets (Julia Creek)
- Sapphires Shine for Queensland Week (Rubyvale)
- Sonic State Queensland Week Micro Festival (Brisbane)
- Thargo Queensland Week Trivia and Movie Night (Thargomindah)
Queensland Week Family Fun and Fitness Expo
(Burdekin Shire Council)
Where: Anzac Park, Ayr
When: Sunday 5 June 2016
A bush festival that celebrated the history and lifestyle of Queensland with bush craft demonstrations and free entertainment such as Queensland celebrity performances, sporting and recreational group demonstrations, activities, rides, displays, market stalls and a variety of Queensland themed challenges.
Behind Queensland’s Words: A Queensland Week Celebration
(Noosa Library Service)
Where: Noosaville Library
When: Saturday 11 June 2016
A writers’ festival and book fair that included Queensland themed competitions, presentations, displays, storytelling and dress ups.
Cunnamulla Celebrating our Great State
(Paroo Shire Council)
Where: John Kerr Park, Cunnamulla
When: Saturday 4 June 2016
This community sporting event included touch football, netball and fitness challenges, children’s activities, BBQ and live concert.
Dalby Queensland Week Country Cricket and Silo Cinema
(Dalby Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc.)
Where: Dalby
When: Saturday 4 June 2016
A weekend of market stalls and cricket workshops that promoted healthy living, a celebrity game of cricket and an outdoor cinema experience.
Dance, Dine and Design Queensland Week Style
(Quilpie Shire Council)
Where: Quilpie Shire Hall
When: Saturday 4 June 2016
An outdoor community festival with Queensland themed food and decorations, dance workshops and live entertainment.
Diversity GC – Celebrating Queensland Week
(City of Gold Coast)
Where: Gold Coast Chinatown, Southport
When: Saturday 4 June 2016
A public celebration of the diverse cultures that call Queensland home through the delivery of an official citizenship ceremony, a range of international music, performances, markets and food stalls.
Jandowae Timbertown Festival Celebrates Queensland Week
(Hervey Bay Council for the Arts Inc.)
Where: Jandowae Showgrounds
When: Friday 10 to Sunday 12 June 2016
This free event consisted of market stalls, grand parade, rodeo and barrel racing, competitions, fireworks, local talent showcase, bush poetry, sports, live entertainment and various wood themed activities.
Logan Unites 4 Queensland Week
(Access Community Services Ltd)
Where: Gould Adams Park, Kingston
When: Sunday 12 June 2016
The family fun day showcased the diversity of the Logan community, and included art and talent displays, entertainment for all ages and sports competitions. The event also included markets, Queensland themed competitions and a stage where local schools and community groups showcased their talents.
Queensland Week Beef to Beach
(Livingstone Shire Council)
Where: Bell Park, Emu Park
When: Sunday 5 June 2016
A Queensland themed community celebration that included a race, market stalls, fireworks, local produce, wildlife shows, outdoor activities and a variety of musical entertainment.
Queensland Week Family Fun Day
(Bloomin Beautiful Blackbutt Festival)
Where: Blackbutt Showgrounds, South Burnett
When: Saturday 4 June 2016
This family fun day consisted of a community breakfast, activities on the rail trail and a showcase of local produce and music. The event also included a songwriter’s award and live concert.
Queensland Week Farm to Plate Dinner
(Mackay Regional Council and Greater Whitsunday Food Network)
Where: Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre and local farms
When: Thursday 9 June 2016
A celebration of local produce from the greater Whitsundays that culminated in a dinner prepared by respected chefs from the region. Lead up activities included farmers markets and cooking workshops.
Queensland Week Paddock to Plate and Outback Markets
(McKinlay Shire Council)
Where: McIntyre Park, Julia Creek
When: Saturday 4 June 2016
A luncheon of red claw and beef from the region that included presentations of the produce. The event also included market stalls, live entertainment, rides and activities for all ages.
Sapphires Shine for Queensland Week
(Australian Miners Historic Centre Association)
Where: Miners Common Museum grounds, Rubyvale
When: Saturday 11 June 2016
This free community celebration of the state gem included competitions, activities, quizzes, entertainment and local produce. A permanent mural was created to commemorate Queensland Week.
Sonic State Queensland Week Micro Festival
(Metro Arts, Brisbane Community Arts Centre)
Where: Metro Arts, Brisbane
When: Thursday 9 June to Sunday 12 June 2016
A celebration of contemporary Queensland music and musicians that included forums, exhibitions, workshops and live performances.
Thargo Queensland Week Trivia and Movie Night
(Bulloo Shire Council)
Where: Thargomindah Town Hall and Roger Fraser Community Centre
When: Saturday 4 June 2016
This trivia night and dinner featured local produce, plus a movie for children with Queensland themed activities and decorations.