Tastes of the Burdekin
Featuring a celebrity cook-off and the judging of the Ergon Energy Wearable Art Competition, there will be fantastic food, market stalls, live entertainment, fun for the kids and competitions.
Pet Show and Parade
A great event for all the family, the Pet Show and Parade gives the children of the Burdekin a chance to show off their beloved pets.
Ambassador Ball
A gala evening event, with formal presentation of the Senior Ambassador entrants and crowning of the winner for 2011.
Sidewalk Sale
Come and shop from local businesses and crafts people showing their merchandise in the Burdekin's biggest sidewalk sale.
Street Parade and Mardi Gras
Street Parade and Mardi Gras! The final event of the SunWater Burdekin Water Festival, where all come together for the vibrantly colourful floats, the great atmosphere and the fantastic food.
Burdekin Water Festival Sponsors
It's fun for the whole family at the Burdekin Water Festival and it wouldn't be possible without our wonderful sponsors.
The SunWater Burdekin Water Festival
The SunWater Burdekin Water Festival is a celebration of the abundance of water in our district.
June to September 2011 - Ayr, North Queensland, Australia.
The celebrations include a wide variety of exciting events that encompass the whole community.
The Burdekin Water Festival is one of the longest running festivals in Queensland. It was the dream of William Morley (Bob) Saxby Snr who had been to Toowoomba and had experienced the Carnival of Flowers in 1957.
Upon his return to Ayr, he approached the Shire Chairman at that time to discuss what the Burdekin could do to promote its underground water supply.
A public meeting was called in late 1957, and from that meeting the Burdekin Water Festival was formed, with the first festival being held on 6 September 1958.
Burdekin Shire Council
For more information on the district visit www.burdekinonline.com.au
