Western Downs Queensland

Chinchilla Markets
2025-02-16 07:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Chinchilla Showgrounds, Chinchilla, 2 Zeller Street, Chinchilla, QLD, 4413, Australia

Jandowae Markets
2025-02-23 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
2025-02-23 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.

Bell Show
2025-03-01 06:00 - 2025-03-02 17:00 | 4413
The Bell Show and Rodeo is an annual community event held in Bell, Queensland, Australia. Celebrating its 67th year, the 2025 event is scheduled for Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, at Wallace Street, Bell, QLD 4408. Saturday’s gate entry is $15, while Sunday offers free admission; children 15 years and under enjoy free entry on both days.

The event features a variety of livestock competitions, including stud cattle, led cattle, prime cattle, and prime lambs. While there are no horse and ring events in 2025, other competitions such as the Stock Horse Challenge and Campdraft are scheduled.

Dalby Swap Meet
2025-03-08 06:00 - 17:00 | Dalby Showgrounds, 54 Nicholson Street, Dalby, QLD, 4405, Australia
Join us at the Dalby Swap Meet on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Dalby Showgrounds!

This annual event is a treasure trove for enthusiasts, featuring a vast array of cars, collectibles, and unique finds. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to discover hidden gems and connect with fellow enthusiasts.

Tara Show
2025-03-08 08:30 - 20:00 | Tara Showgrounds, Showgrounds Road, Tara, Queensland, 4421, Australia
An Annual event to Showcase the produce, talent and creativity of the Tara and wider community, providing fellowship and fun to families and friends.

Jandowae Show
2025-03-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Jandowae Showground, Warra St, Jandowae, QLD, 4410, Australia
The Jandowae Show is an annual community event in Jandowae, Queensland, with the 2025 show scheduled for Saturday, March 22. Gates open at 8:00 am, and tickets are available at the gate.

Wandoan Show
2025-04-04 08:00 - 2025-04-05 17:00 | Wandoan Racecourse, 92 Roche Creek Rd, Wandoan, QLD, 4419, Australia
The Wandoan Show is an annual event celebrating rural life and community spirit in Wandoan, Queensland. The 2025 show is scheduled for Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, at the Wandoan Showgrounds.

Attendees can look forward to a variety of attractions, including agricultural exhibits, livestock competitions, arts and crafts displays, and family-friendly entertainment.

Saleyard Tours
2025-04-09 09:30 - 10:30 | Dalby Saleyards, 72 Yumborra Rd, Dalby, QLD, 4405, Australia
The annual Dalby Saleyard Tours will run weekly from 9:30-10:30 every Wednesday from 3 April – 29 October, 2025.

Tour Booking numbers will be capped at maximum of 20 persons.

Cost – $10.00 per personChildren under 5 years free

Treat yourself to a cuppa and morning tea from the Canteen at the conclusion of the tour.

Bookings close at 3pm every Tuesday.

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Dalby Show
2025-04-11 08:00 - 2025-04-12 17:00 | Dalby Showgrounds, 54 Nicholson Street, Dalby, QLD, 4405, Australia
The Dalby & District Show is a long-standing community event in Dalby, Queensland.

The event offers a diverse range of competitions and displays, including stud beef cattle, cake decorating, cookery, fine art, photography, and show horse events. Attendees can enjoy various attractions and entertainment.

Miles Memorial Trail Ride
2025-04-19 08:00 - 2025-04-20 17:00 | 4413
The Miles Memorial Trail Ride is a family friendly weekend event for off road motor bikes.

Flinton Races
2025-04-19 11:30 - 17:00 | Flinton Racecourse, Grills Road, Flinton, QLD, 4422, Australia
There is no better way to spend your long weekend than with family and friends at a great races in the country!

Dalby Picnic Races
2025-04-26 11:30 - 17:00 | Bunya Park Racecourse, 42 Owen Street, Dalby, QLD, 4405, Australia
The Dalby Picnic Races is a historic annual event in Dalby, Queensland at Bunya Park Racecourse.

Featuring a seven-race TAB program. Attendees can choose from various marquee packages, including viewing deck and the lawn party, or opt for general admission.

The event also showcases the Fashion on the Field competition and live music.

18+ event.

Jandowae Races
2025-05-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Jandowae Showground, Warra St, Jandowae, QLD, 4410, Australia
5 Race Program

Battle of the Bush.

Fashions on the Field.

Wine bar.

Live Music

Miles Show
2025-05-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Miles Showground, Bourne Street, Miles, QLD, 4415, Australia
Attendees can expect a variety of attractions, including agricultural exhibits, livestock competitions, arts and crafts displays, and family-friendly entertainment.

Chinchilla Show
2025-05-23 08:00 - 2025-05-24 17:00 | Chinchilla Showgrounds, Chinchilla, 2 Zeller Street, Chinchilla, QLD, 4413, Australia
This family-friendly event offers a variety of attractions and activities for all ages.

Miles Historical Village Museum Sunset Tour
2025-06-04 17:30 - 19:30 | 4413
Be captivated by the incredible detail and stories of the Miles Historical Village Museum.

