Events - Outback Magazine : R.M. Williams

Events are happening across regional Australia but in many cases, advance notice from visitors is required – please check with organisers before attending. Events may be cancelled at short notice and cancellations may not be reflected on this page.

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Northern Territory Queensland New South Wales Australian Capital Territory Victoria Tasmania South Australia Western Australia

Northern Territory

Henley on Todd Regatta
AUG 15, Alice Springs, NT
A boat race – on a dry riverbed – where crews run to the finish line while carrying homemade boat frames.
0427 396 704
henleyontodd.com.au

Desert Mob
SEP 10–OCT 25, Mparntwe/Alice Springs, NT
Workshops, music, markets and exhibitions showcasing works by artists from Aboriginal-owned art centres.
(08) 8953 4736
desertmob.com

Queensland

Mount Isa Mines Rodeo
AUG 7–9, Mount Isa, Qld
Bulls, broncs and the country’s toughest rodeo stars will battle it out for Australia’s richest prize pool.
(07) 4743 2706
mountisarodeo.com.au

Stonehenge Bushman’s Carnival
AUG 14–16, Stonehenge, Qld
An action-packed weekend of rodeo, bronco branding, barrel racing, gymkhana, a stockman’s challenge and trade displays.
0417 164 498
stonehengebushmanscarnival.com.au

Simpson Desert Racing Carnival
AUG 28–SEP 12, Diamantina, Qld
The Betoota Rodeo and Races (August 28–29) will launch a route of thrilling outback weekends, with the Birdsville (September 4–5) and Bedourie races (September 12). The Birdsville Races Town Celebrations (September 1–6) will feature music, market stalls, street and circus acts.
thediamantina.com.au

Small town reinvention
SEPT 6–11, Longreach, Qld
Biennial conference, this year with the theme of achieving small town prosperity through building on local assets, stories, creativity and community connection. Strong focus on seeing and interacting with best practice initiatives and rural ‘movers and shakers’. Includes practical workshops, sharing sessions and bus excursions to eight western Qld communities.
bankofideas.com.au 

Wings on the Warrego
SEP 12–13, Charleville, Qld
Aviation enthusiasts gather for a career expo, warbird display and fly-in, and evening entertainment.
(07) 4656 8359
wingsonthewarrego.com

Outback by the Sea Festival
SEP 26–OCT 4, Karumba, Qld
A weeklong festival of seafood, live music, Indigenous culture, arts, a concert, workshops and short film screenings.
(07) 4745 2200
discovercarpentaria.com.au

New South Wales

Desert Harmony Festival
JULY 31–AUG 3, Tennant Creek, NSW
Tennant Creek comes alive with music, dance and creative workshops. This year’s theme, Yarntarnpa Kululu-jju Nyinta (‘Living together as one’), acknowledges the diversity of the people in the Barkly region who enrich the community’s cultural fabric.
(08) 8962 2799
barklyarts.com.au

National Renewables in Agriculture Conference
AUG 11–13, Orange, NSW
Includes a farmer-only gathering on the Tuesday afternoon. Sessions on fact versus fiction and turning chicken litter into power.
0467 602 886
renewablesinagconference.com.au

Mundi Mundi Bash
AUG 20–22, Broken Hill, NSW
More than 15,000 ‘bashers’ will attend this epic outback music festival, with three stages, scenic heli flights, camel rides and the Mundi Undi Run for charity. A free festival of light will illuminate Broken Hill in the lead-up to the Bash.
mundimundibash.com.au

Cementa
SEP 17–20, Kandos, NSW
In a town renowned for cement-making, contemporary art and culture come alive with exhibitions, performances and workshops.
cementa.com.au

King of the Ranges Stockman’s
Challenge & Bush Festival
SEP 25–27, Murrurundi, NSW
A showcase of the skill and traditions of Australia’s stockmen and women.
kingoftheranges.com.au

Deni Ute Muster
OCT 2–3, Deniliquin, NSW
Nighttime concerts, day stage, driving comps, rock climbing, tradie challenge, helicopter-, bull-, camel- and carnival rides, woodchop, whip cracking and more.
(03) 5881 3388
deniutemuster.com.au

Australian Capital Territory

Victoria

Tasmania

Tassie Scallop Fiesta
AUG 2, Bridport, Tas
Kick off the scallop season in a region rich with fishing and maritime heritage, with demonstrations, fine food and seafood fare.
0428 393 792
tassiescallopfiesta.com.au

Tulip Festival
OCT 10, Wynyard, Tas
With thrill rides, live music and fireworks, this feature event of the month-long Spring Loaded Program celebrates the Table Cape Tulip Farm.
(03) 6443 8347
wynyardtulipfestival.com.au

South Australia

Fleurieu Food Festival
AUG 1–31, Fleurieu Peninsula, SA
A month-long program of culinary events showcasing seasonal flavours from local growers, artisans, breweries, distilleries and more.
fleurieufood.com.au

A Brush with Art Trail
SEP 4–OCT 11, Flinders Ranges, SA
A trail of more than 40 exhibitions, hands-on workshops and experiences winding through the Flinders and Southern Flinders Ranges.
0422 618 773
abrushwithart.com.au

Festival of the Lamb
SEP 23–27, Clare Valley, SA
The premier time for new-season lamb and first buds of the vines coincide in this spring equinox festival of paddock-to-plate feasts, fashion and art.
(08) 8842 2131
cvfol.au

Western Australia

Coolgardie Outback Festival
AUG 14–16, Coolgardie, WA
The junior rodeo will take place on Friday, followed by live music. On Saturday, there’s more live music and the main rodeo, alongside bulldozer, truck and ute musters.
0492 489 223
outbackrodeos.com

Shinju Matsuri
AUG 21–SEP 6, Broome, WA
The annual Shinju Matsuri (Japanese for ‘Festival of the Pearl’) celebrates Broome’s cultural heritage and history as a world-renowned producer of South Sea pearls.
(08) 9195 2200
shinjumatsuri.com.au

The Spirit of Meekatharra
SEP 25–26, Meekatharra, WA
Markets, music, art, petting zoos, rides, fireworks, workshops, and more.
(08) 9980 0600
meekashire.wa.gov.au