Events

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

The festival this year will be in its 30th consecutive year!

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

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.

This is an annual competition open to all communities wanting to compete in a social Rugby Union competition in Hughenden, North Queensland.

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

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

Come along to the Jundah Race Course, Jundah Race Course Road in Jundah Queensland, Australia for an unforgettable day of camel racing!

The Stonehenge Rodeo, Bronco Branding and Gymkhana is an action packed family weekend at the small country town of Stonehenge, located between Longreach and Jundah.

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 place to see all things Boulder Opal..... rough parcels, cut stones, wonderful jewelry showcasing the opal and of course all the wonderful characters.

If you enjoy writing, reading, meeting authors, learning how to write or just enjoy outback books in general, this annual festival is for you.

Experience the magic of Australian cinema under the Outback stars at the Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival.

Whip out to Winton this September for Australia’s quirkiest event, the Outback Festival.

A gently quirky, joy-filled evening of storytelling, music, and theatrical mischief.

In 2026 the latest edition was added to what is now The Crackup Sisters Arts Precinct with the opening of The Dustarena.

This is an opportunity to taste some local cooking, support the Lions Club and purchase some handmade pottery.

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

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

The Longreach Yellowbelly Fishing Classic is an annual fishing competition perfect for the family, offering a fun-filled weekend with fishing, kids’ activities, and more.

Longreach Yellowbelly Classic Fishing Competition: Annual event in August, attracting anglers for a weekend of competition in pursuit of the Yellowbelly.

Experience the thrill of 10 Race Meetings, including the Longreach Cup!

Step back into Australian film history and celebrate 40 years since Crocodile Dundee helped put the tiny Outback town of McKinlay on the world map.

Head down to McKinkay Races to experience a real outback race meet!