Events

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.

Barcaldine Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural society Inc presents the Barcaldine Show showcasing local arts and produce, agriculture, livestock, machinery displays, and market stalls.

The Queensland Men's Sand Greens Championship is a state golf event conducted by Golf Australia.

A spectacular day at the races, where the Blackall and Tambo communities come together to showcase the rich traditions and friendly hospitality.

The Queensland Women's Sand Greens Championship is a state event staged by Golf Australia.

The Blackall Show is an annual event presented by Barcoo Pastoral Society, to bring together and celebrate the talents and spirit of the local community.

This August, Blackall and Tambo come alive for four unforgettable days as the story of the Perry Bros Circus is reimagined where it all began.

The Isisford Fishing Competition, where the fish are jumping, the campfires are crackling, and the laughter is as plentiful as the fish in the river.

An authentic, iconic, outback Queensland cattle drive, droving 2000 head of cattle from Longreach to Roma in Queensland, covering 775 kilometres over 87 days.

The Yaraka Horse and Motor Bike Gymkhana is a vibrant annual event spanning two unforgettable days in the heart of Queensland's outback.

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

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

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

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

Head to the home of the famous Tambo Teddies for their 2023 Teddy Bears Picnic; a fun filled family day.

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

Head to Quilpie Shire for the annual Adavale Muster in the Mulga - a fun-filled weekend of Rodeo, Challenge, Bikekhana and Gymkhana.

Every year since 1998 Windorah hosts the Windorah International Yabby Races on the street outside the hotel.

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

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

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

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