Events

An annual celebration of our town's rich history, vibrant culture, and community spirit.

The Richmond Turf Club's Diggers Day Races is a highlight of the local racing calendar, offering a fantastic day of country racing and family-friendly entertainment.

This laid back race meet is country racing at its best.

The Richmond Turf Club Ladies Day Races is a stylish celebration of country racing, fashion and hospitality in the heart of North West Queensland.

Richmond Campdraft is a four day event challenging talented competitors of all ages.

Richmond Field Days is an annual event held at the Richmond race course.

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

Join the Richmond Rodeo Association for all the thrills, spills and excitement of an action-packed day APRA Rodeo action.

The Digging at Dawn tour takes visitors on a 2-hour guided fossil hunt at one of the region's richest Early Cretaceous fossil sites.

Presented as part of the Western Touring Circuit 2026 and Flinders Shire Council, Abba Girls Tribute Show is bringing the music of ABBA to Hughenden

Anh's stage show takes it a step further, combining stand-up comedy with real-life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story.

The Hughenden Country Music Markets provide various homemade wares, skincare products, jewellery, food and some good old fashioned Rawleighs products.

The Festival of the Outback Skies offers a range of creative experiences with art and makers workshops, art installations and trade and cooking demonstrations.

Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth of Nations member states since the end of the First World War.

Horse sports , a Challenge between man and horse and horsemanship skills

Experience the heart of the Australian outback, North West Queensland's premier community event celebrating rural life, agriculture and country hospitality.

The Hughenden Campdrafters Inc host the annual Hughenden Campdraft in north west Queensland.

Held in the picturesque Gulf of Carpentaria in Karumba, Queensland, the Outback by the Sea Film Festival is a free two-day annual event.

A jam packed program including all the thrills and spills of the Racing Queensland five Race Program including the Barcoo Shire Council Jundah Cup.

The Outback By The Sea Festival is a week long event celebrating the legendary barramundi and culture of the Gulf communities of Normanton and Karumba.

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

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

A classic country weekend that is packed with fashion, live entertainment and the ultimate grass-fed horse races.

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

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