Celebrate 75 years of tradition at the Feast of the Three Saints Silkwood 2025, the largest Italian religious and cultural festival in Australia. Held on Sunday, 4 May 2025, this event brings together thousands of people to commemorate Saints Alfio, Filadelfo, and Cirino with Mass, a grand procession, authentic Sicilian food, music, dancing, fireworks, and family fun.
🙏 What Is the Feast of the Three Saints in Silkwood?
This heartwarming celebration has been part of Silkwood life since 1950, when local settler Rosario Tornabene fulfilled a vow by bringing carved statues of the Three Saints from Sicily. Over the decades, the Feast has grown into a vibrant event uniting people of all faiths and nationalities. Today, it’s a treasured part of Far North Queensland’s cultural calendar.
Feast of the Three Saints 2025 – Event Details
🗓 Date & Time
Sunday 4 May 2025 – a beloved annual tradition on the first Sunday in May.
📍 Location
St John’s Parish School (Harold Street), Silkwood, QLD (25 min south of Innisfail).
🎟 Cost and Entry
- Mass attendance, procession, food stalls, rides, entertainment, fireworks, and cultural festivities are free.
- Optional items (raffles, souvenirs, etc.) may incur small costs.
🎉 What to Expect at Silkwood’s Feast of the Three Saints
⛪ Mass & Statue Procession
- 10 am: Concelebrated Italian Mass by visiting priests
- 2 pm: Grand procession—statues of the Three Saints paraded through the town, accompanied by hymns and live music from the Cairns Municipal Band.
🍝 Food, Music & Family Fun
- Explore stalls serving traditional Sicilian cuisine: arancini, pasta, sausages, gelati, cannoli, chestnuts, pizza and more.
- Rides, games, live music, dancing, and community stalls keep the energy alive all afternoon.
🎇 Fireworks Finale
- 7:30 pm: A spectacular fireworks display lighting up the Silkwood skies, followed by informal music, dancing, raffles, and community fun.
🌟 Why You’ll Love It: A True Cultural Experience
- Live a century-old tradition in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
- Taste authentic Sicilian flavours, crafted and served by Silkwood locals.
- Connect with community and culture, surrounded by family-friendly stalls, music, and history.
- Ideal for all travel types—families, food lovers, heritage seekers, and cultural explorers.
🧭 How to Get to the Feast of the Three Saints in Silkwood
- By Car: A leisurely 25-minute drive south of Innisfail, via Bruce Highway and Juunju Daarrba Nhirrpan National Park route.
- Public Transport: Limited; best to drive or join a coach if available.
- Parking: Available onsite at the school; arrive early to avoid delays.
- Accessibility: The event site and procession route are wheelchair and pram-friendly.
🌄 Add Silkwood’s Feast to Your FNQ Itinerary
Extend your weekend with these Dunk Island Adventures picks:
- Mission Beach & Dunk Island day tours – perfect tropical beach day after the festival
- Dunk Island ferry bookings – relax with rainforest walks and marine swims
- Beachfront camping on Dunk Island – unwind under starry skies post-celebration
🏛️ Explore the Rich Heritage of Silkwood
Immerse yourself in:
- St John’s Parish Church – home to the revered carved statues from Sicily
- Local heritage sites and murals sharing Silkwood’s Italian migrant history
✅ Plan Ahead & Join the Feast
Mark Sunday, 4 May 2025, in your calendar and get ready for a day that warms the heart and soul. The Feast of the Three Saints is free, family-friendly, and an unforgettable window into Italian–Australian traditions.
👉 Whether you’re planning FNQ adventures, culture-rich weekends, or foodie escapes, this festival is a standout. Share this with friends and make it part of your Tropical North Queensland itinerary!
Contact Information:
Website: www.feastofthethreesaints.com.au
Email: feastofthethreesaints.secretary@outlook.com
Phone: +61 74065 6214
