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About the Festival

The Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival is all about showcasing and celebrating what is great about our rich agricultural region and the enviable lifestyle that comes with it, from fresh produce and culinary delights through to adventure and sports tourism experiences, country hospitality, great music and family-friendly entertainment.

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Everyone’s been talking about the “handsome cane f Everyone’s been talking about the “handsome cane farmer” at Council… and honestly, we’re still not sure if they mean the mural or Mick the Cane Cutter? 🤠 We're starting to think art_by_lavinia may have had some real-life inspiration for her cane farmer 👀 This mural celebrates the Burdekin’s rich cane farming history — from blazing cane fires to iconic landmarks, local produce and the industries that make our region what it is! 📸 Of course Mick from the Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival had to stop by for a photo. Have you checked out this masterpiece for yourself? 📍 Burdekin Shire Council Chambers, MacMillan Street, Ayr #visitburdekin #sweetdayshotnights #burdekin #sdhnte
Happy National Ag Day from Mick the Cane Cutter 💚 Happy National Ag Day from Mick the Cane Cutter 💚 🌱 Today we celebrate the incredible farmers and producers who keep Australia fed and clothed. Agriculture is at the heart of the Burdekin, so let’s show our appreciation for the hardworking people who keep Australia growing every single day! #AgDayAU @nationalfarmers
🎤 Good luck to our stars on the mic! Our incredi 🎤 Good luck to our stars on the mic! Our incredible festival emcees, Glenn Minty Mintern and Support Local With Kellie, have been named finalists for the Individual Talent of the Year Award at the North Queensland Media Ball this Friday! 👏 We’re proud to say that two of the three finalists in this prestigious category were behind the mic at our festival this year - now that’s what we call top-tier talent at our festival! Good luck legends - we'll be cheering you on from the Burdekin! 💛🔥 #visitburdekin #burdekin #sdhn #sweetdayshotnights #supportlocaltownsville
🔥 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘁 🔥 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀! We're in the running for Best Destination Festival and Event at the 2025 NQ Tourism and Events Awards - and your vote will help us win! 🗳️ Voting is quick & easy 👉 https://bit.ly/46NkK5G 🎁 You’ll also go in the draw to win a $500 holiday voucher just for voting! 📅 Voting closes this Sunday 26 October – don’t miss your chance to support the Burdekin’s only finalist! T&C's apply #visitburdekin #burdekin #sweetdayshotnights #sdhn
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