2017 Queensland Day Sponsorship Program events
Queensland Day events sponsored as part of the 2017 sponsorship program were:
- 2017 Queensland Day Burdekin Fun, Fitness and Lifestyle Expo (Ayr)
- Beef to Beach 2017 (Yeppoon)
- Behind Queensland's Words: A Celebration of Queensland Day (Noosa)
- Bloomin Beautiful Blackbutt BBQ and Boogie (South Burnett)
- Cunnamulla Celebrating our Great State (Cunnamulla)
- Diversity GC (Gold Coast)
- Dysart Home-Grown Festival (Dysart)
- Light up the Museum and Step Back in Time (Mareeba)
- Logan Celebrates Queensland Day Festival (Logan)
- Many Cultures, One Community (Algester)
- Mayor's Maroon Community Ball (Cooktown)
- Queensland Day Awards (Richlands)
- Queensland Day Community Beef BBQ and Markets (Julia Creek)
- Queensland Day Family Fun Day (Longreach)
- Sapphires Shine for Queensland Day 2017 (Rubyvale)
- Whitsunday Community BBQs (Whitsunday)
2017 Queensland Day Burdekin Fun, Fitness and Lifestyle Expo
(Burdekin Shire Council)
Where: Alva Beach Park and Lifesavers Clubhouse
When: Sunday 4 June 2017
A range of free entertainment that included sporting demonstrations, rides, displays, market stalls and a variety of fitness challenges.
Beef to Beach 2017
(Livingstone Shire Council)
Where: Bell Park, Emu Park
When: Sunday 4 June 2017
This Queensland-themed community celebration included a race, market stalls, local produce, outdoor activities and a variety of musical entertainment.
Behind Queensland's Words: A Celebration of Queensland Day
(Noosa Library Service)
Where: Noosaville Library
When: Saturday 10 June 2017
A writer's festival and book fair that included Queensland-themed presentations, displays, storytelling and dress ups.
Bloomin Beautiful Blackbutt BBQ and Boogie
(Bloomin Beautiful Blackbutt Festival Committee)
Where: Blackbutt, South Burnett
When: Sunday 11 June 2017
This family fun day consisted of a community BBQ, activities at the showgrounds and a showcase of local produce and music, including a talent showcase and live concert.
Cunnamulla Celebrating our Great State
(Paroo Shire Council)
Where: John Kerr Park, Cunnamulla
When: Saturday 3 June 2017
This community sporting event included touch football, netball and fitness challenges, children's activities, BBQ and live concert.
Diversity GC
(City of Gold Coast)
Where: Gold Coast Chinatown, Southport
When: Saturday 3 June 2017
This public celebration of Queensland's cultural diversity included international street foods, a range of international musicians and performances, multicultural market stalls, kid's activities and an official citizenship ceremony.
Dysart Home-Grown Festival
(Dysart Community Support Group Inc.)
Where: Dysart Civic Centre
When: Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 June 2017
This two-day festival showcased Queensland talent, produce, heritage and art with displays, workshops, market stalls, entertainment and a community BBQ.
Light up the Museum and Step Back in Time
(Mareeba Heritage Centre Inc.)
Where: Mareeba Heritage Museum and Tourist Information Centre
When: Saturday 10 June 2017
This celebration acknowledged the 'birth' of Queensland as a separate colony in its own right with a 'blue light' display, flag raising ceremony, food stalls and entertainment.
Logan Celebrates Queensland Day Festival
(Access Community Services Ltd)
Where: Gould Adams Park, Kingston
When: Friday 2 June 2017
This family fun day showcased the diversity of the Logan community including entertainment, market stalls, art displays, story-telling, music and dance.
Many Cultures, One Community
(Algester Parkinson Lions Club)
Where: Col Bennet Park, Algester
When: Saturday 10 June 2017
This celebration of the community's diverse cultures and heritage consisted of an awards presentation, parade, competitions, market stalls and entertainment.
Mayor's Maroon Community Ball
(Cook Shire Council)
Where: Cooktown Events Centre
When: Friday 9 June 2017
This maroon-themed community ball celebrated Queensland Day and the commencement of the Cooktown Discovery Festival.
Queensland Day Awards
(South West Progress Association)
Where: Lions Soccer Club, Richlands
When: Friday 2 June 2017
This Queensland Day Awards ceremony recognised those who volunteer their time to the local community.
Queensland Day Community Beef BBQ and Markets
(McKinlay Shire Council)
Where: Julia Creek Civic Centre
When: Saturday 3 June 2017
This community celebration included market stalls, live entertainment, rides and a luncheon showcasing local beef produce.
Queensland Day Family Fun Day
(Longreach Regional Council)
Where: Edkins Park, Longreach
When: Saturday 3 June 2017
This family fun day consisted of a scavenger hunt, market stalls, children's activities and live concert.
Sapphires Shine for Queensland Day 2017
(Australian Miners Historic Centre Association)
Where: Miners Common Museum grounds, Rubyvale
When: Tuesday 6 to Saturday 10 June 2017
This free community celebration of the state gem included competitions, workshops, wheelbarrow race, entertainment and local produce.
Whitsunday Community BBQs
(Whitsunday Regional Council)
Where: Airlie Beach Lagoon, Proserpine Pioneer Park, Bowen Hansen Park, Molongle Creek Boat Club, Dingo Beach Foreshore, Mt Coolan Hotel
When: Saturday 3 to Sunday 11 June 2017
Six community BBQs showcased the arts and cultural diversity of the Whitsunday region with local musicians, artists and performers.