Trail Bike Ride, Glenmorgan
2025-06-21 08:00 - 2025-06-22 17:00 | Glenmorgan, Glenmorgan, QLD, 4423, Australia
Open, Novice and PeeWee Tracks

Footsteps Through History
2025-08-14 09:30 - 10:30 | 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.

Dalby Delicious and Delightful
2025-08-19 08:00 - 2025-08-24 17:00 | Anderson Park, Dalby, 2 Sydney Street, Dalby, QLD, 4405, Australia
22-23 August (Main festival) 19-24 August (Full festival)

Tickets range in price

Anderson Park – along the Myall Creek on Marble, Patrick and Sydney Streets

Embrace and celebrate multiculturism and inclusivity with live performances, an activity filled program and a multitude of flavours from around the globe. Experience the wonderment as the usually tranquil banks of the Myall Creek are transformed by a spectacular lantern parade.

More information and tickets: Dalby’s Delicious and Delightful Festival – DDDF2025

Chinchilla Auto Show
2025-08-23 08:00 - 14:00 | Primary School grounds, Chinchilla, cnr Middle and Colamba Streets, Chinchilla, QLD, 4413, Australia
Buckle up for a turbo-charged day of fun — the Auto Show is rolling in with shiny cars, roaring, and wild 4x4s that’ll make your engine purr!

$5 per person, or $10 per family

Warra Races
2025-08-30 11:00 - 19:00 | Warra Kogan Rd, Warra, QLD, Australia, Queensland, Warra Kogan Rd, Warra, QLD, Australia
The Warra Races is a day everyone can enjoy – from the trackside excitement to country hospitality, live music, delicious food and drinks… and yes, there’s plenty to keep the kids happy too!

More information and to purchase tickets, head to the Warra Race Club

One Long Table, Chinchilla
2025-09-06 16:00 - 21:00 | Heeney Street, Heeney Street, Chinchilla, QLD, 4413, Australia
Feast your senses as Chinchilla’s Heeney Street and experience the magic of a celebration where everyone is welcome and the table is always long enough for one more.

With over 30+ vendors serving tapas style sized servings, you can eat your way around the world in just one night! Meanwhile, enjoy cultural performances that’ll have you dancing in your seat and for the kids there are tonnes of free rides and activities.

Miles Back to the Bush Festival
2025-09-11 08:00 - 2025-09-14 17:00 | 4413
It’s time to celebrate life in the bush… with a vintage twist.

The little country town of Miles welcomes festival visitors for the 4 day event, extending a BIG country welcome.

Vintage fun comes from the sounds of bush balladeers, the toot of the steam train rolling into town, and the buzz of the vintage warplanes flying overhead.

In the main festival precinct – Centenary Oval and Miles Historical Village Museum, the vintage fun continues as the quart pot billy boiling challenges and the Condamine Bell Toss gets underway.

Whether you are an adventurer, nature lover, collector, history buff, foodie or music lover; your whole family are guaranteed a unique bush experience.

Click here for all the festival fun and games

Brigalow Bush Carnival
2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Brigalow Recreation Ground, Brigalow Recreation Ground, Brigalow, QLD, 4412
The Brigalow Bush Carnival has been bringing affordable, family fun to the community for over 60 years. Head out to the Brigalow Rec Grounds for a fantastic day filled with good old-fashioned country fun.

Tara Fishing Competition
2025-09-27 08:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00 | 4413
A fun, family-friendly event held each year in the small town of Tara.

More updates to come – follow their Facebook page.

Tara Races
2025-10-04 11:30 - 22:00 | Tara Showgrounds, Showgrounds Road, Tara, Queensland, 4421, Australia
Mark your calendars, round up your friends and family and start planning your outfits – The Annual Tara Races are back again in 2025! Get ready for an action-packed day of country racing with something for everyone including a mix of horse races, live music, children’s entertainment, Fashions on the Field, Bar and Food and to top it all off – back by popular demand the Novelty Foot Race!

Wandoan Camel Races
2025-10-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Wandoan Showgrounds, 92 Roche Creed Road, Wandoan, QLD, 4419, Australia
Get ready for an unforgettable day featuring the perfect mix of hilarity, family value, country fun and Western Downs hospitality. Don’t miss the chance to be part of a spectacular day out while raising important funds for the Wandoan & District Kindergarten.

Grandfather Clock campdraft
2025-10-14 08:00 - 2025-10-18 17:00 | Chinchilla Showgrounds, Chinchilla, 2 Zeller Street, Chinchilla, QLD, 4413, Australia
Chinchilla Grandfather Clock Campdraft is one of the most prestigious campdrafts in Australia and is one of the ‘big three’ that make up the Triple Crown series of campdrafts in October. The Chinchilla Campdraft Committee looks forward to welcoming competitors and spectators to Chinchilla from 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 – 𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 for a week of outstanding campdrafting.

Spring Markets @ Lapunyah
2025-10-18 16:30 - 19:30 | Lapunyah art gallery, Heeney Street,, Chinchilla, QLD, 4413
Discover the charm of locally made art and craft at the upcoming markets hosted by Lapunyah Art Gallery, where every item is original and handcrafted by talented Western Downs artisans. A perfect opportunity to explore unique creations and support the local creative community.
