The new Dining Precinct along Cairns Esplanade officially opens on Sunday with a huge day of markets, live music, entertainment, prizes and dining giveaways for the whole family. The free entertainment is headlined by Christine Anu performing at 7.30pm.
There are markets far and wide this weekend, from Mossman right through to Yungaburra and the Tanks. Tim Freedman will play live at the Tanks on Friday night.
Art lovers will enjoy the opening of Retrospectives, an exhibition at the Port Douglas Community Hall that celebrates Douglas Shire artists past, present and emerging.
The annual Airing of the Qulits Exhibition also takes place over the weekend, at the Mossman Indoor Sport Centre Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Oaks Resort Port Douglas welcome back locals poolside, kicking off their locals Sunday sessions this weekend, promising house DJs, live music and fabulous food and drink specials all Sunday afternoon.
PS The Santiego crew are home in Port this weekend, unloading prawns and bycatch from the crack of dawn on both Saturday and Sunday at the public jetty.
PPS We’ve extended the event coverage this weekend to include Monday, as there are some key events happening….
FRIDAY 25 June 2021
ENTERTAINMENT
CROSSROADS CAFE
Fish N Chips & Open Mic Night from 6pm
Crossroads turns it on again with their beloved fish ‘n chips and open mic night from 6pm. You can preorder for takeaway via text or call 0477 7777 35. The cafe is also now open through the day from Thursday-Sundays.
MT MOLLOY HOTEL
Live music & the Jackpot Joker with tickets from 5.30pm and a meat tray raffle at 7pm. Enjoy Happy Hour and a transfer bus home.
EXCHANGE HOTEL MOSSMAN
Live Music 6pm & Meals on Wheels Raffles 5pm
CANE TOAD RACING
Chilly’s Pizza & Trattoria
From 5pm for 5.15pm start-6pm
PADDYS
5pm Raffles for the Port Douglas Crocs AFL team
COURT HOUSE HOTEL
Live Music from 7.30PM
CENTRAL HOTEL
Live Music by Vivien Aisi Duo from 7.30-11.30pm
THE TIN SHED
Meteors Raffle 5.30-6.30pm
HEMINGWAYS
SeaChange 5-8pm
PRIDE Full Moon Beach Party at TURTLE COVE RESORT
Celebrate PRIDE MONTH with a Full Moon Party! Ticketed event ⟼ https://bit.ly/3cXaIDX
TIM FREEDMAN
Live at The Tanks : Aussie music giant Tim Freedman, best known as the mainstay lead singer and keyboardist of The Whitlams, is embarking on his first regional solo tour with a bunch of classics and a new single.
Further Information ⟼ https://bit.ly/3vJDUom
WINE & DINE
INN FRONT
Tapas & Drink Special 5-6 pm
MAMAN
Live Acoustic Music Fridays 4-6pm
HIGH FALLS FARM
Happy Hour 5-6pm & Dinner from 6pm
PORT DOUGLAS YACHT CLUB
Sunset Tunes & Seafood Session
WHET, CAPE TRIBULATION
Parmy Fridays
ELLIS BEACH BAR & GRILL
$10 Pizza Specials
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Retrospective Past-Present-Future Douglas Shire
Art Exhibition Opens at Port Douglas Community Hall
SPORT
DAINTREE YOGA
10am Buffs Hall, Mossman
ACTIVE8 FITNESS
Free Seniors Movement and Parkour
Mossman & District Gymnastics Club & Kindergym 10.30am
SATURDAY June 26 2021
ENTERTAINMENT
CANE TOAD RACING
Chilly’s Pizza & Trattoria
From 5pm for 5.15pm start-6pm
COURT HOUSE HOTEL
Live Music from 7.30pm
THE CAIRNS RIPPER
Think you have what it takes to catch a serial killer? CluedUpp is an exciting, outdoor detective adventure – and it’s coming to Cairns on Saturday. Further details ⟼ https://bit.ly/3iXUJJi
WINE & DINE
HIGH FALLS FARM
Lunch
THORNTONS BEACH CAFE
Fish & Chips
MARKETS
MOSSMAN 7am-1pm
ST CRISPINS 8.30am-1pm
YUNGABURRA
COMMUNITY
Celebration of the Life of JOHN ‘JR’ RUMNEY
The event will also be streamed on Facebook Live so please feel free to join in virtually.
Send an email to johnrumneysonlinememorial@gmail.com for information on where and how to connect.
AIRING OF THE QUILTS : QUILT & CRAFT EXPO MOSSMAN
9am-4pm daily at Mossman Indoor Sports Centre. Display of quilts and crafts Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea available. Craft stalls. All proceeds to Leukaemia Foundation.
