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.
Read 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.
The Drovers Camp Festival is a unique outback flavoured festival. Come to yarn with the old drovers and hear their amazing stories.
Join us for the Dirranbandi Polocrosse Carnival, one of the St George Region's most exciting sporting events! Held at the Dirranbandi Showgrounds, this action-packed weekend
This is an annual competition open to all communities wanting to compete in a social Rugby Union competition in Hughenden, North Queensland.
Major outback rodeo celebration featuring world-class competition, live music, street parades, markets and family fun in Cloncurry community spirit.
This is an opportunity to taste some local cooking, support the Lions Club and purchase some handmade pottery.
The Mount Isa Mines Rodeo is where the romance of the Australian Outback meets the grit of a mining town, and man meets beast.
Save the date for the Quilpie Sporting Clay's Club inaugural annual Carnival.
The Isa Street Festival is a free community event that is fun for the entire family.
This much-loved annual event brings the community together to showcase the best of country life.
Charleville Fishing and Restocking Club Inc present the Camp Oven Classic.
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.
The Quilpie Golf Open weekend is a fantastic weekend to play on one of the most unique red earth golf courses in Australia.
MCCF is a fantastic family fun 2 day event that has something for everyone.
Horse sports , a Challenge between man and horse and horsemanship skills
The Hughenden Campdrafters Inc host the annual Hughenden Campdraft in north west Queensland.
Historic outback horse racing event featuring six races, live entertainment, Fashions on the Field and camping opportunities in Simpson Desert region.
The Thallon State School P & C Association will proudly host the annual Thallon Team Truck Pull event .
The Balonne Cutting Horse Futurity is not just a competition, but a celebration of the rich heritage and tradition of cutting.
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.
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.
Come along and enjoy the award winning Bush Dinner nights at the Julia Creek Caravan Park (all welcome including free campers).
A celebration of Blackall-Tambo's circus connections, the birthplace of the great Australian circus industry.
On your way to the Birdsville Races? Then join in the fun at the annual Quilpie Kangaranga Do Street Party.