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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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Location: Isisford
24/07/2026 to 26/07/2026

Isisford Fishing Competition

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.

Location: Camooweal
24/07/2026 to 26/07/2026

Drovers’ Camp Festival 2026

The Drovers Camp Festival is a unique outback flavoured festival. Come to yarn with the old drovers and hear their amazing stories.

Location: Dirranbandi
25/07/2026 to 26/07/2026

Dirranbandi Polocrosse Carnival

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

Location: Hughenden
25/07/2026 to 26/07/2026

Hughenden Rugby 7’s

This is an annual competition open to all communities wanting to compete in a social Rugby Union competition in Hughenden, North Queensland.

Location: Cloncurry
30/07/2026 to 02/08/2026

Curry Merry Muster Festival

Major outback rodeo celebration featuring world-class competition, live music, street parades, markets and family fun in Cloncurry community spirit.

Location: Julia Creek
09/05/2026 to 08/08/2026

Julia Creek Community Markets

This is an opportunity to taste some local cooking, support the Lions Club and purchase some handmade pottery.

Location: Mount Isa
07/08/2026 to 09/08/2026

2026 Mount Isa Mines Rodeo

The Mount Isa Mines Rodeo is where the romance of the Australian Outback meets the grit of a mining town, and man meets beast.

Location: Quilpie
08/08/2026 to 09/08/2026

Quilpie Sporting Clay’s Club Annual Carnival

Save the date for the Quilpie Sporting Clay's Club inaugural annual Carnival.

Location: Mount Isa City
05/08/2026 to 12/08/2026

Isa Street Festival

The Isa Street Festival is a free community event that is fun for the entire family.

Location: Cunnamulla
14/08/2026 to 15/08/2026

Cunnamulla & District Show

This much-loved annual event brings the community together to showcase the best of country life.

Location: Charleville
15/08/2026

Charleville Camp Oven Classic

Charleville Fishing and Restocking Club Inc present the Camp Oven Classic.

Location: Stonehenge
14/08/2026 to 16/08/2026

Stonehenge Bushman’s Carnival

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.

Location: Quilpie
14/08/2026 to 16/08/2026

Quilpie Open Golf Weekend

The Quilpie Golf Open weekend is a fantastic weekend to play on one of the most unique red earth golf courses in Australia.

Location: Moura
15/08/2025 to 22/08/2026

Moura Coal and Country Festival

MCCF is a fantastic family fun 2 day event that has something for everyone.

Location: Hughenden
20/08/2026 to 23/08/2026

Flinders Classic Challenge and Campdraft

Horse sports , a Challenge between man and horse and horsemanship skills

Location: Hughenden
20/08/2026 to 23/08/2026

Hughenden Campdraft

The Hughenden Campdrafters Inc host the annual Hughenden Campdraft in north west Queensland.

Location: Betoota
28/08/2026 to 29/08/2026

Betoota Rodeo and Races

Historic outback horse racing event featuring six races, live entertainment, Fashions on the Field and camping opportunities in Simpson Desert region.

Location: Thallon
29/08/2026

Thallon Truck Pull

The Thallon State School P & C Association will proudly host the annual Thallon Team Truck Pull event .

Location: St George
28/08/2025 to 30/08/2026

Balonne Cutting Horse Futurity

The Balonne Cutting Horse Futurity is not just a competition, but a celebration of the rich heritage and tradition of cutting.

Location: Blackall
16/08/2026 to 30/08/2026

Blackall Tambo Circus Carnival 2026

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.

Location: Longreach
28/08/2026 to 30/08/2026

Longreach Yellowbelly Fishing Classic

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

Location: Thargomindah
29/08/2026 to 30/08/2026

Channel Country Challenge, Campdraft, Gymkhana and Rodeo

Enjoy an action packed long weekend, at Thargomindah Rodeo Grounds.

Location: Julia Creek
01/06/2026 to 31/08/2026

Julia Creek Caravan Park Bush Dinner

Come along and enjoy the award winning Bush Dinner nights at the Julia Creek Caravan Park (all welcome including free campers).

Location: Blackall
01/08/2026 to 31/08/2026

Blackall-Tambo Festival of Circus

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

Location: Quilpie
01/09/2026

Kangaranga Do Street Party

On your way to the Birdsville Races? Then join in the fun at the annual Quilpie Kangaranga Do Street Party.