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Cooktown’s Discovery Festival re-enactment
June
COOKTOWN DISCOVERY FESTIVAL
When:
8-10 June, 2012
Where:
Cooktown
The Cooktown Discovery Festival is an
annual event held to celebrate the landing
of Lt. James Cook at the Endeavour River in
1770 and his meeting with the local Guugu
Yimithirr and Kuku Yalanji people. For 50 years,
the people of Cooktown have come together
in June to celebrate this historic event by
staging a fully costumed re-enactment
of Cook’s landing and his time spent in
this tropical paradise with the local Bama
(Aboriginal people).
LAURA RODEO & RACES
LAURA HORSE SPORTS
When:
30 June and 1 July, 2012 (TBC)
Where:
3km from Laura township
The Laura Rodeo and Races are the premier
social events for many people who call Cape
York Peninsula home.
The Horse Sports are also held over the same
weekend, with locals and visitors competing in
traditional events such as the barrel races.
LAURA DANCE FESTIVAL
When:
This bi-annual event is next scheduled
for June 2013
Where:
Laura
August
COOKTOWN & DISTRICT COUNTRY
SHOW
When:
24-25 August, 2012
Where:
Cooktown
This community run event is supported
by Cook Shire Council and showcases the
produce of the local pastoral and horticultural
industries. This wonderful day offers a range of
activities, competitions, carnival sideshows and
stalls for all ages to enjoy.
calendar of events
On the morning of November 14th 2012,
the land will go dark as the moon passes
in front of the sun, a rare experience for
anyone lucky enough to be present. In
2012 combine your visit to Tropical North
Queensland with this once in a lifetime
event. For more details visit:
wallaby creek festival