Ingham Maraka Festival

17/10/2026

Introducing 2026 Maraka Princess Entrant No. 8 – Tilly Poppi👑

Tilly has a love for all things sport, particularly track and field and futsal. She also enjoys fishing, camping with friends, spending time at the beach and getting creative!

Her goals in life are to one day become an Olympian or pursue her dream of becoming an entrepreneur.

The Maraka Princess Quest is proudly sponsored by BK Bartolini Concreting & Earthworks 🪏 .

Photo Credit: Peta Hill

BK Bartolini Concerting & Earthmoving | Hinchinbrook Shire Council | Lifelong Supports | Triple M Townsville | Gawara Baya | Hinchinbrook and Cassowary Coast Life
BK Bartolini Concreting & Earthworks 🪏 Lifelong Supports 102.3 Triple M Townsville Hinchinbrook & Cassowary Coast Life

17/10/2026

Introducing 2026 Maraka Princess Entrant No. 7 – Zara Drew👑

Zara enjoys playing rugby, camping, fishing and spending time with her friends and dad. She also loves good food and getting plenty of sleep!

Her goals in life are to become a teacher, be a good sister and, most importantly, be good friend to those around her.

The Maraka Princess Quest is proudly sponsored by BK Bartolini Concreting & Earthworks 🪏 .

Photo Credit: Peta Hill

BK Bartolini Concerting & Earthmoving | Hinchinbrook Shire Council | Lifelong Supports | Triple M Townsville | Gawara Baya | Hinchinbrook and Cassowary Coast Life
BK Bartolini Concreting & Earthworks 🪏 Lifelong Supports 102.3 Triple M Townsville Hinchinbrook & Cassowary Coast Life

16/10/2026

15/10/2026

Introducing 2026 Maraka Princess Entrant No. 6 – Kadence Torrisi 👑

Kadence enjoys gymnastics, soccer, swimming, aquathlon, cross country, reading, camping and water skiing. She loves being outdoors and spending time with her friends.

Her goals in life are to become a sports physiotherapist or interior designer. She also has some big sporting ambitions, including competing at state level in aquathlon, breaking a school swimming record and one day running a marathon!

The Maraka Princess Quest is proudly sponsored by BK Bartolini Concreting & Earthworks 🪏 .

Photo Credit: Peta Hill

BK Bartolini Concerting & Earthmoving | Hinchinbrook Shire Council | Lifelong Supports | Triple M Townsville | Gawara Baya | Hinchinbrook and Cassowary Coast Life
BK Bartolini Concreting & Earthworks 🪏 Lifelong Supports 102.3 Triple M Townsville Hinchinbrook & Cassowary Coast Life

15/10/2026

Introducing 2026 Maraka Princess Entrant No. 5 – Isla Neitz 👑

Isla enjoys swimming, running, dancing, reading and spending time at the beach. She also loves being with her pets, learning to ride her horse and spending quality time with family and friends.

Her goals in life are to become a veterinarian, as she has a love for animals. She hopes to find a career she loves, explore new places, experience new things and, most importantly, live close to her family so she can always spend time with them.

The Maraka Princess Quest is proudly sponsored by BK Bartolini Concreting & Earthworks 🪏 .

Photo Credit: Peta Hill

BK Bartolini Concerting & Earthmoving | Hinchinbrook Shire Council | Lifelong Supports | Triple M Townsville | Gawara Baya | Hinchinbrook and Cassowary Coast Life
BK Bartolini Concreting & Earthworks 🪏 Lifelong Supports 102.3 Triple M Townsville Hinchinbrook & Cassowary Coast Life

15/10/2026

🎨 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗞𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚-𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡🎉

Entries close this Friday 16 October for the 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗞𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚-𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡.

Whether you're a budding young artist or a creative soul in a nursing home, or a individual with a disability, this is your chance to shine.

Grab your crayons, pencils, or markers and let your imagination run wild.

🖍️ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿:
If you have not already got an entry form from your kindy or
school or nursing home, pick up a paper copy from Donnie Harris Law or download one from this post. Please ensure you include your contact details on the back of the form.

📌 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
• Open to children aged 2–13 years
• Open to nursing home residents and individuals with a disability
• Entries close 16 October 2026 at 5 PM
• 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀
• No limit on the number of entries per child
• Winners announced at the Mardi Gras – 31 October 2026
• Prizes can be collected from the Rotary Tent on the night or from Donnie Harris Law afterwards

Let’s fill Maraka with colour and creativity—get colouring and be part of the fun! 🌈

Hinchinbrook Shire Council Triple M Townsville Ingham & District Community Board Ingham Events Everything Ingham

15/10/2026

Introducing 2026 Maraka Princess Entrant No. 4 – Quinn Demorest 👑

Quinn enjoys dancing, playing netball and face painting. She also loves spending time outdoors, especially camping and going to the beach.

Her goals in life are to become a livestock veterinarian and travel the world. She dreams of exploring Paris, New Zealand, Japan and other parts of Europe.

The Maraka Princess Quest is proudly sponsored by BK Bartolini Concreting & Earthworks 🪏 .

Photo Credit: Peta Hill

BK Bartolini Concerting & Earthmoving | Hinchinbrook Shire Council | Lifelong Supports | Triple M Townsville | Gawara Baya | Hinchinbrook and Cassowary Coast Life
BK Bartolini Concreting & Earthworks 🪏 Lifelong Supports 102.3 Triple M Townsville Hinchinbrook & Cassowary Coast Life Hinchinbrook Shire Council

14/10/2026

SPOT THE WINDOW
Starts tomorrow 15th of October
Get your entry form Harvey Norman.

Return back to Harvey Norman before Thursday the 29th of October. 4pm.

14/10/2026

𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘

The previously advertised 𝗙𝗨𝗡 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗥𝗨𝗡-𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗠-𝗥𝗨𝗡 event is no longer going ahead and has been replaced by the 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗙𝗨𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗬.

Look for the 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗙𝗨𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗬 post for additional details on this event including the new QR code for the Weight-Cardio-Box fitness class.

14/10/2026

Introducing 2026 Maraka Princess Entrant No. 3 – Lindsy Erkkila 👑

Lindsy enjoys gymnastics, walking along the beach, horse riding and face painting.

Her goals in life are to become a veterinarian, do well at school and, most importantly, be a good person.

The Maraka Princess Quest is proudly sponsored by BK Bartolini Concreting & Earthworks 🪏 .

Photo Credit: Peta Hill

BK Bartolini Concerting & Earthmoving | Hinchinbrook Shire Council | Lifelong Supports | Triple M Townsville | Gawara Baya | Hinchinbrook and Cassowary Coast Life
BK Bartolini Concreting & Earthworks 🪏 Lifelong Supports 102.3 Triple M Townsville Hinchinbrook & Cassowary Coast Life Hinchinbrook Shire Council