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Julia Creek Dirt and Dust Festival

Julia Creek

Dates: 29/05/2026 to 30/05/2026

Celebrate the 30th year of the iconic Dirt n Dust Festival in Julia Creek — a true Outback experience filled with country hospitality, entertainment and unforgettable moments. Set in the heart of Outback Queensland, this legendary weekend blends rodeo thrills, country racing and live music with the warm welcome Julia Creek is known for.

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Festival of Outback Opera

Longreach & Winton

Dates: 19/05/2026 to 24/05/2026

The Festival of Outback Opera delivers a series of outdoor concerts in iconic locations set on a backdrop of sublime sunsets and scenery like never encountered before. Frock up for the Gala or join the pub for a casual singalong. Gather under the stars for Dark Sky Serenade or enjoy an afternoon of beautiful voices and delicious local food at the Long Lunch.

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135km Location: Karumba
12/07/2025 to 11/07/2026

Bring in Spring

A fun filled day out where you are sure to be entertained. Don't miss the main event - the fire truck pull. Massive cent sale

158km Location: Normanton
16/12/2024 to 31/12/2026

Working on Cattle Stations: Aboriginal Women’s Stories

A photographic display in recognition of the resilience, spirit and sheer hard work of Aboriginal women workers on Gulf cattle stations .

293km Location: Camooweal
24/07/2026 to 26/07/2026

Drovers’ Camp Festival 2026

The Drovers Camp Festival is a unique outback flavoured festival. Come to yarn with the old drovers and hear their amazing stories.

308km Location: Taldora
25/06/2026 to 28/06/2026

Saxby Round Up

One of the most iconic events in North West QLD. Rodeo, Campdraft and Gymkhana action!

339km Location: Mount Isa
07/08/2026 to 09/08/2026

2026 Mount Isa Mines Rodeo

The Mount Isa Mines Rodeo is where the romance of the Australian Outback meets the grit of a mining town, and man meets beast.

339km Location: Menzies
24/04/2026 to 09/05/2026

QLD Music Trails – The Outback

Queensland's rugged heartland transforms into Australia's grandest stage when QLD Music Trails: The Outback returns for its fourth year.

339km Location: Mount Isa City
05/08/2026 to 12/08/2026

Isa Street Festival

The Isa Street Festival is a free community event that is fun for the entire family.

340km Location: The Gap
06/09/2025 to 05/09/2026

Maltha Waru Arts Celebration

Step into a celebration of culture, creativity, and community at the Maltha Waru Arts Celebration Fashion Show 2025.

348km Location: Cloncurry
07/07/2026 to 12/07/2026

Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge and Campdraft

An exciting snap shot into the rural lifestyle and the ultimate event for young horses in Australia.

348km Location: Cloncurry
30/07/2026 to 02/08/2026

Curry Merry Muster Festival

Major outback rodeo celebration featuring world-class competition, live music, street parades, markets and family fun in Cloncurry community spirit.

350km Location: Cloncurry
14/10/2026

Seniors Month Morning Tea

To celebrate Seniors month and award the winners of the Stuart McIntosh Memorial Seniors Garden Competition, council will host a morning tea.

350km Location: Cloncurry
03/06/2026

Seniors Morning Tea

Come along for a delightful morning at the Seniors Morning Tea!

350km Location: Cloncurry
11/09/2026

Cloncurry Beat The Heat Festival

Beat the Heat Festival is an annual celebration which transforms outback Queensland's Cloncurry for 3 days.

350km Location: Cloncurry
11/11/2026

Remembrance Day

Join in for a solemn and heartfelt Remembrance Day Ceremony as we honor the brave men and women who have served.

350km Location: Cloncurry
04/12/2026

Cloncurry Community Christmas Festival

Cloncurry Community Christmas will include performances, a visit from Santa and Mrs Claus, activities and a free community BBQ held at the Florence Clark Park.

350km Location: Cloncurry
04/12/2026 to 05/12/2026

Cloncurry Christmas Markets

Cloncurry Christmas Markets are held annually. This is where, community groups and local business can showcase their products to the community.

351km Location: Cloncurry
25/04/2026

Anzac Day Services Cloncurry

The Cloncurry Shire Council will commemorate Anzac Day with a dawn service, a march and a commemorative service later.

351km Location: Cloncurry
02/12/2026

Seniors Christmas Luncheon

Seniors Christmas Luncheon will be an event for the Seniors to celebrate Christmas and come together to socialise and connect.

351km Location: Cloncurry
30/03/2025 to 25/10/2026

Cloncurry and District Historical Society Sunday Markets

The Cloncurry and District Historical Society markets are a great way to spend a Sunday morning wandering around the many stalls.

351km Location: Cloncurry
26/04/2026 to 25/10/2026

Sunday Markets – Cloncurry

The best way to understand what it is like to be a Cloncurry local is by visiting the monthly markets.

351km Location: Cloncurry
04/07/2026

Rockhana Gem, Mineral and Mining Field Day

An interactive day designed to provide job opportunities, showcase industry product and discover what Cloncurry has to offer.

360km Location: Cloncurry
02/04/2026

Cloncurry Easter Fair

Join the Cloncurry Shire Council for an egg-citing afternoon. There will be a Bonnet Parade, egg hunt, free barbeque dinner and market stalls.

383km Location: Julia Creek
01/06/2026 to 31/08/2026

Julia Creek Caravan Park Bush Dinner

Come along and enjoy the award winning Bush Dinner nights at the Julia Creek Caravan Park (all welcome including free campers).

401km Location: Julia Creek
29/05/2026 to 30/05/2026

Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival

Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival is an epic jam-packed three days of fun and entertainment in Queensland Australia.

401km Location: Julia Creek
02/10/2026 to 03/10/2026

The Big Weekend – Town vs Country

An annual highlight on the Julia Creek calendar is the annual Town vs Country match.