Hinchinbrook Festival Of Events Strengthens Local Pride And Participation

With the commencement of the Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce’s Hinchinbrook Festival of Events, the district has been buzzing with excitement as locals and visitors embraced a huge beginning weekend. The atmosphere has been electric, marking a significant milestone in the region’s ongoing journey of community recovery and resilience following the challenges faced earlier this year.

The Chamber has been firmly focused on community recovery since February, and with two major campaigns scheduled to roll out before Christmas, the remainder of 2025 promises to be a turning point for Hinchinbrook. The goal is not only to recover, but to rebuild community connection. The Festival of Events is already proving to be a powerful catalyst for this renewed energy.

What started as a small concept drafted on paper quickly evolved into a significant and transformative project. The Hinchinbrook Festival of Events was brought to life through careful planning, collaboration, and an enormous amount of behind the scenes work. The Chamber worked to unify existing community events under one marketing banner, build a fresh brand identity, and develop a new website and social media presence. The past four weeks have been a whirlwind of planning sessions, creative development, media interviews, and coordination across multiple community groups. As launch day arrived, all expectations were surpassed.

The Chamber is delighted to share that every event held to date has achieved outstanding success. Attendance numbers, community participation, and positive feedback have exceeded predictions. The Chamber extends sincere appreciation to the Hinchinbrook community for their enthusiasm. The unity displayed reflects the true Hincinbrook Spirit and reinforces the importance of standing together as a community.

The Festival has also opened new doors into the tourism space for Hinchinbrook. Advertising has reached audiences outside the district, generating interest from new visitors and helping position the region as a welcoming destination. This aligns strongly with the Chamber’s commitment to community recovery, as tourism brings valuable economic benefits to local businesses, accommodation providers, and hospitality venues.

Alongside the Festival activity, the Chamber has also launched its annual Christmas Buy Local initiative, Shop and Win in Hinchinbrook. Following the success of the 2023 and 2024 campaigns, this year’s initiative is already tracking toward another outstanding result. The timing works hand in hand with the Festival, encouraging visitors and locals alike to shop within the district and support local businesses, all while entering the draw to win major prizes.

The 2025 Shop and Win campaign began on 18 October and will run through to 20 December. Every purchase made within the 4850 postcode gives shoppers the chance to enter. Simply write your name and contact number on your entry ticket or receipt and place it into one of the designated collection boxes around the district.

The pace of the past few months has been significant, and the Chamber is deeply grateful for the ongoing support of its members and the achievements that have been accomplished through teamwork.

Residents can stay informed about Chamber initiatives by following the socials or visiting the website www.hinchinbrookchamber.com.au