Maize Festival
Events
2024 ‘Let’s Get Tropical’ Maize Festival Main Events
Please keep in mind event registration closing dates when applying. We would love to see everyone partake and would hate for you to miss out.
Street Parade – 31st August 2024
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.
Shop Window Display Competition
Queen and Charity Queen Competition
The program is intended to grow confidence and potential in young rural women.
Applications Close: Sunday 5th May 2024
Maize Festival Princess Program!
Maize Festival High Tea – 4th August 2024
Catered by our wonderful volunteers lots of yummy treats, we also cater for dietary requirements. Tea and coffee are served in vintage tea cups.
Raffles and prizes on site. The Best Tea Cup prize will be chosen on the day. (Don’t forget to bring your BEST CUP!)
Date: Sunday 4 August 2024 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Kairi Community Centre
Poggioli Street, Kairi Queensland 4872
Gala Ball – 17th August 2024
Back with a BANG!
2024 Maize Ball is our major fundraiser for the year. To help us have our annual Street Parade and support our Maize Queens and Princesses! Starting the night with a cocktail hour with charcuterie and finger food on arrival. Dinner served by Khans Curry Catering and dessert by our volunteers. Auction on the night to raise funds for our group.
Careless is coming along to help us party into the night.
Shuttle bus available from various locations.
Date: Saturday 17 August 2024 6:00 PM – Sunday 18 August 2024 12:00 AM
Location: Yungaburra Community Center
19 Cedar Street, Yungaburra QLD 4884
Bunnings BBQ – 28th September 2024
Nominate a team
TUG-O-WAR
Team captains will be notified of Tug-O-War schedule prior to the Maize Festival Parade.
Forms are to be returned by (to be confirmed)
The Atherton Maize Festival reserves the right to remove participants from the competition at any time. The number of competition teams will
be limited. Please ensure your nominations are registered early.
Past Event Winners
Ambassador Program
The Ambassador Program provides a fun, supportive platform for our youth to explore their strengths, feel more confident in their skills and to connect – with each other, with mentors & with their community.
We are committed to offering a supportive and inclusive environment for all participants.
A program intended to grow confidence and potential in young rural women
Maize Queen Competition
16 – 25-year-old Women (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.
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)
