Events

The Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge Festival is Barcaldine’s largest event, both in terms of visitation and community participation.

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

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

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.

A celebration of Blackall-Tambo's circus connections, the birthplace of the great Australian circus industry.

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.

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

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

Dine in style with friends and other festival guests at the first Longreach Long Lunch, celebrating all things outback cuisine.

Secure your seat for a day to remember at Festival of Outback Opera.

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

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

The Isisford area is renowned for its production of food and fibre for over a hundred years.

What makes Ewe a champion you may ask? Find out this and much more at the annual Tambo Stock Show.

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

Thundering hooves, stylish fashions, and the infectious cheers of a vibrant crowd.

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.

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

Enjoy glorious music and dazzling night skies.

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

Opera Queensland partners with Sheehan Events to offer a day-return Charter Flight for Dark Sky Serenade.

A series of outdoor concerts in iconic locations set on a backdrop of sublime sunsets and scenery like never encountered before.

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.

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