In 2020 we celebrate the 250th anniversary of Cooks landing in what is now known as the Town of 1770 (the birthplace of Queensland)
The Captain Cook 1770 Festival will be held over three weeks from 05 May to 25 May, mirroring the dates HMB Endeavour departed from Botany Bay and arrived in 1770.
Week One – On The Water
5 – 10 May
- Official Opening: Tuesday 05 May
- Time Capsule Placement
- Sand Sculpture Workshop and Competition
- Kids Beach party, BBQ and Fireworks
- Street performers around town
Weekend One: 9- 10 May
- Dragon Boat Regatta
- Sailing, Kayaking and SUP Events
- Food vendors and Entertainment
- Fireworks and Laser Show
Week Two – In the Air
11 – 17 May
- Golf Tournament
- Kite workshops for Kids
- 1770 Art Show: 13 – 23 May
- Street Performers around town
Weekend Two: 16 – 17 May
- Surf Event
- Kite Flying Competition
- Sky Diving Exhibition
- Kite Surfing
- Classic Car and Bike Show
Week Three- On The Land
18-24 May:
- Lawn Bowls Competition
- Bustard Head Lighthouse Tour
- 1770 Art Show
- Street Performers around town
Weekend Three: 23-24 May
- Annual 1770 Festival
- Replica HMB Endeavour arrives Saturday
- Major Entertainment Event
- Re-enactment: Sunday
- Indigenous Cultural Celebration
- Fireworks Spectacular
- RHSQ Cook Conference
Monday 25 May
- Weigh Anchor Breakfast
- Replica HMB Endeavour departs
- Indigenous Closing Ceremony
Proudly Sponsored by Queensland State Government
