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January 2021
Australia Day Locals Open Day – Outback at Isa
Australia Day at Outback at Isa Tuesday 26th January 2021 - 9am till 4pm Join the Outback at Isa team for our Locals Open Day and experience the newly renovated Riversleigh Fossil Centre and the historical Isa Experience Exhibition for FREE! There will be Australia Day-themed snacks at treats available for purchase from the Cafe and roving entertainment from local artists. Reflect, Respect, Celebrate
Find out more »February 2021
April 2021
Roma’s Easter in the Country
Roma’s famous, five-day Easter in the Country festival is of all things country. The long running event encapsulates everything unique that outback Queensland’s lifestyle has to offer. Recognised as one of Queensland’s premier Easter events, the festival offers a range of activities for the thrill-seeker, the cultural and culinary buff, those who like to take things a little more leisurely and to top it off – 2021 will see Roma showcase some of the best country music on the planet…
Find out more »Dirt N Dust Festival, Julia Creek
In 2021 we are celebrating 27 years of the Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival! A quarter of a century filled with triathletes swearing at the constant outback headwind, dust being kicked up by people dancing to local and international artists belting out classic tunes, cowboys being tossed from the back of bucking bulls, cheers being carried across the track as people enjoy the horse racing, denim clad butts shaking and gyrating, kids developing a sweaty love for triathlons, mud…
Find out more »Julia Creek Races
The Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival join forces with the Julia Creek Turf Club to present the Artesian Express Race Day. It is a fantastic day of country racing for visitors to the region, who can rub shoulders with locals and visitors alike. Horses from all around the North West will be competing at one of the richest race meetings in North West Queensland. The race day includes the exclusive Country Tastes Luncheon, Fashions on the Field, roving children's entertainment…
Find out more »May 2021
Gregory Downs Races
The Saddles and Paddles weekend begins with the races held on Saturday 2nd of May 2021. Entertainment includes a Luncheon, Fashions on the Field, Dinner, Music and fun for the kids. Continue the celebrations the next day with the Gregory River Canoe Race and enjoy lunch by the river.
Find out more »Gregory Canoe Classic
Few sporting events manage to attract more than their most loyal followers to travel out of town. Fewer still manage to coax people to travel hundreds of kilometres to participate in a sport that ordinarily, they would never consider trying. The Gregory River Canoe Marathon does just that. While the majority of paddlers are novices who are entering the race purely for fun, the serious competitors are also catered for with the opportunity to win some major prize money. The…
Find out more »Camooweal Campdraft and Rodeo
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Find out more »June 2021
Mount Isa Show
Annual Mount Isa Show held over two days. Friday 118 June is a Public Holiday for Mount Isa residents. The Show will be showcasing the best of Mount Isa so come along and see school displays, entries in the cooking, horticultural, arts, photography, woodwork, quilting and much more. Be entertained with Live Entertainment, Food and Market Stalls, Hands on Wildlife, Pig Races, Children Activities, Sculptures and amusement rides. Something for everyone.
Find out more »Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival
The Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival is inspired by the Sundance Film Festival. It is an incorporated, non-profit organisation developed by the passion and drive of the Winton community and brought to you thanks to our visionary partners. The festival pays tribute to our founding chairperson, Butch Lenton, who lead the event from inception. Held June 25 - July 3 this bi annual event is not one to miss!
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