The Event Program is not finalised for 2024 and is subject to change.
Check back closer to the 2024 event for an updated Event Program.
FRIDAY, 3rd MAY 2024
| 6:00AM – 6:00PM | HookUp merchandise on sale including HookUp fishing shirts, bucket hats, stubby coolers & brag mats HookUp raffle tickets on sale WIN a tinny, camping fridges or generator Collect a free 2024 HookUp brag mat sticker* for Live Catch and Release & Team categories |
| 7:00AM | 2024 event registrations close EVENT OPENS at Bray Park, Boyne Island with Queensland Water Police safety brief, flare demonstration & MSQ Life Jacket demonstration |
| 7:30AM | Early bird prize draws in Bray Park |
| 8:00AM | Live Fish Weigh-In Station opens at Bray Park, Boyne Island operating 8:00am to 4:00pm Food Stalls operating thanks to our local community group partners and stallholders |
| 9:00AM | Live & Non-Live Fish Weigh-In Station opens at Gladstone Main VMR Boat Ramp operating 9:00am to 3:00pm |
| 10:00AM | Release of live fish by Gladstone Sportfishing Club with additional release times 12:00pm, 2:00pm & 4:30pm |
| 10:00AM – 11:00AM | Non-Live Fish Weigh-In Station open at Bray Park, Boyne Island |
| 12:00PM | Bar operating thanks to our local community groups |
| 12:00PM | FREE children’s activities in Bray Park with the HookUp Youth Ambassadors at the GPC Youth Engagement Marquee Book a FREE kids learn to fish lesson with the HookUp Youth Ambassadors at the GPC Youth Engagement Marquee |
| 1:30PM – 3:30PM | FREE Sponsor demonstrations & interactions in the park |
| 2:00PM – 4:00PM | Non-Live Fish Weigh-In open at Bray Park, Boyne Island |
| 2:00PM- 6:00PM | FREE live music in Bray Park, Boyne Island by local CQ artists |
| 3:00PM | Live & Non-Live Fish Weigh-In Station at Gladstone Main VMR Boat Ramp closes |
| 4:00PM | Live Fish Weigh-In Station at Bray Park, Boyne Island closes |
| 4:00PM | Junior learn to fish lesson with HookUp Youth Ambassadors (prior booking required at the GPC Youth Engagement Marquee) |
| FROM 6:00PM | Daily prize draws from Bray Park, Boyne Island • GPC Youth Engagement Program Colouring in Competition prizes announced • Announcement of daily fishing competition species winners* • Fishing Competitor prize draws, including Major Prize Junior Angler & Senior Angler Boats • Promotional prize draws, including Tackleshop Sponsor prizes and Junior bike |
| 7:30PM | FREE live entertainment by local CQ artists |
| 10:00PM | CLOSE |
SATURDAY, 4th MAY 2024
| 7:00AM | Bray Park, Boyne Island OPENS Collect a free 2024 HookUp brag mat sticker* for Live Catch and Release & Team categories |
| 8:00AM | Live Fish Weigh-In Station opens at Bray Park, Boyne Island operating 8:00am to 4:00pm FREE children’s activities in Bray Park with the HookUp Youth Ambassadors at the GPC Youth Engagement Marquee Book a FREE kids learn to fish lesson with the HookUp Youth Ambassadors at the GPC Youth Engagement Marquee Food Stalls operating thanks to our local community group partners and stallholders |
| 9:00AM – 6:00PM | HookUp merchandise on sale until 6pm including HookUp fishing shirts, bucket hats, stubby coolers & brag mats HookUp raffle tickets on sale until 6pm WIN a tinny, camping fridges or generator |
| 9:00AM | Live & Non-Live Fish Weigh-In Station opens at Gladstone Main VMR Boat Ramp operating 9:00am to 3:00pm |
| 10:00AM | Release of live fish by Gladstone Sportfishing Club with additional release times 12:00pm, 2:00pm & 4:30pm |
| 10:00AM | Junior learn to fish lesson with HookUp Youth Ambassadors (prior booking required at GPC Youth Engagement Marquee) |
| 10:00AM – 11:00AM | Non-Live Fish Weigh-In Station open at Bray Park, Boyne Island |
| 10:00AM – 2:30PM | GAWB Fishing Education Marquee open in Bray Park featuring a variety of educational speakers and demonstrations, including seafood cooking and filleting |
