Julia Creek
Dates: 29/05/2026 to 30/05/2026
Celebrate the 30th year of the iconic Dirt n Dust Festival in Julia Creek — a true Outback experience filled with country hospitality, entertainment and unforgettable moments. Set in the heart of Outback Queensland, this legendary weekend blends rodeo thrills, country racing and live music with the warm welcome Julia Creek is known for.
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Longreach & Winton
Dates: 19/05/2026 to 24/05/2026
The Festival of Outback Opera delivers a series of outdoor concerts in iconic locations set on a backdrop of sublime sunsets and scenery like never encountered before. Frock up for the Gala or join the pub for a casual singalong. Gather under the stars for Dark Sky Serenade or enjoy an afternoon of beautiful voices and delicious local food at the Long Lunch.
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The Thallon State School P & C Association will proudly host the annual Thallon Team Truck Pull event .
Longreach Yellowbelly Classic Fishing Competition: Annual event in August, attracting anglers for a weekend of competition in pursuit of the Yellowbelly.
Enjoy an action packed long weekend, at Thargomindah Rodeo Grounds.
Dubbed as the Melbourne Cup of the Outback, crowds of 6,000 racegoers converge on Birdsville each year to enjoy two days of quality outback racing.
The Simpson Desert Racing Carnival incorporates the Betoota Races, Birdsville Races and Bedourie Races for the ultimate outback racing experience.
For an outback experience with true country hospitality, make the Quilpie and District Show your big weekend out!
Dress to impress in pink for Bedourie’s much-anticipated Races. Bedourie Races is the grand finale of the Simpson Desert Racing Carnival.
The Thargomindah Motorbike Gymkhana & Enduro is full of motorbike sporting events which include challenges that cater for all levels of riding experience.
Enjoy the adrenaline-pumping action, indulge in delicious food and refreshing drinks at the bar, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere.
Make your way to Quilpie for this great school holiday event.
A jam packed program including all the thrills and spills of the Racing Queensland five Race Program including the Barcoo Shire Council Jundah Cup.
This incredible Outback Sporting Event is perfect for Horse and Motorbike lovers.
Charleville Fishing and Restocking Club Inc presents the Carp Busters.
Nominate your bowls team for Quilpie's two day bowls carnival.
Saddle up for a weekend of buckjumping, bull riding, barrel racing and bikes on the red dirt.
A spectacular day at the races, where the Blackall and Tambo communities come together to showcase the rich traditions and friendly hospitality.
Dust off that Akubra, pack your swag and saddle your horse! Spend the Easter Weekend in 2026 is at the annual Eromanga Campdraft and Rodeo.
Why not spend your Easter Saturday and Sunday in good company and a great atmosphere at the Toompine Day/Night Clay Target Shoot.
Head to Quilpie Shire for the annual Adavale Muster in the Mulga - a fun-filled weekend of Rodeo, Challenge, Bikekhana and Gymkhana.
Join them for the annual Cunnamulla & District Diggers Race Club Anzac Day Race meet.
Get your backside trackside, when the dust flies at Quilpie Race Track for the Quilpie Diggers Race Club Quilpie Cup.
The Queensland Men's Sand Greens Championship is a state golf event conducted by Golf Australia.