Best of NQ showcased in biannual Our Townsville event at Anderson Gardens

There’s something for everyone who visits the massive Our Townsville event this weekend including pet dress-ups, sprinkler swaps, and handy prizes. Find out all the details.

Leighton Smith

@LeightonESmith

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June 13, 2025 - 6:00AM

Townsville Bulletin

Pet parades, prizes, flying dogs, BBQ battles, are just some of the things to do at this weekend's Our Townsville event. Pictures: Supplied.

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A local reality television legend, a diving board for dogs and an opportunity to trade in your old, busted sprinklers for a new, modern one are all some of the attractions at Townsville’s premier community event.

Held every second year, Our Townsville will celebrate the vibrant and adventurous lifestyle of North Queensland with over 200 stall holders, workshops, with interactive spaces, outdoor activities, live entertainment, kids activities, storytelling, and four “grub hubs” to keep bellies full.

While the majority of the stalls focus on wellbeing and the community, there are also plenty catering towards the environment, animals, safety, heritage, culture, reef, environment, and our lawns, on the Sunday.

One of the highlights will be the return of DockDogs and K9 Superwall where dogs of all shapes and sizes will launch off a dock into a custom-built pool, and test their climbing skills by scaling a vertical wall.

Residents keen to conserve water are urged to bring in their old sprinklers to the council’s Sprinkler Swap to swap for a brand-new water-efficient Wobble-Tee sprinkler, which uses less than half the water of a traditional sprinkler and covers more than double the area.

BBQ Battler Dan White shows off his skills. Picture: Evan Morgan

The steaks will be high in the Grill Yard for the Backyard BBQ Battle, where head-to-head cook-off will pit everyday barbecue lovers against each other in a chance to show off their skills in front of a live crowd, with all meats, rubs and barbecue equipment is supplied.

MasterChef finalist Rhiannon Anderson will also be there whipping up Indian-marinated chicken pita, Mexican fish tacos with pineapple salsa, and a perfectly cooked steak with spicy chimichurri on a yoghurt flatbread.

Rhiannon Anderson’s cooking demonstration was expected to draw a huge crowd at Our Townsville. Picture: Shae Beplate.

Competing for distance and dramatic airtime, DockDogs wow audiences at Our Townsville. Picture: Supplied.

Townsville Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney said Our Townsville was a highlight on the city’s events calendar.

“This year’s event includes live cooking demonstrations, the return of DockDogs, live entertainment from Townsville’s many cultural groups, and so much more,” Ms Greaney said.

“I’m personally looking forward to seeing the pets dressed up for the Pet Mardi Gras and the performances on the Global Rhythms Stage. Our Townsville is not to be missed, so grab your friends and family and head down for a great day celebrating the best of our city.”

Some big prizes will be up for grabs, including the chance to win one year of free parking in the Townsville local government area, by entering at the councillors’ stall.

Excited stall holder and real estate agent for Belle Property Townsville, Natalia Moore, was looking forward to Our Townsville, where she will launch her List. Sell. Win! competition – offering one lucky seller the chance to win back their entire commission when they list with her before 31st July.

Belle Property Townsville real estate agent Natalia Moore will have a stall at Our Townsville, offering a special prize. Picture: Supplied.

“This is my way of saying thank you to a community that’s embraced me. Real estate is deeply personal — it’s about wellbeing, financial freedom, and a fresh start,” Ms Moore said.

“If I can help someone take that next step and also win big, that’s something worth celebrating.”

For more information, visit: whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/events/our-townsville.

Map of the layout for upcoming Our Townsville event. Picture: Supplied.

List of stalls for the upcoming Our Townsville event. Picture: Supplied.

DockDogs times

• Saturday June 14, 9.30am to 4pm

• Sunday June 15, 9am to 4pm

More Event Highlights

• Event Ambassador Scott Hillier: The Creek to Coast fishing and outdoor enthusiast will guide us through the event.

• Global Rhythms Stage: A showcase of multicultural performances, highlighting the rich diversity within our community and celebrating the range of cultures that call Townsville home.

• Lawn Fest: Learn how to grow and maintain healthy lawns in the dry tropics with interactive displays, live demos, and free soil testing. Discover best-practice lawn care techniques to improve soil health and reduce water use.

• Pet Mardi Gras: Dress your pet up in their cutest outfit. There are great prizes to be won for your best dressed pet. All you need to do is be at the Assembly Point in the Pet Arena with your pet at 11.45am for a 12pm start. Pre-registration is not required.

Visitors to Our Townsville could win a year's free parking. Picture: Supplied.

• Mega Raffle: Over $20,000 worth of prizes up for grab when you enter the Mega Raffle at Our Townsville. To enter simply be at the event and scan the QR codes around the site.

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