WE WANT YOU!
COMPETITOR
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VOLUNTEER
Our festival wouldn’t be possible without the incredible volunteers that dedicate their time throughout the weekend. We’d love to have you as part of the team!
SPONSOR
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STALLHOLDER
SWEET DAYS, HOT FARMERS
The search is on! As part of the countdown to the 2027 Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival, returning to the Home Hill Showgrounds on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 May, we’re looking for locals to feature in the first-ever Sweet Days, Hot Farmers Calendar.
The Burdekin grows some of the sweetest sugar in Australia. Now we’re looking for its hottest personalities. Think firefighter’s calendar… but Burdekin style.
Now, when we say hot, we’re talking about more than just good looks. We’re looking for the people who make our region what it is. The seasoned farmers, the contractors, the next generation of growers and the local legends who help keep Australia sweet. Although, bonus points if you’re easy on the eyes too. Men and women. Young and old. Farmers and contractors. Whether you’re behind the wheel, in the paddock or running the operation, you’re eligible.
Think you’d look good in a calendar? Send your name and photo to sweetdays@burdekin.qld.gov.au and throw your hat in the ring by Sunday 18 October. And yes, nominating your mates is highly encouraged.
The shortlist of finalists will be announced on Facebook before we hand the decision over to the community to choose the twelve faces of the 2027 calendar. Those hot twelve farmers will take part in a professional photoshoot and earn their place in Burdekin history as the Sweet Days, Hot Farmers Calendar stars. Shirts on or off? We’ll leave that up to them.
The 2027 calendars will be available for pre-order in late November and will be delivered in time to slip under the Christmas tree and start counting down to the Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival in May 2027.
Want to know more? Follow the Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the competition and cast your vote when the finalists are announced.
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