The 2024 Queensland Country Bank Home Hill Harvest Festival will ignite the streets of Home Hill with festivities and joy this weekend for one of the most exciting community celebrations of the year - packed with new features and cherished favourites that promise fun for all ages. With a new start time of 3pm families with young children can now enjoy the festivities of the Street Party earlier in the day, with the Grand Parade scheduled for 5pm this Saturday, 9 November.
A new addition to this year’s lineup is the Kids Corner, a dedicated space designed for the youngest festivalgoers. The Kids Corner will be filled with exciting rides, delicious food options, and plenty of seating, creating a relaxing and family-friendly atmosphere that lets parents and children alike enjoy every moment of the festival.
This year’s festival will feature over 25 diverse stalls, offering something for everyone. From a variety of food choices - including vegan and gluten-free options - to information booths, light-up toys, and a petting zoo, there’s no shortage of things to explore. With more rides than ever before, the festival will be brimming with activities to keep the excitement going all day long.
The entertainment lineup is also set to impress, featuring local talent and engaging performances. The Burdekin Brass Band will return to fill the air with lively music, while local favourite Leeroy Chung will take the stage, followed by Cade and Mac Geiger to keep the energy high well into the evening. The entertainment promises to make the festival a true showcase of community talent and musical enjoyment.
The highlight of the evening, the Grand Parade, will kick off at 5pm, featuring creative and colourful floats from the seven Home Hill Harvest Festival Queens, local schools, businesses, and community clubs. With so many participants, the parade is sure to be a vibrant and captivating display that will bring the community together in celebration.
The 2024 Queensland Country Bank Home Hill Harvest Festival promises to be an event overflowing with joy, community spirit, and unforgettable memories. Bring your family, enjoy the food and entertainment, and immerse yourself in an evening filled with festive cheer.
What: 2024 Queensland Country Bank Home Hill Harvest Festival
When: Saturday 9 November - Street Party from 3pm, and Grand Parade from 5pm
Where: Home Hill
More Information: The Home Hill Harvest Festival Facebook page
All smiles from Simply Dance’s 2023 Home Hill Harvest Festival float!
Leading the way with a tractor in the 2023 Grand Parade was the Home Hill Community Bowls Club.
Members from the Burdekin BMX Club Inc cycled along in the 2023 Grand Parade
Shae Munro, Claudia Pavone, Charlotte Agius and Tia Sorohan dazzled on the Deb of the Year float in the 2022 Grand Parad
2022 Burdekin Netball Association Queen, Alix Leckenby dazzling in the 2022 Grand Parade
Home Hill State High School students walking in last year’s Home Hill Harvest Festival Grand Parade
A couple of bedazzled ponies and magical fairies shone in 2023’s Grand Parade
Members of the Burdekin Brass Band ready to treat the community to their talents in the 2023 Grand Parade
2022 Home Hill Crown Hotel Queen Holly Alford and Ella Zable in the 2022 Grand Parade
Members of the Home Hill Choral Society ready to shine in the 2021 Grand Parade