MAREEBA… GET READY TO ROAR FOR HOPE!
The Metrogaine & Village Fete
A Community Event for All Ages
Celebrating Connection, Fun & Giving Back
This isn’t just an event…
it’s a celebration of community, connection, and coming together for something meaningful
Let’s ROAR FOR HOPE, Mareeba!
What is Roar For Hope?
Roar For Hope is more than just an event — it’s a celebration of community, connection, and coming together for something meaningful.
Hosted by the Mareeba Lions, this exciting afternoon brings people of all ages together for fun, challenges, entertainment, and giving back to the community.
Hosted by the Mareeba Lions, this exciting afternoon brings people of all ages together for fun, challenges, entertainment, and giving back to the community.
Stallholders Wanted!
Want to fundraise, promote your group, or be part of the action?
We’re looking for:
- Community groups & sporting clubs
- School P&Cs
- Non-profits
- General stallholders (no more food stallholders are required at this stage unless non profit – thank you 🙏)
No stall fees — what you make, you keep!
Be part of a vibrant, family-friendly event with strong community support
What’s Happening?
Metrogaine Adventure Challenge
(Think: scavenger hunt meets The Amazing Race!)
Local Stallholders
Monster Cent Sale
Tug of War Competition
Food • Entertainment • Family Fun
Announcing the winners of the Mareeba & District Garden Awards
and so MUCH MORE…
A Community Event for All Ages Celebrating Connection, Fun & Giving Back
Saturday 1 August 2026
3:00pm – 8:00pm
Arnold Park, Walsh Street, Mareeba
Interested in sponsoring or having a stall at the fete?
Please contact:
norma.moloney68@gmail.com
0417 541 126
Together, let’s step up, give back, and be the change.
our sponsors
We are incredibly grateful to all of our sponsors who continue to support our community initiatives.
A special thank you to our major sponsors Bendigo Bank and the Mt Emerald Community Benefit Fund for leading the way in backing local impact.
A special thank you to our major sponsors Bendigo Bank and the Mt Emerald Community Benefit Fund for leading the way in backing local impact.
General Terms and Conditions of Entry
Mareeba Lions Metrogaine & Village Fete
Arnold Park, Walsh Street, Mareeba
- All persons entering the event are required to comply with these General Terms and Conditions of Entry. These must be read in conjunction with the Event Management Plan, Mareeba Shire Council approval, and other policies issued by Mareeba Lions available on their website.
- By entering, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of images recorded by the Event Committee for safety, security, and incident investigation purposes.
- All persons enter at their own risk and release Mareeba Lions, its agents, volunteers, and employees from any claims arising from injury, loss, or damage. You indemnify Mareeba Lions against any claims caused by your actions, negligence, or breach of these terms.
- Stallholders must follow guidelines for the disposal of bulky rubbish.
- Public bins are for general use only. Stallholders must remove their own waste. Mareeba Lions may recover disposal costs from stallholders if required.
- Failure to remove stallholder waste may result in loss of future stall site eligibility.
- Motor vehicles are brought into or near the event site at the owner’s risk. Mareeba Lions accepts no responsibility.
- All patrons and stallholders must follow instructions from Mareeba Lions Club volunteers.
- No smoking or vaping is allowed within the event area except in designated smoking zones.
- The event is encouraged to be dog-free for public safety.
- Drones are not permitted between 3:00pm and 8:00pm unless prior approval is obtained.
- Patrons must dispose of litter in designated bins.
- All vehicles must use designated parking areas only.
- Illegal or illicit activities will not be tolerated and will be reported to authorities.
- Mareeba Lions reserves the right to refuse entry or remove patrons if necessary.
- Public speaking, busking, or similar activities are not permitted.
- By entering, you consent to photography, video, and audio recordings for promotional use across digital and print platforms.
Discouraged Activities
- Use of push bikes, skateboards, roller blades, or scooters within the event site.
- Distribution of advertising materials.
- Unauthorised selling or solicitation of goods and services.
- Scavenging discarded produce from bins.
- Smoking in non-designated areas.
- Offensive or anti-social behaviour.
- Recording images of persons or property without consent.
Encouraged Behaviour
- Allow vehicle inspections if requested by Mareeba Lions.
- Follow directions from event volunteers.
- Cross roads safely.
- Be aware of vehicle movement.
- Park only in designated areas. Vehicles parked incorrectly may be towed at the owner’s expense.
Why Join Us?
You don’t need to be a public speaker or a pro fundraiser. If you’ve got a good heart, a few hours a month, and a desire to make a difference—you’re already halfway there.
Being a Lion means giving back, forming friendships, and making an impact right here in Mareeba.
Sound like you?