MOSSMAN AMBULANCE STATION TRIBUTE DAY
Mossman Ambulance Station 12-4pm
REEF CLEAN & TANGAROA BLUE WEARY BAY BEACH CLEAN
Further Details ⟼ https://bit.ly/3wKXHVO
What: ReefClean – Weary Bay Clean-up – Cape York, QLD
Where: Weary Bay, Bloomfield
When: 26th June 2021 | 9am-1pm (please note if you’re coming with us from Cairns/Port Douglas we will be leaving on the 25th and camping at the Bloomfield Beach Camp the night before)
To Register: Please email mathilde@tangaroablue.orgJoin the Dabu Jajikal Aboriginal Corporation and the ReefClean team from Tangaroa Blue Foundation to clean-up Weary Bay in Bloomfield
SPORT
DAINTREE YOGA WITH SCHELL
9am Buffs Hall Mossman
YOGA WORKSHOP WITH LEANNE DAVIS
1pm – 4pm
Introduction to practical inspiration of The Yoga Sutra
What is Yoga? Who is Patanajli? What is a sutra?
Further Information ⟼ https://bit.ly/3iVw2x8
MOSSMAN & DISTRICT RIFLE CLUB
Target Rifle Shooting Afternoon
CAIRNS AFL ROUND 10
Port Douglas Crocs V Hawks away
FOUR MILE BEACH SOCIAL SWIM
A weekly social Ocean Swim around the buoys in front of the patrol hut, which makes about a 500m course. Meet in front of the patrol hut on Four Mile Beach at 9am. Please note this is a social swim without any organised water safety and you swim at your own risk. For safety reasons we swim in front of the patrol hut during lifeguard hours.
SUNDAY June 27 2021
ENTERTAINMENT
OAKS RESORT PORT DOUGLAS
Locals Sunday Session by the Pool 12-5pm : House DJ, live music, food and drink specials
CROSSROADS CAFE
Sunday Sesh / 11am-4pm, live piano with Nikolaos, draught beer, wine, coffee, cake, cheese platters and lunch served.
BARRIER REEF TAVERN
Weekly Pool Competition from 2pm
PLANTATION RESORT
Sunday Session by the Pool with live tunes by Wait-a-While from 4pm
COURT HOUSE HOTEL
Live Music by Yahdoh 12-3pm
BARBADOS
Sunday Seafood Session
Seafood Specials from 3-5pm
Live Music from 4-6pm
THE TIN SHED
Live music by Lady Valiant from 1.30-4.30pm and Members Draw from 4-5pm
ELLIS BEACH BAR & GRILL
$1 Oysters & Live Music from 1-4pm
CAIRNS ESPLANADE
Dining Precinct Opening Celebrations-you’re invited to the new Esplanade Dining Precinct for a day of fun, food, prizes, giveaways and entertainment for everybody. Christine Anu and local bands including Tessa Devine, Jelly Oshen and Amber Farnan w/-The Legends of Perhaps Culminating will entertain the crowd!
Further Information ⟼https://bit.ly/3gMWZR2
MARKETS
PORT DOUGLAS 8am-1.30pm
THE TANKS MARKETS, Cairns from 9am
MAKIn’ WHOOPEE MARKETS CAIRNS ESPLANADE
As part of the celebrations for the opening of the revamped Cairns Esplanade. Markets run from 9am-5pm. Further information ⟼ https://bit.ly/3gOQugz
WINE & DINE
PALMER SEA REEF GOLF CLUB
Sunday Roast from 11.30am-2.30pm
HIGH FALLS FARM
Lunch will be served
COMMUNITY
A celebration of the amazing life and legend ROB ‘RICKETY’ PARRY
A memorial for all family, friends and community will be held on Sunday 27 June 2021 at Rex Smeal Park from 3.30pm – 5.30pm.
The picnic style gathering is open to all that knew and loved Rob. Help us celebrate a wondrous life in true Rob style.Please bring own food and drinks, RSVP is not required
AIRING OF THE QUILTS : QUILT & CRAFT EXPO MOSSMAN
9am-4pm daily at Mossman Indoor Sports Centre. Display of quilts and crafts Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea available. Craft stalls. All proceeds to Leukaemia Foundation.
SPORT
YOGA WORKSHOP WITH LEANNE DAVIS
9.30am – 12.30pm
Creating vitality with the Five Prana Vayus
Further Information ⟼ https://bit.ly/3iVw2x8
CAIRNS AFL JUNIOR COMPETITION
Home game for the U12s v Cairns Saints
MOSSMAN GOLF CLUB
Pennant Matchplay Final 8am hosted by Far North Queensland District Ladies Golf Association
Half Moon Bay v Mossman
Palmer Sea Reef/Mirage v Cairns
Gordonvale v Atherton
PORT DOUGLAS YACHT CLUB
State of Origin Game 2 live on the big screen from 7pm
MONDAY June 28 2021
Art Mural Unveiling OF ‘REFLECTIONS’
Mossman Community Centre 10am
AIRING OF THE QUILTS : QUILT & CRAFT EXPO MOSSMAN
9am-4pm daily at Mossman Indoor Sports Centre. Display of quilts and crafts Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea available. Craft stalls. All proceeds to Leukaemia Foundation.
