Events

Goomeri New Year’s Eve Super Rodeo

DEC 31, Goomeri, Qld

A full-scale National Rodeo Association-affiliated event. Tickets available at the gate.

0427 463 155

goomerishow.com.au

Cameron Corner New Year’s Eve Party

DEC 31–JAN 1, Cameron Corner, Qld/NSW/SA

Celebrate the New Year three times where three states (and time zones) meet. The annual party is based at Cameron Corner Store and the border’s Corner Post, with a recovery breakfast available the next morning.

explorebulloo.com.au

(08) 8091 3872

Capricorn Film Festival 

JAN 15–18, Yeppoon, Qld

Central Queensland’s largest film festival will celebrate and screen works from around the globe and the local region alongside other interactive experiences, masterclasses and competitions. 

(07) 4972 9167

capricornfilmfestival.org

National Cherry Festival

DEC 5–7, Young, NSW

Celebrate the 75th festival in the ‘Cherry Capital’, with fireworks, cherry fiesta, street parade and markets.

nationalcherryfestival.com.au

1800 628 233

Cameron Corner New Year’sEve Party

DEC 31–JAN 1, Cameron Corner, Qld/NSW/SA

Celebrate the New Year three times where three states (and time zones) meet. The annual party is based at Cameron Corner Store and the border’s Corner Post, with a recovery breakfast available the next morning.

explorebulloo.com.au

(08) 8091 3872

Parkes Elvis Festival

JAN 7–11, Parkes, NSW

Under the 2026 theme Love Me Tender, the festival includes Elvis-themed dinners, concerts, karaoke, contests and classic car shows, and will be visited by international and local Elvis tribute artists, Australian musical legend Marcia Hines, Bluey and Bingo, and more than 25,000 fans.

(02) 6862 6000

parkeselvisfestival.com.au 

Tamworth Country Music Festival

JAN 16–25, Tamworth, NSW

A premier event for country music lovers in the hometown of the Big Golden Guitar. Headliners in 2026 include Troy Cassar-Daley, Lee Kernaghan and John Williamson.

(02) 6767 5555

tcmf.com.au

ABCRA National Finals Rodeo

JAN 22–24, Tamworth, NSW

This Australian Bushmen’s Campdraft and Rodeo Association event will see the country’s toughest rodeo athletes go head-to-head at the Australian Equine & Livestock Events Centre’s (AELEC) main arena. Rodeo disciplines include saddle bronc, bull ride, bareback, steer wrestling, barrel race and team roping.

abcra.com.au

(02) 6767 5658

2025 Nutrien Classic Sale and Campdraft

JAN 29–FEB 8, Tamworth, NSW

Premier campdrafting competition and the biggest performance horse sale in the Southern Hemisphere.

(02) 6765 5211

nutrienequine.com.au

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RegFest Music and Rodeo Festival

DEC 5–6, Wangaratta, Vic

Saddle up for a weekend of country music, rodeo action and barbecue feeds under open skies. The line-up includes The Wolfe Brothers and Taylor Moss.

regfest.com.au

(03) 5988 4040

Myrtleford Lion Golden Spurs Rodeo

DEC 26, Myrtleford, Vic

Run by the local Lions Club on Boxing Day each year, the rodeo is the first event of the summer circuit. Funds raised go back into the community.

myrtlefordrodeo.com.au

Nariel Creek Folk Festival

DEC 27–JAN 3, Nariel Creek, Vic

Partake in the Australian bush music tradition with hall dances, activities on the green and afternoon concerts.

0419 599 542

tinyurl.com/cfh2zw9v

Alexandra PRO Rodeo

JAN 10, Alexandra, Vic

Australia’s elite cowgirls and cowboys compete in events such as saddle bronc, bareback and barrel racing under lights and in sight of the bar, food, rides, clothing sales and live music.

(07) 4661 8183

alexandrarodeo.com.au

Cygnet Folk Festival

JAN 9–11, Cygnet, Tas

Showcase of eclectic music genres with local and international talent, dance, poetry, masterclasses, film, kids’ entertainment, food, art, wine and local handicrafts.

cygnetfolkfestival.org

Mount Lyell Strahan Picnic

JAN 26, Strahan, Tas

Now in its 127th year, this annual community event includes a citizenship ceremony and a slew of traditional games, a treasure hunt and stunt show.

(03) 6472 6800

discovertasmania.com.au

Carrieton Rodeo

DEC 31, Carrieton, SA

Ring in the New Year at the Flinders Ranges event where, in 1959, the legendary photo was taken of bucking horse Cloudbuster.

carrieton.com.au

Cameron Corner New Year’s Eve Party

DEC 31–JAN 1, Cameron Corner, Qld/NSW/SA

Celebrate the New Year three times where three states (and time zones) meet. The annual party is based at Cameron Corner Store and the border’s Corner Post, with a recovery breakfast available the next morning.

explorebulloo.com.au

(08) 8091 3872

Santos Tour Down Under

JAN 16–25, SA

The first stop on the UCI WorldTour calendar, this statewide event includes the Santos Festival of Cycling.

(08) 8132 8300

tourdownunder.com.au

Summer Vines

JAN 16–26, McLaren Vale, SA

Indulge in a festival of wine, food and music in SA’s stunning coastal wine region.

summervines.com.au

St Barbara’s Festival

DEC 7, Kalgoorlie, WA

The St Barbara’s Parade and Miners Memorial Service honours those lost in the mining industry and celebrates the Kalgoorlie–Boulder community.

(08) 9021 2466

stbarbs.com.au

Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival

DEC 13, Manjimup, WA

Celebrating the Southern Forests Region with local produce, performances, a parade, log chopping comp and more.

cherryfestival.com.au