| Time |
Event |
Venue |
Description |
Contact |
| Sunday, 20th June |
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Festival Launch |
Burdekin Theatre,
Ayr |
This event to introduce the Ambassadors, (both Senior and Junior) to the public as well as announce the Sponsors that have come on board. |
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| Friday, 16th July |
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‘Arousing the Senses’ - a Celebrity Chefs Banquet |
Burdekin Memorial Hall,
Home Hill |
This event is a black tie formal dinner presented by the Tastes of the Burdekin team and will be used to introduce the Celebrity Chef to the Burdekin. This banquet will use fresh regional produce from local suppliers
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| Saturday, 17th July |
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Tastes of the Burdekin |
Queen Street,
Ayr |
There are other smaller competitions such as the Wearable Art competition and events that come under the umbrella of the Taste to the Burdekin, as it is a large event. There is an array of fantastic food and displays all day.
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| Sunday, 15th August |
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Ambassador Bowls Day |
Bowling Green, Ayr |
This is a day of fun for the Ambassadors and their friends.
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| Sunday, 22nd August |
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Ambassador Judging |
Burdekin Shire Council Chambers, Ayr |
Judging of the ambassador's.
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| Tuesday, 24th August |
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Pet Show and Parade |
East Ayr State School, Ayr |
Open to the public, this gives the children of the Burdekin a chance to let their beloved pets shine.
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| Friday, 27th August |
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Junior Ambassadors Crowning and Gala Evening |
Showgrounds Hall, Ayr |
This event is the presentation of the Junior Ambassadors, the final judging and the presentation of the crowning of the Winning Junior Ambassador. |
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| Saturday, 28th August |
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Art Show |
Burdekin Theatre, Ayr |
Art Show incorporating the Introduction of the Ambassadors. The Art Show runs for a week 28/08/09 – 05/09/09. |
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| Friday, 3rd September |
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Senior Ambassadors Dinner |
Local Restaurant |
This event is part of the judging for the Ambassadors and is prior to the commencement of the Senior Ambassador Crowning and Gala Evening. This event is for the judges, ambassadors and their partners. |
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Senior Ambassadors Crowning and Gala Evening |
Burdekin Memorial Hall, Home Hill |
Formally known as the Ambassador Ball, this event is the presentation of the Senior Ambassadors and the crowning of the Winning Senior Ambassador. |
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| Saturday, 4th September |
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Sidewalk Sale |
Queen Street, Ayr |
Sidewalk Sale |
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Street Parade and Mardi Gras |
Queen Street, Ayr |
Street Parade and Mardi Gras
The finale event of the SunWater Burdekin Water Festival, where all come together for the vibrantly colourful floats, the great atmosphere and the fantastic food. |
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