Mission Beach Community Cassowary Festival
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​​Activities the whole community can participate in
​showcasing their talents and creativity through art, music and science.


​Festival events will run over four days from 28th June to 1 July with the main celebration held in the park
from  9am  - 4pm on Saturday 30th June.
(See here for program of all events)

 Groups or individuals working with the natural environment, particularly wildlife will be sharing knowledge about the work they do.
Market stalls will showcase products and produce from the region

The focus is on; 
the cassowary
ecologically sustainable tourism
wildlife protection
 homegrown/handmade and sustainable products 

 
The fun colourful event will be held at a beach location with a marquee and stage hosting 
Guest speakers,
Music all day
Performances
etc.


The whole community, young and old, is encouraged to join in a host of activities including;

'Gunduy Midja'
The spectacular 'Drumming of Cassowaries' parade featuring life size cassowary and wildlife sculptures.
Competitions
Open mic 
Sand modeling and weaving workshops
Lots of Art & Craft activities at the 'Stripey's Tent 

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The event is expected to attract a big audience including politicians and national media.

​WEAR CASSOWARY COLOURS
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​ Festival events begin 

28th June
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An evening at Castaways
with a presentation of 

Juergen  Freund's 
spectacular imagery
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​tickets available at
Castaways Resort 40687444
or
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Book online here

Listen to Juergen and Stella interview with Sharon Molloy on ABC Far North

See full promo video 

- see full FESTIVAL program - 
here 



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"We are grassroots
and community driven.
​Our vision is for an

ecologically sustainable  future, supporting low impact tourism and development at Mission Beach".
We support and promote
MISSION BEACH - naturally!
​branding
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Promoting Mission Beach - naturally


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GET YOUR GEAR ON!
​ for the
​'Drumming of Cassowaries'
Parade

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ROADSIDE SIGNS DESIGNed BY Mission Beach school

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Great prizes
for
​BeST CASSOWARY COSTUME

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Book
an environment display
​ or market stall




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From 9am

Featuring special guest
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TAY OSKEE
​back 'home' at Mission beach especially for the festival

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See bios of musicians here
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Paul Brennan
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Choral Coast Collective
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JuJu Moon
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Brent Cook
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Doc
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John Brown
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Adamo and Pauly P

- see full program - 
here 




Art projects for the festival 
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Creation of sculptures
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The school choir
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Lantern making
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Bunting flags
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Watch the work in progress of the Gunduy Midja
A huge heartfelt thanks to our sponsors 
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Check out how much fun we had at the 2017 event

  • 2019
    • About the festival >
      • 2019 PROGRAM
      • Mapping Fundraiser
      • Wasted art rubbish fish
      • Messages
      • FORUM
      • IN THE MEDIA 2019 >
        • media releases 2019
      • Sponsors 2019
    • 2018 >
      • PROGRAM 2018 >
        • Displays and Stalls 2018
        • Music
      • IN THE MEDIA 2018 >
        • Media Releases
      • Art Projects >
        • Gunduy Midja
        • Juergen and Stella Freund
        • The Cassowary Dress
        • Festival sculptures 2018
        • Mission Beach School choir
        • Bunting
      • Queens Baton Relay
    • 2017 >
      • Program 2017
      • Cassowary Sculpture Workshops
      • Media 2017
      • Thank you Ceremony
      • Kids Care
      • Trevor Proud Prints
  • Contact
 The Mission Beach Community Cassowary Festival is proudly supported by
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Contact 
cassowaryfestival@gmail.com
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0414 402 315


  • 2019
    • About the festival >
      • 2019 PROGRAM
      • Mapping Fundraiser
      • Wasted art rubbish fish
      • Messages
      • FORUM
      • IN THE MEDIA 2019 >
        • media releases 2019
      • Sponsors 2019
    • 2018 >
      • PROGRAM 2018 >
        • Displays and Stalls 2018
        • Music
      • IN THE MEDIA 2018 >
        • Media Releases
      • Art Projects >
        • Gunduy Midja
        • Juergen and Stella Freund
        • The Cassowary Dress
        • Festival sculptures 2018
        • Mission Beach School choir
        • Bunting
      • Queens Baton Relay
    • 2017 >
      • Program 2017
      • Cassowary Sculpture Workshops
      • Media 2017
      • Thank you Ceremony
      • Kids Care
      • Trevor Proud Prints
  • Contact