Events and Celebrations

Cook Shire Council run and participate in various celebrations and awards ceremonies. Check out some of the biggest annual events in Cook Shire, see how you can be involved, and make sure to read the Event Information Kit if you are planning your own event in the Shire.

Event Information Kit

The Event Information Kit is designed to assist event organisers to plan their event in Cook Shire.

Click here to access the Event Information Kit.

Cooktown 150th Commemorations

In October we're commemorating 150 years of Cooktown being founded, with a bush dance on Friday 20 October and a free community barbecue on Wednesday 25 October. 

Click here to see more information on Cooktown's 150th Commemorations, including how to buy bush dance tickets.

Sunset with Santa 2023

Merry Christmas!

Join us at William Daku Park on Friday 1 December at 4pm for an afternoon of free family fun and a visit from Santa! Click here for more information including how to register for tickets.

Australia Day

Australia Day is an annual favourite with a regular attendance of locals who help us acknowledge and celebrate our outstanding citizens and be reminded of all the reasons why being an Aussie is so great.

Click here to see more information on Australia Day in Cook Shire.

Cooktown Discovery Festival

The Cooktown Discovery Festival is one of Cook Shire's most popular and long standing events, with the highlight being the re-enactment of Captain James Cook's arrival on the banks of the Endeavour River in 1770 and the interaction between the Europeans and the First Nations people.

Click here for more information about Discovery Festival.

Australian Citizenship

Many residents become Australian citizens through Citizenship ceremonies conducted by Cook Shire Council. We ensure your citizenship ceremony is a meaningful and special experience for you and your friends and family.

Click here for more information about becoming an Australian Citizen in Cook Shire.