| 12:00PM | Bar operating thanks to our local community groups |
| 12:30PM | FREE Sponsor demonstrations & interactions in the park |
| 1:30PM | FREE Boyne Island McDonald’s Junior Lure Throwing Competition with Hodgie on a giant pink flamingo on the Boyne River (meet at the pontoon) |
| 2:00PM – 4:00PM | Non-Live Fish Weigh-In open at Bray Park, Boyne Island |
| 3:00PM | Live & Non-Live Fish Weigh-In Station at Gladstone Main VMR Boat Ramp closes |
| 3:00PM | Junior learn to fish lesson with HookUp Youth Ambassadors (prior booking required at the GPC Youth Engagement Marquee) |
| 3:00PM – 6:00PM | FREE live music in the park by local CQ artists |
| 4:00PM | Live Fish Weigh-In Station at Bray Park, Boyne Island closes |
| FROM 6:00PM | Daily prize draws from Bray Park, Boyne Island • Announcement of daily fishing competition species winners* • Fishing Competitor prize draws, including Major Prize Junior Angler & Senior Angler Boats • Promotional prize draws, including Tackleshop Sponsor prizes and Junior bike |
| 7:30PM | FREE live entertainment with a CQ band |
| 10:00PM | CLOSE |
SUNDAY, 5th MAY 2024
| 7:00AM | Bray Park, Boyne Island OPENS Collect a free 2024 HookUp brag mat sticker* for Live Catch and Release & Team categories |
| 8:00AM | Live Fish Weigh-In Station opens at Bray Park, Boyne Island operating 8:00am to 3:30pm FREE children’s activities in Bray Park with the HookUp Youth Ambassadors at the GPC Youth Engagement Marquee Book a FREE kids learn to fish lesson with the Hookup Youth Ambassadors at the GPC Youth Engagement Marquee Food Stalls operating thanks to our local community group partners and stallholders |
| 9:00AM – 6:00PM | HookUp merchandise on sale including HookUp fishing shirts, bucket hats, stubby coolers & brag mats HookUp raffle tickets on sale WIN a tinny, camping fridge or generator |
| 9:00AM | Live & Non-Live Fish Weigh-In Station opens at Gladstone Main VMR Boat Ramp operating 9:00am to 2:30pm for live fish weigh-ins and 9:00am to 3:00pm for non-live fish weigh-ins |
| 10:00AM | Release of live fish by Gladstone Sportfishing Club with additional release times 12:00pm, 2:00pm & 4:30pm |
| 10:00AM | Junior learn to fish lesson with HookUp Youth Ambassadors (prior booking required at GPC Youth Engagement Marquee) |
| 10:00AM – 11:00AM | Non-Live Fish Weigh-In Station open at Bray Park, Boyne Island |
| 10:00AM – 2:30PM | GAWB Fishing Education Marquee open in Bray Park featuring a variety of educational speakers and demonstrations, including seafood cooking and filleting |
| 12:00PM | Bar operating thanks to our local community groups |
| 12:30PM | FREE Sponsor demonstrations & interactions in the park |
| 1:30PM | FREE Boyne Island McDonald’s Junior Lure Throwing Competition with Hodgie on a giant pink flamingo on the Boyne River (meet at the pontoon) |
| 2:00PM – 4:00PM | Non-Live Fish Weigh-In open at Bray Park, Boyne Island |
| 2:30PM – 6:00PM | FREE live music in Bray Park, Boyne Island by local CQ artists |
| 2:30PM | Live Fish Weigh-In Station at Gladstone Main VMR Boat Ramp closes |
| 3:00PM | Non-Live Fish Weigh-In Station at Gladstone Main VMR Boat Ramp closes |
| 3:00PM | FINAL Junior learn to fish lesson with HookUp Youth Ambassadors (prior booking required at the GPC Youth Engagement Marquee) |
| 3:30PM | Live Fish Weigh-In Station at Bray Park, Boyne Island closes |
| FROM 6:00PM | Daily prize draws from Bray Park, Boyne Island • Announcement of daily fishing competition category winners* • Fireworks Display at 7:30pm • Raffle prize draws • Announcement of the overall fish species winners and drawing of Major Prize Overall Junior & Senior Angler Boats • Announcement of Major Promotional Prize draw, Senior Sea Jay Vision Boat |
| 10:00PM | CLOSE |