Green Ant Inc. is committed to the instigation and managementof arts and cultural events in our shire. The organisation coordinates an annual program of community arts, cultural and heritage events.

Our goals are:

• To enrich the life of the shire through arts, heritage & cultural activities
• To celebrate the uniqueness of the shire’s natural, built and human resources through all cultural activities
• To develop a recognizable cultural identity for the shire

• To particularly encourage and support activities which look to the cultural needs of minority groups
• To recognise and celebrate the rich diversity of our community
• To promote the social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual benefits of arts, heritage and culture
• To strengthen economic wellbeing of the shire through arts, heritage and cultural activities

Green Ant Inc. is also committed to providing the following services to the community:

• Assistance to community groups and individuals with project planning and funding applications
• Auspicing of grants for community groups and individuals
• Facilitation of arts, cultural and heritage projects
• Organisation of community and district events
• Hosting of workshops and performances.

Green Ant Inc is a non profit community based organisation entirely funded by grants, sponsorship, membership and donations. If you would like any information about joining Green ANT or about any of our events, please contact our office on:

Phone: 4061 8626      Mobile: 0419 791472      Email: greenant_inc@qld.chariot.net.au

Sponsorship packages and advertising opportunities are available by request please contact Katy on 0419 791472

Cassowary Coast Battle of the Bands
Bands from through out the far north will battle it out for over $2000 in prize money.
When: Sunday 14 September 2008
Venue: Calendar Park Innisfail
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Admission: $10.00
Contact: Katy Garner 0419791472

Sea Haven Longest Lunch
Taste the best of the region's food and wine at a glamorous event on the banks of the Johnstone River
When: Sunday 5 October 2008
Venue: Innisfail Esplanade
Time: 12:00pm
Admission: $75.00
Contact: Katy Garner 0419 791 472

Innisfail Street Party
Come along and join in the festivities, featuring the Girl's Only Children's Fancy Dress Parade
Innisfail Idol Competition, judging of he best dressed business and staff, live music and dance displays
When: Thursday 9 October 2008
Venue: Innisfail Main Street
Time: 5pm until 9pm
Admission: Free
Contact: Katy Garner 0419791472

Wine, Cheese and all that Jazz
Taste a selection of over 60 wines and local cheese at the Imperial Tavern Celebrations Wine Warehouse, Jazz bands will play until late for a night not to be missed
When: Friday 10 October 2008
Venue: Imperial Tavern
Admission: $15
Contact: Andrew 40611 400

Innisfail Harvest Festival
The main event of the Innisfail Karnivale, with a street parade, multicultural performers, street performers, belly dancers, fire works, Swinging Alley Catz and much more. Expressions of interest for performers and street performers close 29 August 2008.
When: 11 October 2008
Venue: Innisfail Esplanade
Time: 2.30pm till late
Admission: Gold Coin
Contact: Katy Garner 0419791472

Other Events

Mission Beach Aquatic Festival, Greek Dinner Dance, Rotary Movie Night, Cassowary Coast Camera Club Exhibition, Short Film Festival, Innisfail Turf Club Races, Metrogain, Gangsters & Moles Night

Recent Events

International Womens Day
In the Bin