Growing up in Mackay, I always dreamed of something like this. In my various roles organising events, I often found myself trying to avoid clashing with other major events or helping newcomers find out what was on. I’ve long wished for a one-stop-shop for events in our region – and now, I’m thrilled to say, we finally have it.
As a new initiative aimed at boosting community engagement and economic activity, we’ve officially launched the Mackay Events Calendar – a central hub for promoting all types of local events.
The initiative is led by council’s Economic Development team and the Economic Development and Growth Strategic Advisory Committee (EDGSAC) – co-chaired by myself and Cr Belinda Hassan. The calendar is designed to better coordinate and promote the wide variety of events happening across the region, from markets and music festivals to industry expos and community workshops.
This calendar is about showcasing everything Mackay has to offer - not just to locals, but to visitors and potential investors. By giving community groups, businesses and organisers a free, central place to list their events, we’re helping drive foot traffic, fill accommodation and support local jobs.
The Mackay Events Calendar is accessible via the council website and updates automatically by pulling events from most of the popular existing online platforms. The goal is to make event planning more strategic, reduce scheduling clashes and provide a clearer picture of what’s happening across the region.
As co-chair of EDGSAC, I see this calendar as aligning perfectly with our broader regional goals. It supports our strategy to grow a vibrant, resilient economy by making Mackay a destination for both visitors and investment. Events play a key role in that.
We encourage organisations to submit their events online. Whether it’s a charity fun run, school fair, church fundraiser, social club gathering or a major sporting event - all listings are welcome.
This calendar also empowers our community. It puts the power in the hands of locals to promote what they’re doing and be part of a bigger regional story.
The Mackay Events Calendar is now live at https://mackayevents.com.au
Cr Nathenea MacRae
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