Barron River Food Festival 2026
The Prawn Star Barron River Food Festival brings together delicious food, live music, fireworks and family-friendly entertainment for an afternoon and evening of community fun.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of food vendors serving flavours from around the world, along with live performances, cultural entertainment, children's activities, jumping castles, mini golf, a petting zoo and a spectacular fireworks display, making it a great event for all ages.
Food Vendors
- The Salami Man
- Mr Dairy Whipp
- Tribal Smokehouse
- OMG Donuts
- El Taco Burro
- The Flavours of India
- Coco Sushi
- Panda Food Van
- Sweet and Sour Liquorice
- Richards Salt & Pepper
- Paco Festive Food
- Chilloomba Chillies
- Katch Up Cairns
- Primal Snack Co
- East Coast Paella
- Mama Kaz's Kitchen
- Tony's Pizza
- Whatever Food Truck
- Kebabs on Grafton
Food and beverage options will be available throughout the event, including licensed bar facilities operated by Stratford Dolphins Football Club and Narrow Tracks Gin Bar.
Entertainment
- Vandelay live band
- Cairns Taiko Japanese Drummers
- Buenos Nachos fire performers on stilts
- Fireworks by Xplosive Arts at 7.30pm
- Additional live entertainment throughout the evening
Family Activities
- Inflatable obstacle course
- Toddlers jumping castle
- Face painting
- Mini golf course
- Dwarf goat petting zoo
Admission
- Adults: $10
- Children: $5
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Last Updated: 7 October 2026
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