Weekly events

You are at the hub of the weekly events in Airlie Beach!

Wednesday	Twighlight Yacht Racing 3pm – 7pm Free of charge Wander through the park to the Whitsunday Sailing Club and join a local crew for a twighlight yacht race. Afterwards join the crews for dinner and drinks as they announce the results and watch a video replay of the mishaps and mayhems. As they say, 70% of the world is water so sail it!
Saturday	Airlie Beach Lions Markets 8 am – 12 pm Located directly across from the hotel, you will love the colour and excitement of the local markets. From jewelry stalls, local coffee and produce, live music even camel rides.
Sunday	Sunset Markets 2 pm – 6 pm Located on the Esplanade is a small selection of local market stall holders specializing in jewelry and gifts.
Sunday	Live Music Sessions From 3pm onwards Sit back and listen to the local sounds of Airlie Beach’s finest muso’s with the Sunday session. Located opposite Capers, you will have the best seat in the house to enjoy.

Annual events

May 2008
Airlie Beach Hotel Food and Wine Festival – 4th May

June 2008
Airlie Beach Rotary Boat Show

July 2008
Coral Sea Resort and City Life Magazine Grand Wedding Expo

August 2008
Whitehaven Beach Party
Airlie Beach Outrigger Carnival
Airlie Beach Yachting Race
Parrothead Street Party - download PDF flyer

September 2008
Airlie Beach Triathlon Festival
Whitsunday Fun Race

October 2008
Bowen Cup Races (Country Horseracing Carnival)
Proserpine Harvest Festival

November 2008
Whitsunday Reef Festival (10 day program)
Airlie Beach Hotel Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon