Our Townsville

Our Townsville is back at Anderson Gardens on Sunday 15 June 2025 – and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever!

Celebrating the vibrant and adventurous lifestyle of North Queensland, this year’s theme is – outdoor living. Our Townsville creates a unique experience, highlighting our regions natural beauty, community spirit and love for the outdoors.

The event will feature information stalls, workshops, interactive spaces, outdoor activities, live entertainment, kids activities, storytelling, and more!

• Dockdogs
• Grill Yard
• Event Highlights
• Food Vendors
• Getting There – Free Park n Ride
• Event Program

DockDogs

We’re thrilled to bring back DockDogs by popular demand! This dynamic dog sport, hosted by Farmer Dave, will run over two days, offering thrilling, family-friendly entertainment.

DockDogs times:

• Saturday 14 June, 9:30am to 4pm
• Sunday 15 June, 9am to 4pm

Register Your Dog

GRILL YARD

Join us at GRILL YARD for the Backyard BBQ Battle and Cooking with MasterChef finalist Rhiannon Anderson, where the heat is high and the flavours are even higher! Whether you're looking to perfect your steak game, learn pro tips from seasoned pitmasters, or go head-to-head in the sizzling showdown—this is the ultimate BBQ experience you can't miss.

• Pitmaster Demos
  • Learn the secrets of JKF steak perfection, deboning a whole chicken like a pro, and speedy, flavourful one-minute pizzas!
• Cooking with Rhi
  • Watch Rhiannon Anderson whip up delicious dishes like Indian-marinated chicken pita, Mexican fish tacos with pineapple salsa, and a perfectly cooked steak with spicy chimichurri on a yoghurt flatbread!
  • View program
• Backyard BBQ Battle
  • Think you’ve got what it takes? Compete against fellow BBQ enthusiasts for grilling glory in a sizzling competition of skill, smoke, and pure passion.
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Come along all day long with action-packed sessions from 9:30am.

Register for the Backyard BBQ Battle

More Event Highlights

• Event Ambassador Scott Hillier
  • The Creek to Coast fishing and outdoor enthusiast will guide us through the event.
• Global Rhythms Stage
  • A showcase of multicultural performances, highlighting the rich diversity within our community and celebrating the range of cultures that call Townsville home.
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• Lawn Fest
  • Learn how to grow and maintain healthy lawns in the dry tropics with interactive displays, live demos, and free soil testing.
  • Discover best-practice lawn care techniques to improve soil health and reduce water use.
  • FREE sprinkler swap - bring in your old sprinkler to the Council Water stall to get a brand-new water efficient Wobble-Tee sprinkler.
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• Pet Mardi Gras
  • Dress your pet up in their cutest outfit!
  • There are great prizes to be won for your best dressed pet.
  • All you need to do is be at the Assembly Point in the Pet Arena with your pet at 11:45am for a 12noon start.
  • Pre-registration is not required.
  • Terms and Conditions apply and are available in the Related Documents section of this page.
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• Mega Raffle
  • Over $20K worth of prizes up for grab when you enter the Mega Raffle at Our Townsville.
  • To enter simply be at the event and scan the QR codes around the site.
  • Terms and Conditions apply and are available in the Related Documents section of this page.
• Win Free Parking for a Year
  • Head to the Councillors tent at Our Townsville to enter this competition.
  • Terms and Conditions apply and are available in the Related Documents section of this page.
• CircUP Arts #SkyBound Program
  • Learn the skills to have your flying with aerial come and try workshops and mesmerising performances
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• Mind and Body Stage
  • Come visit the Mind and Body stage and immerse yourself in creativity and mindfulness.  From story time and meditation to martial arts and public speaking, this program offers relaxation and learnings in one spot.
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• Bandaoke
  • Making your rockstar dreams come true with your chance to sing live karaoke with a LIVE band!
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