Cooktown Discovery Festival in Cooktown, Queensland, Australia | Festival

Cooktown Discovery Festival

Locality: Cooktown, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4069 5444

Address: Charlotte Street 4895 Cooktown, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.cooktowndiscoveryfestival.com

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25.01.2022 Unfortunately the 2020 Discovery Festival, which was planned as part of Cooktown Expo 2020 has been postponed, however we will be back better than ever in 2021! We look forward to seeing you then

20.01.2022 Book your travel now for Cooktown Expo 2020 - 17 July - 4 August

19.01.2022 DISCOVERY FESTIVAL IN JULY: there's been a bit of confusion! Yes the Discovery Festival is on this year, but not in June. The Discovery Festival will be held as part of the three week Cooktown Expo 2020 program. The Expo runs from July 17 to August 4, and the Discovery Festival will be the middle weekend, running from July 24 to 26.

17.01.2022 Mark this date in your calendar now.....18 July 2020....Reconciliation Rocks concert....you don't want to miss this amazing talent being showcased in Cooktown!!

17.01.2022 COUNTDOWN! It's five months until Cooktown Expo 2020 and we're getting excited have you planned your Expo experience yet?

13.01.2022 What a weekend....we hope you all enjoyed yourselves! A huge thank you goes out to all of our Sponsors, Festival Supporters and the Local Community. Visit Queensland, Australia National Trust of Australia Queensland Cooktown Bowls Club Cook Shire Council Cooktown RSL Memorial CLUB Ergon Energy Australia Post Cooktown Cairns Hardware Alive Pharmacy Cooktown Apunipima Cape York Health Council Hope Vale Congress Southern Cross Safety & Workwear

13.01.2022 DATE CLAIMER - The 2021 Cooktown Discovery Festival will be held from 18-20 June 2021 as part of the Cooktown & Cape York Expo 2021. Book your holidays now!

13.01.2022 Today is a special moment in history and marks the 250th anniversary of the arrival of Captain Cook at Waalumbaal Birri, Waymburr (Endeavour River, Cooktown). Due to COVID19 we unfortunately had to postpone our planned event for this year, however the Cooktown Re-enactment Association have compiled a video to mark the occasion. We will see you all in Cooktown from 11-20 June 2021 for the Cooktown and Cape York Expo 2021 !

11.01.2022 This year is the 250th anniversary of Captain Cook's landing and one small North Queensland town is preparing to mark the occasion with plenty of fanfare. Peopl...e from across Australia will travel to Cooktown for three weeks of celebrations. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS

10.01.2022 Did you miss out over the Discovery Festival Weekend? Don't worry we have you covered! Remaining merchandise is available from the Cook Shire Council Admin building on Furneaux Street. There are a good range of sizes available. Polo Shirts $45 - Mens and Ladies ... Kids Shirts $35 Stubby cooler $5 See more

08.01.2022 The Cairns and District Chinese Association getting up close and personal with the crowd - thanks for a great display of Chinese Lion Dancing !

07.01.2022 Who loved the splash zone at this year's street parade? We heard the Fire Fighters had a great time!

05.01.2022 Market stall pre-registrations for Cooktown Expo 2020 are now open....

04.01.2022 Have you lost your prescription glasses? This pair of grey Quiksilver glasses were handed into the festival information tent. Please contact Cook Shire Council by phone 4082 0500 if they are yours.

03.01.2022 Highlights from the Discovery festival Weekend 2019 by the lovely Jacynta Hunt Photography! Thank you to everyone for making this possible.

02.01.2022 Good Morning Cooktown! Are you feeling the effects of our jam packed program from yesterday? Well it is not over just yet.... Join us this morning from 10am for the Re-enactment of the Landing of Captain Cook in 1770. This will be followed by the annual firing of the Cannon in Lions Park. Proudly supported by our Gold Sponsors The National Trust of Australia Queensland and The Cooktown Re-enactment Association

02.01.2022 The 2020 Discovery Festival will be held from 24-26 July as part of the Cooktown Expo 2020. Check out the new website for further information - see you there!

01.01.2022 Get on board and join us from 17 July - 4 August 2020 for Cooktown Expo 2020 !