Sunshine Carnival is the last state event on the Netball Queensland calendar. The event originally only allowed Associations from outside the Brisbane region to enter, however it is now open to all Associations to participate. The event is held over two days and Associations may enter one (1) team into junior age divisions (13-17 years) and two (2) teams in the Opens division. The 2013 Country Carnival will be held at Townsville netball Association on Saturday 27 to Sunday 28 July.