Events

As the sun sets, sublime music fills the crystal-clear air, with breathtaking views and constantly transforming skies as you look out across the vast landscape.

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

Join in for the Festival Opening Ceremony followed by our new regional touring show Bravo! to kick-start the Festival of Outback Opera 2027.

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

Experience the thrill of opera in the iconic Queensland Outback.

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.

Held annually in May, the Longreach Show has been entertaining the Central West for more than 125 years.

Isisford's annual race meeting, is celebrating a special milestone "150 Years".

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.

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

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.

Join them for a true outback racing experience.

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.

The Julia Creek Turf Club's Beach Race Days, held annually in November, are heaps of fun!

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