Events
Julia Creek Dirt and Dust Festival
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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Festival of Outback Opera
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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Australia Day Awards Quilpie
Come and celebrate Australia Day and the presentation of the Australia Day Awards at Bulloo Park!
23/02/2027
Tambo Teddy Bears Picnic
Head to the home of the famous Tambo Teddies for their 2023 Teddy Bears Picnic; a fun filled family day.
13/03/2027
Grazing at The Watering Hole
“Grazing at the Watering Hole” is a unique long-table dining experience that aims to showcase the outback town of Thallon, South-Western Queensland, highlighting local businesses.
26/03/2027 to 28/03/2027
Eromanga Campdraft & Rodeo
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.
27/03/2027 to 28/03/2027
Toompine Easter Gunshoot
Why not spend your Easter Saturday and Sunday in good company and a great atmosphere at the Toompine Day/Night Clay Target Shoot.
25/03/2027 to 22/04/2027
Cloncurry Easter Fair
Join the Cloncurry Shire Council for an egg-citing afternoon. There will be a Bonnet Parade, egg hunt, free barbeque dinner and market stalls.
25/04/2027
Anzac Day Services Cloncurry
The Cloncurry Shire Council will commemorate Anzac Day with a dawn service, a march and a commemorative service later.
20/08/2027 to 22/08/2027
Cobb & Co Festival
The Cobb and Co Festival is a unique family-friendly weekend that celebrates the history of the last Cobb and Co coach run in Australia.
02/05/2025 to 18/09/2027
Booringa Festival
Booringa Festival, is a two-day bi-annual festival that celebrates everything our local and regional communities have to offer.
21/09/2027 to 25/09/2027
Outback Festival
Whip out to Winton this September for Australia’s quirkiest event, the Outback Festival.