Take Part in our Community Events
From the traditional Window Display Competition and Garden Competition, to the age-old tradition of Tug-o-War - Get involved in our free community events!
Take Part in Our Community Events
From the traditional Window Display Competition and Garden Competition, to the age-old tradition of Tug-o-War - Every year we put on a range of free community events to get involved in. Keep an eye out for our 2027 community events. Have an idea? We'd love to hear it - get in touch with us.
Window Competition
Tug-O-War
Garden Competition
Photo Competition
Garden Competition
Consider yourself a bit of a green thumb? Enter your garden into the 2026 Burdekin Water Festival Garden Competition! Simply fill out the entry form below, then get to work on trimming those hedges and installing that water feature you've been dreaming of.
Entries for our Garden Competition have now closed. Winners will be announced at Nuttall's Garden Centre, 10:00am, Sunday 30th August 2026.
Tug-O-War Competition
Take part in the ultimate test of strength with the Burdekin Water Festival Tig-o-War competition! Gather 6 mates and decide on your captain, then fill out your details below and we'll send you the application form.
Window Competition
Decorate your shopfront or business window with this year's Burdekin Water Festival theme: River Country - Burdekin Style. Fill out your entry details below, then get started on adorning your business with something magical! Don't forget to post your display on social media and tag us.
Photography Competition
Capture the spirit, beauty, people and lifestyle that make the Burdekin unique. From winding waterways and cane fields to community events, country living and everyday moments, show us what River Country, Burdekin Style means to you. Fill out your entry details and submit your photo below.
Entries are now closed for our Photography Competition - keep an eye on our Facebook page for voting!
