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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FrogID week
NOV 6–15, Australia-wide
Contribute to the most rapid collection of frog data in the world just by recording frogs in your dam, creek or backyard with your mobile phone. Last year more than 14,600 submissions were received by the Australian Museum, resulting in more than 26,700 validated frog records.
frogid.net.au/participate/frogid-week
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
Alice Springs Masters Games
OCT 10–17, Alice Springs, NT
The longest-running Masters Games in Australia returns to the Red Centre for the 19th time.
alicespringsmastersgames.com.au
mgshow.com.au/the-show
Noonamah Frog Races and Melbourne Cup Day
NOV 3, Noonamah, NT
While the nags prepare to race in Melbourne, the frogs at Noonamah Tavern put on their stirrups for an entertaining day raising money for Variety NT, CareFlight and the lucky owners of the winning frogs.
facebook.com/NoonamahTavern
5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain
NOV 6–FEB 7, Alice Springs, NT
The 10 large-scale, immersive and multidisciplinary installations in this exhibition are touring nationally, with this stint in Alice before heading to Perth, Geelong in Victoria and then Orange, NSW.
nga.gov.au/exhibitions/fifth-national-indigenous-art-triennial
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
Wandoan Rodeo
OCT 31, Wandoan, Qld
Adults $10, students $5 and gates open at 10am for the Wandoan All Round, part of the National Rodeo Association circuit.
nationalrodeoassociation.com.au/event/wandoan-rodeo
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
Ice Pact
SEP 19–NOV 29, Wagga Wagga, NSW
Ice Pact, at the Museum of the Riverina, blends art, science and personal experience of Antarctica by industrial chemist Jorg Metz, who served as laboratory manager at Casey Station.
(02) 6926 9655
museumriverina.com.au
Festival of Stories
OCT 16–18, Echuca Moama (Vic/NSW)
The inaugural Festival of Stories will bring together some of Australia’s most celebrated writers, musicians, poets and artists on the banks of the Murray to share their stories of joy, resilience, identity and belonging.
festivalofstories.com.au
Grenfell Modified Tractor Pull
OCT 17, Grenfell, NSW
It’s the second round of the eight-round tractor pulling season. Gates open at 3pm. Pulling starts at 4pm. Truck, ute and 4x4 show.
0493 000 702
tinyurl.com/3bppm7su
APRA National Rodeo Finals
OCT 29–31, Scone, NSW
The pinnacle of the professional rodeo scene, this event will determine who walks away as 2026 Australian Champion. Four rounds of rodeo action over three days.
prorodeo.com.au/nfr-2026
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Wild Harvest Seafood Festival
SEP 25–27, Mallacoota, Vic
Highlighting the abundance and variety of this seaside town and its surrounds.
wildharvestseafoodfestival.com
Euroa Agricultural Show
OCT 24–25, Euroa, Vic
Acknowledging the impact January’s Longwood bushfires had on local farmers, families and businesses, this year’s show will have a theme of ‘recovering agriculture’.
(03) 5795 2527
euroashow.org.au
Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues
OCT 31–NOV 1, Wangaratta, Vic
An incredible line up of jazz, soul and blues stars, including a jazz mass and jazz awards. Record fair, markets, food and wine.
wangjazzblues.com.au
34th Goulburn Valley Woodshow
NOV 21–22, Shepparton, Vic
Loads of demonstrations, including woodturning, resin pouring, bandsawing and lathe turning, and many wooden items for sale, such as toys and furniture. $12 Adult, $10 pension concession, U16 Free.
Secretary Josie 0400 646 505
gvwoodworkers.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
Tulip Festival
OCT 10, Wynyard, Tas
Family-friendly rides, live local entertainment, one of the state’s largest displays of food and stalls and a fireworks finale. 11am–9pm.
(03) 6443 8347
wynyardtulipfestival.com.au
Tasmanian Craft Fair
OCT 30–NOV 1, Deloraine, Tas
Known as Australia’s largest working arts and craft fair, this event has international visiting artists and more than 200 exhibitors.
tascraftfair.com.au
agriCULTURED
NOV 5–8, Launceston, Tas
agriCULTURED brings together farmers, producers, artists, makers and everyday eaters to explore what we grow and how we grow it.
agricultured.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
The Bend Classic
OCT 2–4, Tailem Bend, SA
Lee Kernaghan described The Bend Classic as having “the potential to grow into the Tamworth of the South … You’ve got the music, the camping, the atmosphere and a whole weekend built around it.” Held at the Shell V-Power Motorsport Park, it offers a “full weekend of country, camping and cars”.
classic.thebend.com.au
Oysterfest
OCT 3–4, Ceduna, SA
Fun competitions include oyster shuck’n’eat, fish filleting, sandcastle building and stein holding.
cedunaoysterfest.com.au
Jamestown Show
OCT 4–5, Jamestown, SA
It’s the 150th time this classic country show has been put on, and the R.M.Williams Hut will be there to celebrate.
President Amy Hagger 0418 795 525
jamestownshow.com.au
Mount Gambier Show
OCT 23–24, Mount Gambier, SA
With a side show alley, showbags, cinnamon doughnuts, yard dog trials, log chopping, horse events, beef and dairy cattle, an Agriculture Learning Centre and fireworks, what’s not to like?
(08) 8725 1873
Quorn Quandong Festival
OCT 24–25, Quorn, SA
Quandong jam, quandong pie, lost trades, entertainers, street fair, cooking demonstrations and cultural performances.
quornquandongfestival.com
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
Perth Royal Show
SEP 26–OCT 3, Claremont, WA
Agricultural competitions, rides, showbags and the special R.M.Williams Drover.
(08) 6263 3100
raswa.org.au/perth-royal-show
Dardanup Bull and Barrel Festival
OCT 10, Dardanup, WA
This free festival has over 150 market and food stalls, live music and demonstrations, a kids’ craft marquee and plenty of animals. The spectacular finale is the lighting of the Wespine Fire Sculpture, which is always built by a local artist.
Festival chairperson Jill Cross 0418 281 201
bullandbarrel.net.au
Brunswick Show
OCT 24, Brunswick, WA
Buy tickets online to save on entry price for this exciting event.
0455 632 372
brunswickshow.com.au
AFGRI Mountain Country Music Muster
OCT 29–NOV 1, Stirling Range, WA
James Blundell is the Saturday night headliner at this new festival held at Mt Trio Bush Camp and Caravan Park, with Paul Costa, Rogue Pony and Connie Kis Andersen among others appearing on stage.
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