Outback Queensland Events & Festivals

Sat 05 May 2012 - Sat 26 May 2012

The Harry Redford Cattle Drive is an authentic droving trip which follows in the steps of the famous cattle duffer Harry Redford. The trip is a once in a lifetime experience which sees..

Fri 25 May 2012 - Sun 03 Jun 2012

The Blackall Heartland Festival is western Queensland’s premier arts and cultural festival, offering 10 days of entertainment at the home of the Black Stump. The event will pack in an art..

Sat 26 May 2012 - Sat 26 May 2012

This is a unique opportunity to attend a garden luncheon and cooking demonstration by the award winning and very successful chef from Restaurant Two Edward Street, Brisbane - David Pugh...

Sat 26 May 2012 - Sat 26 May 2012

The annual Cunnamulla and District Show is a great opportunity for visitors to meet and celebrate the rich agricultural heritage of the Paroo Shire. Meet local producers who showcase their..

Sat 26 May 2012 - Sat 26 May 2012

The 2012 Isisford Sheep and Wool Show is set to take place again on Saturday, 26 May, 2012 at the Isisford Racecourse. With AUD18,000 trophies and prize money, this well known family day..

Sat 26 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

Shockwave - Blast from the Heart! This is a free event to attend, with all ages welcome to make an appearance to enjoy the many activities available. There will be live music, dance, art..

Sat 02 Jun 2012 - Sat 02 Jun 2012

The annual Tambo Cup Race Meeting attracts visitors and locals from all walks of life to witness first class racing and social activities including a luncheon plus Fashions on the Field..

Sat 16 Jun 2012 - Sat 16 Jun 2012

One Eighth Of A Mile Drag Racing comes to Winton. Are you ready to go racing? Do you feel the need for speed? Winton Motorsport Association promises an action filled day, full of burn..

Sat 16 Jun 2012 - Sat 16 Jun 2012

The first Porcupine Gorge Challenge was held in 2001 in conjunction with the Centenary of Federation celebrations. This event was not only to challenge serious competitors but to give the..

Sun 17 Jun 2012 - Sun 17 Jun 2012

The Mount Walker Fun Run is an event for young and old. Entry categories are: - Open Male/Female - Must be 16 and over as at 17/06/2012.- Under 16 competitors must be 12 - 15 years of..

Fri 22 Jun 2012 - Sun 24 Jun 2012

The Birdsville Gymkhana, Rodeo and Bikekhana is a great weekend of fun for the whole family, including barrel, flag and herding races, plus heaps of novelty events. Food and refreshments..

Fri 29 Jun 2012 - Sun 01 Jul 2012

Bedourie finishes the season with a great weekend of outback events at the Bedourie Campdraft, Rodeo and Gymkhana. There is campdraft and rodeo action all day Saturday. Come along and see..

Fri 06 Jul 2012 - Sun 08 Jul 2012

The Rockhana Gem and Mineral Festival, held annually in July, is a unique and the only event of this kind held in the North West, showcasing local fossicking sites and gemstones that can be..

Sat 07 Jul 2012 - Sat 07 Jul 2012

Come and join all the fun at the Bedourie Camel Races. The day will consist of Camel Racing and novelty events that cater for all with fantastic prizes up for grabs. Come and enjoy the..

Thu 12 Jul 2012 - Sun 15 Jul 2012

The Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge and The Cloncurry Campdraft is a prestigious event that is recognised Australia wide. Competitors travel from all states of Australia to take part in a..

Fri 13 Jul 2012 - Sat 14 Jul 2012

Opal is Australia's national gemstone. The Queensland Boulder Opal Association holds it's annual Opal Expo Festival for two days where the miners from all opal fields come to Winton to..

Fri 20 Jul 2012 - Sun 22 Jul 2012

It is a gem of a place this little four block town in Outback Queensland, and they celebrate their uniqueness with an annual festival - The Yowah Opal Festival. Yowah's opal celebration..

Sat 21 Jul 2012 - Sat 21 Jul 2012

The Winton Camel Races is part of the Western Queensland Camel Festival and is held on the last Saturday of July each year.15 jam packed hours of fun, laughs and entertainment. An eight..

Sun 22 Jul 2012 - Sat 28 Jul 2012

When was the last time you dug for a dinosaur? Few can casually answer “oh, just the other day!” Well, here's your chance to do just that.The Dinosaur Discovery Weeks are an..

Wed 25 Jul 2012 - Sun 29 Jul 2012

Get back to Hughenden for family friendly fun ! Jump on a bus and enjoy one of the tours of Hughenden's surrounds. Other events include a Trivia Night, Mercantile Bowls, Games Night, the..

Thu 26 Jul 2012 - Sun 29 Jul 2012

The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre proudly present the Outback Horse and Heritage Expo. This event is a celebration of Australian rural heritage, it..

