Cassowary Coast features a vibrant calendar of sustainable events that reflect the rich attributes of our destination and our lifestyle, attract visitors, and enhance our regional profile through wide exposure.

With a healthy number of established events held across the region there is a good base from which to grow and to attract events that will contribute to a vibrant and evolving calendar of events. The Strategy will support the ongoing development of sustainable events that reflect the rich attributes of our destination and our lifestyle, attract visitors, and enhance our regional profile through wide exposure beyond our region.

The new strategy will be guided by the character and aspirations of community in shaping the vision and goals for the future direction of the region.From sports, arts, culture, food, music festivals, and business events, Council is seeking community input on a range of issues that are relevant to the supporting existing events and attracting new events in the future.

Council would like to thank all community members who participated in shaping the new event strategy through the engagement survey. The Event Strategy Engagement Snapshot & Endorsed Event Strategy can be found on the right-hand side of the page for your information.

Council would like to thank community and stakeholders who have contributed to events and markets in the Cassowary Coast before today, and those that continue to do so.

In support of the development of this strategy we appreciate all input including the following stakeholders;

• Organisers / Owners of local events
• Accommodation providers
• Cassowary Coast Tourism
• Tourism Tropical North Queensland
• Tourism & Events Queensland