Maize Festival
Events
2025 Events
Please keep in mind event registration closing dates when applying and check out our Facebook page for more updates, including site maps for the Street Parade.
Street Parade – Saturday 30th August
Main Street Atherton – Including Tug-o-war and presentation of competition winners
Traditional Main Street parade with themed floats in line at marshalling area by 6pm and parade starting at 6.30pm.
Forms
A program intended to grow confidence and potential in young rural women
Maize Queen and Princess Competition
Queen: 16 – 25-year-old Women
Princess: 12-15 year-old Lasses
*we are willing to cater to all and change the program if others are interested)
Maize Queen – Overall winner
Mazie Festival Charity Queen – Most funds raised
Encouragement award – Will be given by the judges for the most improved/showing growth throughout the program.
Maize Princess – Overall winner
Maize Festival Runner-up Princess
Encouragement award – Will be given by the judges for the most improved/showing growth throughout the program.
Grow Yourself
Workshops, talks & events to develop your skills & confidence. Get amongst some inspiring mentors & fresh ideas.
Grow Your Circle
Meet some awesome people & make new friends. Link with local businesses & community groups.
Grow Your Community
Help drive support around youth development. Meet influential members of the community & have your say
Support our not for profit groups who help those in need.
Have you met Cornelius the Cob?
Cornelius can be found at nearly all our fundraising events and is busy socialising with all our amazing locals throughout the festival.
Keep an eye out and come say hello if you see Cornelius and don’t forget to snap a photo with this festival celebrity (make sure to tag us on socials, we love to see everyone’s wonderful photos)
