Events

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.

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

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

Storyfest is thrilled to be able to deliver a writers' festival in Longreach.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

The Boulia Cup is the longest camel race in Australia, and is a prized win amongst competitors on Australia's professional camel races circuit.

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.

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

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

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

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