Event Guide 4 July

Friday 4th July

Crochet & Conversation
9am
Join a welcoming morning of crochet, coffee, and conversation with Northern Beaches locals at Beachfront Bar & Restaurant on Bucasia Esplanade. Bring your own tools or borrow from the communal box. All skill levels welcome—just look for the yarn to find the table. Connection and creativity guaranteed.
Bucasia Beachfront Bar and Restaurant

Abbe 2025 Conference
12pm
Coming to Mackay this July, the abbe 2025 Conference dives into the dynamic world of Australian artists book practice. Over two days, artists, postgraduates, and professionals will explore themes of ‘Contemporary Artists Book Practice’ and ‘Mapping Australia’s Artists Book Histories: A Group Effort’. In an exciting first, abbe partners with Artspace Mackay and The Blue Notebook: Journal for Artists’ Books to elevate this national conversation.
Artspace Mackay

2025 Naidoc Collection Exhibition
5pm
Experience the vibrant storytelling of culture and Country through the 2025 NAIDOC Collection Exhibition, featuring original artworks, emu eggs, clap sticks, and handcrafted jewellery. Jessica Rigby Art will be on display at the Jubilee Community Exhibition Centre Mackay from 4–31 July. Don’t miss the opening night on 4 July from 5pm to 7pm.
Jubilee Community Exhibition Centre Mackay

LIVE Music
6-9pm
Enjoy LIVE music every Friday at Ocean International – it’s a performance you won’t want to miss! Pizzas & tapas available on the deck! Call 4957 2044 to make your booking!
Ocean International

Saturday 5th July

Hawks Industrial Solutions Pirtek Mackay Motor Show
9am – 5 & 6 July
Car lovers are in for a treat at the 2025 Hawks Industrial Solutions Pirtek Mackay Motor Show. From elite showstoppers across the country to standout local cars and motorcycles, the Mackay Showgrounds will come alive with automotive excellence, food vendors, live music, free kids entertainment, and Go-to-Whoa action.
Mackay Showgrounds

Meet Postie Tina – Storytime & Rock Painting
10am
Step into the Toy Shop to meet Postie Tina, the inspiration behind local book Mrs Trilla and the Painted Rock. Snap a photo with her real-life postie bike, join in on rock painting fun, and grab a signed copy of the book from both Tina and author Ally.
Let The Children Play Toy Shop

Ballroom & Latin Dance Night
7.30pm
Mackay takes the floor on 5 July with a dazzling evening of ballroom and Latin dance! Enjoy a mix of fun routines and relaxed social dancing, with supper included. Private lessons and workshops also available across the weekend. $25 per person
Saint Charles Anglican Church, West Mackay

Sunday 6th July

Savour the Suburbs (Bucasia Esplanade)
12pm
Savour the Suburbs returns to the Bucasia Esplanade for a Sunday afternoon filled with live local music, markets, produce, and beachside vibes. This FREE event is suitable for all-ages and celebrates Mackay’s vibrant communities and coastal charm – one suburb at a time.
Bucasia Esplanade

Sarina Country Music Family Afternoon
1pm
Enjoy a toe-tapping afternoon of country music at the Sarina Sporting and Services Club. New artists are welcome to perform, and admission is just $5. The bistro opens at 11.30am, and a free courtesy bus is available—call the club to book. Club meeting at 11.30am prior to the event.
Sarina Sporting and Services Club, Brewers Road, Sarina

Live Music At The Pinnacle
11.30am-3pm
Enjoy live music from 11:30 am to 3pm! Indulge in delicious pies, crumbed steak, and in-house sweets for a perfect day out with great food and tunes.
Pinnace Family Hotel

Monday 7th June

Monday Swim Squad
5.30pm
Start the week strong with Monday Swim Squad—a coached session focused on fitness, technique, and water confidence. Whether training for a triathlon or just after a great workout, swimmers of all levels are welcome, with distances up to 2200m based on ability. Participants should bring goggles, a swim cap, water bottle, fins, and a pull buoy. Cost is $5 pool entry plus $5 for non/social members.
Paradise Swimming & Fitness

Thursday 10th July

Fortnightly Goose Ponds Walk
6:50am
Enjoy a refreshing, relaxed walk around the Goose Ponds, perfect for soaking up beautiful weather and connecting with others. Open to members and non-members alike. Meet at Avanti Gym by 6:50am or Goose Ponds Park (Willets Road) at 7:00am. Please arrive 10 minutes early if meeting at the centre.
Avanti Gym or Goose Ponds Park, Willets Road

NAIDOC Celebrations
4pm
Join the community for the annual NAIDOC celebrations, proudly sponsored by Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal. Enjoy market stalls, cultural workshops, dance performances, kids activities, kup murri, and more. This free event is open to all.
PCYC, Mackay

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