# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FREE Community Event | North Queensland Games Opening Ceremony 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 07:00 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Get ready Mackay—this is where it all begins 🙌

Join us for the official Opening Ceremony of the 2026 North Queensland Games a FREE, family-friendly event bringing the whole community together for an unforgettable night of entertainment, energy and regional pride.

Held at Harrup Park, the venue will come alive with food trucks, community stalls, amusements and interactive activities for all ages. Whether you’re coming with friends, family or the kids—there’s something for everyone.

🌟 What to expect:
 
- Food trucks and Amusements
- The iconic March of Athletes
- Holy Spirit College Drumming corps  
- Official lighting of the Games torch
- Fireworks Display 
- Live Entertainment
- Channel 7 100m Sprint Cup 
- Live Woodchopping event 
- NQ Games Cricket match 

PLUS meet elite athletes including boxing world champion Liam Paro and 5 time Olympian Nat Cook!

This is more than just sport—it’s a celebration of our region, our people and the incredible talent across North Queensland.

Come along and soak up the atmosphere as we kick off the largest multi-sport event in regional Australia.

🎟 FREE EVENT | ALL WELCOME

📍 Harrup Park, Mackay
📅 Friday 1 May 2026
⏰ Gates open from 5:00pm

Check out more info here ⬇️⬇️
https://www.nqgames.com.au/north-queensland-games-opening-ceremony-set-to-ignite-mackay/

The 2026 North Queensland Games is proudly supported by Queensland Government
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-mackay/free-community-event-|-north-queensland-games-opening-ceremony/200029921406248
- **Event Categories**: sports, food-drinks, kids, fireworks, cricket
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 59

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: South Mackay
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Harrup Park
- **lat**: -21.159291058291
- **long**: 149.18526327834
- **full address**: Harrup Park, The Bistro at Harrup Park, South Mackay QLD 4740, Australia, South Mackay

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FREE Community Event | North Queensland Games Opening Ceremony  being held?
  - **A:** FREE Community Event | North Queensland Games Opening Ceremony  takes place on Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 07:00 am to Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 07:00 am at Harrup Park, The Bistro at Harrup Park, South Mackay QLD 4740, Australia, South Mackay.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FREE Community Event | North Queensland Games Opening Ceremony ?
  - **A:** FREE Community Event | North Queensland Games Opening Ceremony  is organized by North Queensland Games.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FREE Community Event | North Queensland Games Opening Ceremony  is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in South Mackay, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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