Freshwater Festival

20/07/2026

22/06/2026

✨ Thank You, Cairns! ✨

Thanks to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable evening celebrating community, connection and fun under the stars.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Freshwater Christian College and our not-for-profit event partner, QCWA, for bringing this much-loved event to life.

Thank you to Cairns Regional Council for proudly supporting the event as part of Cairns' 150-year celebrations, and to The Festival Guy for expertly delivering the event, with media support from FNQ Media.

A special thank you also goes to Bree James - Barron River MP and our generous sponsors: Solutions, Prawn Star Cairns, G-Solar & Electrical, Ray Hall Turbocharging, Just The Man Maintenance, Seia Landscaping and KHI Partners Cairns. Your support makes events like this possible.

Most importantly, thank you to the volunteers, performers, stallholders, food vendors and activity providers who shared their time, talent and enthusiasm to create such a memorable evening.

Cheers to celebrating local, supporting one another and creating more moments like these together. We can't wait to see you at the next one! 🥳

22/06/2026

19/06/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to the WINNER or the Freshwater QCWA CAIRNS 150 "Winner Takes All" raffle drawn last night just after 8pm at the Freshwater Festival.
Well done to Freshwater local Yoshimi Quinn the PRIZE Winner........ and a massive thanks to all the Raffle prize donors. In particular local businesses MARSH Butcheries, Le CROUTON Bakery & cafe, STRATFORD Service Station , LIMBERLOST Nursery and Vines Cafe, The RED BERET Hotel and the Prawn STAR RESTAURANT...

18/06/2026

FRESHWATER FESTIVAL tommorow night...
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CAIRNS Post today.....
Here's a sneak preview of our Cairns 150 Archway with some of our favourite people ready for a great night..

🥘 🥂🍔🍺🍦🍷🍾

16/06/2026

🎉 ONLY 2 MORE SLEEPS! 🎉

🧺 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀, gather your family and friends, and join us for a fantastic community evening under the stars!

📅 Friday 19 June
📍 Richmond Park (Freshwater Tennis Club precinct)
⏰ 5:30pm – 9:00pm
🎟️ FREE Family Event

Join us for this favourite community celebration, packed with fun for all ages!

✨ Market stalls & food vans
🎶 Live music & entertainment
🍹 Licensed bar
🎨 Face painting & kids' activities
🏰 Jumping castles & giant slides
🎾 Tennis activities and more!

With delicious local food, market stalls, and plenty of activities for the kids, there's something for everyone. Relax on the grass (byo blankets and chairs), enjoy great entertainment, and celebrate with your local community.

Presented by Freshwater Christian College and hosted by our not-for-profit event partner, QCWA Queensland Country Women’s Association.

This event is proudly supported by Cairns Regional Council as part of Cairns' 150-year celebrations.

Proudly delivered by Event Manager The Festival Guy, with media partner FNQ Media.

A special thank you to Bree James - Barron River MP and our valued sponsors for their generous support: Solutions, Star Cairns, G-Solar & Electrical, Ray Hall Turbocharging, Just The Man Maintenance, Landscaping, and KHI Partners Cairns.

We can't wait to see you there! 🎉

16/06/2026

🎾 Get Active at Freshwater Festival! 🎾

Looking for a fun way to get moving, meet new people, and give tennis a go? Join Baseline Tennis Coaching Academy at Freshwater Festival this Friday for two FREE tennis activations designed for all ages and abilities!

🏃 Free Cardio Tennis Session
📅 19 June
⏰ 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Get your heart pumping with an energetic Cardio Tennis session that combines fitness, fun, and tennis-inspired activities. No experience required—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to move!

🎾 Free Hotshots Come & Try
📅 19 June
⏰ 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Perfect for kids and families, Hot Shots Tennis introduces the game through engaging activities, modified equipment, and plenty of fun. It’s a great way for young players to build confidence, make friends, and discover a lifelong love of tennis.

Get fit. Have fun. Enjoy the festival. 🥳🍔🍺🍦🍭

06/06/2026

🎉 COUNTDOWN TO FRESHWATER FESTIVAL! 🎉

📅 Friday 19 June | FREE Family Event
📍Richmond Park (Freshwater Tennis Club precinct)
⏰ 5:30pm to 9pm

Join us for one of Cairns' favourite community celebrations, packed with fun for all ages!

✨ Market stalls & food vans
🎶 Live music & entertainment
🍹 Licensed bar
🎨 Face painting & kids' activities
🏰 Jumping castles & slides
🎾 Tennis activities and more!

Bring the family, catch up with friends, enjoy great local food and support your community at this fantastic evening event.

Presented by Freshwater Christian College and hosted by our not-for-profit event partner, QCWA Queensland Country Women’s Association, there will be food vans and market stalls plus community and charity displays. We invite you to come along, enjoy the evening and support your local community.

This event is proudly supported by Cairns Regional Council as part of Cairns’ 150-year celebrations.

Proudly delivered by Event Manager The Festival Guy, with media partner FNQ Media.

We would also like to thank Bree James - Barron River MP - and our valued sponsors for their generous support: Solutions, Prawn Star Cairns, G-Solar & Electrical, Ray Hall Turbocharging, Just The Man Maintenance, Seia Landscaping, and KHI Partners Cairns.

Look forward to seeing you there! 🥳

01/06/2026

150 Tickets only ... at the Freshwater Festival 🎪 June 19th
FRESHWATER QCWA Monster Raffle....
WINNER 🏆 TAKES ALL....

$20 Per ticket. .... select your favourite number between 1 and 150
Drawn in the night..winner notified by phone at the event..... BE THERE or at home but PLEASE Buy a ticket....
ALL MONEY raised goes toward the Freshwater QCWA...phone Deb for early ticket purchases

14/05/2026

FRESHWATER FESTIVAL IS BACK IN 2026! 🎉

📅 Save the Date - Friday 19 June

A FREE family event celebrating community – food vans & market stalls, licensed bar, live music, children's castles, slides, face painting and entertainment, tennis & more!

Presented by Freshwater Christian College and hosted by our not-for-profit event partner, Queensland Country Women’s Association QCWA, there will be up to 50 stalls including local food vans and market stalls plus community and charity displays.

We invite you to come along, enjoy the evening and support your local community.

This event is proudly supported by Cairns Regional Council as part of Cairns’ 150-year celebrations.

Proudly delivered by Event Manager The Festival Guy, with media partner FNQ Media.

We would also like to thank Bree James - Barron River MP and our valued sponsors for their generous support: Asset Solutions, Prawn Star Cairns, G-Solar & Electrical, Ray Hall Turbocharging, Just The Man Maintenance, Seia Landscaping, and KHI Partners Cairns.