Events

The festival this year will be in its 31st consecutive year!

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.

All are welcome to the 2026 Hughenden Agricultural Show. The Hughenden Show is the longest running local event and captures the spirit of the community.

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.

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.

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.

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

Queensland Dinosaur Week is an annual state-wide celebration of prehistoric discovery, science and storytelling, inviting visitors to explore Queensland's globally significant fossil heritage.

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

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

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.

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

Join them for a true outback racing experience.

Presented as part of the Western Touring Circuit 2026 and Winton Shire Council.

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.