Christmas eCard Challenge

The Cairns Regional Council’s annual Christmas eCard Challenge is officially open.

This is a fantastic opportunity for local children to showcase their creativity and festive spirit. The winning design will become Council’s official 2026 Christmas eCard – shared across the region and beyond!

In addition to having their artwork featured, the winners of each age category will also be invited to switch on the Cairns Christmas Tree lights alongside the Mayor at the official tree lighting event on Sunday 29 November 2026 at the Esplanade Lagoon.

Show us your Christmas in Cairns!

Draw or colour a picture showing what Christmas in Cairns means to you as we celebrate 150 years of Cairns. You might include your favourite Cairns places, people, wildlife, traditions or Christmas activities.

Download the entry form and T&C's below.

Entries close 5.00pm Monday 9 November 2026

Competition Details

The competition is open to all children of the Cairns Regional Council local government area aged up to 13 years, with the exception of immediate family of the Strategic Communications and Engagement Branch, Cairns Regional Council.

Age Categories

• 5 years old and under
• 6 - 9 years old
• 10 - 13 years old

The winners of each category will receive a fabulous Christmas present and will also be invited to help light the giant Christmas tree at the Esplanade Lagoon on Sunday 29 November 2026.

The overall winning design will be used as the 2026 Cairns Regional Council Christmas eCard.

How to Submit

Completed entry forms can be returned to any Cairns Libraries branch, Council Customer Service Centre, emailed to council.events@cairns.qld.gov.au or

Mailed to: Cairns Regional Council, Community Events and Engagement Team
PO Box 359, Cairns QLD 4870

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