Tropic Weekender: Your insider guide to the best events this weekend


We're expecting beautiful mostly-sunny weather this week-end with maximum temperatures of 27C.

There are some great events planned this weekend around the region including the Cairns Show Public Wine Tasting, Torture in the Tropics CrossFit competition and the Handmade Expo and Vintage Market.

Have a great tropical weekend!

Saturday 17 June

1. Cairns Show Wine Awards Public Tasting: Info

2. Cairns on a Fork food festival: Info

3. Torture in the Tropics CrossFit competition: Info

4. Tijuana Cartel perform live at The Jack: Info

5. Cairns Esplanade Markets: Info

6. Day Of The African Child cultural event: Info

7. The Bluewater's 2nd Birthday Celebration: Info

8. Colourful BLAC perform live at Elixir Tapas Bar: Info

9. 4 in a Groove perform live at the Red Beret Hotel: Info

 

Sunday 18 June

10. The Handmade Expo & Vintage Markets: Info

11. Sculptural art workshop with artist, Kate Hunter: Info

12. Community motorbike ride from Cairns to the Tablelands run by DonateLife: Info

13. The Kroovs perform live at the Tin Shed in Port Douglas: Info

14. Night Fire performance at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park: Info

15. Lady Valiant performs live at Bluewater Cafe: Info

16. Cairns Blues Explosion perform live at Elixir Tapas Bar: Info