Fri 03 Aug 2012 - Sun 05 Aug 2012

The annual Corfield Races is held at Corfield Racetrack. Enjoy an action packed day of horse racing, fashion of the fields and Nearest the Pin golf while the children are entertained for..

Fri 03 Aug 2012 - Sun 05 Aug 2012

The Curry Merry Muster Festival is Cloncurry's Rodeo and is nationally known for heart racing, adrenalin pumping, dusty spectacular man versus beast action. Community spirit comes alive..

Fri 10 Aug 2012 - Sun 12 Aug 2012

The Xstrata Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo is the largest rodeo in the southern hemisphere, where the romance of the Australian Outback meets the grit of a mining town. With a packed program of..

Fri 24 Aug 2012 - Sun 26 Aug 2012

A ghost town comes alive. Betoota Races are a country race meeting which prides itself on being family oriented. The weekend starts with a dance on Friday night and a six race meeting on..

Fri 24 Aug 2012 - Sun 26 Aug 2012

The Drovers Camp Festival is a unique outback flavoured festival. Come to yarn with the old drovers and hear their amazing stories. Enjoy listening to good Australian country music all..

Fri 24 Aug 2012 - Sun 26 Aug 2012

The Longreach Yellowbelly Classic, hosted by the Longreach Recreational Fishing Club Incorporated offers a major prize of a Clarke 396 Magnum 30hp Yamaha. Enjoy family, friends, fun and..

Fri 24 Aug 2012 - Sun 26 Aug 2012

Longreach in the beautiful Queensland Outback. What better way to discover Queensland than to be part of this Family Fun Fishing Competition, the great Longreach Yellowbelly Classic? The..

Wed 29 Aug 2012 - Wed 29 Aug 2012

The Windorah International Yabby Races is held on the Wednesday leading up to the Birdsville Races and is a must see for all. The yabbies are auctioned off to the highest bidder before..

Fri 31 Aug 2012 - Sat 01 Sep 2012

Described as the Melbourne Cup of the Outback, Birdsville gets set to hold its annual race meeting. The 12 race programs features top horses from all over Australia competing for the..

Fri 07 Sep 2012 - Sat 08 Sep 2012

Held in conjunction with the Bedourie Races, the Bedourie Outback Ute and Traveller's Muster is the fourth to be held. The Muster incorporates many categories for all vehicles with great..

Fri 07 Sep 2012 - Sat 08 Sep 2012

Bedourie is the third race meeting of the famed Simpson Desert Racing Carnival providing great outback racing action. Enjoy an evening rodeo and live entertainment on Friday followed by a..

Sat 08 Sep 2012 - Sun 09 Sep 2012

Saddle up for a weekend of fast paced entertainment as the country's biggest cattle companies showcase their skills in the R.M. Williams Stockman's Challenge and check out the Bronco..

Fri 28 Sep 2012 - Sat 29 Sep 2012

The Hungerford Sports Association Incorporated will be holding a full programme of events for children and adults. It kicks off Friday night at the Royal Mail Hotel where they serve a camp..

Thu 04 Oct 2012 - Sat 06 Oct 2012

Opera in the Outback has become an iconic event for many in Tropical North Queensland when hundreds of visitors from all over Australia descend on Undara Experience for three nights of very..

Fri 05 Oct 2012 - Sun 07 Oct 2012

Welcome to the 'Outback Oktoberfest'. The event concept started in 2010 as part of the Angel Flight Trailblazers event and is now firmly on Jundah's calendar and coincides with the annual..

Sat 20 Oct 2012 - Sat 20 Oct 2012

The October Moon Festival is a day of music.. fun ..more music.. races ..more fun and finally an evening beside the beautiful Lake Fred Tritton of music music music. Jazz under a full moon..

Fri 26 Oct 2012 - Sun 28 Oct 2012

The richest freshwater fishing event in Queensland is back with three days of non-stop action! Hosted at picturesque Lake Moondarra, Mount Isa the 2012 Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic..

Thu 08 Nov 2012 - Sat 10 Nov 2012

The Cunnamulla Fella Festival is a celebration of the region's proud pastoral heritage. Including horses and bull riding, a demonstration of bushman skills, live country music and a..

Fri 16 Nov 2012 - Sun 18 Nov 2012

The XXXX Gold Roma Cup is western Queensland's largest and most glamorous race meeting.Attracting around 10,000 punters from around the state, accommodating them on site at Swag Central..

Fri 22 Mar 2013 - Sun 24 Mar 2013

In 2013, Country Rock and Blues will be enjoyed by visitors and locals alike at the region's most unique venue in North Queensland. Outback Country Rock and Blues 2013 will be the seventh..

Fri 21 Jun 2013 - Sat 29 Jun 2013

Tambo is a cohesive community with a strong 'sense of place' that is reflected in its attractive main street, quality social infrastructure and successful community events and..