Events in Cairns during 2012

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January

Australia Celebrations - Entertainment and barbeques with lots of fun take place in and around Australia to commemorate this great nation.
Chinese New Year (mid January) - A major spectacular event held in Cairns Fogarty park, celebrating the Chinese Lunar year. A fantastic parade combining street performers, colourful dragons and lions proving a great day out for all the family.

July

Cairns Show - This event in Cairns is a splendid agricultural show displayed at Cairns showground. On show are livestock, farming equipment, an exciting funfair, thrilling circus accompanied by food and light refreshments.
Mineral and Gem Show (end of July) - A showcase of beautiful stones combined with demonstrations.

March

Woman in the Arts (March 8th) - To celebrate International women’s day is this unique art exhibition showcasing sculptures, paintings and ceramic works.
St Patrick’s Day (March 17th) - This event in Cairns is a musical extravaganza celebrating this patron saint, held at Salt House, featuring folk, celtic melodies and blues.
Feast of the Senses (mid March) - This event in Cairns is a nine day gourmet feast of tropical food and wine featuring cooking demonstrations and entertainment.
Canefield Ashes (end of March-beginning of April) - The annual 20/20 cricket festival in Cairns held over two days at Home Hill.

August

UnderWater Film Festival (early August) - The event in Cairns is held at the Civic Theatre and attracts thousands of visitors.
Cairns Festival (mid August-early September) - A fun packed schedule of cultural, sporting and creative activities combined with wine and food demonstrations accompanied by live music and performers.
Cairns Art Fair (mid August) - This interesting three day event in Cairns takes place in various locations close to Sebel Cairns and celebrates Aboriginal origins and cultures showcasing their works of art.

April

Easter on Wheels (early April) - This Cairns event is a fun family day out held at Cairns Recreation Centre. Featuring exciting rides, super slides, bouncy castles and Easter related activities.

September

Carnival on Collins (early September) - A diverse array of fun and entertainment for all the family. There are numerous market stalls displaying arts and crafts as well as food and drink. Children’s activities, strolling buskers, story telling and much more.
Cairns Street Buskers Festival (early September) - The Botanic Gardens and Esplanade play hosts to this unique exhilarating visual Cairns event of street entertainers.Reggaetown World Music Festival (early September) - A truly lavish event in Cairns celebrating reggae music, held in Kamerunga Road Cairns.

May

Blues Festival - Fogarty Park plays host to this musical extravaganza combined with food, stalls and a whole lot of fun.
Adrenaline Film Festival (late May) - An adrenaline event in Cairns with activities such as bungee jumping, sky diving and white water rafting plus some other.

October

Crocodile Trophy Cairns (mid to end of October) - A mountainous bike race lasting nine days, over rough terrain, commencing from Cairns and ending in Cooktown.

June

Cairns Home/ Caravan/Boating/Camping Show - Cairns showground plays host to this display of the very latest models in the field of outdoor leisure combined with entertainment and food.
Festival of Sport (early June) - This festival in Cairns is a sporting spectacle hosted in Fogarty Park and Cairns Esplanade.
Cooktown Discovery Festival (mid June) - Commemorating the arrival of the famous explorer Captain James Cook in 1770, in this town.

December

Candlelight Carols (early December) - A beautiful sight can be observed in Fogerty Park as the residents sing the festive songs in aid of charity.