Footsteps Through History
2026-05-21 09:30 - 10:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Canaga Street Chinchilla, QLD 4413, Canaga Street, Chinchilla, QLD, 4413, Australia
A guided walking tour through the Chinchilla Botanic Parkland and Chinchilla Historical Museum. Our knowledgeable guide will lead you on an unforgettable journey through time, sharing stories and insights that will bring the past to life.

Jandowae Markets
2026-05-24 08:00 - 12:00 | High Street, Jandowae, High Street, Jandowae, QLD, 4410, Australia
Markets in Jandowae held by the Lions Club operating every 4th Sunday of the month from 8am to 12 noon

Bunya Mountains Markets
2026-05-31 09:00 - 12:30 | Dandabah, Bunya Mountains, Bunya Ave, Bunya Mountains, QLD, 4405, Australia
The markets feature up to 30 stands selling quality, locally produced fresh produce, arts and crafts.

Markets at the Museum, Tara Museum
2026-06-07 09:00 - 14:00 | Tara Museum, 3 Milne Street, Tara, QLD, 4421, Australia
Live entertainment, games for the kids and a great variety of stalls. Handmade, arts and crafts, food trucks, plants, fresh produce and farm animals.

Words Out West
2026-06-12 08:00 - 2026-06-14 17:00 | QLD
Words Out West: Western Downs Readers & Writers Fest takes a novel approach to storytelling, with a host of events for all ages and interests.

Join us at Books & Bubbles: where you’ll sip on champagne, mingle with presenters, and hear incredible stories.

Words Out West Festival weekend will be from Friday 12 June to Sunday 14 June, 2026 program is yet to be finalised – Watch this space.

Immerse yourself in our day-long Writers Retreat, with a creative writing masterclass for the adults — and for the first time — a tailored short story workshop for high-schoolers.

For a taste of how Words Out West does things differently, order at the bar and pull up a seat at Schooners & Stories at one of our local pubs.

And with our free Author Tour and School Days across the region, there’s something on offer for all word-lovers: big and small.

Where will your story take you at Words Out West 2026?

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St Luke’s Markets, Miles
2026-06-13 08:00 - 11:00 | Dawson Street, Miles, QLD, Australia, Dawson Street, Miles, QLD, 4415, Australia
Markets at St Luke’s Miles.

Come along to Dawson Street, Miles for furniture, clothing, plants, home grown fruit and veggies and homemade products.

Dalby Country Markets
2026-06-14 08:00 - 12:30 | Anderson Park, Dalby, 2 Sydney Street, Dalby, QLD, 4405, Australia
A variety of over 60 Market stalls held on the 2nd Sunday of every month.

Chinchilla Markets
2026-06-21 07:00 - 12:00 | Chinchilla Showgrounds, Chinchilla, 2 Zeller Street, Chinchilla, QLD, 4413, Australia

Tara Festival of Culture & Camel Races
2026-07-31 08:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00 | Tara Showgrounds, Showgrounds Road, Tara, Queensland, 4421, Australia
It is on again at Tara, come and capture the atmosphere of the camel races and the diverse multicultural stage shows. Throw your swag in or bring your caravan or tent to stay under the stars next door in the campground.

Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races to be held 31 July to 2 August 2026.
Come and join us for three days of culture and camels. Tick this outback experience off your bucket list with the convenience of a short country drive, only 1.5 hours from Toowoomba and just over three hours from Queensland’s capital, Brisbane.
Take a break from the excitement of the camel racing to enjoy an extravaganza of multi-cultural stage shows, live entertainment and a jam-packed program with flavoursome food.
Do you have a caravan, motorhome or tent? With over 100 acres of bush camping available right next door to the Festival, start planning your trip now.
Visit tarafestival.com.au for more information.

Chinchilla Melon Festival
2027-02-18 08:00 - 2027-02-21 17:00 | Chinchilla, Heeney St, Chinchilla, Queensland, 4413, Australia
Known as the ‘Melon Capital’ of Australia, every two years the thriving Chinchilla community welcome in excess of 20,000 visitors for the unique, fun-filled and crazy experience of the Chinchilla Melon Festival.

Chinchilla Melon Festival is one of the best festival experiences on offer. It is the world’s biggest melon festival, and it will be back to celebrate in 2027.
To keep up to date with plans for the 2027 Chinchilla Melon Festival, visit https://melonfestival.com.au/
This festival has something for everyone with a Street Parade, Beach Party, Free Family Activities, Festival Feasts, Farm Tours and an arena full of melon related activities to name a few.Visitors from around the globe descend on the township to try their hand at a range of unique activities including Melon Skiing, Melon Pip Spitting, Melon Bungy and Melon Chariot Races. This festival is definitely one for the ‘bucket list’ and is the ideal way to enjoy the warm hospitality of the Western Downs region.
Visit https://melonfestival.com.au/for more information.
