Australia Day Family Fun Day and cricket match

Join in for a great day out this Australia Day, 26 January 2026, from 9am to 3pm at the River Heads Reserve, 55 Seafarer Drive, River Heads

Enjoy plenty of family-friendly fun, delicious free BBQ and sausage sizzle at 12 noon, and an action-packed cricket match between River Heads and Booral.

There’s something for everyone, including:

• Live music by the Hervey Bay City Musicians 11am to 1pm
• Dancing and free face painting 11am to 1pm
• Thong throwing competition
• Hula hoop and balloon blowing contests
• Chalk drawing competition
• Treasure hunt for the kids 1pm
• Prizes for best dressed and raffles
• Bring your family, friends, and community spirit for a day full of laughter, games, and Aussie pride. Everyone’s welcome!

• Please note: If want to register to play, then please arrive at 8:45 am.
• Also there will be networking available under the Channel 7 marquee for anyone who has a business in the area that would like to share business cards or brochures.
• Community Flights will be there, and Councillor John Weiland has agreed to do the coin toss at 9am.
• BYO drinks (no glass in parks) shade, sunscreen, hat, chairs

This event is proudly brought to you by Fraser Coast Regional Council, Fraser Coast Events and the valuable volunteers from the River Heads Progress Association.