Events
Boulia Camel Races
Boulia
Dates: 18/07/2025 to 20/07/2025
Held every July in the remote town of Boulia - an Outback icon experience to put on your bucket list!
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Outback Festival
Winton
Dates: 23/09/2025 to 27/09/2025
Whip out to Winton this September for Australia’s quirkiest event! Five days of quintessential outback fun in Winton 2025 - during the Queensland school holidays.
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28/08/2026 to 29/08/2026
Betoota Rodeo and Races
Historic outback horse racing event featuring six races, live entertainment, Fashions on the Field and camping opportunities in Simpson Desert region.
04/09/2026 to 05/09/2026
Birdsville Races
Dubbed as the Melbourne Cup of the Outback, crowds of 6,000 racegoers converge on Birdsville each year to enjoy two days of quality outback racing.
30/08/2025 to 12/09/2026
Simpson Desert Racing Carnival
The Simpson Desert Racing Carnival incorporates the Betoota Races, Birdsville Races and Bedourie Races for the ultimate outback racing experience.
06/07/2026 to 09/07/2026
Birdsville Carnival
Whilst there is no camel racing in Birdsville, it is a celebreation of history, music and more in this iconic town.
02/09/2026 to 05/09/2026
Birdsville Races Town Celebrations
The celebrations focus on entertainment including music, street and circus like acts, activities for children and families, market stalls selling crafts and food.
26/06/2026 to 28/06/2026
Birdsville Horse and Motorbike Gymkhana
This event for 2025 has been cancelled.
10/10/2025 to 12/10/2025
Windorah Yellowbelly Hunt
Windorah Fishing Comp is a family fun weekend on the banks of Cooper Creek.
26/06/2026 to 28/06/2026
Birdsville Campdraft, Rodeo and Bronco Branding
This event for 2025 has been cancelled.
07/07/2026 to 09/07/2026
Birdsville Big Red Bash
Have the experience of a lifetime at the world’s most remote music festival, the Birdsville Big Red Bash in the heart of Australia’s outback!
11/09/2026 to 12/09/2026
Bedourie Races
Dress to impress in pink for Bedourie’s much-anticipated Races. Bedourie Races is the grand finale of the Simpson Desert Racing Carnival.
25/09/2026 to 27/09/2026
Bedourie Campdraft, Rodeo, Gymkhana
Enjoy the adrenaline-pumping action, indulge in delicious food and refreshing drinks at the bar, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere.
11/07/2026
Bedourie Camel and Pig Races
Experience the excitement of the Bedourie Camel and Pig Races this July!
04/04/2026 to 05/04/2026
Eromanga Campdraft & Rodeo
Dust off that Akubra, pack your swag and saddle your horse! Spend the Easter Weekend in 2026 is at the annual Eromanga Campdraft and Rodeo.
11/10/2025 to 12/10/2025
Noccundra Campdraft, Rodeo and Motorbike Gymkhana
Saddle up for a weekend of buckjumping, bull riding, barrel racing and bikes on the red dirt.
08/08/2026 to 09/08/2026
Quilpie Sporting Clay’s Club Annual Carnival
Save the date for the Quilpie Sporting Clay's Club inaugural annual Carnival.
11/09/2026 to 12/09/2026
Quilpie and District Show and Rodeo
For an outback experience with true country hospitality, make the Quilpie and District Show your big weekend out!
11/10/2025
Motherland is visiting Quilpie
This one-day event is all about you, a heartfelt celebration of the strength that defines rural motherhood.
11/11/2025
Remembrance Day Quilpie
Join the Quilpie Community at RSL Memorial Park as they pause to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defence of Australia.
01/09/2026
Kangaranga Do Street Party
On your way to the Birdsville Races? Then join in the fun at the annual Quilpie Kangaranga Do Street Party.
09/05/2026
Quilpie Races
Get your backside trackside, when the dust flies at Quilpie Race Track for the Quilpie Diggers Race Club Quilpie Cup.
26/01/2026
Australia Day Awards Quilpie
Come and celebrate Australia Day and the presentation of the Australia Day Awards at Bulloo Park!
31/12/2025
Cameron Corner New Years Eve Party
Three News Years - three time zones in one spot at Cameron Corner!
14/05/2026 to 17/05/2026
Music in the Mulga
This unique festival of four days full of great country and country rock music has the atmosphere of a large family gathering.
13/07/2026 to 20/07/2026
Channel Country Music Muster
Five days of Bootscootn', Toetappin', Country and Western, Channel Country Music Muster.
04/04/2026 to 05/04/2026
Toompine Easter Gunshoot
Why not spend your Easter Saturday and Sunday in good company and a great atmosphere at the Toompine Day/Night Clay Target Shoot.